FICCI and Mercedes Benz India launch ‘Bharat Innovation and Business Ideas Challenge Program' On December 23, 2025, FICCI, in partnership with Mercedes‑Benz India, launched the FICCI Mercedes‑Benz India “Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge Programme”, a national initiative aimed at early‑stage innovators and startups. The program focuses on sectors including manufacturing, sustainability, decarbonisation, electric mobility, a...

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Mercedes-Benz closes out Diesel-gate proceedings in U.S. with USD 120 million settlement On December 22, Mercedes-Benz announced it will pay out USD 120 million to multiple U.S. ‌states over emissions-rigging software in its vehicles, ‌which the company says now resolves the remaining Dieselgate proceedings against it in the U.S. Mercedes-Benz ⁠agreed with U.S. ‌state attorneys to resolve civil environmental and consumer protection ‍cl...

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e, while exploring opportunities to deploy Momenta-enabled autonomous mobility services through Grab’s platform, with an emphasis on safety. Momenta’s development roadmap centers on a parallel “L2 + L4” approach, combining mass-market ADAS programs developed with automakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW alongside ongoing progress toward commercial Robotaxi operations. The Grab partnership adds to Momenta’s growing international footprin...

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Daimler Buses to supply up to 500 EV Buses to De Lijn, Belgium On December 15, Daimler Buses announced that it has signed a framework agreement with the Flemish public transport company De Lijn for the supply of up to 500 electric buses. Under the agreement, De Lijn has already ordered 80 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, with deliveries starting in early 2027. Based on Daimler Truck press release...

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Maybach brand planned to be launched in Argentina in 2026 On December 17, it was reported that Prestige Auto, the representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, plans to introduce the Maybach luxury brand in the country in 2026. The announcement was made by Daniel Herrero, president of Prestige Auto, during a press conference held at the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter plant in La Matanza. Maybach is the most exclusive luxury division of the German automak...

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s, the Combination will result in a pro forma equity value of approximately USD 1.5 billion. Factorial’s high-power, lightweight, solid-state batteries have demonstrated real-world performance, including over 1,200 km (745 miles) of driving range on a single charge with 106 Ah cells in a Mercedes-Benz EQS test vehicle. Stellantis-lab testing verified 77Ah cells demonstrating high energy density, fast charging, and robust performance across temp...

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third with 5,468 registrations, while Zeekr secured fourth place with 1,718 units. Rounding out the top 10 were BMW (1,368), XPeng (1,334), Denza (1,002), Porsche (655), and Chery (629). MINI followed closely with 585 registrations. Other brands in the top 20 included iCaur (565 units) and Mercedes-Benz (565 units), MG (534), Volvo (502), Leapmotor (437), GWM (361), smart (236), Dongfeng (157), Neta (156), and Maxus (135). (From an article of Pau...

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Nokia, Finland, signs Wi-Fi patent license agreements with Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz On December 10, Nokia signed a royalty bearing patent license agreement with Stellantis covering the use of its Wireless LAN technologies in Stellantis’ vehicles. This follows a recent agreement with Mercedes-Benz, also covering the use of WLAN technologies in their vehicles. Nokia’s substantial portfolio of patents essential to the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standa...

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Mercedes-Benz to premiere all-new VLE electric van on March 10, 2026 On December 16, Mercedes-Benz announced that its all-new VLE electric van, the first model built on the new modular and scalable van architecture, will make its world premiere on March 10, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany. Merecedes-Benz VLE combines the smooth ride and handling of a limousine with the flexibility of an MPV. It offers up to eight seats and a modern, innovative interi...

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Unions calls for strikes at Mercedes Benz’s Vitoria plant, Spain over working conditions On December 14, multiple sources reported that workers at Mercedes Benz’s Vitoria plant, Spain, will hold one-hour strikes per shift from December 15 to 18, 2025. The strikes are called by unions ELA, LAB, and ESK due to worsening working conditions and poor work-life balance. The unions announced that the strikes response to repeated rule violations by t...

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ts new all-electric #2, using the new Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) platform. The smart #2 will keep the fortwo’s key features, including a two-door, two-seat layout, rear-wheel drive, and compact proportions. At the same time, the car will be fully redesigned inside and out by the Mercedes-Benz design team. The new ECA platform supports a next-generation electric drive, improved safety, and a unique driving experience designed for city u...

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Mercedes-Benz launches “Tomorrow XX” to advance sustainability across all models On December 11, Mercedes-Benz launched the “Tomorrow XX” technology programme to support its sustainability goals. For the first time, the programme applies to the entire vehicle lineup. Its focus is on reducing carbon emissions, saving resources, and improving circularity from the design stage to the end of a vehicle’s life. The goal is to fully apply the ...

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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia adds new GLC 200 and GLE 400 e to locally assembled SUV line-up Announced on December 9, 2025, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has expanded its locally assembled SUV portfolio with two new models: the GLC 200 4MATIC and the GLE 400 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid.  Both are produced in Pekan and strengthen the brand’s SUV line-up in Malaysia. The GLC 200 4MATIC, priced from MYR 329,888, returns a petrol-powered option to the GLC range. I...

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LG Energy Solution wins USD 1.4 billion battery order from Mercedes-Benz for EU, North America On December 8, multiple media reported that LG Energy Solution Ltd., an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., has secured a USD 1.4 billion battery order from Mercedes-Benz for a seven-year supply deal running between March 2028 and June 2035. Under the agreement, LG Energy Solution will provide batteries for Mercedes-...

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LG Energy Solution wins order from Mercedes-Benz for secondary batteries LG Energy Solution Ltd., an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., announced that it won an order from Mercedes-Benz AG for EV secondary batteries. The supply period is from March 2028 to June 2035, and the sales under the deal are expected to reach KRW 2.6 trillion (JPY 226.61 billion). The company’s secondary batteries will be supplied fo...

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ons, production is now fully integrated into the main factory from frame assembly to final inspection. The Mannheim, Kassel, and Gaggenau plants will supply major electric drivetrain components such as the electric axle, transmission parts, and the front box that houses electrical systems. Mercedes-Benz eActros 400 uses two LFP battery packs of 207 kWh each, giving a total of 414 kWh. Depending on use, it can travel up to about 480 km on a single...

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Mercedes-Benz partners with Momenta, China to launch Level 4 S-Class robotaxi service On December 9, Mercedes-Benz announced its partnership with Momenta, China, to develop SAE Level 4 (driverless) robotaxi service using the new S-Class. The first driverless S-Class shuttle service has been announced, with initial test vehicles set to operate in Abu Dhabi. Local partner Lumo, a subsidiary of tech company K2, will run the robotaxi fleet after rece...

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Mexican auto production decreases 8.4% in November 2025 OEMs built 322,205 light vehicles in Mexico in November 2025, resulting in a 8.4% decrease compared to the 351,586 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in November included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 38.9% to 4,328 units; Audi with an increase of 23.9% to 13,617 units; Ford with a...

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25, a 3.4% decrease compared to the 289,309 units shipped in November 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in November included Ford with a 89.3% increase to 33,709 units; BMW Group with a 50.9% increase to 10,823 units; Mercedes Benz with a 27.4% increase to 3,902 units; Toyota with a 18.1% increase to 31,777 units; VW with a 9.2% increase to 27,794 units; Audi with a 5.2% inc...

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cusing on developing solutions directly related to user experience, such as In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), were presented. One of the leading examples given was the S-CORE (SDV Community Reference) project, in which LG participated with BMW and Mercedes-Benz. This project aims to advance commonization and standardization of automotive software in the non-differentiating areas, which account for 70% of...

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