Auto Guangzhou 2025: Mercedes-Benz makes Chinese debut of AMG GT XX concept vehicle On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Mercedes-Benz made the Chinese debut of the AMG GT XX concept vehicle. The AMG GT XX, a battery electric vehicle model derived from F1 drive technology, features three axial flux motors to deliver a peak power exceeding 1,000kW (1,360Ps) and a top speed exceeding 360km/h. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

Beijing Benz launches new CLA EV electric coupe On November 5, Beijing Benz launched the new CLA EV battery electric coupe. The model is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 249,000 to CNY 299,900. The new CLA EV measures 4,763mm long, 1,836mm wide, and 1,471mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,830mm. The new CLA EV is built on the MMA (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture) platform. Equipped with an 800V electrical architecture, a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/12

Mercedes Benz’s Star Assembly starts production of electric drive units for GLC model in Sebeş plant, Romania On October 13, Mercedes Benz’s subsidiary Star Assembly started the assembly of electric drive units for the fully electric GLC model. Sebeș plant, Romania is now the second Mercedes Benz site worldwide to supply vehicle plants with electric drive units. It works closely with the Untertürkheim plant in Germany, the main competence ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Mercedes-Benz launches largest product offensive in history On September 8, Mercedes-Benz announced its largest-ever product offensive, planning the launch of more than 40 vehicles across three continents within the next three years. Under its “Next Level Production” strategy, the company will leverage digitalization, AI, and automation to make its global production network more flexible, efficient, and sustainable. The initiative begins at t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

Mercedes Benz South Africa resumes production at East London plant after July 2025 shutdown On August 4, multiple sources reported that Mercedes-Benz South Africa has restarted production at its East London plant after a scheduled break from June 25 to the end of July 2025. Operations resumed on July 31, 2025, with a two-shift system. The plant builds the C-Class sedan for both local and export markets. The July shutdown highlights the need for s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Mercedes Benz’s East London plant operations at risk amid U.S. tariff impact in South Africa On July 16, multiple sources reported that Mercedes Benz South Africa is rethinking its operations at the East London plant as the South African industries that rely on exports are facing major challenges due to upcoming US tariffs.  Acting Eastern Cape Premier said there are serious concerns that MBSA could leave the country. The US plans to impose a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Mercedes-Benz India reports 10% sales growth in Q1 FY 2025-26 On July 11, Mercedes-Benz India announced the retail sale of 4,238 new cars during the April to June 2025 quarter, marking a 10% yoy increase compared to the previous quarter. The sales were driven by the top-end luxury segment, which includes the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, EQS product range, and AMG performance vehicles. Sales in this segment rose by 20%, supported by demand for model...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

SOUEAST launches vehicles in Morocco, announces North African strategy On July 1, SOUEAST announced its official entry into the Moroccan market, marking the launch of its North African strategy. It introduced S09, the D-Class SUV; S07, the C-Class SUV; and S06 DM, the PHEV C-Class SUV in Morocco.  M-Automotive, the leading automotive distributor in Morocco, plans to cooperate with SOUEAST and establish three directly operated stores by 2025, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

SOUEAST launches S06, S07, and S09 models in Saudi Arabia On June 27, SOUEAST launched its Saudi Arabian subsidiary along with a new brand strategy. It also debuted three new S-series models: the S09, S07, and S06. SOUEAST's long-term Saudi strategy, guided by the principle “In Saudi, For Saudi,” emphasizes deep localization.  SOUEAST is planning to establish a Middle East R&D, a Saudi subsidiary, and a regional parts and service center as w...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Soueast launches its brand in Mexico On June 22, it was reported that Chinese automaker Soueast officially launched its brand in Mexico during a ceremony held on June 18. The event was held at Centro Citibanamex, unveiling three new models as part of its Latin American expansion. Soueast introduced the S06 i-DM, a C-class hybrid SUV with a 114 km electric range and over 1,000 km combined range, featuring L2 autonomous driving and intelligent safe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

Mercedes-Benz India retailed 18,928 units in FY 2024-25 On April 10, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it retailed a total of 18,928 vehicles in FY 2024–25 ending March, marking a 4% year-on-year growth. During the January–March 2025 quarter (Q1 FY25), it sold 4,775 units, a decline of 11.8% compared to Q1 2024, largely due to a 28% drop in the entry luxury segment. The Top-End Luxury Segment—which includes models like the S-Class, Mercede...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Soueast, China launches brand in Iraq, introduces 2 new SUV models On December 2, Soueast, owned by Chery, China, announced that it held the brand launch event in Erbil, Iraq, marking its entry into the Middle East region, as a part of Soueast’s globalization strategy. The company introduced two new models in the Iraq market, the Smart Premium D-Class SUV S09 and the Urban Intelligent C-Class SUV S07. Soueast in collaboration with Harlem Group,...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

Dongfeng set to enter Vietnam’s passenger car market in November, starting with 4 models Reported on November 6, 2024, Dongfeng is set to expand into the passenger car segment in Vietnam in November, selling 4 vehicles from sedan to SUV, pure gasoline, hybrid, and pure electric configurations. According to Carvivu, the distributor of Dongfeng cars in Vietnam, the first batch of Dongfeng cars has arrived at the port. The earliest completed showr...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

Mercedes-Benz C-Class achieved top rating at NCAP assessment for driver assistance systems On October 28, Mercedes-Benz announced that its C-Class model received the top rating of "very good" in the current Euro NCAP assessment for driver assistance systems. The vehicle achieved 85% in the area Assistance Competence and 97% in Safety Backup. The C-Class model stood out thanks to the Active Emergency Stop Assist function that allows the car to eve...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

Mercedes-Benz unveils CLE 300 e Coupe PHEV On October 23, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the CLE 300 e Coupe, a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) equipped with EQ Hybrid technology that will be added to the lineup of the D-segment two-door CLE Coupe. The PHEV version has a 150 kW 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine and a 95 kW electric motor which produces total output up to 230 kW and 550 Nm torque, with an electric range of up to 112 km. It accelerates 0...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

Euro NCAP reveals test results of driver assistance tech for BMW i5, Mercedes Benz C-Class, VW ID. 7, and BYD ATTO 3 On October 23, Euro NCAP tested five new cars under updated 2024 protocols, revealing differences in driver assistance technology. New measures include enhanced driver monitoring, improved speed assistance, and Safety Backup scenarios for motorcyclist avoidance. BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class earned 'Very Good' ratings for their ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/23

Inovance Automotive launches motor controller with Si-SiC power modules Suzhou Inovance Automotive Co., Ltd. (Inovance Automotive), a subsidiary of Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd. (Inovance Technology), launched the PD4H, a hybrid motor controller with Si and SiC (silicon carbide) power modules. Based on the 4th-generation motor controller platform, the PD4H employs next-generation Infineon IGBT and SiC MOSFET hybrid modules, where the co...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/17

Soueast, China launches S09 and S07, SUVs in Uzbekistan, reveals global expansion plans On September 26, Soueast unveiled its all-new the smart premium D-class SUV S09 and the urban intelligent C-class SUV S07 at its global brand launching ceremony in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, announcing the start of pre-sales in the country. The all-new S09 SUV is 4,858 mm long, 1,925 mm wide, 1,780 mm high and offers multiple powertrain combinations, including 1.6T...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/30

Mercedes-Benz committed to investing in Thailand’s EV market; 2 new EV models launched Reported on August 27, 2024, Mercedes-Benz has recently launched 2 new electric car models in Thailand, namely the EQE 300 and the EQS 450 4MATIC SUV AMG Dynamic. Deliveries are planned to start between October and November 2024. The company said Thailand is still considered a potential EV market in the region thanks to the government's support of the EV indu...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

Mercedes-Benz India retailed 9,262 units in H1 FY 2024 On July 8, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it retailed 9,262 units in the January-June 2024 period, registering a 9% yoy growth, making its highest-ever H1 sales in its history. The sales were driven by new and existing products, availability of volume models, and an elevated customer experience delivered at retail level. There was sustained demand for vehicles across entry, core, and Top-...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/08