BIMS 2026: New Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric officially launched in Thailand; locally assembled Announced on March 27, 2026, Mercedes-Benz highlighted the official launch of the CLA 250+ electric in Thailand at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2026. Locally assembled, the model is priced from THB 2,290,000. The CLA 250+ electric is powered by a single electric motor delivering 200 kW (272 hp) and 335 Nm of torque. It claims a WLTP driving r...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

odels include Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, Toyota Meridian Concept, Toyota Legendary Concept, Isuzu D-Max EV, Mazda6e, Mazda CX-6e, Honda e:N2, Honda Super BEV Concept, Suzuki e VITARA, Ford Ranger Super Duty, Nio Firefly EV, Geely Starray EM-i, NEVO Q05 EV, Deepal S03, Maxus 9, GWM ORA 5, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+, BMW iX3 Neue Klasse, Volvo ES90, BYD Atto 1, BYD, Atto 2, BYD Seal 6, and more.  The show organizer stated that automakers’ pricing and f...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

Mercedes-Benz India to launch CLA BEV in two variants On March 10, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it will offer the all-new CLA BEV in two variants at launch, adding a CLA 200 ‘Standard Range’ priced at INR 5.5 million alongside the CLA 250+ ‘Long Range’ at INR 5.9 million, with final prices subject to forex at the mid-April 2026 launch and bookings open from March 10. The CLA 250+ ‘Long Range’ with AMG Line delivers a claimed 792...

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patial sound experience in all Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system. Fraunhofer IDMT also announced the renaming of its 3D sound technology to “Audiofields.” The launch starts with the new models Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLB, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class; additional model series will follow. The Fraunhofer 3D sound algorithm can be ea...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

and Ford’s performance, U.S. companies were the top performers overall.    •  Volvo and Mercedes-Benz have made significant investments in steel and aluminum decarbonization, as well as disclosing quantities of low carbon steel and aluminum used in new EV models such as the Mercedes’-Benz CLA and Volvo ES90.   •  Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Tesla publish raw material reports on their progress to prevent, mitigate and remedy human ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

February 12, Mercedes-Benz held the presentation for the 2025 financial results. The event was presented by the Board of Management including Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management (BoM). Analyst and media call main Q&A Price strategy in China Q: About China, the sales figures for the CLA seem low in there despite the lower pricing. It seems that there’s a resistance of the Chinese buyers to foreign brands. Is it a strategy to off...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Mercedes-Benz unveils plans and strategy for 2026 and beyond On February 12, Mercedes-Benz announced its plans and strategy for 2026 and beyond during its earnings briefing for 2025. Mercedes-Benz will speed up the launch of more than 40 new models by 2027. Strong demand for the new CLA, GLC, and S-Class shows that customers like the latest products. The company is moving ahead confidently with a strong model lineup. Production will become more e...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Mercedes-Benz and Momenta, China develop intelligent driving system for All-Electric CLA On February 2, Momenta announced that the Mercedes-Benz all-electric CLA utilizes Urban Pilot system. It utilizes end-to-end large models trained on massive amounts of real-world Chinese road data. It helps the all-electric CLA to navigate scenarios like complex intersections, narrow passages, dynamic hazards, etc.  The co-created "all-in-one" parking packag...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Mercedes-Benz Thailand outlines 8-model launch plan, expects 2026 recovery Reported on January 26, 2026, Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has outlined a product rollout for 2026, confirming plans to launch 7 new models spanning electric vehicles (EVs), internal combustion engine (ICE) models, and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). With the inclusion of the earlier previewed Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ Electric, the lineup expands to eight models.  Th...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

ates for 2026, with EQEs getting more horsepower and quicker 0-60 acceleration times, and all EQ models now coming with a NACS adapter for Tesla Supercharger access. Mercedes-Benz has said that 2026 will be its “largest product offensive” ever, with its current lineup now accompanied by the new CLA EV, which has been selling well overseas and is just now starting to arrive at U.S. dealerships, though they are not yet available nationwide. (mu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

iciency and performance of vehicles with an 800-volt electric architecture system, significantly reducing charging time. The Alpitronic HYC 400 chargers deliver charging rates up to 400 kW, enabling the new electric GLC to add 303 km of range in as little as ten minutes, as well as the new electric CLA, which can be charged to a range of up to 325 kms in as little as ten minutes. (Mercedes-Benz release on January 13, 2026)...

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Mercedes-Benz India retails 19,007 cars in 2025, plans to launch 12 new products On January 14, 2026, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it delivered 19,007 units in calendar year (CY) 2025, representing a 2.9% year-over-year (yoy) decrease compared to 19,565 units in CY 2024. The Top-End Vehicles (TEV) portfolio, comprising the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG models, recorded 11% year-on-year (yoy) growth and accounted for 25% of overall sale...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

p sales were affected by the competitive market environment. The Group’s BEV sales increased by 5% YoY to 58,700 units in Q4 2025 and down 4% YoY to 197,300 units in YTD 2025. Battery electric in passenger car sales increased by 3% YoY to 50,400 units in Q4 2025, mainly driven by the new electric CLA, but down by 9% YoY to 168,800 units in YTD 2025. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales grew 9% in 2025, thereby leading to 368,600 electri...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

CES 2026: NVIDIA Alpamayo autonomous driving capabilities to appear in 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA On January 5 at CES 2026, NVIDIA unveiled its Alpamayo family of open AI models, simulation tools and datasets to accelerate the next era of safe autonomous vehicle development. The Alpamayo family introduces chain-of-thought, reasoning-based vision language action (VLA) models that bring humanlike thinking to AV decision-making. At CES, NVIDIA announce...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/08

c GLC is slated to join the US lineup in the second half of 2026. It has a range of 713 km and a power of 483 hp. It has an AI-powered MB.OS operating system, and the optional 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen. It has a high-performance 800-volt charging system. Mercedes-Benz will also present the all-new CLA with the next generation of MB.DRIVE technology, supported by NVIDIA AI, full-stack AV software, and accelerated computing power. It has MB.DRIVE ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/02

ull Maybach lineup in Argentina. He also revealed that Prestige Auto is evaluating the possibility of offering SMART vehicles in the country, a brand currently produced exclusively in China and focused on electric models. Additional launches planned for 2026 include the new-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA and a locally produced Sprinter equipped with an automatic transmission. (AutoBlog Argentina on December 17, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

t battery recycling facility to help close the loop on battery materials. The plant is still in the R&D phase, but aims to create a sustainable long-term recycling solution. Mercedes-Benz is redesigning complex components so they can be taken apart quickly and easily. One key project is a fully recyclable headlight, and another is a new interior door panel. The future goal is to use more recycled material, especially from old headlights, by using...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Euro NCAP tests 20 new models in final 2025 safety ratings On December 10, Euro NCAP announced that its experts had tested 20 models, in its final batch of testing for 2025. The new Mercedes CLA achieved strong five-star ratings across all four categories. It scored 94% for Adult Occupant Protection and 89% for Child Occupant Protection. The model also performed well in tests for pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcyclist safety. The Deepal S05, Mazd...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

Mercedes-Benz USA reveals pricing for all-new electric 2026 CLA Mercedes-Benz USA has announced pricing and specifications for the all-new 2026 electric CLA, the first model in a new family of next-generation vehicles. Starting at USD 47,250, the compact EV sedan offers an EPA-estimated range of up to 374 miles and introduces an 800-volt architecture enabling ultra-fast DC charging which can recharge 100 miles in five minutes and up to 202 miles ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

in laid out an aggressive U.S. growth strategy aimed at regaining the No. 1 position in the U.S. luxury vehicle market, targeting 400,000 annual retail sales by 2030. Chamberlain detailed a multi-pronged plan for the dealers, previewing five upcoming models:   • The next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA, arriving December 2025 with both EV and hybrid powertrains.   • New GLC EV, and refreshed GLE and GLS SUVs with updated styling.   • The AM...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25