oduces 443 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. The Tuscaloosa plant currently builds the GLE, GLS and GLE Coupe sport utility vehicles, along with AMG variants and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, with approximately 60% of its output destined for global markets. The plant also assembles the all-electric EQE SUV, EQS SUV and Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV. Over the course of the next few years, the GLC SUV will also come to the Tuscaloosa plant. To be near its headqu...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Mercedes-Benz announces further details of its MBUX Hyperscreen On February 27, Mercedes-Benz announced further details of the MBUX Hyperscreen featured in the EQS. The MBUX Hyperscreen consists of a 141-centimeter-wide curved glass display stretching from pillar to pillar, integrating the instrument cluster, central display, and a dedicated passenger screen into a single visual unit. The system uses OLED technology in the central and passenger d...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

Mercedes-Benz unveils updated S-Class luxury saloon On January 29, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the updated S-Class luxury saloon. Production of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will begin at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen, Germany in 2026. The flagship versions are built in Factory 56, a highly flexible facility where the S-Class, Mercedes Maybach S Class, and the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS are assembled on the same production line. The new ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

-Benz USA temporarily adjusted U.S. EQ order availability last summer to align with U.S. market demand. We continuously optimize our production network and use its high flexibility to react to fluctuations and changing market conditions to remain competitive.” Mercedes-Benz builds the EQE SUV and EQS SUV at its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. While it had paused orders for the U.S., it continued to make cars for the export market at the plant. Ea...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

unted for 25% of overall sales, while the AMG portfolio grew by 34% yoy.  The battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio grew 12% yoy and represented 20% of all top-end Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold in India, with 70% of BEVs priced between INR 12.5 million and INR 31 million; top-end BEVs include the EQS SUV, EQS Sedan, Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV, and the Mercedes-Benz G580. The Entry Luxury, Core, and Top-End segments contributed 13%, 62%, and 25%, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

e 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 temperatu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

lass sedan, GLC, GLE, GLS SUVs, and the AMG G63. In the Top-End Luxury segment, Mercedes-Benz maintained a 25% market share with 12% Y-o-Y growth; the Core segment grew 10% in Q2, representing 60% of overall sales. The battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio contributed 8% to total sales, with the EQS SUV seeing its best-ever monthly numbers.  Based on Mercedes-Benz India's press release         ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Mercedes-Benz to pause EQ production for U.S. as U.S. EV tax credits end On July 18, multiple media reported that Mercedes-Benz USA has confirmed that it will pause production of the EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs, and all of their variants, in the U.S. and bound for the U.S. on September 1. Dealers have been notified that order banks for the cars are now closed as well. The Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE SUVs are produced at the Mercedes-Benz plant in T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

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

s own on vehicles imported from the U.S. The Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama produced 263,969 vehicles in 2024. While Mercedes-Benz exports roughly 144,000 vehicles per year from the U.S., it imports around 228,000. But most of those imports are lower-cost models, not the GLE and GLS models and EQE and EQS SUVs it builds in the U.S. The company also builds around 50,000 vans at its Charleston plant in South Carolina each year. (multiple sources on Ju...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

t was reported that Mercedes-Benz is also considering withdrawing its least expensive cars from the U.S. market because tariffs will make their sales economically unfeasible. The Tuscaloosa plant produced 263,969 vehicles in 2024, including the GLE, GLS, GLE Coupe, Mercedes-Maybach GLS and electric EQS and EQE models, with a significant number of units for export markets. Previous reports in late 2023 had suggested Mercedes-Benz would replace the...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

ding 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, Mercedes-Maybach, EQS SUV, AMG range, and the G 580 with EQ Technology—grew by 34% in FY24 -25 and 6% in Q1 FY25. More than one in four vehicles sold during the fisca...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

rades include Google Satellite View and Live Alternative Routes, enhancing navigation with high-resolution imagery and real-time EV route planning that incorporates charging stops. These features are available on electric and select second- and third generation MBUX-equipped vehicles, including the EQS, EQE, G-Class, and more. The update also expands access to ChatGPT integration for the MBUX Voice Assistant, now available to up to three million ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/12

iffs,” Burzer said at a company event in Stuttgart, Germany. “We have made some plans, but flexibility is absolutely key.” Burzer did not comment on which model may be moved to its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Alabama plant builds larger SUVs, like the GLE and GLS, as well as the EQE and EQS electric vehicles, which have been slow sellers. Approximately two-thirds of the Tuscaloosa plant’s output is exported to foreign markets. Merce...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

rmany and aligns with the company’s long-term green strategy. The new paint shop, set to open in spring 2028, will operate without fossil fuels and rely on green electricity. It is being built on the site of the former Assembly Hall 36, close to Factory 56 (where the S-Class, Maybach S-Class, and EQS are made) and Hall 46 (home to the E-Class and GLC). Using digital twin technology and AI, the facility will speed up construction and ramp-up tim...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

technologies, and the Mercedes-Benz Center of Competence for Battery Systems designed and developed the innovative system, leveraging F1 technology for high-performance automotive applications. After intensive testing on various test benches, the prototype solid-state battery was integrated into an EQS at the end of 2024. The first laboratory vehicle tests were already conducted in Stuttgart at the end of 2024 to prepare for the road tests that s...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Mercedes-Benz India launches G 580 and locally manufactured EQS SUV 450 BEVs On January 9, Mercedes-Benz India launched two new battery electric vehicles (BEVs): the G 580 with EQ Technology and the locally produced EQS SUV 450, priced at INR 30 million and INR 12.8 million respectively. The G 580 with EQ Technology has a two-speed electric motor delivering 432 kW power and 1,164 Nm torque. It features a 116-kWh lithium-ion battery offering a WLT...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

2024 period, reflecting a 12.4% yoy growth. The sales in H2 2024 (July-December) saw a 16% increase. The brand’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio grew by 94% yoy and contributed to over 6% of total sales. The introduction of four new BEVs, including the EQA 250+, EQB SUV, locally produced EQS SUV 580, and Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV drove 110% growth in BEV sales during Q4 2024 alone. Top-End Vehicles (TEV) sales also surged by 30% in 2024...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

India debut on January 9 at the brand’s fourth annual press conference in Pune. The company will also unveil the Concept CLA Class, designed on the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform. The Bharat Mobility 2025 lineup will also feature the India debut of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 Night Series and the long-wheelbase E 450 4MATIC AMG Line sedan. The showcase includes the AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ roadster and the Mercedes-AMG S 6...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/26

and enables seamless integration across domains. It supports all SDV functions with over-the-air updates, ensuring vehicles remain cutting-edge post-production, and offers scalability to expand compute power as needed throughout the vehicle’s lifetime.•    Valeo will showcase a Mercedes-Benz EQS with Drive Pilote, equipped with Valeo LiDAR SCALA 2. This car can drive up to 95 kph in Germany, making it the fastest L3 system on the market. V...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20