a, Alabama in response to U.S. import tariffs. In a statement, the company said that it will shift assembly of a mid-range “Core” segment vehicle, tailored to U.S. customers, to its Alabama factory by 2027. The "Core" segment includes large-volume models, such as the E-Class and the GLC compact SUV. Group CEO Ola Källenius had already announced plans to expand in the U.S. when presenting Q1 2025 results the day before, and to use this as lev...

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

“We’re still assessing the impacts of these tariffs,” 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 pla...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

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

the January-December 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

at 4 km/h, twice as fast as before, and allows the process to begin by pressing a digital button on the screen, with a status bar showing progress. For vehicles equipped with a 360° camera, drivers can select various views during parking. These improvements are standard in recent E-Class, S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, EQE, EQE SUV, and Maybach models with the parking package and reversing camera, while the 360° camera is optional. When driving at spee...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

c vehicle (BEV) portfolio experienced an 84% yoy growth, achieving close to 6% YTD 2024 sales, with a record 140% growth in BEV sales during Q3 2024. The company's Top-End Vehicle (TEV) segment grew by 18% YTD 2024, driven by demand for models like the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV, and Mercedes-Maybach EQS 580 SUV, which saw 125% growth. Additionally, the S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class achieved their highest-ever sales...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Mercedes-Benz, India launches locally manufactured EQS 580 SUV BEV On September 16, Mercedes-Benz launched the EQS SUV 580 4MATIC BEV at an introductory price of INR 14.1 million and announced the start of local production from its Chakan, Pune plant. The vehicle is powered by a permanently excited synchronous motor (PSM) with a battery capacity of 122 kWh, delivering a peak output of 400 kW and 858 Nm of torque. The EQS SUV has a top speed of 21...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

gineering prototypes to mass production for paying customers is enormous. Fisker offloaded its remaining inventory of Oceans at a deep discount to a New York-based ride-hailing company as part of the bankruptcy proceedings. Winner: Kia EV9 Kia launched the first mass-market full-size 3-row electric SUV late last year with sales reaching comparable levels to the redesigned Toyota Sequoia. Kia priced the EV9 in the US$55,000 to US$74,000 range, und...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/12

Mercedes-Benz, India launches electric Maybach EQS 680 SUV On September 5, Mercedes-Benz launched the first-ever all-electric Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV in India for a starting price of INR 22.5 million. It has a rated output of 484 kW, a rated torque of 950 nm, and a WLTP range of up to 611 km. It can accelerate from 0-100 in 4.4 sec and has a top speed of 210 km/hr. It can be charged from 10-80% at fast charging stations in 31 mins (200 kWh) ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

Mercedes-Benz Oman unveils all-electric lineup On September 1, Mercedes Benz Oman announced that it will launch its all-electric range in showrooms starting September 1, 2024, marking a major step in sustainable mobility for the region. The lineup includes the EQA, EQB, EQE Sedan, EQE SUV, EQS Sedan, EQS SUV, and the new G 580 with EQ Technology, catering to various preferences from urban versatility to luxury and off-road capabilities. The vehic...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

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

lly optimized wheels that balance efficiency with aesthetics. This is achieved through high-gloss turning technology, combining silver spokes, black surfaces, and weight-optimized plastic inserts that are now available across the Mercedes-Benz electric range. An example is the 20-inch wheel for the EQS SUV, featuring a star-shaped aerodynamic cover that complements its optimized SUV tires, blending function and design. In the VISION EQXX concept ...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

-cylinder engine which produces power of 310 kW at  6,750 rpm and torque of 500 Nm at 5,000 rpm, while the CLE 300 Cabriolet AMG Line gets a 2.0-liter Inline-4 turbocharged engine that produces power of 190 kW at 5,800 rpm and torque of 400 nm at 2,000-3,200 rpm. Mercedes-Benz will also launch the EQS Maybach SUV in India on September 5, 2024. Based on the Mercedes-Benz India press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

Mercedes Benz rolls out Automatic Lane Change for enhanced automated driving across Europe On June 19, Mercedes Benz introduced the Automatic Lane Change (ALC) function for partially automated driving across 33 European countries. Available in the Driving Assistance Plus Package, ALC can now be equipped on 15 models, including the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLC, CLE, EQE, EQS, EQS SUV, and EQE SUV, either directly from the factory or via an over-...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

development process, continuous diagnostic requests from other control units might overload the memory capacity of the battery management system. The driver will not receive a warning due to the nature of the failure mechanism. Affected vehicles include the EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SU...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/08

n whether to unionize, with results from that election expected by late Friday. The NLRB says it expects to have results from the vote at the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant and battery plant in nearby Woodstock, Alabama, on May 17.  The Tuscaloosa assembly plant produces the GLE, GLE coupé and GLS SUVs as well as the all-electric EQS SUV and EQE, with roughly 5,000 of the 6,100 workers there voting on whether to organize, while the Woodstock bat...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/19

Mercedes Benz unveils EQS electric sedans for 2024 with extended range On April 10, Mercedes Benz unveiled the latest generation of EQS electric sedan which comes with increased range, up to 82 km more, and a redesigned radiator cover with chrome accents. With its larger battery capacity of 118 kWh, the EQS 450 4MATIC's range covers from 717 km to 799 km, an increase of over 11%. The EQS 450+ now exceeds 800 km mark, offering a range of 683 km to...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/11

esoft Global Technologies and Munro & Associates (Tesla Cybertruck) – Sandy Munro will also share “Insights on the Tesla Cybertruck”. Special Events:•    WCX EV Ride & Drive featuring acceleration and agility demonstrations will feature the Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y, Lucid Air, Rivian R1T/SUV/R1S, Kia EV 9, BMW I7, Mercedes Benz EQS, and more.•    General Motors HYDROTEC Fuel Cell Event demonstrating HYDROTEC power cubes, other fuel...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/06

Mercedes Benz launches Maybach EQS SUV in Europe On March 21 Mercedes Benz announced that its Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV has been launched in Europe. This vehicle’s energy consumption is 24.1-22.0 kWh/100 km with 0 g/km CO2 emissions combined. It has an output of 484 kW, a torque of 950 Nm and a range of up to 612 km, featuring standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is already available on the official website of Mercedes-B...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/26