LC SUVs produced between April 14, 2016 and May 31, 2017.   2. Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. to recall 620,369 vehicles, including 236,518 C-class vehicles produced between April 22, 2014 and May 31, 2017; 173,818 E-class vehicles produced between February 24, 2014 and May 31, 2017;  70,979 GLK-class vehicles produced between June 21, 2013 and December 13, 2015; 139,054 GLC SUVs produced between June 15, 2015 and May 31, 2017.  3. Fujia...

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flexible design. Digital processes support the employees in their daily work. As the main production site for all models of the C-Class and the GLC, the Bremen plant oversees the production of these model series in the global production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Since 2011, the preceding model GLK has also been built in Beijing, with the GLC series being added in 2015. In addition, the GLC is also being built at Finnish contract manufacturer...

News  Updated at: 2019/06/27

ferent automakers that are being recalled to replace Takata air bag inflators.The models posted on January 18 include the various model years Ford Mustang, Edge, Fusion, Ranger; Lincoln MKX and Zephyr; Mercury Milan; Nissan Versa Hatchback and Sedan; Mercedes-Benz C250, C300, C350, C63, E350, E550, GLK250, GLK350, SLS Coupe and Roadster; Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500; Ferrari California, 458 Italia, 458...

News  Updated at: 2018/01/24

Cruiser, Toyota Prius, Toyota Prius V, Toyota Sienna, and Toyota Venza. General Motors models received four segment awards for the Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Silverado HD, and Chevrolet Tahoe.Other models receiving segment awards were the Ford F-150, Honda Ridgeline, Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, and Volkswagen Tiguan. (J.D. Power release on February 22, 2017)...

News  Updated at: 2017/02/23

KB AutoTech supplying Ventilation Booster Modules for Mercedes GLK class KB AutoTech announced that it has been supplying Ventilation Booster Modules (VBMs) for the rear seats of Daimler's Mercedes GLK class since June 2015. The Company will supply its VBMs also for the Mercedes E class. Sales of VBMs are expected to reach KRW 100 billion over the next nine years. (From a press release on December 2, 2015)...

News  Updated at: 2015/12/02

Valmet Automotive to assemble Mercedes-Benz GLC Mercedes-Benz has announced that Valmet Automotive will start manufacturing additional units of the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV at the Uusikaupunki, Finland plant. The main production site of the GLC is the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen, Germany, which already runs at full capacity.The new GLC has recorded double-digit growth compared to the predecessor GLK.As global lead plant for the SUV, Bremen will su...

News  Updated at: 2015/11/28

Mercedes-Benz GLC introduced as GLK replacement Mercedes-Benz has revealed their new GLC compact utility vehicle, due to go on sale in Europe this September. It replaces the boxier GLK, and through design and the GLC nomenclature, aligns itself with the C-Class series. Although having larger outer dimensions, a 118 mm longer wheelbase, and a more extensive list of equipment, the vehicle's weight has been cut by 80 kg (176 lbs.). All exterior and ...

News  Updated at: 2015/06/20

be increased to 150 over seven years beginning in 2017.With around 12,500 employees, the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen is the biggest private employer in the Bremen region. Eight models are currently produced at the plant: the C-Class sedan, estate, and coupe; the E-Class coupe and convertible; the GLK SUV; and the SLK and SL roadsters. The plant built approximately 340,000 vehicles in 2014.(Daimler release on May 21, 2015)...

News  Updated at: 2015/05/23

t has received technical guidance from Daimler, and is expecting to supply steering columns for the automakers' new models. These vehicles include the new Mercedes-Benz C-class (development code: V205), the new Mercedes-Benz GLA (development code: X156), and the next generation of the Mercedes-Benz GLK (development code: X253). (From a press release on January 22, 2015)...

News  Updated at: 2015/01/22

ment signed on the day. The GLA-Class compact SUV will go into production early next year at BBAC. With new models, BBAC intends to increase sales in its expanding market with locally-built models in recent years. BBAC currently produces three models: the long-wheelbase E-Class and C-Class, and the GLK-Class. The production capacity will be increased from current 100,000 units to over 200,000 units per year with operational start of a new plant i...

News  Updated at: 2014/10/16

e customers will be the various car brands of the BAIC Group. The two partners are investing more than EUR 10 million in the new plant, which will cover an area of 16,000 square meters. ZF currently supplies complete front and rear chassis modules for the current Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, and GLK models produced in China. (From a press release on October 9, 2014)...

News  Updated at: 2014/10/09

its Chinese partner BAIC. Leoni will invest a total of EUR 30 million in buildings and equipment of the new production site. It has been built in nine months and is currently in the ramp-up phase for the Mercedes C class project. Later, Leoni will also produce wiring systems for the models GLA and GLK. The plant in Langfang has a production area of around 20,000 square meters and will give work to at least 2,500 employees once operating at full ...

News  Updated at: 2013/10/28

acility in Beijing. In addition to Shanghai, this is the second Asian plant of the mechatronic specialist to produce door systems. Brose already began producing door systems in the 14,000 square meter production plant in the Daxing district of south Beijing last spring – for the C and E-Class and GLK models of Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBAC). Besides producing door systems, the Beijing factory will also begin producing window regulators...

News  Updated at: 2012/10/23

ered into a multi-year, cross carline branded audio relationship with BMW AG using the Harman Kardon brand of audio systems for the X3, 5-, 6-, and 7 series luxury vehicle platforms. The Company also extended its audio relationship with Daimler for Harman Kardon branded audio systems on Mercedes M, GLK, A, B, SLK, and SL class vehicle platforms. The company also received an order from Volvo for Harman's audio signal processing technology, eESS (e...

News  Updated at: 2012/04/30

Brose supplies the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class with door systems, seat components, and cooling fan modules. In addition, the T-Model will utilize an electric liftgate from Brose. The spindle drive is already offered as an option for the Mercedes GLK as well as the T-Model of Mercedes' C-Class. (From a press release on Apr 8, 2009) ...

News  Updated at: 2009/04/08

Gentex Corporation announced that it is shipping auto-dimming interior rearview mirrors for the 2009 Mercedes GLK. The mirrors are available as optional equipment with features including a compass utilizing Gentex's Z-Nav(R) technology, a sensor that determines the vehicle's directional heading. This is the first compass program at Mercedes. A drivers-side exterior mirror is also available. (From a press release on Apr 8, 2009) ...

News  Updated at: 2009/04/08

Mercedes-Benz Japan to release the world's first hybrid vehicle with a diesel engine before summer Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd. has started discussing a plan to launch a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle (HV) with better emissions performance before summer. The model is highly likely to be the GLK Bluetec hybrid, powered by a combination of a clean diesel engine (DE) and an electric motor. The company has brought back a diesel-powered model to Jap...

News  Updated at: 2009/02/12

Johnson Controls will be supplying the instrument panel, headliner including sun visors and grab handles, as well as the structure of the rear seat backrest for new Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class. For the first time, the surface of the instrument panel is made from a second-generation thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) in one or two colors. (From a press release on Nov.26, 2008)...

News  Updated at: 2008/11/26

in Japan as well. As foreign automakers are faced with dwindling demand for their products in Japan, the company will increase its lineup of vehicles in an effort to improve its presence in the market. The new SUVs, which are called Vision GLK concept cars, are being developed at Mercedes-Benz' headquarters in Germany. They will be available in Japan right after ...

News  Updated at: 2008/01/24