dent of Prestige Auto, during a press conference held at the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter plant in La Matanza. Maybach is the most exclusive luxury division of the German automaker and will enter the Argentine market through made-to-order sales. The first model to be launched will be the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, a full-size luxury SUV powered by a 557 hp V8 engine. Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLS, the Maybach version features only two rows of seats, wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

with a 2.0T engine, a 48V integrated starter generator, an intelligent parking system with a 360-degree camera, and a new autopilot solution covering nationwide expressways and urban fast roads in China. The E-Class L sedan, the E-Class sedan, the S-Class sedan, the GLB SUV, the GLC L SUV, and the GLS SUV have all been upgraded in intelligent driver assistance system, seats, and more. From Mercedes-Benz press releases 1/2/3...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

hicle 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 AMG GT EV  for 2026, that produces more than 1,000 hp with a 0–60 mph time of 2.3 seconds. A new AMG mids...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Mitsubishi launches all-new 7-seater Destinator SUV in Philippines On November 20, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially launched the all-new 7-seater Destinator SUV. Prices start at PHP 1,389,000, with special introductory price at PHP 1,289,000 available from November 12, 2025, until January 31, 2026. The vehicle is available in three variants: the GLX, the GLS, and the GT. Its overall dimension is (LWH) 4,680 x 1,84...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

highest-ever festive period sales in India. For Q2 FY 2025-26 (ending September), Mercedes-Benz sold 5,119 units, with April-September sales totalling 9,357 units, reflecting 4% Y-o-Y growth. Record monthly sales were achieved by several models, including the Long Wheelbase E-Class 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%...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Continental supplies EcoContact 6 Q tires for Mercedes-Benz’s GLE and GLS SUVs Continental AG (Continental) has provided its EcoContact 6 Q tires as original equipment for both Mercedes-Benz’s GLE and GLS SUVs. The tires are available in several sizes ranging from 20 to 23 inches across multiple countries. The EcoContact 6 Q has been developed to deliver energy-efficient and quiet driving. Its special rubber compound reduces energy absorpti...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

h similar tariffs of its 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. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

g its planned additional volume, he said that GLC output at the plant will be primarily for the North American market. The Tuscaloosa plant currently operates at approximately 87% of its 305,000-vehicle annual capacity. Mercedes-Benz North America CEO Jason Hoff noted that production of the GLE and GLS and their electric variants will continue in Tuscaloosa and that a physical expansion of the plant is not required. Hoff declined to say whether M...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

. government about its tariff policy. Last month it 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

ibuting to a 7% share of total sales. In Q1 FY25, BEV sales penetration rose further to 8%, driven by demand for the ‘Made in India’ EQS SUV 580 and EQS SUV 450, as well as high-end BEVs like the EQS Maybach Night Series and G 580 EQ. The SUV portfolio, comprising models like the GLA, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class, accounted for 60% of overall sales volume during the fiscal. As part of its retail expansion, Mercedes-Benz plans to open 21 new MAR...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

ing 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 plant’s output is export...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

ces and reduced braking distances. It also supports high torque and reduces noise. In addition, the company is working to equip dozens of soon-to-be released cars, with specific versions already homologated for models such as the Lamborghini Urus SE, Audi A5, BMW M5 and M5 Touring, Mercedes GLE and GLS, Lucid Gravity, Polestar 4, Nio ET9, and Xiaomi SU7. (From a press release dated March 31, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

ar? Also, considering the market challenges for BEVs in the top-end segment (such as residual values and consumer expectations for ICE engines), how aggressive is your growth projection for EVs?  -(Källenius CEO): Major refreshes are coming for key ICE models, including the S-Class, Maybach, and GLS in 2026, ensuring continued strength in the ICE segment. AMG is expanding its ICE portfolio, which will include a next-generation, high-tech elect...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Mitsubishi Brazil opens presales of Triton pickup On December 9, Mitsubishi Motors Brazil announced the opening of pre-sales of the sixth-generation Triton pickup. The vehicle is available in six versions: GL-MT, GL-AT, GLS, HPE, HPE-S, and Katana, all produced at the HPE Automotores plant in Catalão, Goiás. The pickup will be available in all the 129 dealerships of Mitsubishi nationwide from January. This generation introduces two high-end opt...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

ance electric platform at the Mercedes-AMG Technical Center in Germany. Test drives for the development vehicles are set for this winter. AMG is known for pioneering high-performance SUVs over 25 years ago with the ML 55 AMG, AMG's current lineup includes six SUV models, such as GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, and EQE SUV with the G 63 as its flagship. This upcoming full-size electric SUV marks the sixth model AMG has fully developed, joining the GT, SL...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

ctric 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 s...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Mitsubishi Xforce SUV officially launched in Philippines On July 5, 2024, the all-new Mitsubishi Xforce compact SUV was officially launched in the Philippines. Priced from PHP 1.367 million, the available variants are GLS CVT and  GT CVT. Both of them come equipped with Dynamic Sound Yamaha Premium sound system (8 speakers). This 5-seater SUV’s overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,390x 1,810x 1,660 mm and a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. It features a styli...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/10

oducts, availability of volume models, and an elevated customer experience delivered at retail level. There was sustained demand for vehicles across entry, core, and Top-End Vehicle segments. The SUV segment garnered 55% penetration to overall sales, based on performance from the GLA, GLC, GLE, and GLS SUVs. While the A-Class, C-Class, outgoing LWB E-Class, and S-Class topped customer preference in the sedan portfolio. It also witnessed robust de...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/08

Mercedes-Benz India launches AMG S 63 E performance ‘Edition 1’ sedan and Maybach GLS 600 SUV On May 22, Mercedes-Benz India today launched the Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV and the Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance Edition 1 sedan for INR 33.5 million and INR 38 million respectively. The AMG S 63 E Performance with AMG performance hybrid technology comes with a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine paired with an electric motor and generates an output of 5...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/22

S E Performance and the all-new electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. These models are showcased alongside the full lineup, including the G 450 d, G 500, and Mercedes-AMG G 63, as well as debuts for the Concept CLA Class, new E-Class long-wheelbase, updated all-electric EQS, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and GLS Night Series. Mercedes Benz also announces a partnership with Electronic Arts to enhance in-car entertainment with in-car gaming in China. 'Need f...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25