Auto Shanghai 2025: Mercedes Benz showcases China-focused innovations with CLA Long wheelbase On April 23, Mercedes Benz showcased the world premiere of the CLA Long Wheelbase.  Mercedes Benz CLA Long Wheelbase is developed specifically for China, offering more space, comfort, style, intelligence, and efficiency. It is the first model built on the new Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) and runs on the new in-house MB.OS software, making it...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

Mercedes-Benz debuts 2026 CLA luxury electric sedan Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third-generation 2026 CLA luxury compact sedan at an event in Rome. The CLA is an entry-level electric model utilizing Mercedes-Benz’s MMA platform and will initially launch as a battery-electric model, with hybrid versions to follow. The new CLA has the sloped roof and coupe shape of its predecessor but is slightly larger to accommodate the underfloor battery. CLA...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

Sumitomo Chemical to sell chemically-recycled PMMA Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Chemical) announced that it has begun selling polymer material polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) made from chemically-recycled methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer. The company will supply the PMMA to Nissan Motor as raw material for lenses used in vehicle headlights and LG Display for light guide plates used in backlight units for liquid crystal displays. In 2022,...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

9,567 units. The number of Malaysian car production for December decreased 3.4% over the previous year to 63,962 units. Total production in 2024 increased 2.0% from the same period in 2023 to 790,347 units. MAA announced that Malaysia broke the 800,000 units sales record for the first time in 2024. MMA attributes the sales growth to the strong domestic economy, the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), which has remained at 3% since May 2023, the introduc...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Mitsubishi Chemical terminates plan to construct new MMA monomer plant in North America On January 7, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group (the MCC Group) announced that it has terminated a plan made by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a subsidiary of the MCC Group, to construct a new MMA monomer plant in Louisiana, the U.S. The MCC Group has determined that it will be difficult to secure profit since requirements for supply volume and costs the MCC Gro...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

y Show 2025. The G 580, the first fully electric variant of the iconic G-Class off-roader, will make its 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...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/26

e corresponding period in 2023. The group is currently falling short of its targets for BEV sales, leading it to reconsider its goal of transitioning to an exclusively electric brand by the year 2030. Mercedes is advancing its roadmap to electrification through a hybrid powertrain platform known as MMA, with the first model to use it being the CLA. This model was originally intended to be exclusively BEV, but it is now anticipated to include hybr...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

tem, the 4Matic full-time 4WD system, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 intelligent chip, the 3rd-generation MBUX intelligent human-machine interaction system, and a Level 2+ driver assistance system. Prices range from CNY 489,500 to CNY 566,000. Additionally, the new CLA battery electric sedan, the first MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture)-based production model, will go into production in China in 2025. From Mercedes-Benz press releases 1/2...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

Mercedes-Benz unveils teaser images of next generation CLA with advanced powertrain On November 18, Mercedes-Benz announced that the upcoming CLA will feature two advanced powertrains: an efficient all-electric option and an economical hybrid. The all-electric models are based on the MMA (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture) which is a new generation of electric drive units (EDU 2.0). Inspired by the VISION EQXX, they include an 800-volt system an...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

stage. The electric CLA integrates EQXX concept technology which is a high-efficiency drivetrain featuring a two-speed transmission for optimized performance and efficiency. A hybrid version will also be offered, featuring a new 48V high-tech combustion engine and electrified transmission from the MMA vehicle family for enhanced fuel efficiency. Launching in 2025, the CLA will debut the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), with the AI-powered...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

local passenger vehicle and light-duty commercial vehicle product portfolios. To be successively put into production from 2025 are the following new Mercedes-Benz models dedicated for the Chinese market. -          The new CLA Long-wheelbase battery electric sedan, which, based on the new MMA (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture) platform, will be manufactured at Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. -          A new Van.EA (Van Ele...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/09

Trinseo, US opens next-gen Depolymerization facility in Italy On June 25, Trinseo opened its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) depolymerization facility in Rho, Italy. The recycled MMA (rMMA) generated by Trinseo’s depolymerization facility is utilized in the Company’s ALTUGLAS and PLEXIGLAS R-Life product portfolios.  Through this new facility, Trinseo can produce rMMA that is comparable to virgin raw materials. This enables use in high-demand...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/28

at Auto China 2024 event. The company is opening a new Research & Development Center in Shanghai focused on digital innovation, joining the two existing centers in Beijing to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, and automated driving development. Key areas include Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA), MB.OS, electric powertrains, connectivity, AI, and Level 2+ automated driving. In Auto China 2024 showcases two world premieres: the Mercedes-AM...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/25

nd the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E performance will also be displayed at Mercedes-Benz’s exhibit in Auto China 2024 starting from the global press conference on April 25. Several models will also be shown to the Chinese market for the first time, like the Concept CLA Class, that showcases the upcoming MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform and MB.OS, offering a close-to-production insight into the future family of EVs. In addition, the all-ele...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/09

0,000 HPC plugs in the EU, China and US by the end of the decade Further 10,000 Mercedes-Benz branded HPC chargers in key markets Access to superchargers in North America from 2024 onwards, and integrating with NACS in 2025. Launch of the E-Class in China, and other 15 models throughout 2024. The MMA platform (with MB.OS – Mercedes Benz Operational System), in 2025. The launch of models using the MB.EA, AMG.EA and VAN.EA platforms for xEV veh...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/26

vealed the new, integrated MBUX Virtual Assistant at CES 2024. The virtual assistant utilizes advanced software and generative AI to establish a natural and intuitive relationship with the car. The assistant runs on Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), and will come in vehicles with the upcoming MMA platform (Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture). The Concept CLA Class is based on this platform and likewise provides a preview of MB.OS. The MBUX ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/10

ive Mercedes-Benz Operating System MB.OS, this feature unifies MBUX intelligent systems, offering customers a new level of natural interaction. The Concept CLA Class makes its North American debut at CES 2024, showcasing the future family of four vehicles based on the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) and MB.OS. Additionally, the camouflaged prototype of the electric G-Class marks its North American premiere, providing a glimpse into the electr...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/15

Mercedes-Benz’s Rastatt plant prepares for future production and sustainability On September 21, Mercedes Benz announced that its Rastatt plant will start producing the MMA platform in the mid of 2020s after renovating assembly hall 4.0, embracing a "digital first" approach.The digital transformation enabled the swift conversion of the production line without disrupting the current compact model production. Over 400 km of cable were laid, and t...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/22

Mercedes-Benz transforms production with digital twins and AI-powered efficiency for MMA platform On September 20, Mercedes-Benz announced that its Rastatt plant, Germany, employs digital twin technology, minimizing assembly disruptions when introducing next-gen vehicles.The "Digital First" approach uses precise digital simulations to plan, configure, and optimize new production lines for MMA-based models. The approach accelerates production ramp...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/21

IAA Mobility 2023: Mercedes-Benz unveils concept CLA class On September 3, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Concept CLA Class, a close-to-production model, at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich.It represents Mercedes-Benz's commitment to achieving net carbon-neutrality across its entire new vehicle fleet by 2039.Based on the Mercedes Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, the model is equipped with an advanced electric drive unit features an 800 V electric...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/04