Mercedes-Benz unveils refreshed Maybach S-Class with mild-hybrid engines On March 24, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new generation Maybach S-Class Sedan. It comes with updated six- and eight-cylinder engines. In some markets, V12 engine is still available. The engines have been redesigned to meet future emission rules. The top model in Europe and some other markets, the Maybach S 680, uses an upgraded V8 engine which generates output of 450 kW and ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Mercedes-Benz to further deepen cooperation on cutting-edge AI technology with China On March 23, Ola Källenius, chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz, was invited to the China Development Forum 2026 and delivered a speech. At the forum, new cooperative results between Mercedes-Benz and Tsinghua University were unveiled. A multimodal large model co-developed by the two parties over a long-term will be applied to Mercedes-Benz’s ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that it will supply Ventus S1 evo3 high-performance sports tires to Mercedes-Benz Motor Co., Ltd. as original equipment (OE) tires for the partially-altered S-Class, the German automaker’s flagship sedan. The 19-inch Ventus S1 evo3 to be installed on this model features a balanced combination of excellent grip, handling, quietn...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Mercedes-Benz brings Fraunhofer IDMT’s 3D audio technology into series production On February 27, the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT announced that 3D audio technology SpatialSound Wave, developed by Fraunhofer IDMT, now delivers an impressive spatial sound experience in all Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system. Fraunhofer IDMT also ann...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

Mercedes-Benz unveils plans and strategy for 2026 and beyond On February 12, Mercedes-Benz announced its plans and strategy for 2026 and beyond during its earnings briefing for 2025. Mercedes-Benz will speed up the launch of more than 40 new models by 2027. Strong demand for the new CLA, GLC, and S-Class shows that customers like the latest products. The company is moving ahead confidently with a strong model lineup. Production will become more e...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

Mercedes-Benz S-Class adopts NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion and Level-4 AV software On January 29, NVIDIA announced that the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class with MB.OS uses NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion architecture and NVIDIA DRIVE AV Level 4 software. It is designed to support future robotaxi services with a strong focus on safety and reliability. NVIDIA DRIVE AV provides a complete automated driving system that can handle rare and complex driving situations while st...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

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

Mercedes-Benz S-Class selected to develop SAE level 4 robotaxi ecosystem On January 29, Mercedes-Benz announced it is accelerating the development of a robotaxi ecosystem by positioning the new S-Class as the core platform for SAE Level 4 automated driving services. The model was selected due to its fail-safe architecture, with redundancies in steering, braking, computing and power supply, and its integration with the proprietary MB.OS operating ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Mercedes Benz teases updated new S Class ahead of world premiere On January 20, Mercedes-Benz’s CEO shared a first look at the new S-Class ahead of its world premiere on January 29, 2026. The car is still camouflaged, and it is one of the most heavily updated versions ever. More than half of its parts i.e., about 2,700 components, are new or improved. Key highlights include a bolder design with the upright star on the hood, smarter digital syst...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

Mercedes-Benz India retails 19,007 cars in 2025, plans to launch 12 new products On January 14, 2026, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it delivered 19,007 units in calendar year (CY) 2025, representing a 2.9% year-over-year (yoy) decrease compared to 19,565 units in CY 2024. The Top-End Vehicles (TEV) portfolio, comprising the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and AMG models, recorded 11% year-on-year (yoy) growth and accounted for 25% of overall sale...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Mercedes Benz Group's global sales down 10%, EV sales down 4% in 2025 On January 12, Mercedes-Benz Group announced its sales results for Q4 2025 and YTD 2025. In 2025, global sales (cars and vans) were down 10% YoY to 2,160,000 units compared with 2024, and also down by 11% YoY to 558,400 units in Q4 2025. Sales of passenger cars fell 12% YoY to 459,400 units in Q4 2025, and fell by 9% YoY to 1,800,800 units in YTD 2025. Sales was stable in Europ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Mercedes-Benz partners with Momenta, China to launch Level 4 S-Class robotaxi service On December 9, Mercedes-Benz announced its partnership with Momenta, China, to develop SAE Level 4 (driverless) robotaxi service using the new S-Class. The first driverless S-Class shuttle service has been announced, with initial test vehicles set to operate in Abu Dhabi. Local partner Lumo, a subsidiary of tech company K2, will run the robotaxi fleet after rece...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Auto Guangzhou 2025: Mercedes-Benz makes Chinese debut of AMG GT XX concept vehicle On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 motor show (exhibition period: November 21-30), Mercedes-Benz made the Chinese debut of the AMG GT XX concept vehicle. The AMG GT XX, a battery electric vehicle model derived from F1 drive technology, features three axial flux motors to deliver a peak power exceeding 1,000kW (1,360Ps) and a top speed exceeding 360km/h. Th...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

IAA Mobility 2025: Mercedes Benz tests new electric GLC ahead of global debut On July 10, Mercedes Benz announced that its CEO has tested the new electric GLC, featuring EQ technology, at the Technology Centre in Sindelfingen, Germany. He takes it through five challenges, highlighting its stylish design, versatility, and smooth drive. Mercedes Benz will reveal more details about the electric GLC at the IAA motor show in Munich on September 7, 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

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

Mercedes-Benz India retailed 18,928 units in FY 2024-25 On April 10, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it retailed a total of 18,928 vehicles in FY 2024–25 ending 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, Mercede...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Mercedes Benz to builds next-gen eco-friendly paint shop at Sindelfingen plant On April 3, Mercedes Benz announced that it is investing a high triple-digit-million euros in a new "Next Generation Paintshop" at its Sindelfingen plant. The project is a part of a strategic partnership with Dürr Systems, Germany 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Mercedes Benz 2024 financial presentation and Q&A: Making Mercedes-Benz leaner, faster and stronger On February 20th, Mercedes Benz held the presentation for the 2024 financial results. The event was presented by Mr. Ola Källenius (CEO) and Mr. Markus Schäfer (Member of the Board of Management), and Mr. Harald Wilhelm (Chief Financial Officer). Key points for 2024 results: Profit decreased almost 30%, sales fell by 4.5% to EUR 145.6 billion fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Mercedes Benz updates Drive Pilot, approved for 95 km/h with SAE-Level 3 system in Germany On December 17, Mercedes Benz updated its DRIVE PILOT system for conditionally automated driving, making it the fastest certified SAE-Level 3 system in a standard production vehicle. This system will be available as an option on the S-Class and EQS luxury saloons. Approved by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority, it will be released in early 2025 in...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

Mercedes-Benz improves automated parking system with PARKTRONIC On November 27, Mercedes-Benz announced it has improved the Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC. The system parks 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 standar...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28