VW evaluates production of new van in Argentina On March 24, it was reported that Volkswagen is evaluating the production of a new van in Argentina, aimed at competing with models such as the Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The vehicle would be produced at the General Pacheco plant and is expected to be based on the Maxus Deliver 9, leveraging the company’s partnership with SAIC Motor to reduce development costs. The mo...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Prestige Auto to work on Saturdays to recover Sprinter production in Argentina On February 20, it was reported that Prestige Auto will recover production from February 19, the day when no vehicles were produced in Argentina. Prestige Auto, the company representing Mercedes-Benz in Argentina and operating the Virrey del Pino plant, reached an agreement to recover lost production of the Sprinter van by scheduling additional shifts on Saturday, Febr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Prestige Auto starts automatic Sprinter production in Argentina On February 5, Prestige Auto, the new representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, announced the start of production for the new automatic Sprinter. The utility vehicle, for both cargo and passengers, now features the 9G-Tronic transmission alongside the existing six-speed manual option. More variants are expected to be announced to diversify the offering. Production started at the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

Mercedes-Benz Argentina to resume Sprinter van exports to North America On January 28, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz Argentina will resume exporting locally produced Sprinter vans from its Virrey del Pino plant to North America. The confirmation was announced by Daniel Herrero, president of Prestige Auto, who stated that the export program is already underway, although specific versions and shipment dates have not yet been disclosed. The Spr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

cluding:   •    Toyota: GR Supra, GR86, Camry, Sequoia, Tundra and Tacoma  •    BMW: 3 Series, 4 Series and X1  •    Lexus: NX, RX and LX  •    Tesla: Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck  •    Chevrolet: Corvette and Silverado 3500 HD  •    Mercedes-Benz: AMG GT 4-DOOR and Sprinter  •    Subaru: Crosstrek and Solterra  •    Acura: Integra  •    Audi: A6  •    Cadillac: CT4  •    Ford: Bronco  ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

Maybach brand planned to be launched in Argentina in 2026 On December 17, it was reported that Prestige Auto, the representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, plans to introduce the Maybach luxury brand in the country in 2026. The announcement was made by Daniel Herrero, president 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 automak...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

Mercedes-Benz announces “THE BOuLDER” project for van segment On October 27, Mercedes-Benz announced “THE BOuLDER”, a sculptural preview of the next-generation Sprinter, presented as part of the brand’s upcoming “130 Years of Transportation” anniversary. The 6.5-meter-long, 2.75-meter-high, and 2.5-meter-wide sculpture symbolizes the evolution of Mercedes-Benz Vans toward more advanced, efficient, and intelligent models. The future ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Prestige Auto presents first automatic Mercedes Benz Sprinter built at Virrey del Pinto plant in Argentina On September 23, it was reported that Prestige Auto, the current representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, unveiled the first prototype of the locally built Sprinter with an automatic transmission at the Virrey del Pino plant. Production of Sprinters with automatic transmissions will begin in February 2026, with the commercial launch of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/25

s offerings with Geotab's cutting-edge products," said Sabrina Stengel, Director of Digital Experience at Mercedes-Benz USA. This solution is compatible with most Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans in the U.S. from the 2019 model year onward, including popular fleet vehicles such as the Mercedes Sprinter and eSprinter vans. (Geotab press release on June 26, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Mercedes-Benz Vans launches ‘30 years of the Sprinter’ On March 19, Mercedes Benz Vans announced that it is launching the special model "30 years of the Sprinter" to mark the 30th anniversary of this iconic van. The first production-ready eSprinter panel van was launched in 2019. The current eSprinter van, which has been available since last year, comes in two body styles, multiple lengths, and three battery options, offering up to 478 km of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

Mercedes-Benz provides upfits for Sprinter, eSprinter in Ladson, South Carolina On March 11, Mercedes-Benz USA unveilled a new business model elevating the way vocational vehicle upfits are ordered, delivered, and invoiced. In partnership with the nationwide network of dealerships, Mercedes-Benz now offers direct ordering of basic shelving solutions, eliminating the need for separate transactions with upfit providers.  The offering premieres wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Mercedes-Benz Argentina expected to complete plant sale in Argentina in 2025 On February 20, Mercedes-Benz Argentina confirmed its decision to sell its production and commercial operations in Argentina to Open Cars, a local company specializing in dealership management. The sale is expected to be completed later this year. Production of the Sprinter will continue at the Buenos Aires plant, serving both local and export markets, including Brazil. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

Mercedes-Benz reportedly sells Sprinter factory in Argentina On February 10, it was reported the sale of Mercedes-Benz’s factory in Virrey del Pino, near Buenos Aires, where the Sprinter utility van is produced. The plant has been sold to an investment group called ST, led by financier Pablo Peralta. The sale agreement is expected to be officially announced on February 25, as per information from the local metalworkers' union, SMATA. Under the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

w-speed conditions in the AEB active braking function test. It also received perfect scores for Lane Support Systems (LSS) and Occupant Status Monitoring (OSM), highlighting its strong active safety performance. Euro NCAP has also tested several models, including the Ford Transit, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter which also received Platinum safety ratings. While other models, including Citroën Jumpy, FIAT Scudo, Opel Vivaro, and Peugeot Expert, recei...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/19

Ari Motors, Germany launches Ari 1710 electric van On August 8, IAA Transportation announced that Ari Motors has introduced the new Ari 1710 electric van, designed as an eco-friendly alternative to the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The vehicle is produced in collaboration with Dongfeng, China, and the battery technology is supplied by CATL.  The Ari 1710 offers up to 12 cubic meters of cargo space and a payload capacity of up to 1.5 tons. It is equipp...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

Mercedes-Benz launches sales of new Sprinter and eSprinter vans On January 15, Mercedes-Benz launched sales of the all-new eSprinter at a starting price of EUR 71,388.10. from January 16, 2024. The conventionally powered Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will also be available to order with numerous new features. The new eSprinter comes with a PSM motor delivering a maximum torque of 400 Nm and power outputs of 100 kW and 150 kW. The new panel van comes wit...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/16

Mercedes-Benz upgrades its Sprinter model produced in Argentina On December 21, the marketing launch of the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, an E-segment van, was announced. This new model has a more efficient engine, the OM654 2.1-liter turbodiesel which has 170 hp and 380 Nm of torque. In Argentina, the vehicle will also be offered in versions of 114 and 143 hp and a 6-speed manual transmission, complying with the Euro V standard. A version that com...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/28

with a covered area of 6,300 square meters, will be a key property in the independence plan of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses in Argentina.The new auto parts and spare parts logistics center will start operating during the second half of 2024 and support production of Accelo and Atego truck models, Sprinter vans, and OH and OF bus chassis at the Juan Manuel Fangio Plant in Puerto Madero.(Mercedes-Benz and other sources on July 20, 2023) ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/21

s Cargo, and Goodyear UltraGrip Cargo across all the summer, all-season, and winter markets. Among the leading light commercial vehicle OEMs that have already chosen this latest Goodyear’s tires across the three seasons are Volkswagen (for the ID.Buzz and ID.Buzz Cargo) and Mercedes Benz (for its Sprinter and EQV models). (From a press release dated July 12, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/13

s to be rated “Not Recommended” based on its lack of crash avoidance systems. Results in the Commercial Van Ratings announced include the Ford Transit, which like the Fiat Ducato achieved a gold rating. The Mercedes-Benz Vito drops from Gold to a Silver rating, where it joins the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Transporter, Renault Trafic, Nissan Primastar, and Volkswagen Crafter. Those that achieved a Bronze Rating were the Citroën Jump...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/02