Mercedes-Benz debuts new GLE and GLS in U.S., announces USD 4 billion investment for Tuscaloosa plant On March 31, Mercedes-Benz presented the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and GLS, and Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 HYBRID in their world premieres at their home plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which is celebrating the milestone of the five millionth SUV to roll off the line over 30 years of production. Mercedes-Benz used the event also to announce that as part of a U...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Mercedes-Benz announces further details of its MBUX Hyperscreen On February 27, Mercedes-Benz announced further details of the MBUX Hyperscreen featured in the EQS. The MBUX Hyperscreen consists of a 141-centimeter-wide curved glass display stretching from pillar to pillar, integrating the instrument cluster, central display, and a dedicated passenger screen into a single visual unit. The system uses OLED technology in the central and passenger d...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/28

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 re-opens EV orders in U.S. with EQ models Mercedes-Benz had abruptly paused new electric vehicle (EV) orders in the U.S. last July, blaming “market conditions” at the time. While it was a disruptive time in the EV market, overall EV sales did well until the end of the USD 7,500 EV tax credit ended, which most Mercedes-Benz buyers did not qualify for anyway because of income limits. Now that the market disruption has settled down...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

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

s, the Combination will result in a pro forma equity value of approximately USD 1.5 billion. Factorial’s high-power, lightweight, solid-state batteries have demonstrated real-world performance, including over 1,200 km (745 miles) of driving range on a single charge with 106 Ah cells in a Mercedes-Benz EQS test vehicle. Stellantis-lab testing verified 77Ah cells demonstrating high energy density, fast charging, and robust performance across temp...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

Mercedes-Benz India sold 5,119 units during Q2 FY 2025-25 On October 6, 2025, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it achieved its highest-ever monthly sales in September 2025, registering a 36% increase compared to September last year. The performance was driven by the Government's GST 2.0 reforms, which improved customer sentiment and spurred purchases that had been on hold since mid-August. During the nine-day Navratri festival, the brand retail...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Mercedes-Benz to pause EQ production for U.S. as U.S. EV tax credits end On July 18, multiple media reported that Mercedes-Benz USA has confirmed that it will pause production of the EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs, and all of their variants, in the U.S. and bound for the U.S. on September 1. Dealers have been notified that order banks for the cars are now closed as well. The Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE SUVs are produced at the Mercedes-Benz plant in T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

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 proposes tariffs to be waived on car-for-car basis Mercedes-Benz is looking to help the U.S. and EU work out a deal that would avoid it paying tariffs on most of its popular cars and SUVs like the GLC-Class. A proposal where tariffs and duties are waived on a car-for-car basis, instead of hefty fees on both vehicles, could help the automaker (and the industry) hammer out a new deal in an increasingly stressful environment. While Mer...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Mercedes-Benz investing in U.S. assembly of mid-range model On May 1, Mercedes-Benz announced plans to build another model at its U.S. plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in response to U.S. import tariffs. In a statement, the company said that it will shift assembly of a mid-range “Core” segment vehicle, tailored to U.S. customers, to its Alabama factory by 2027. The "Core" segment includes large-volume models, such as the E-Class and the GLC compa...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

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 announces major OTA software update On April 11, Mercedes-Benz announced a major over-the-air (OTA) software update, MBUX 2.6, bringing new features to over two million vehicles globally. Key upgrades include Google Satellite View and Live Alternative Routes, enhancing navigation with high-resolution imagery and real-time EV route planning that incorporates charging stops. These features are available on electric and select second- ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/12

Mercedes-Benz considers adding model to Tuscaloosa plant to avoid tariffs On April 3, Jörg Burzer, head of production at Mercedes-Benz Group, said this week that the Mercedes Benz Group is considering shifting the production of another model to the U.S. in response to President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs. “We’re still assessing the impacts of these tariffs,” Burzer said at a company event in Stuttgart, Germany. “We have made some ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

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 starts prototype testing of solid-state battery EVs On February 24, Mercedes-Benz announced that its engineers have collaborated with Factorial cell counterparts to deliver an all-new solid-state battery test program, which has brought the first car powered by a lithium-metal solid-state battery to the road. Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), a 100 % subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group specialising in industry-leading Fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/25

Mercedes-Benz India launches G 580 and locally manufactured EQS SUV 450 BEVs On January 9, Mercedes-Benz India launched two new battery electric vehicles (BEVs): the G 580 with EQ Technology and the locally produced EQS SUV 450, priced at INR 30 million and INR 12.8 million respectively. The G 580 with EQ Technology has a two-speed electric motor delivering 432 kW power and 1,164 Nm torque. It features a 116-kWh lithium-ion battery offering a WLT...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

Mercedes-Benz India sells 19,565 units in CY 2024, plans to launch eight new models On January 9, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it retailed 19,565 units during the January-December 2024 period, reflecting a 12.4% yoy growth. The sales in H2 2024 (July-December) saw a 16% increase. The brand’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio grew by 94% yoy and contributed to over 6% of total sales. The introduction of four new BEVs, including the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

Mercedes-Benz, India unveils Bharat Mobility 2025 lineup Featuring electric G 580 and AMG models On December 24, Mercedes-Benz India announced it will showcase the G 580 with EQ Technology at the Bharat Mobility 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, d...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/26

tware and enables seamless integration across domains. It supports all SDV functions with over-the-air updates, ensuring vehicles remain cutting-edge post-production, and offers scalability to expand compute power as needed throughout the vehicle’s lifetime.•    Valeo will showcase a Mercedes-Benz EQS with Drive Pilote, equipped with Valeo LiDAR SCALA 2. This car can drive up to 95 kph in Germany, making it the fastest L3 system on the mark...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/20