ions is a division of the Swiss industrial company Georg Fischer (GF). The transaction includes the entirety of GF Casting Solutions’ automotive business, with headquarters in Switzerland, and includes an R&D center in Switzerland and nine production facilities located in Austria, China, Romania, Germany, and the U.S.  The product portfolio comprises highly complex aluminum and magnesium components, with approximately 80% in e-mobility and str...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

IAA Mobility 2025: Mercedes Benz to unveil all-new electric GLC and CLA family On July 29, Mercedes Benz announced that it will unveil the all-new electric GLC with EQ Technology at IAA MOBILITY 2025, Germany.  Visitors can explore advanced tech features such as ADAS, smart drive systems, and the Intelligent Cockpit with digital extras.  The brand will also debut the all-new CLA family, available in fully electric and hybrid versions, along wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Mercedes-AMG teases CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT with V8 engine On July 25, Mercedes-AMG released the first teasers of the CONCEPT AMG GT TRACK SPORT, which is built purely for extreme performance. The first teaser gives a sneak peek into the development process in Affalterbach, Germany, where the camouflaged car is being finalized before testing. The concept highlights Mercedes-AMG’s sports car expertise and hints at expanding the GT range with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

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

Constellium, France announces completion of FlexCAR project On July 15, Constellium announced the completion of the FlexCAR project, its latest effort with ARENA2036, Germany’s leading research campus for future mobility and production technologies. It worked alongside project partners such as Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, Bosch, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to complete this publicly funded, five-year project.  The FlexCAR platform envision...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Daimler Truck announces opening of Global Parts Center in Germany On July 11, Daimler Truck announced the official opening of its new Global Parts Center (GPC) in Halberstadt, Germany. The EUR 500 million investment aims to centralize aftersales logistics for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, distributing up to 300,000 parts to over 170 countries from 2026 onward. The center will serve nearly 3,000 dealers and 20 regional logistics hubs globally, handling pa...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

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 begins production of fast-charging batteries for CLA 250+ and battery recycling plans in Kamenz plant, Germany On July 9, Mercedes Benz announced that its subsidiary Accumotive has started series production of the latest drive batteries for the all-electric CLA in the Kamenz plant, Germany. Since this year, it has been supplying these batteries to the Rastatt plant, where the new CLA is built. Electric drive units and axles come fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

istics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in June included GM with a 56.4% increase to 72,324 units; Nissan with a 27.1% increase to 53,289 units; Kia with a 20.7% increase to 19,642 units; BMW Group with a 15.5% increase to 8,159 units; Toyota with a 15.0% increase to 26,974 units; Mercedes Benz with a 14.5% increase to 5,861 units; VW with a 9.5% increase to 34,155 units; and Ford with a 9.2% increase to 40,715 units. OEMs with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Audi resists U.S. price hikes in July after 19% sales drop in Q2 On July 3, it was reported that Volkswagen’s Audi will not increase prices in the U.S. in July after its sales there fell 19% in the second quarter, the sixth consecutive quarterly decline. Audi cited a challenging economic environment as well as model changeovers for the drop. President Trump’s tariffs have raised costs for Germany’s export-oriented OEMs. Like Porsche AG, Aud...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

Mercedes Benz eCitaro to gain hydrogen mode in 2025 and next-gen batteries NMC4 by 2026 On June 30, Mercedes Benz eCitaro buses reached over 2,500 units produced in Mannheim plant, Germany, since its launch in late 2018. It's been delivered to many cities across Germany and Europe, including Stuttgart, Hamburg, France, Italy, and others. The bus uses third-generation NMC3 lithium-ion batteries, with 4 to 6 battery packs offering up to 588 kWh cap...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

VDA Germany supports automotive companies for joint software development based on open source On June 24, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) announced that 11 companies in the automotive industry have agreed on pre-competitive cooperation in open-source software development with support from VDA. They have signed a corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The initiative's timeline envisages that the software scope for...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

KIRCHHOFF Automotive supplies various parts for VW, BMW, Mercedes, and Ford models On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is supplying formed parts and welded assemblies, including front and rear side members, front panels, and body forming parts for the Ford Puma and Ford Transit Courier BEV programs. These components are produced across the Craiova (Piteşti) plant in Romania, Mielec in Poland, and Esztergom in Hun...

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Mercedes Benz to deliver nearly 5,000 electric vans to Amazon On June 24, Mercedes Benz announced that it will supply nearly 5,000 electric vans—eVito and eSprinter models to Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) across five European countries. A large share will operate in Germany. This is the largest single EV order to date for Mercedes Benz. Amazon expects these vans to help deliver over 200 million parcels annually. The eVito vans are...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

ounced that it is investing significantly in EVs and sees hydrogen as a key addition to battery-powered options. The company now has 11 battery-electric models in production worldwide. Hydrogen powered trucks are expected to be introduced in the near future. Five companies are currently testing the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck prototypes. A new version is in development, with 100 trucks set for wider trials starting in late 2026. These trucks will u...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

om its legacy, despite its change in ownership. For emerging Chinese brands seeking to enter the European market, future partnerships and collaborations with established legacy carmakers could offer a valuable avenue to tap into brand history and existing consumer sentiment. In contrast, France and Germany, with their strong domestic automotive industries, show a more subdued performance for Chinese brands, with shares of only 2.2% and 1.3%, resp...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

Daimler Truck wins major order from BwFuhrparkService GmbH, German Armed Forces On June 11, Daimler Truck secured a large contract from BwFuhrparkService GmbH, the mobility provider for the German Armed Forces. The deal includes the delivery of several hundred Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks, scheduled for late May 2026. The trucks will increase military transport as part of Germany’s national and alliance defense strategy. The ordered vehicles are ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

DCVMI inaugurates new Cikarang plant, Indonesia to boost regional commercial vehicle operations Announced on June 10, 2025, Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) has officially inaugurated its new Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses manufacturing facility in the Cikarang Industrial Area, West Java, strengthening its position as a key production hub in Southeast Asia. Under the theme “Bigger and Better,” the facility consolida...

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stics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in May included Toyota with a 29.6% increase to 28,410 units; Honda with a 28.7% increase to 18,053 units; Kia with a 15.2% increase to 19,492 units; Nissan with a 14.1% increase to 37,561 units; Ford with a 7.1% increase to 43,538 units; and Mercedes Benz with a 6.9% increase to 3,931 units. OEMs with export declines in May included Mazda with a 63.1% decrease to 3,435 units; VW with a 32....

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Mercedes Benz begins production of all-electric CLA at Rastatt plant, Germany On June 4, Mercedes Benz started production of the new all-electric CLA at its Rastatt plant. The factory now uses AI, a digital twin, and for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) as part of its “Digital First” strategy. Parts for the CLA come from several German plants: Stuttgart-Untertürkheim plant supplies electric drive units and axles, Ku...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04