Mercedes Benz News

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The frunk is back: 8 things to know about the new Mercedes CLA

Mercedes has revamped its entry compact car, the CLA, which will be launched first as a full-electric model. Here's what's new.

March 14, 2025 03:38 PM
Top 5 stories of the week: Nissan’s new CEO; metals tariffs take effect

A quick look at the week's top stories as determined by reader interest.

March 14, 2025 03:00 PM
Next-gen Mercedes CLA sedan goes electric at launch

High-tech mild hybrid variants with a new four-cylinder engine, 48-volt technology and an electric motor integrated into the transmission will follow.

March 13, 2025 06:00 PM
Daily 5 report for March 12: What’s next for this troubled Mexican JV championed by Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche

The COMPAS joint venture in Aguascalientes, Mexico, once offered enormous potential for the production in a low-cost country of luxury SUVs for sale in the U.S., but never lived up to its promise.

March 12, 2025 07:30 PM
Mercedes-Benz consolidates U.S. operation oversight under new North America CEO

Mercedes-Benz is putting its U.S. R&D, manufacturing, and sales and marketing units under common leadership.

March 11, 2025 09:57 PM
Mercedes to develop self-driving cars for global markets with lidar sensors from China’s Hesai, report says

Mercedes is said to have chosen Hesai due to cost and its ability to produce at scale. It is the first time a foreign automaker has used such Chinese-made technology for models sold outside China.

March 11, 2025 01:41 PM
Mercedes to cut headcount, lower pay increases amid cost-cutting drive

Mercedes plans to reduce production costs by 10 percent by 2027 and double that by 2030.

March 04, 2025 09:52 AM
Mercedes develops new V-8 combustion engine as EV sales stall

Mercedes is introducing the mild hybrid powertrain as rivals, including Porsche, continue to rely on engines as EV sales remain flat.

February 27, 2025 09:53 AM
Mercedes to cut jobs in China as local competition heats up, report says

The automaker plans to cut up to 15 percent of its workforce in China, mainly within its financing and sales units.

February 27, 2025 09:13 AM
Mercedes begins road tests of solid-state batteries with Factorial startup

Factorial is also working with Stellantis and Hyundai-Kia on its proprietary solid-state technology, which it says integrates with conventional lithium ion manufacturing.

February 25, 2025 04:07 PM
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