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Mercedes-Benz battery recycling plant reclaims 96% of materials for future EVs

Mercedes-Benz just opened a battery recycling plant in southern Germany. The new facility in Kuppenheim will recover almost all raw materials from old batteries to use in future electric vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 22, 2024, 3:09 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz has given us our best look yet at the all-new CLA

Mercedes-Benz has given us a sneak peek at the 2026 CLA. The company showed off a thinly disguised version of the upcoming model at the 39th Festival d'Hyères in France, a celebration of fashion, photography, and accessories.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 15, 2024, 5:27 p.m.
Mercedes teases future electric vans built on VAN.EA platform

Mercedes has given us a sneak peek at their future electric vans. The company released the first photos of prototypes for their next-generation midsize electric vans, which will be built on the new VAN.EA platform.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 8, 2024, 10:06 a.m.
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 supplies Munich Oktoberfest with around 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels

The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck rolled into the Munich Oktoberfest, delivering a whopping 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels. This big move showed off what the truck can do in a real-world, high-demand event.

Evgenii Ushakov

Oct. 3, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz increases top speed of its Level 3 automated driving system to 95 km/h

Mercedes‑Benz is introducing the next version of Drive Pilot for conditionally automated driving in Germany. This evolutionary upgrade can now follow a vehicle on the motorway at up to 95 km/h.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 24, 2024, 3:18 p.m.
Michelin has spent three years developing tires specifically for the AMG GT

Michelin took three years to create special tires for the new Mercedes-AMG GT. The Tyre Reviews YouTube channel visited Michelin's testing grounds in Ladoux, France, to find out what it took for engineers to develop the Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tire.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 2, 2024, 6:03 p.m.
The next generation of the Mercedes EQS will be called the S-Class

Mercedes-Benz is shaking things up with its luxury car lineup. The German automaker will bring its S-Class and EQS models together under one name in the future.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 30, 2024, 9:21 a.m.
Mercedes-AMG tests radical two-seater with no roof or windshield

Mercedes-AMG has kicked off the final development phase of its new PureSpeed sports car. The company is putting prototypes through their paces on various roads and tracks to make sure everything works as it should before production starts.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 29, 2024, 2:29 p.m.
Fortnite coming to your Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with Boosteroid to bring cloud gaming to their cars. The luxury car maker unveiled this new feature at Gamescom, aiming to make in-car entertainment more exciting.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2024, 1:52 p.m.
Mercedes S-Class production reduced to one shift because of low demand

Mercedes-Benz is cutting S-Class production due to poor sales. The luxury car maker's iconic model has seen a big drop in demand, forcing changes at its main factory.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 21, 2024, 10:05 a.m.
Mercedes receives permission for Level 4 self-driving tests in China

Mercedes-Benz got the green light to test self-driving cars in China. The German automaker will run Level 4 autonomous vehicles on certain roads, making it the first foreign company to do so in the country.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 6, 2024, 3:46 p.m.
Lego celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Mercedes G-Class with a 2,891-piece set

Lego is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Mercedes G-Class with a new Technic set, priced at $249.99 and consisting of 2,891 pieces.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 2, 2024, 10:31 a.m.
Mercedes cuts S-Class and EQS production as sales drop

Mercedes-Benz will reduce production of the S-Class and EQS due to declining demand for its two luxury sedans.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 8:47 a.m.
Mercedes-Benz to install 400kW fast EV chargers at Starbucks locations across the United States

Mercedes-Benz is set to install DC fast chargers at over 100 Starbucks locations across the United States, starting with a 1,400-mile route along Interstate 5 from Washington to California. These chargers are part of a significant investment by the German automaker.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 19, 2024, 12:01 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz is spending money on petrol engines again

Having recognised that the original electrification targets were too ambitious, Mercedes is now pouring large sums of money into improving internal combustion engines.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 28, 2024, 11:31 a.m.
15 Mercedes-Benz Models Getting Automatic Lane Change With OTA Update

Mercedes-Benz has announced that 200,000 of its vehicles across Europe will receive a crucial update that includes the Automatic Lane Change (ALC) function. This over-the-air (OTA) update will start in September and will be available in 33 European countries.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 20, 2024, 5:03 p.m.
Two near-production eActros 600 prototypes undergo most extensive test run in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Mercedes-Benz Trucks started the most extensive test run in the company’s history from Frankfurt am Main on Tuesday. With the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024”, the intention is for two near-series prototypes of the new electric flagship eActros 600 to drive through more than 20 European countries, completing more than 13.000 kilometers each with 40 tons total towing weight.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 12, 2024, 10:29 a.m.
Mercedes-Benz USA Initiates Major Recall of EV Models Due to Software Glitch

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling several electric vehicle (EV) models including the EQE and EQS due to significant issues with their battery management system software.

Evgenii Ushakov

June 4, 2024, 5:09 p.m.
Mercedes has canceled next-generation EV platform as buyers cool on electric cars

Mercedes has dropped plans to develop a new MB.EA platform for future large EVs, according to a report. The architecture would have been used for electric E-Class and S-Class models, but the German automaker will instead update its existing EVA2 platform, currently used by EQE and EQS

Evgenii Ushakov

May 16, 2024, 3:22 p.m.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks sends eActros 600 on most extensive test run in the company’s history

Two near-production prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck will tour more than 20 European countries. Each truck will travel more than 13,000 kilometers.

Evgenii Ushakov

May 6, 2024, 5:33 p.m.

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