Mercedes-Benz Group
German multinational automotive company
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| 2025 | The C178 CLA, a subcompact executive car, was launched, representing the latest iteration of their compact executive vehicle line. |
| 2025 | Launch of an electric CLA model with two permanently excited synchronous motors, capable of up to 320 kW DC fast charging, an 85 kWh lithium-ion battery, and a top speed of 130 mph (electronically limited). |
| 2025 | Released a special launch edition with a unique interior color scheme featuring attractive gold tones. |
| 2025 | Launched an electric model of the CLA with two permanently excited synchronous motors, 320 kW DC fast charging capability, an 85 kWh lithium-ion battery, and a top speed of 130 mph (electronically limited). |
| March 13 2025 | Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third-generation CLA (C178), initially launching as a sedan. The model features the MBUX Superscreen, distinctive headlights with a three-pointed star design, and a unique grille positioning. |
| March 13 2025 | Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third-generation CLA sedan, featuring the MBUX Superscreen, distinctive headlight design with a three-pointed star, and a grille positioned lower than the headlights. |
| 2025 | Porsche SE and Österreichische Industrieholding AG (ÖIAG) collectively hold a significant shareholder stake in the Mercedes-Benz Group, representing a key ownership structure for the company. |
| March 13 2025 | Mercedes-Benz Group reports current shareholder structure, with BAIC Group holding 9.98% ownership, representing a significant international automotive partnership. |
| March 13 2025 | Mercedes-Benz unveiled the third-generation CLA (C178 model) as a sedan, marking the start of a new design generation for the compact luxury car line. |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz updated the W465 G-Class, a mid-size luxury SUV, maintaining their presence in the luxury off-road vehicle segment. |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz India achieved its highest ever sales, delivering 19,565 new cars with a 12.4% year-on-year growth. |
| 2024 | Mercedes-Benz introduced the W465 G-Class, a mid-size luxury SUV, maintaining their iconic off-road vehicle lineup. |
| 2024 | Model years for all body styles of the W214 E-Class are scheduled to begin. |
| 2024 | European market front-wheel-drive Sprinter variant (designation 910) discontinued in Spring. |
| 2024 | Mercedes supplies engines to Aston Martin F1, McLaren, and Williams, in addition to their own team. |
| December 19 2024 | Valtteri Bottas was announced to be rejoining Mercedes as a reserve driver. |
| August 31 2024 | Mercedes announced Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Hamilton's replacement for the 2025 season. |
| May 2024 | United Auto Workers (UAW) filed a formal complaint with the NLRB seeking a new unionization election, accusing Mercedes-Benz of conducting anti-union activities including holding captive audience meetings, targeting pro-union workers with drug tests, and illegally terminating UAW supporters. |
| April 10 2024 | Mercedes-Benz released the facelifted model of the EQS with significant updates including a free-standing hood ornament, updated front fascia with a faux grille and horizontal chrome slats, interior refinements like chrome accents on B-pillar air vents, rear seat pillows with contrast stitching and Nappa leather piping, and increased battery capacity for model variants. |
| March 2024 | Workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama filed charges with the US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), alleging illegal disciplinary actions against workers organizing with the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union. |
| February 1 2024 | Mercedes confirmed Lewis Hamilton would leave the team after 12 years, with Hamilton signing a multi-year contract to drive for Ferrari from 2025 onwards after activating an exit clause in his contract. |
| 2023 | The company introduced the EQE SUV, an electric mid-size luxury SUV, and the C192 AMG GT sports car, continuing their focus on electric and performance vehicles. |
| 2023 | Introduction of the CLE S-segment/Grand tourer and the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV ultra-luxury electric SUV. |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz launched facelift models for the third generation B-Class, updating the vehicle's design and potentially its technological features. |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz conducted a mid-cycle facelift for the W247 B-Class, refreshing the model's design and potentially updating its technology and features. |
| 2023 | The B-Class was updated with the newest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment system, enhancing the vehicle's technological capabilities. |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz presented three concept vehicles: the Vision AMG (a high-performance electric sports car concept), the Concept CLA Class (a new electric sedan design), and the Vision One-Eleven (a futuristic electric sports car concept paying homage to the brand's design heritage). |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz introduced the CLE, a grand tourer, adding a new model to their luxury vehicle range. |
| 2023 | The C192 AMG GT, a sports car, was launched, continuing the high-performance AMG line. |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz introduced the EQE SUV, an electric mid-size luxury SUV, continuing their electric vehicle expansion. |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz Group reported regional sales distribution, with strongest performance in Europe (23.6%) and United States (23.5%), highlighting the company's global market presence. |
| 2023 | Continued stabilization with revenue at €153 billion, net income at €14.2 billion, maintaining 2.4 million vehicle deliveries and 168,000 employees |
| 2023 | Fully electric Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales rose by 73% during the year, demonstrating significant growth in the electric vehicle segment. |
| 2023 | Mercedes-Benz Group achieved total vehicle sales of 2,491,600, representing a 1.5% increase. Notably, sales of Mercedes-Maybach increased by 19%, G-Class by 11%, and Mercedes-AMG by 4%. |
| 2023 | Ranked 42nd in the Forbes Global 2000 and became the seventh-largest car manufacturer worldwide by revenue. |
| 2023 | Production of the AMG E 63 wagon model concludes after a seven-year production run. |
| 2023 | Production of the E 350e Plug-in Hybrid variant concludes, marking the end of this specific model's lifecycle. |
| 2023 | End of production for the AMG E 53 4MATIC+ model within the W213 E-Class generation. |
| 2023 | The new eSprinter 2.0 is released, available in both North America and Europe, with two battery capacity options (81.0 kWh and 113.0 kWh) and power outputs of 134 hp and 201 hp. |
| 2023 | Third-generation Sprinter updated in the U.S. market, introducing an all-time all-wheel-drive option, replacing the selectable '4×4' option, and replacing previous diesel engines with a 2.0L 4-cylinder OM654 engine with standard and high-output tunings. |
| 2023 | Received a facelift, which included the removal of manual transmission, marking Mercedes-Benz's complete retirement of manual transmissions for the A-Class, B-Class, and CLA models. |
| December 2023 | Estate variants of the E-Class (S214 and X214) were set to be introduced to the market. |
| November 2023 | A lawsuit was filed against Mercedes F1 team in a federal court in Miami for promoting FTX, which was revealed to have committed multi-billion dollar fraud. |
| October 2023 | In Q4 2023, Mercedes-Benz began offering multiple model configurations including petrol mild hybrid, petrol plug-in hybrid, diesel mild hybrid, and diesel plug-in hybrid variants of the E-Class. |
| October 2023 | At the United States Grand Prix, Hamilton finished 0.3 seconds behind Max Verstappen, who was later disqualified. |
| August 2023 | The E-Class became available in the UK, exclusively offered in mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants. |
| July 2023 | Hamilton broke the record for most pole positions at a single circuit, taking his 9th pole at the Hungaroring during the Hungarian Grand Prix. |
| May 2 2023 | Mercedes-Benz launched the sixth generation E-Class (W214) with the initial production model reveal. |
| April 25 2023 | Mercedes-Benz unveiled the W214 E-Class, built on the MRA II platform, marking a new generation of the model with increased dimensions in length, width, and height. |
| April 21 2023 | Mercedes replaced Technical Director Mike Elliott with James Allison, with Elliott becoming Chief Technical Officer. |
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