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2026
Mercedes-Benz announces window-integrated display technology
Mercedes-Benz announced an in-vehicle display technology方案 with embedded LED displays in rear-window glass and holographic optical elements in the windshield. The technology remains in research and validation, and no production installation date has been disclosed.
2026
Two sponsors leave Mercedes amid Antonelli appointment
Toto Wolff said two sponsors left Mercedes because the team chose Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton. The sponsors were not identified.
2026
Mercedes fined for missed post-race media duties
Mercedes was fined €5,000 after George Russell missed mandatory post-race media duties at the Mexico City Grand Prix, in breach of Article B10.1.4e of the FIA F1 Regulations.
2026
Mercedes-Benz Group reports third-quarter 2026 results
Mercedes-Benz Group reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results, including revenue of €30.7 billion and adjusted EBIT of €1.78 billion.
2026
Mercedes-Benz lowers 2026 earnings outlook
Mercedes-Benz Group AG lowered its 2026 earnings outlook, saying it expected Group EBIT to match the 2025 level rather than be significantly above the prior year. It also reduced the Mercedes-Benz Cars adjusted return on sales forecast to 2%–3% from 3%–5%.
2026
Mercedes-Benz G400 passes China 3C certification
The Mercedes-Benz G400 has passed domestic 3C certification in China, a step toward market access; the article says it has not yet officially launched.
2026
Mercedes-Benz announced sponsorship of the Pink Polo Tournament
Mercedes-Benz by CFAO Mobility Kenya partnered with Nairobi Polo Club as the Pink Polo Tournament's official car sponsor. The tournament was scheduled for 24 and 25 October 2026 at the Nairobi Polo Grounds.
2026
Traditional luxury brands offer vehicle discounts in Beijing
A Beijing Lincoln dealership offered a limited-time price of 239,000 yuan for the Lincoln Nautilus two-wheel-drive Qihang Edition, alongside gifts and a trade-in subsidy. The article also reports that Lincoln, Volvo, Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi had models with various promotional offers at Beijing dealerships.
2026
Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA extend strategic partnership
Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA announced an extension of their strategic partnership to combine Mercedes-Benz automotive engineering and MB.OS with NVIDIA vehicle-computing, sensor, driving-software and safety technologies for developing next-generation driver assistance and automated-driving technology.
2026
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 30,000 vehicles over brake line issue
More than 30,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been recalled over a brake line issue that could make it harder for drivers to stop and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the front brake hoses for free, and owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on Nov. 27. Affected owners can contact MBUSA customer service or search NHTSA's recall database by VIN.
2026
Mercedes-Benz recalls 30,064 S-Class, Maybach and AMG sedans in the US over front brake hose rupture risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 30,064 vehicles in the US under NHTSA recall 26V638, covering certain S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach, and Mercedes-AMG sedans built between February 2021 and late November 2024 (2022 through 2025 model years), because the front brake hose can weaken, leak, and potentially rupture, which reduces hydraulic pressure and increases stopping distance. The automaker says it is not aware of any crashes, injuries, or property damage tied to the defect. Dealers will replace the affected hose free of charge, and owner notification letters go out November 27, 2026. The expanded campaign follows a related campaign first opened in February 2025; Mercedes-Benz corrected the hose in production starting in late November 2024.
2026
Mercedes-Benz Q3 car sales fall 8% as EV sales rise 52%
Mercedes-Benz released third-quarter sales figures showing car sales fell 8%, with demand weakness in China persisting, while its EV sales rose 52%.
2026
Mercedes-Benz releases short film mocking 'rushed cars'
On August 24, Mercedes-Benz released a creative short film emphasizing the fundamental role of real-vehicle validation for product quality, targeting the industry phenomenon of 'rushed cars' that rely excessively on virtual simulation and compress physical testing.
2026
Mercedes-Benz launches seven-seat electric GLB family SUV
Mercedes-Benz launched a new seven-seat electric GLB family SUV, with a sliding middle row, two Isofix points for the third row, battery options of 58, 71 and 85 kWh, claimed ranges of up to 425 to 607 kilometres, and Irish prices from €59,355 to €68,065; five hybrid options are priced from €60,775 to €70,050.
2026
Mercedes-Benz world premiere of long-wheelbase GLE SUV at 2026 Chengdu Auto Show
At the 2026 Chengdu International Auto Show on August 21, 2026, Mercedes-Benz held a brand press conference where the new long-wheelbase GLE SUV made its world premiere, alongside more than twenty other models. The GLE L measures 5,051 mm long with a 3,115 mm wheelbase, features the brand's latest family design language, and offers GLE 350 L and GLE 450 L powertrains with 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard.
2026
Mercedes-Benz unveils 2026 C-Class facelift
Mercedes-Benz introduced a facelift for the C-Class sedan and estate for 2026, featuring revised S-Class-inspired styling, upgraded petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains compliant with Euro 7, and additional features. Prices in Germany start at 41,045 euros.
2026
Mercedes-Benz globally debuts new-generation C-Class
Mercedes-Benz announced the global debut of the new-generation C-Class, which features an illuminated grille shared with the S-Class, MB.OS architecture with OTA updates, and a China-specific urban and highway navigation assist system co-developed with Momenta.
2026
Mercedes-Benz recalls thousands of vehicles over door-lock microswitch defect
Mercedes-Benz recalled 58,822 vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2026 due to a manufacturing defect in a door-lock microswitch that could fail after water damage, potentially preventing the auto park feature from operating and increasing accident risk. Owners were advised to engage park and apply the parking brake, and to contact Mercedes-Benz to schedule free repairs.
2026
Mercedes-Benz Australia recalls over 58,000 vehicles over auto park defect
Mercedes-Benz Australia is recalling 58,822 vehicles produced between 2018 and 2026 across several model lines because a manufacturing defect in the door-lock microswitch may allow water damage and failure, preventing the auto park feature from operating and increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement, injury or death. Affected owners will be contacted and advised to schedule a free repair at an authorised dealership once parts become available.
2026
Mercedes-Benz India launches AI-powered automated Vehicle Scanner
Mercedes-Benz India introduced an AI-powered automated Vehicle Scanner at the Landmark Cars service facility in Jogeshwari, Mumbai, which creates a digital record of a car's exterior condition using a 360-degree camera setup and AI analysis of damage and tyre tread depth, with data processed in the Mercedes-Benz cloud. The company says it is the first AI-powered automated vehicle scanner introduced by a carmaker in India and that the system is already operational in Germany, Italy, Korea, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.