Mercedes-Benz

(IN BRIEF) Lidl Italia becomes the first company in Italy to operate the fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, a milestone in sustainable logistics. In collaboration with Daimler Truck Italia and LC3 Trasporti, Lidl is leading the way in decarbonizing freight … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has reached a major milestone with the delivery of the 200,000th BharatBenz truck. Since its launch in 2012, the BharatBenz brand has grown significantly, offering a range of trucks and buses tailored to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Spedition W&P, a transport company in Bavaria, has expanded its fleet with 20 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks, marking a significant move toward sustainable freight transport. This expansion is supported by W&P’s newly opened charging park, equipped … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Kawczyński Logistics has expanded its fleet with 75 new Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin 1848 LS trucks, delivered by Sobiesław Zasada Automotive. The new vehicles, which replace older models, are designed for long-distance transport, offering advanced safety features and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 50 million to IONITY to support the expansion of its High Power Charging network across Europe. This investment will enhance IONITY’s infrastructure, particularly in Germany, France, Sweden, and the UK, by improving charging … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is expanding its battery-electric truck portfolio with new variants of the eActros 600, aimed at offering more flexible solutions for the transport sector. The new versions, which include semitrailer tractors and platform chassis, will feature additional … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) VAG Nuremberg has expanded its electric bus fleet with the addition of 31 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G articulated buses, marking the 100th electric bus in its fleet. The new fleet, which makes up nearly 70% of the company’s total … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Roland Welzbacher has been appointed to the Executive Board of Continental AG, effective August 1, 2025. He will take over as CFO from Olaf Schick, following a transition period that concludes on October 1, 2025. Welzbacher, who has … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) As Europe pushes to electrify heavy-duty road transport, ACEA and Eurelectric warn that grid limitations, permitting delays, and regulatory hurdles are slowing the deployment of charging infrastructure for zero-emission trucks and buses. In a new joint paper, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Coaches North America has started construction on a new 43,700-square-foot delivery and service center in Jacksonville, Florida, to support its expanding operations in North America. The facility, which will be built on an 11.9-acre site with over … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center Berlin-Brandenburg, under René Rudelt’s leadership, handed over two Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks to Michaela Kuban of Autobahn GmbH, part of a 51 three-axle truck delivery to German highway maintenance offices, with 58 four-axle trucks … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on integrating advanced robotics and AI into Mercedes‑Benz Special Trucks’ military vehicle platforms, specifically targeting the Unimog and Zetros series. Utilizing ARX Robotics’ Mithra OS, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The KlimaWandelBus project has introduced a uniquely designed Mercedes‑Benz electric bus into regular service within the Teutoburg Forest/Egge Hills Nature Park. Handed over to key transport companies during a high-profile event on 27 March 2025, the bus is … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck is set to revolutionize electric truck charging in Europe with its new TruckCharge brand, which introduces a semi-public charging network designed to bridge the existing gap in infrastructure. The network will allow depot owners to offer … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s development team has advanced its innovation efforts by testing the first prototypes of the new Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel cell trucks. These vehicles underwent intensive winter testing on the Simplon Pass in Valais, where extreme weather and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker and Mercedes-Benz have set a new industry benchmark by finalizing the largest-ever order of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, amounting to roughly 13,000 tons. This significant purchase is expected to cut CO2e emissions by 40,000 tons for Mercedes-Benz … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) UBS Group AG has nominated Renata Jungo Brüngger and Lila Tretikov for election to its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 10 April 2025. Jungo Brüngger brings expertise in governance, sustainability, and legal affairs from … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has announced that Sagree Sardien will take over as Head of Sales & Marketing for Mercedes‑Benz Vans starting May 1st, 2025. She will succeed Klaus Rehkugler, who will move to lead the newly established Product Management area … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks returns to Retro Classics Stuttgart after five years with a standout display of ten historic vehicles spanning from the late 19th century to the 1960s. The company will also feature the “Legends on Wheels” exhibition in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) As of February 2025, the Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable (Mesa Multiactor) has officially transitioned into an independent foundation, focusing on sustainable water management in Chile’s Salar de Atacama. The initiative, backed by major corporations like BASF, BMW, and Volkswagen, has … Read the full press release →