(IN BRIEF) BASF and Mercedes-Benz have been awarded second place in the “Enabler Technology” category at the 2024 SPE Automotive Awards for their joint development of Ultramid® Expand polyamide particle foam. This innovative foam, part of the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged automotive materials technology, Automotive Sector, BASF, cost-effective, crash safety, Enabler Technology category, impact absorber, Mercedes-Benz, polyamide particle foam, recyclability, SPE Automotive Awards 2024, Ultramid® Expand
(IN BRIEF) The Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G, an all-electric articulated city bus, has been named the Electric Bus Champion of 2024 after excelling in the rigorous comparison test organized by Omnibusspiegel bus magazine in Bonn. This marks the second consecutive victory … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A team from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks conducted a two-week winter test with four Unimog vehicles along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. As part of the Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Alpine testing program, they assisted Großglockner Hochalpenstraßen AG in clearing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches the customer testing phase for its battery-electric eActros 600, with Contargo and Remondis as the pioneering partners. The e-trucks, set to revolutionize long-distance haulage, will be utilized by Contargo for container transport between Wörth am Rhein … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Roer, Christian Renners, Contargo, Daimler truck, e-trucks, eActros 600, Kögel Trailer GmbH, Mercedes-Benz, Michael Starke, partnership, REMONDIS, Sascha Hähnke, Stina Fagerman, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) With over 200,000 registered users, the Mercedes me Eco Coach app has become a popular tool for promoting environmentally conscious driving behavior among electric car and plug-in hybrid owners. The app serves as a digital personal trainer, offering … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro, a global digital engineering leader, has partnered with Acentrik, a strategic product of Mercedes-Benz, to advance Web3 innovation with Acentrik Version 3.0. Acentrik specializes in white-label data marketplaces, enhancing data value chains with privacy-preserving features. Nagarro’s role … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Society, conducts the world’s first X-ray crash test using a real car at the Ernst Mach Institute in Freiburg. This groundbreaking demonstration unveils previously hidden internal deformation processes during crashes, providing valuable … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Automotive safety, crash testing, Dr. Malte Kurfiß, EMI, Ernst Mach Institute, Fraunhofer-Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, INNOVATION, Markus Schäfer, Mercedes-Benz, Prof. Dr. Paul Dick, research collaboration, Technology demonstration, Vehicle collision, X-ray crash
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches its “Be one of many” campaign on International Women’s Day, showcasing three inspirational women from diverse backgrounds who have excelled in traditionally male-dominated fields. Aya Jaff, Dalad Kambhu, and Alexandra Straßburger share their stories of perseverance … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Society
Tagged "Be one of many" Campaign, Alexandra Straßburger, Awards, Aya Jaff, Bettina Fetzer, Dalad Kambhu, diversity, genter equality, International Women's Day, leadership, Mercedes-Benz, Sabine Kohleisen, society, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center in Stuttgart, marking a significant milestone in the future of transportation. The state-of-the-art facility, designed for battery and fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, offers sales, servicing, and rental services … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Commercial Vehicle Center, Commercial Vehicle Hub, Daimler truck, electric vehicles, electrified commercial vehicles, Frank Nopper, FUSO Trucks, Future of Transportation, Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz buses, Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center, Mirko Sgodda, Mobility Innovation, Setra Buses, Stina Fagerman, Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Feuerbach, sustainable mobility
(IN BRIEF) BusStore, a leading European brand for marketing used buses under Daimler Buses, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary since opening its first site in Neu-Ulm, Germany, in February 2014. Over the past decade, BusStore has expanded its network to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) From Bonn to Bilbao, Europe’s AI scene is buzzing with innovation. Major players like Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, and Volkswagen are pushing boundaries through groundbreaking partnerships and integrations. Projects like NextGen are personalizing therapies using AI, while collaborations between … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Ireland, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Romania, Science, Security & Safety, Spain, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G services, ABB, Accenture, AI, AI IN JAN 2024, AI innovation, AI safety, AI solutions, AI Supercomputers, AI-powered assistants, AI-Powered MBUX Virtual Assistant, Aurora Labs, aws, BBVA, ChatGPT, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Europe's AI scene, Fetch.ai, generative AI, Infineon, Ipsotek, Laura voice assistant, Mercedes-Benz, Meshmind, NextGen, NVIDIA, QuantHealth, Siemens, ŠKODA AUTO, Swisscom, The AI Governance Alliance, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Since its inception in 1984, the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo camper has been synonymous with family holidays and adventurous journeys, continuously setting standards in the camping segment. Evolving from its origins with the “Bremer Transporter” to the current V-Class … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has once again partnered with Continental for its new E-Class model, equipping it with EcoContact 6 Q tires known for energy-efficient driving and reduced noise levels. These tires offer benefits such as extended service life and low … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Continental, E-Class tires, efficiency, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, safety
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils a series of digital advancements and collaborations at CES 2024, focusing on delivering a hyper-personalized user experience in their vehicles. The key highlight is the MBUX Virtual Assistant, powered by generative AI and advanced 3D graphics, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 3D graphics, CES 2024, generative AI, Hyper-Personalized User Experience, Innovative Entertainment, Markus Schäfer, MB.OS, MBUX SOUND DRIVE, MBUX Virtual Assistant, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, USA
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz unveils its new MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by generative AI, transforming the car-driver relationship with natural conversation. This development, showcased at CES 2024, brings a more natural and intuitive interface to Mercedes-Benz vehicles, allowing for proactive support … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged CES 2024, entertainment, generative AI, Hyper-Personalized In-Car, Magnus Östberg, Markus Schäfer, MBUX Virtual Assistant, Mercedes-Benz, USA
(IN BRIEF) On December 16, Mercedes-Benz achieved a significant milestone by obtaining conditional approval for its Level 3 conditionally automated driving system in Beijing, becoming one of the first automakers to do so. The automaker plans to conduct tests of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Beijing, CHINA, Conditional Automated Driving License, Markus Schäfer, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) During a recent Supervisory Board meeting, Mercedes-Benz Group AG announced the extension of management contracts for two key executives. Sabine Kohleisen, the Board Member for Human Resources & Labour Director, had her contract extended until November 30, 2025, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) McLaren Racing and Mercedes-Benz have announced the continuation of their partnership in Formula One, with McLaren set to use Mercedes-AMG power units from 2026 to 2030. This partnership extension marks the 26th year of collaboration between the two … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged Andrea Stella, Bruce McLaren, Formula One, Hywel Thomas, Markus Schaefer, McLaren Racing, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability, Toto Wolff, Zak Brown
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has reached a significant safety milestone with over 10 million of its passenger cars worldwide equipped with Active Brake Assist, which includes pedestrian detection. This system helps reduce the risk of collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Active Brake Assist, autonomous partial braking, BAS, BAS PLUS Brake Assist, Brake Assist System, DISTRONIC PLUS, driving assistance system, E-Class, Mercedes-Benz, passenger cars, pedestrian detection, pedestrian emergency braking system, PRE-SAFE® Brake, real-life safety
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz is actively embracing Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) as a crucial element in its digital transformation journey. The company aims to lead in automotive digitalization under the banner of “Enterprise Transformation – 100% Digital.” FOSS plays … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Cloud Native Computing Foundation, CNCF, digital transformation, digitalization, FOSS, Free and Open Source Software, GitHub Universe, Jan Brecht, Magnus Östberg, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz FOSS Manifesto, Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH, Open Source Program Office, open-source, OSPO Leadership Award, software, Top End User Award 2023
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