In a significant shift in strategy, Mercedes-Benz has decided to halt development of its upcoming MB.EA large BEV platform due to declining sales in the BEV market. This decision comes as the automaker faces increasing competition and pricing pressure from Chinese manufacturers, which has impacted its profitability and market position. Initially reported by the German newspaper Handelsblatt and later confirmed by Automobilwoche, the decision underscores the challenges Mercedes-Benz faces in its

With Mercedes-Benz pushing forwards towards embracing fully-electric vehicles (EVs), even its performance division is amping itself up. The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ is the first dedicated EV tuned by the masters at Affalterbach but it is not the only one. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has just launched the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ along with the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ at Zepp KL. However, in this article, we’ll just be comparing the two EQS variants offered in Malaysia. Priced from RM

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has confirmed that it will be launching a new locally assembled (CKD) battery EV model next year. “We are certainly working on localizing the EQ models. In 2023, we will announce our first EQ model that will be localized, so I ask you to stay tuned for that,” said Sagree Sardien, CEO & President of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, at the sidelines of the launch of the Mercedes-Benz EQE today. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s plant in Pekan, Pahang currently only makes one electrified model

Under the current tax structure, CBU EVs are exempted from import and excise duties till the end of 2023, whilst CKD EVs will enjoy the same tax cuts until end-2025. Though these tax cuts are already proving to be effective and will definitely spur further EV adoption, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) says that more time is needed, if the Government is serious about boosting CKD production of EVs. To recap, these are the current tax incentives for BEVs: Tax incentive for BEVs in Malaysia CKD CBU Imp

S-Class will remain as Mercedes-Benz's flagship EQS aiming for a new, more progressive group of buyers, but some S-Class buyers might switch over EQS 450+ is RM 10k cheaper than S580e The recently launched Mercedes-Benz EQS offers a very compelling proposition to fans of the three-pointed star brand in Malaysia. It’s better than the S-Class in nearly every manner, but it’s also cheaper, by about RM 10k. Not that it matters to someone shopping at this price range, but it’s still an interesting ta

Mercedes-Benz Thailand has just announced today that it will be launching its first ever all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS in 2022. The EQS will be locally-assembled (CKD) in Thailand, and will be powered by 107.8 kWh batteries made at the Thonburi Energy Storage Systems (TESM) plant in Bangkok. The EQS is commonly referred to as an electric S-Class, but actually it’s positioned slightly below the S-Class, which will remain as Mercedes-Benz’s flagship sedan, at least for now. When it goes on sale i