INCHEON, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz Group AG plans to deepen its long-running technology and supply chain partnerships with leading South Korean companies, as the German automaker navigates evolving global supply chain dynamics, the company’s chief said Friday. Ola Kallenius, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Mercedes-Benz, said during a media event in [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean conglomerate LG Group said Thursday its affiliates discussed a comprehensive partnership with Mercedes-Benz Group AG in automotive parts for advanced cars, including electric vehicles (EVs). Cho Joo-wan, chief executive officer of LG Electronics Inc., met with Mercedes-Benz Group Chairman Ola Kallenius in Seoul to share visions on [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong is expected to meet with Mercedes-Benz Group Chairman Ola Källenius in Seoul next week, in what industry officials say could mark a deeper collaboration between the two companies in semiconductors and electric vehicle technology. Källenius is scheduled to attend the Mercedes-Benz Future Strategy Conference at [...]
SEOUL, March 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean court has ordered an examination of vehicle component data in a high-profile lawsuit involving an apartment security guard who crashed a Mercedes-Benz while moving the vehicle for parking management. The case centers on allegations of sudden unintended acceleration. On Tuesday, Judge Jeong Sun-hee of the Seoul [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz Korea has announced the introduction of its first electrified G-Class model, the “All-New Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology,” marking a significant evolution in its premium SUV lineup. The company revealed on November 7 that it will initially release 70 units of a distinctive limited edition model, the “Edition One,” [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of 24 Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle owners, including the owner of an EQE model that caught fire in an underground parking lot in Incheon last August, have filed a class-action lawsuit against the German automaker and its affiliates. The lawsuit, announced on October 10 at a press conference in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Mercedes-Benz car dealers in South Korea have apparently been trained by the company’s local unit to tell customers that the automaker used battery cells produced exclusively by CATL in its electric vehicle (EV) models. In the 2023 EQ Sales Playbook, Mercedes-Benz Korea’s official dealer training material, dealers were instructed [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz Korea announced on October 2 the launch of its updated off-road vehicle, the New G450d, a refreshed version of the iconic G-Class SUV. The new model maintains the G-Class’s signature boxy exterior and analog charm while significantly improving driving performance and convenience features. A key upgrade in the G450d [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a move to address growing safety concerns and maintain customer loyalty, Mercedes-Benz Korea announced on September 9 that it plans to distribute charging vouchers worth 300,000 won to owners of its electric vehicles. Mathias Vaitl, president of Mercedes-Benz Korea, communicated this decision in an email titled “A Message of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz is facing scrutiny in South Korea as vehicle owners have filed complaints with the Korea Consumer Agency, alleging that the company provided incorrect information about the battery manufacturer in some of its electric vehicles. According to industry sources, the Korea Consumer Agency is currently reviewing the facts surrounding the [...]