The share of EVs in the luxury segment rose from 7 per cent in January-May 2024 to 11 per cent during the same period in 2025, marking a 66 per cent growth in the electric luxury segment.
The sedan portfolio grew 39 per cent in the January-September 2015.
The company attributes the trend to global slowdown and liquidity factors Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, which registered a growth of 35 per cent last year, will have to be content with flat growth this year.
Mercedes-Benz has announced its foray into the city bus segment in India.
Mercedes-Benz Performance Drive event offers motoring enthusiasts an opportunity to hone their driving skills in progressive steps through certified programs conducted by certified global trainers.
"The prices of all Mercedes-Benz models will be revised upwards effective May 1, 2011 for the Indian market," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Peter Honegg said in a statement.
The Chakan based manufacturer believes the E-Coupe has set new standards in its segment with its design and technology.
The GL hasn't been inspired by the boxy looks of the G-Class but Mercedes-Benz picked up the ML's design for the GL-Class.
Mercedes Benz E-Class Cabriolet is certainly a head turner.
Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences and lifestyle-led engagement.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4Matic is both sporty and luxurious
Increase in input costs, exchange rates, and inflation has posed severe strain on the company's margins, it said.
DaimlerChrysler India on Friday announced the launch of the latest edition of its S-Class diesel, the S 320CDi L, and the premium Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, for the Indian market at the Brand Showcase in Mumbai.
'In the luxury car segment, the adoption of EVs is almost double compared to the mass market.'
Sliding rupee against world currencies may force luxury car maker Mercedes Benz to go for price hike in future, a top official of the German auto maker said.
Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take you by surprise as it hurtles towards the 80 kmph like a racing thoroughbred, never compromising any stability thanks to its rigid chassis and solid 1,600-kg kerb weight that gives it a well-planted feel along straights, corners and tricky lanes and roads, says Pavan Lall.
US would be the first market where Mercedes-Benz GLS would be available for orders and sales.
Luxury car major Mercedes-Benz India will extend its financial arm, Daimler Financial Services to India. A few approvals were needed from the authorities before it could begin operations, said Wilfried Aulbur, managing director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, in Pune today.
Wilfried Aulbur, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India speaks about his plans for India
German luxury carmaker Mercedes Benz plans to launch about eight new products in India this year as part of plans to continue with the double digit growth that it witnessed last year.
New Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a power lift and cosmetic changes, says Joshua David Luther.
Mercedes-Benz is one of the most iconic brands in the world.
The German beat fellow countryman Nicolas Kiefer in the Mercedes-Benz Cup final in Los Angeles.
Mercedes-Benz India bets big on India's growth story.
This Mercedes-Benz model is based on the MFA platform that the A-Class is based on.
Cites rising inputs costs, volatility of the rupee-euro, high interest rates for increased prices.
Announcing launches of not less than four of its dashing rides that are to take place over the next 6 months, Mercedes has definitely created tidal waves in the already raging waters of its arch rivals.
The company feels dynamics of used car space was changing fast in India owing to various financing options available to customers.
Currently the brand is moving from strength to strength with improved quality ratings in J D Power quality surveys, surpassing even Toyota, awards for several of its models and plants. The way forward for Benz is clear and shining.
Let's take a look at some of the models manufactured by the company down the years.
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will hike prices of its vehicles in India by up to 3 per cent on its entire model range in the portfolio from January 1, 2025, citing a rise in input costs, inflationary pressures and higher operational expenses. Prices of Mercedes-Benz cars in India will be revised by Rs 2 lakh for the GLC to Rs 9 lakh for the top-end Mercedes-Maybach S 680 luxury limousine, Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement.
Neo Sports gifted the Indian paceman a Mercedes Benz for his performance at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers breathed a sigh of relief after the GST Council on Wednesday night retained the concessional 5 per cent rate on EVs, though they now face competition from small petrol and diesel cars, which will attract a lower 18 per cent levy.
Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2014 edition of its luxury sedan CLS 350 in petrol engine, priced at Rs 89.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way
It's in the looks department that Mercedes-Benz's new compact sports utility vehicle, the GLA, scores over its competition in the luxury segment.
India may see its busiest EV festive season in 2025 with SUVs, luxury cars and scooters set to launch, but rare-earth supply bottlenecks risk delaying rollouts.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra of collecting over Rs 2,000 crore through online betting sites. The agency alleges that Veerendra and his associates used various gateways and fintech service providers to mask their illicit activities.
Mercedes-Benz India on Monday said it will start bus body-building by the second half of next year, for which it will set up a new unit at its Pune plant. "Already we are building a bus chassis at our Pune plant.
The initiative is in its early stages of discussion, with the company undertaking a basic assessment of the domestic automobile finance market. While details are yet to be worked out, the financing arm could be on the lines of services offered by the Daimler group for its clients in Europe and West Asia among others.
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