Mercedes Benz news and trends

EV Ambitions on Hold: Ford Delays Canadian Electric SUV Production
Transportation // July 22, 2024

Ford has announced its revised strategy for its Oakville Assembly plant in Canada, originally slated for electric vehicle (EV) production. Instead, the facility will focus on manufacturing larger gasoline-powered versions of its popular F-Series pickup trucks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Starbucks Launches EV Charging Partnership With Mercedes
Retail // July 17, 2024

Starbucks has teamed with Mercedes-Benz to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging to its stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Mercedes-Benz Invests in AI-Connected Tech Startup Blaize
Investments // April 29, 2024

Blaize, an artificial intelligence (AI) computing company, has secured $106 million in funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Google Showcases Expanding Enterprise AI Capabilities at Cloud Next Conference
Artificial Intelligence // April 10, 2024

Google amped up its artificial intelligence offerings by unveiling a slew of new AI-powered capabilities during a keynote presentation Tuesday (April 9) at its annual Cloud Next event in Las Vegas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Lipstick Goes AI at CES

January 10, 2024
CES 2024 is shaping up to be a watershed event for artificial intelligence (AI) and the connected economy. After the pre-show hype focused on robotics and the connected home, the event’s first two days were packed with consumer brands declaring their intentions to build AI into everything from search engines to car engines to lipstick. […]

Mercedes Pay Uses Biometrics to Drive Commerce in the Car

September 25, 2023
In an increasingly digital world, the way we make purchases is evolving. Mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, and with the rise of online shopping, consumers...

Connected Cars Promise US Drivers Convenience, Payments Efficiency This Holiday

July 04, 2023
According to estimates from the American Automobile Association (AAA), a record number of Americans — 43.2 million people — are expected to be traveling by car this July Fourth weekend....

Mercedes-Benz’s Connected Car Ambitions

June 07, 2017
While the self-driving car is rapidly shaping up to be everyone’s favorite next big thing in IoT (Internet of Things), it seems worth noting that the idea is somewhat less...

Quick Reads
Google, Mercedes Partnership Adds Conversational AI to Cars

January 13, 2025
Mercedes-Benz is adding conversational capabilities to its virtual assistant with the help of Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Mercedes-Benz Invests in AI-Connected Tech Startup Blaize

April 29, 2024
Blaize, an artificial intelligence (AI) computing company, has secured $106 million in funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Mercedes and Mastercard Debut Fingerprint Payment Offering in Germany

September 25, 2023
Mastercard has launched an in-car payment partnership aimed at Mercedes drivers in Germany. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Seven Automakers Form EV Charging Network Joint Venture

July 26, 2023
Seven major global automakers have created a new charging network joint venture to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in North America. Get the Full Story Complete the form...