April 25, 2024 – At and in the run-up to Auto China 2024, Mercedes-Benz is further strengthening its commitment to the Chinese market with a range of new models and technological capabilities.
Key to this is the expansion of the Mercedes-Benz R&D footprint in China. At the Research & Development Center Shanghai, Mercedes-Benz is opening a new building comprising advanced hardware and software facilities designed to accelerate digital innovation.
China is our most important market and a crucial technology hub for the global automotive industry. China is also a trailblazer for technological innovations and future trends. That’s why we continue to invest in China, expand our R&D and industrial footprint and accelerate the transformation towards electrification, digitalisation, and carbon neutrality.
Ola Källenius
Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Cutting-edge R&D – accelerating technological transformation in China
Mercedes-Benz is reinforcing its innovation network in China with a new building at the R&D Center in Shanghai. This new facility will combine with the two existing R&D centres in Beijing to boost the development of connectivity, digitalisation and automated driving features.
Mercedes-Benz will work with its local partners to continuously increase investment and deliver the best customer experience by creating superior digital experiences. To achieve this, the new R&D Center will focus on five key areas:
- The upcoming Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA)
- Mercedes Benz Operating System (MB.OS)
- Electric powertrain technology
- Connectivity, AI and apps
- Level 2+ partially automated driving
Our R&D teams in China make a significant contribution to our rapid progress in AI, autonomous driving and cutting-edge software in the world’s biggest car market. There’s no doubt that a strong R&D presence in China will continue to drive our ambition to lead the industry in electric drive and car software.
Markus Schäfer
Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer
Auto China highlights of Mercedes-Benz
At Auto China 2024, Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new electric G 580
The first Mercedes-Benz designed on the upcoming Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) is the Concept CLA Class, which celebrates its market debut in China.
At Auto China 2024, Mercedes Benz also announces a range of extensive updates to the all-electric EQS
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class L