Mercedes is also bucking the traditional method of introducing a new platform as an ICE vehicle and then wedging the design into an EV platform. Instead, the company is going “EV first,” launching the CLA as an EV first and then later as an internal combustion with a mild hybrid in 2026.

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Mercedes-Benz has introduced the new CLA, which operates on the proprietary Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), marking it as the most intelligent vehicle in the lineup. This new system allows for regular over-the-air updates,