Mercedes is in the midst of renewing its compact car lineup to fend off competition from BMW’s smallest models. While Munich hasn’t offered a seven-seater since discontinuing the 2 Series Gran Tourer a few years ago, Stuttgart still sees demand for a three-row vehicle in this class. Enter the second-generation GLB, previewed today ahead of … Read more
Nissan and Daimler inked a deal in 2015 to build the Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes (COMPAS) in central Mexico. The 50:50 joint venture invested $1 billion in the factory, where production began in 2017 with the Infiniti QX50 and QX55. The Mercedes A-Class joined the assembly line a year later, followed by the GLB in … Read more
After sitting in a climate-controlled and de-humidified garage for 42 years, a pristine Mercedes-Benz 500SL is finally going on public display. The car was bought on November 30, 1982, with the owner trailering the car to his home where he stuck it in a garage for the next four decades. Call it one mile for … Read more
Love it or hate it, the pixelated grille Mercedes-Benz introduced on the new GLC isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. As a matter of fact, even more Mercedes models are expected to have big, bright grilles over the next few years. But unlike the GLC, this new Vision Iconic concept wears the new look well—very well. … Read more
Ever since the EQS debuted in 2021, Mercedes has faced harsh criticism over the design of its electric vehicles. We can all agree the production version wasn’t nearly as sleek as the 2019 Vision EQS concept. However, in the company’s defense, I do think the EQS looks better in person than in photos, but to … Read more
The last few years have been tumultuous for AMG, to put it mildly. In September 2022, Affalterbach did the unthinkable by introducing a four-cylinder C63. As you’re aware, the sports sedan’s debut opened the floodgates to widespread criticism. Mercedes never publishes sales figures separately for its performance brand, but reports of heavy discounts suggest it … Read more
Enthusiasts argue that emotional electric sports cars are an oxymoron. Even if an EV has a stronger technical specifications sheet from top to bottom, traditionalists still prefer the old performance formula. Through its AMG division, Mercedes claims it can transfer decades of know-how with gas cars into purely electric vehicles. In one of his final … Read more
Mercedes has faced harsh criticism for demoting the AMG C63 to a four-cylinder, but deep down, it (probably) knows there’s no replacement for displacement. While archrivals BMW and Audi have long abandoned V-12 engines, and Bentley has retired the W-12, the ultra-rich can still buy an S-Class with a dozen cylinders. However, the 6.0-liter twin-turbo … Read more
It’s been a few years since Mercedes stopped selling the A-Class in the United States, but the baby Benz remains alive and well in other parts of the world. Citing strong demand in Europe, the three-pointed star has extended the life cycle of its entry-level car by two years, until 2028. By then, the compact … Read more
After speculation surrounding the potential of a historic engine supply agreement between Mercedes-Benz and BMW, an official denial has been issued. Markus Schaefer, Chief Technology Officer and member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group, stated that the company has no intention of using external engines—especially not from a direct competitor like BMW. The … Read more