There’s a new ‘Cannonball Run’ record for driving across the USA
Three intrepid men took on the challenge of breaking the transcontinental record for traveling from New York to California at very high rates of speed to claim the quickest time ever recorded.
Mercedes-Benz wants to know what you expect from a ride in a self-driving car
Mercedes-Benz admitted it took a reality check when it comes to autonomous technology, but it's nonetheless moving forward with its plan to deploy self-driving cars, according to insiders. The company has started testing about 30 prototypes in California to learn more about what users expect from a ride in a robotaxi.
Mercedes-Benz’s electric EQC is one of the most affordable cars in its segment
Mercedes-Benz is taking another shot at the electric car segment with a crossover named EQC. It's GLC-like in size, proportions, and design, but it's electric-only -- don't look for a V6 here. Sales begin nationwide in 2020. Will Mercedes-Benz catch up to Jaguar's sporty, segment-bending I-Pace crossover?
Daimler is taking a ‘reality check’ on self-driving cars over safety challenges
Daimler is reigning in expectations for self-driving cars, CEO Ola Kaellenius told a group of reporters. Safety has proven a greater challenge than originally anticipated, he said. Daimler is also unsure if it could make much money off the ridesharing fleets of self-driving cars originally envisioned.
Mercedes-Benz’s brawny G-Wagen will get an electric makeover
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class way be one of the last of the old-school SUVs, but it's about to get a modern electric powertrain. The CEO of Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler confirmed it in a speech. Mercedes-Benz plans to launch 10 electric cars by 2022, but it's unclear when the G-Class will go electric.
In latest prank, BMW ribs Mercedes-Benz with a Halloween joke
BMW and Mercedes Benz have had a raucous 100 year old rivalry that tests the old saying that the Germans have no sense of humor. In a recent post on BMW's merchandise website they advertised a Halloween costume for Mercedes Benz cars, a cover that makes any car look like a BMW M5.
Mercedes-Benz wades into the micromobility fray with its first electric scooter
"These agile, electrically powered scooters are the perfect way to cover short distances quickly and without harming the environment," Mercedes-Benz said in a statement. The new E-Scooter in the Mercedes-Benz EQ brand family was developed in cooperation with the scooter specialist micro. Specs remain under wraps.
Mercedes-Benz taps into its heritage to build an electric sci-fi hot rod
Mercedes-Benz unveiled a modern interpretation of the 1902 Simplex, one of its most significant prewar cars. Presented as a sculpture, the Vision Simplex concept blends heritage-laced styling cues with futuristic technology, including an infotainment system that knows exactly what the driver needs to see.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a junior G-Class with room for six of your friends
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB made its debut in Utah with a design that borrows a handful of styling cues from the G-Class. The model is about the same size as the GLC, but it rides on a front-wheel drive platform and offers space for up to seven passengers. Tech standard, an all-wheel drive is offered at an extra cost.
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 coupe is an SUV that wishes it was a sports car
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 coupe is the latest model to get Mercedes-AMG's mild-hybrid powertrain. Using a 48-volt electrical system, the powertrain is designed to improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance. The Mercedes-AMG GLE53 coupe should go on sale in 2020.
Mercedes downsizes its plug-in hybrid tech with the new A250e sedan, hatchback
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is getting a plug-in hybrid variant. Dubbed the A250e, the compact plug-in hybrid is set to go on sale in Europe in both sedan and hatchback forms. Mercedes hasn't confirmed U.S. sales plans. Mercedes hopes to have 20 plug-in hybrid models on sale by 2020.
Bosch, Mercedes-Benz preview the smartphone-based future of valet parking
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have teamed up to develop automated valet parking technology and bring it to the general public for the first time. Motorists who drive a late-model Mercedes to the company's museum will be able to use the technology, which uses sensors scattered across the garage to guide the car to a spot.
Mercedes-AMG teaches the tech-savvy 2020 CLA 45 how to breathe fire
Mercedes-Benz introduced the second-generation CLA during CES 2019, and it expanded the lineup with a 382-horsepower model called CLA 45. Bigger than before, the design-led member of Mercedes' compact car family receives an A.I.-powered MBUX infotainment system and cutting-edge convenience features.
Mercedes-AMG GT 73 plug-in hybrid will unleash 805 hp, report says
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door may get a new twin-turbocharged V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, according to a new report. Expected to be called Mercedes-AMG GT 73, the plug-in hybrid would have 805 hp and all-wheel drive. The same plug-in hybrid powertrain may also be used in other AMG models.
Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV tries to balance power and efficiency with mild-hybrid V8
The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLE will get a V8 mild-hybrid powertrain when it launches in the United States later in 2019. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 makes 483 hp on its own, but can also get a 21 hp electric boost. Mercedes-Benz hasn't disclosed gas mileage figures for the V8 mild-hybrid model.
Mercedes-Benz safety-car concept monitors the road ahead and your kids
The Mercedes-Benz Experimental Safety Vehicle 2019 was designed for a world where humans and machines share driving duties. It can use lights to communicate with other road users, and even monitor an infant's vital signs. It's the latest in a long line of Mercedes-Benz safety-car concepts.
Leak gives an early sneak peek at Mercedes-AMG’s pocket rocket CLA45
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 was leaked on Mercedes' own German website. A photo of the rear of the sporty four-door appears in an online configurator for the lower-level AMG CLA35 model. Mercedes-AMG is expected to extract more than 400 hp from the CLA45, which is scheduled to debut later this year.
More tech and more space make the Mercedes-Benz GLS the S-Class of the SUV world
Mercedes-Benz introduced the second-generation GLS at the 2019 New York Auto Show. The company's biggest and most luxurious SUV gains more tech features in its quest to become the S-Class of the SUV world. It's offered with mild hybrid powertrains, seven real seats, and a cutting-edge suspension system.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe gets a tech upgrade, keeps quirky styling
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe debuts at the 2019 New York Auto Show with an upgraded infotainment system that incorporates Mercedes' digital assistant. The SUV launches later this year with turbocharged four-cylinder power. Mercedes-Benz will also roll out an updated GLC around the same time.
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 is a gateway to the world of sport sedans
Mercedes-AMG has released a quicker evolution of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan. Named A35, it receives a turbocharged, four-cylinder engine rated at 302 horsepower, and an available Track Pace app that speed-craving motorists will love. The Mercedes-AMG A35 will go on sale in time for the 2020 model year.
Mercedes wants to turn your car into a comfortable shopping mall on wheels
Mercedes-Benz designed its MBUX infotainment system with e-commerce in mind. Motorists can upgrade compatible cars via an over-the-air software updating system, but the brand wants to take this technology to the next level. It will soon let its customers buy anything, from a shirt to Thai food, through its cars.
Mercedes-Benz hopes to repeat its Formula One success in all-electric Formula E
Mercedes-Benz will unveil its first all-electric race car at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The EQ Silver Arrow 01 will race in Formula E against cars fielded by Audi, BMW, Jaguar, and Nissan. Mercedes-Benz will enter Formula E in the 2019-2020 season, which kicks offer later this year.
Archrivals BMW and Daimler detail plans to join forces on mobility services
BMW and Daimler are joining forces to take on the likes of Uber and Lyft. The two German automakers are investing $1.1 billion in a mobility-service joint venture encompassing ridesharing, car-sharing, electric-car charging, and parking services. Autonomous cars are also part of the long-term plan.
Mercedes lets the sun shine in one last time with SLC Final Edition convertible
The Mercedes-Benz SLC convertible sports car is going out of production. Launched in 1996 as the SLK, the model has been a fixture in the Mercedes-Benz lineup across three generations. Final Edition versions of the both SLC300 and AMG SLC43 will be available for the 2020 model year.
Mercedes-Benz will let drivers add infotainment features after they buy cars
Mercedes-Benz will let customers add navigation, digital radio, and smartphone integration to certain cars after driving off dealer's lots. It's as simple as selecting the options on a car's infotainment screen. Other automakers have been reticent to offer these kinds of upgrades.
With lessons learned from racing, Mercedes-AMG takes GT R sports car to next level
Mercedes-AMG keeps finding ways to make its GT sports car even more hardcore. If you thought the GT R variant was as good as it got, get ready for the GT R Pro, which will race into the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. Mercedes says the Pro was designed with lessons learned from racing.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door sets Nürburgring lap record (sort of)
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door just blitzed Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife in what Mercedes claims is a record-setting time. But that depends on how you classify this fast four-door. The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 lapped the track faster, but Mercedes claims its contender is a more legitimate production car.
GTA isn’t fun in real life, so Mercedes-Benz wants to suggest safe parking spots
Mercedes-Benz has started testing an in-car app that analyzes crime data provided by police departments to suggest safe areas to park in. Once it knows the kind of area the car is in, the app then classifies parking spaces via a color-coding system. Mercedes could launch the app in the U.S. when it's ready.
Get your camera out: Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar tests on public roads
The Mercedes-AMG Project One is a hybrid supercar incorporating genuine Formula One racing DNA. The $2.7 million Project One is entering its final stage of development, including public-road testing. Only 275 Project Ones will be made, priced at an estimated $2.7 million each.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE is ready for another Jurassic Park adventure
Mercedes-Benz has released the all-new 2020 GLE. The SUV traces its roots to the original ML that starred in the 1997 Jurassic Park film The Lost World. It boasts sharp looks, available third-row seating, a mild hybrid powertrain, and an impressive arsenal of technology features like gesture control.
Autonomous Mercedes concept shape-shifts from cargo van to rideshare vehicle
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic concept can switch bodies to become either a cargo van or a 12-passenger vehicle for ridesharing services. The concept vehicle is fully autonomous and uses an all-electric powertrain. It's unclear if anything like this will ever enter production, however.
Mercedes opens U.S. factory to build Sprinter vans, Amazon is first in line
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans are getting a big dose of tech, and they'll be built at a new factory in North Charleston, South Carolina. Amazon has already ordered 20,000 for its Delivery Service Partner program. The new Sprinter marks the third generation of Mercedes' big van.
The past, present, and future collide in Mercedes’ EQ Silver Arrow concept
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a concept named EQ Silver Arrow. It draws inspiration from the W125 Silver Arrow, a race car from 1937, while looking toward the future with an electrified powertrain. It shows the direction Mercedes' design will take, but it's not a preview of an upcoming production model.
Mercedes-Benz Digital Light LED headlights display messages on the road
Mercedes-Benz introduced a new Digital Light feature with HD headlights, each with one million micromirrors controlled by onboard computers. Available during the 2018 model year in small quantities on the Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic sedan, the headlights display graphic warnings and project messages on the road.