Category: Mercedes-Benz (Page 3 of 14)

VATICAN CITY (December 4, 2024) – Mercedes-Benz has supplied cars to the Vatican for 94 years, and for the past 45 years, the Pope has been using the renowned “Popemobiles” based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Now, for the first time, the Popemobile from Mercedes-Benz is going all-electric. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius and the team members involved personally handed over a handmade unique vehicle based on the new electric G-Class to Pope Francis in the Vatican today. Continue reading

STUTTGART (November 25, 2024) – Pioneering spirit has been part of Mercedes-Benz DNA for almost 140 years. Through countless innovations, the inventor of the automobile and technology innovator has continuously paved the way for the development of individual mobility. The VISION EQXX technology program has already provided a clear preview of efficiency in the forthcoming electric and digital age. However, the journey into the future continues. Mercedes-Benz is constantly researching new technologies to shape the mobility of tomorrow. The company is providing exclusive insights into ongoing research activities aimed at automotive progress far beyond the current period of transformation – innovations for a completely new era of mobility. This includes the development of groundbreaking technologies for better quality of life and road safety, for more climate protection and resource conservation, and for more digital experiences that are hyper-personalized and extend far beyond the vehicle. Continue reading

ATLANTA (November 20, 2024) – Mercedes-Benz USA today announced that the all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the winner of MotorTrend’s 2025 Car of the Year award. The new E-Class, available in both Sedan and All-Terrain body styles, combines timeless elegance and luxurious appointments with modern design and innovation. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has long set the benchmark in the midsize luxury segment, earning this prestigious honor from MotorTrend in 1996, 2021 and once again today. Continue reading

ATLANTA (November 14, 2024) – The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 is the new sporty, elegant entry to the AMG GT model portfolio. Arriving at U.S. dealerships this fall, starting from ^$105,900¹, the new coupe offers an engaging dynamic driving experience, agile handling and extensive standard equipment. Continue reading

AFFALTERBACH (November 7, 2024) – For the first time in its 57-year history, Mercedes-AMG is developing an SUV entirely in-house. The high performance SUV, “Born in Affalterbach,” is built on the company’s new proprietary AMG.EA electric high performance platform. Development vehicles are set to undergo initial test drives this winter. Continue reading

In a first drive, Mercedes‑Benz CEO Ola Källenius gives detailed insights into the next generation CLA at the Mercedes-Benz test facility in Immendingen, Germany. In a previous video, the Mercedes‑Benz boss tested the all-electric G 580 with EQ Technology in Austria and Sweden to give viewers a glimpse of what future products with the three-pointed star will offer. After the trip up Schöckl mountain last year, Ola reunites with host Sarah Harman to reveal more details about the upcoming CLA ahead of its world premiere in 2025. Continue reading

STUTTGART/SHANGHAI (October 21, 2024) – At The City of Genius show in Shanghai on October 19, 2024, Mercedes-Benz and Moncler took the bold next step in their collaboration. Alongside the launch of the brand campaign, “Past Forward. Where the Future is Driven by the Past”, the partners unveiled a one-off art piece, “Project G-Class Past II Future”, inspired by NIGO. It’s based on a G-Class from the 90s that was completely restored. NIGO reworked numerous design elements inside and out to revive the design and brings it into the cultural landscape of the present. The G-Class Past II Future is a new G-Class model with a limited run of only 20 cars and is inspired by the art piece. At the show, the audience also got a sneak preview of Moncler’s new collection of urban, gender-neutral fashion designed by Mercedes-Benz and Moncler together with NIGO. Both the limited-edition G-Class and the capsule collection will be launched in April 2025. Alongside Mercedes-Benz and NIGO, the Shanghai event additionally hosted several other artists, who presented their own respective collaborations with Moncler: A$AP Rocky and Willow Smith, Edward Enninful (OBE), FRGMT by Hiroshi Fujiwara, Gilga Farm by Donald Glover, LuLu Li and Palm Angels. In addition to the Moncler Genius 2024 lineup, special showcases were presented by Rick Owens and Jil Sander. Continue reading

ZURICH (October 7, 2024) – Bonhams is excited to offer, for charity, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team (reference IW38830, circa 2024), worn on the podium by legendary British Formula One™ driver and IWC Schaffhausen ambassador Lewis Hamilton after his record-breaking ninth win at the 2024 Silverstone Grand Prix. Continue reading