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- Founded1926
- HeadquartersStuttgart, Germany
About the brand
Mercedes-Benz is the passenger-car brand of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, headquartered in Stuttgart. The Mercedes-Benz name dates to the 1926 merger of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. AMG develops high-performance variants; EQ denotes the brand’s battery-electric models.
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Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new electric VLE Grand Limousine: a blend of limousine agility and MPV versatilityMercedes-Benz unveils the all-new electric VLE Grand Limousine: a blend of limousine agility and MPV versatility
Mercedes-Benz has launched the VLE, an all-electric Grand Limousine that fuses the driving dynamics of a luxury sedan with the adaptability of an MPV. The VLE sets new benchmarks in long-distance comfort, efficiency, and versatility, targeting families, businesses, and leisure…
“140 Years. 140 Places”: Mercedes-Benz’s global tour rolls on to Australia and New Zealand with the new S-Class“140 Years. 140 Places”: Mercedes-Benz’s global tour rolls on to Australia and New Zealand with the new S-Class
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation with a global tour that’s taking the new S-Class to 140 symbolic locations across six continents. After its world premiere on January 29, 2026, three new S-Class sedans set off on a journey…
How the 1957 Racing Ban Wiped Out American Factory Race Teams OvernightHow the 1957 Racing Ban Wiped Out American Factory Race Teams Overnight
The 1950s were a brutal era for motorsports, defined by soaring speeds, packed grandstands, and virtually nonexistent safety standards. The 1955 Le Mans disaster—where a factory-backed Mercedes-Benz 300SLR plowed into spectators, killing 84 people—marked a turning point. By the mid-1950s,…
At $8,400, Is This 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 A Range-Topping Luxury Sedan Now Within Your Budget?At $8,400, Is This 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 A Range-Topping Luxury Sedan Now Within Your Budget?
A 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 is up for grabs on Craigslist for $8,400, a price that puts a once-$85,000-plus flagship sedan within reach of budget-conscious buyers. This fifth-generation S-Class model, part of the W221 generation, wears a champagne-over-Savanna tan paint…
IIHS Moves Closer to Heavy-Duty Truck Safety Ratings: Only 4 of 9 Class 3 Pickups and Cargo Vans Meet Core Driver Protection StandardsIIHS Moves Closer to Heavy-Duty Truck Safety Ratings: Only 4 of 9 Class 3 Pickups and Cargo Vans Meet Core Driver Protection Standards
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has taken a major step toward commercial truck safety ratings by releasing its first public assessments of heavy-duty pickups and cargo vans, revealing that fewer than half of the evaluated models meet the…
Fresh photos and videos of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA surface onlineFresh photos and videos of the new Mercedes-Benz CLA surface online
Mercedes-Benz has released fresh photos and video footage of the new CLA, including the fully electric CLA 250+ with EQ Technology. The model has just been awarded the top five-star rating by Green NCAP, scoring an overall 91 percent in…
Porsche Axes Taycan Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo Wagon OptionsPorsche Axes Taycan Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo Wagon Options
Porsche has unveiled the 2027 Taycan, featuring new simulated gears and a NACS port, but has also discontinued the Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo wagon versions in the US market. According to a Porsche spokesperson, the long roof variants are…
One of America’s oldest trucking firms predates the automobile by five yearsOne of America’s oldest trucking firms predates the automobile by five years
America’s oldest African-American-owned business, E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., opened in 1881—five years before Carl Benz patented the first automobile in 1886. Founded by John T. Ward and his son William with two horses and a wagon, the company…
George Russell hits 100th Grand Prix for Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team as team racks up Fuji 24-hour winsGeorge Russell hits 100th Grand Prix for Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team as team racks up Fuji 24-hour wins
George Russell marked his 100th Grand Prix start for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona-Catalunya. The British driver made his Mercedes debut at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix and claimed his first podium with…
Heavy-Duty Trucks Finally Get Safety Ratings — And Some Fail Miserably
For the first time ever, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has published safety evaluations for heavy-duty trucks and commercial vans, filling a critical gap in public safety data. Unlike passenger cars, SUVs, and even full-size trucks, commercial vehicles—including…