Mercedes-Benz marks its centenary in 2026, tracing its origins to the 1926 merger that created Daimler-Benz AG on 28–29 June. The brand’s iconic three-pointed star inside a laurel wreath—registered on 21 August 1926—still adorns every Mercedes-Benz today and remains one…
The Mercedes-Benz Art Collection presents VOLLGEPACKT, a new exhibition in Stuttgart opening July 10, 2026, that delves into Turkish-German migration narratives through photography, literature, and documentary perspectives. The centerpiece is the photo series “Başardık” by Alwin Maigler, commissioned for the…
The Jeep Wrangler’s first six-speed manual transmission wasn’t homegrown—it came from Mercedes-Benz. The NSG370 gearbox, originally developed for the Chrysler Crossfire, debuted under the Wrangler’s hood in 2005, marking the first time the off-road legend offered a six-speed shifter of…
Hyundai’s European boss, Xavier Martinet, has expressed that the company is not investing in new wagons due to low customer interest and higher profit margins from SUVs. This sentiment is echoed by Mercedes’ Head of Exterior Design, Robert Lešnik, who…
Maserati has confirmed it’s developing a new sedan, marking a clear comeback for the body style even at a brand with deep roots in four-door luxury grand tourers. During a call unveiling refreshed 2027 models—including the GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and Grecale—Maserati’s…
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team will unveil its brand-new fan hub at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from July 9-12. This immersive experience will offer fans an unprecedented racing and paddock experience, featuring an authentic F1 pit lane…
Mercedes-Benz is bringing its first bespoke luxury electric van to the U.S. in 2028, and it’s called the VLE. Forget everything you thought you knew about passenger vans—this isn’t a converted cargo hauler or a glorified people-mover. The VLE is…
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued a formal warning to car dealerships across the state, demanding an immediate end to the practice of hiding mandatory document preparation fees in the fine print of advertised prices. The move follows…
In a car culture obsessed with extracting every last horsepower, the idea of deliberately reducing engine power sounds counterintuitive. Yet detuning—deliberately dialing back an engine’s performance—can deliver tangible benefits in reliability, running costs, and even fuel economy. The logic is…
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…