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business21 hours ago•5 min saved

Congress Bill Could Ban Mercedes-Benz from U.S. Market Over Chinese Ownership

A bipartisan House bill, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026, would bar automakers with any direct or indirect foreign-adversary government ownership from importing, manufacturing, or selling new vehicles in the U.S. If enacted, Mercedes-Benz could be excluded due to its ownership by BAIC (state-owned, ~9.98%) and Li Shufu’s Geely stake (~9.69%), totaling about 19.7%. The language is disputed and the bill has no Senate companion yet; exemptions exist for some China-backed firms but not for government-owned ownership. The legislation also intersects with other bills on connected-vehicle tech and could affect Volvo and other China-linked brands. The rule would take effect for five years after enactment.

via CNBC|

#baic #business #foreign-ownership

automotive5 days ago•3 min saved

GT53 vs GT63: Is the V8 Premium Worth It?

Two 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupes in New Jersey present a price gap: a $43k GT53 with an inline-6 and 469 hp (21 mpg combined) versus a $69k GT63 with a V8 and 577 hp (590 lb-ft, 17 mpg), with the GT63 accelerating faster (0–60 in 3.3s vs 4.1s). While the GT63 is the more desirable and potentially better at holding value, the $26k premium invites weighing whether the extra performance justifies the cost.

via Jalopnik|

#amg #automotive #car-buying

culture7 days ago•7 min saved

Petersen’s World-Class Mercedes Exhibit Caps 100-Year History With Rare Cars

The Petersen Museum in Los Angeles opens 'World-Class: 100 Years of Mercedes-Benz' on May 23, 2026, a 42-vehicle show spanning the brand’s 140-year history, plus advertising art and trivia. Loans from private collectors and a few Mercedes pieces highlight landmark designs from pre-merger era to modern icons, including prototypes like the Hobel and C112, and celebrity-owned classics (Disney’s Pagoda SL, Clark Gable’s 1956 300Sc). Highlights also include the 540K Cabriolet, 540K Stromlinienwagen, W154 Formula 1 car, 300SL family, and other race cars, with some items never seen in person by many visitors. The exhibit — housed in the Petersen’s largest hall — runs through April 25, 2027, and aims to condense a century of Mercedes engineering into a single, accessible display.

via Jalopnik|

#automotive-history #car-exhibition #classic-cars

cars10 days ago•49 min saved

Mercedes‑Benz’s electric AMG GT 4‑Door targets hypercar pace with 1,153 hp and 0–60 in 2 seconds

Mercedes-Benz unveils the AMG GT 4‑Door EV, a high‑performance sedan built on an 800‑volt platform with three axial‑flux motors delivering up to 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb‑ft, a Formula 1–inspired cooling system, and 600 kW ultra‑fast charging (10–80% in 11 minutes); it features MB.OS with the AMG Race Engineer Core, over 1,600 engine‑like sounds for the silent motor, and a claimed 0–60 time of about 2 seconds, with GT 55 arriving late 2026 and GT 63 in 2027.

via The Verge|

#amg-gt #cars #electric-cars

automotive1 month ago•3 min saved

Mercedes bets sportiness on its all-electric C-Class

Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-electric C 400 4MATIC, the first battery-powered C-Class built on an 800-volt architecture with up to 762 km (473 miles) WLTP range; Mercedes calls it the sportiest C-Class ever, yet smooth like an S-Class. It delivers ~483 hp, 0–100 km/h in about 4 seconds, and supports 330 kW fast charging to add ~325 km in 10 minutes, plus bidirectional charging. The car uses a two-speed rear axle, a front-motor disconnect for efficiency, and advanced suspension with Car-to-X data; Drive Assist Pro offers advanced navigation-assisted driving where permitted. Inside, a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen runs on Unity, with AR HUD, a panoramic star roof, and AI features including a ChatGPT/Bing/Google Gemini assistant, OTA updates, and Google Maps with Electric Intelligence. Mercedes hints at a busy EV rollout but will continue to offer ICE and plug-in variants.

via The Verge|

#800-volt-architecture #automotive #c-class

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Mercedes’s 2027 C-Class Electric Bows Long Range and Bold Tech

Mercedes’ 2027 C-Class Electric packs a 94.5 kWh net battery, 482 hp dual-motor AWD, and up to 473 miles WLTP range with 330 kW fast charging; it features a front trunk, a roomy cabin with a 39.1-inch screen (Hyperscreen/Superscreen), optional rear-wheel steering, and adaptive air suspension, while a single-motor RWD variant (~497 miles) is planned; US debut for the C400 4Matic in H1 2027.

via Motor1.com|

#473-miles-wltp #482-hp #c-class-electric

business1 month ago•36 min saved

Florida Woman Wins Auto-Dealership Battle After 25 Months of Inaction

A Florida woman fought Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale for more than two years after her 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-400 sat idle in the dealership lot for 25 months, with an odometer discrepancy and a bumper zip-tie. An arbitration award ordered the dealership to take the car back, pay damages, and cover some legal costs; a judge upheld the award and the dealer complied only after the court mandated it. The case highlights how arbitration can be costly for consumers and offers practical lessons—obtain an independent inspection before buying, document everything, understand arbitration clauses, and don’t assume dealerships will act on their own timeline.

via Yahoo|

#arbitration #autonation #business

transportation1 month ago•53 min saved

Mercedes-Benz EQS Reimagined: 575-Mile Range, 350 kW Charging, and Steer-by-Wire

Mercedes-Benz reintroduces the EQS in the US for 2027 with a 122 kWh silicon-oxide/graphite battery delivering about 575 miles WLTP, 800V architecture supporting up to 350 kW fast charging (roughly 320 km in 10 minutes), steer-by-wire with a new steering yoke, and MB.OS AI features, offered in multiple trims and with extensive customization via Manufaktur Made to Measure; price hasn’t been disclosed yet and the car is slated to reach US dealers in the second half of 2026.

via The Verge|

#electric-cars #eqs #mercedes-benz

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Mercedes VLE Debuts Eight-Seat Electric Luxury Van With Wall-of-Screens

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the VLE, an electric luxury van seating up to eight with a glass-heavy cabin, ambient lighting and pillow-equipped seats, plus a giant 31.3-inch 8K headliner screen and multiple rear displays. It runs on 800-volt architecture with a 119-kWh usable pack, offering about 375 miles of US-range, and comes in single- (272 hp) and dual-motor (409 hp) configurations with 0–60 mph in roughly 9.5s and 6.5s respectively. US delivery is planned for late 2027, with pricing not yet announced.

via The Drive|

#electric-vehicle #interior-technology #luxury-van

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Mercedes-Benz VLE Expands Luxury EV Line With US Long-Wheelbase Van

Mercedes-Benz unveils the VLE, a luxury electric minivan that seats six to eight and will offer a long‑wheelbase version in the United States. The lineup starts with the VLE 300 (272 hp) and the VLE 400 (409 hp, 0–60 mph in 6.4 s), with all‑wheel drive via a rear motor when extra power or traction is needed. It rides on an 800V, 115 kWh usable battery delivering over 434 miles WLTP (up to 221 miles added in 14 minutes of charging) and features Airmatic suspension with Google Maps integration, up to 7 degrees of rear‑wheel steering, and a spacious interior with multiple center‑console options, a 31.1‑inch rear 8K display for conferencing, AR head‑up display, Burmester 22‑speaker sound, and Roll & Go/electrically adjustable seating. The VLE mirrors Vision V concept styling and will launch in final specs closer to market introduction.

via Motor1.com|

#800-volt-architecture #electric-van #long-wheelbase-us

technology2 months ago•12 min saved

Mercedes-Benz VLE Lands in the U.S. as a Luxury Electric Van with a 31-Inch Rear Screen

Mercedes-Benz is bringing its all-electric VLE luxury van to the U.S., offering modular eight-seat configurations, a 31.3-inch 8K rear screen with cinema-like features, and remote-controlled massaging Grand Comfort seats. Built on an 800-volt architecture with up to ~435 miles WLTP range (roughly 380 miles EPA) from a 115 kWh pack, it supports 400 kW fast charging and optional rear-axle steering for a tight turning radius. The VLE also includes MB.OS-based infotainment, multiple screens, and a high-end interior, with launch in the latter half of 2026 in short- and long-wheelbase forms; pricing has not yet been disclosed.

via Jalopnik|

#electric-vehicle #luxury-interior #mercedes-benz

technology2 months ago•7 min saved

Mercedes-Benz Bets on a Luxury Electric Minivan with the US-bound VLE

Mercedes-Benz is bringing the all-electric VLE luxury minivan to the U.S.—a 'grand limousine' with configurable rear seating, a 31.3-inch 8K theater screen, and a 115-kWh battery with 409 hp. It uses 800-volt tech, air suspension, and four-wheel steering to deliver luxury and comfort in a van, with a WLTP range around 434 miles and a real-world EPA estimate closer to 350 miles.

via The Autopian|

#electric-minivan #luxury-van #mercedes-benz

cars2 months ago•3 min saved

Face-Sized Turbos Power a 1,000-HP Mercedes Drift Limo

A former Mercedes E-Class limousine has been transformed into a 1,022 hp drift-focused monster by Backfire Brad, swapping in a twin-turbo Corvette V8; the oversized turbos poke out from the hood, the car wears bright yellow with 'Drift Limo' branding, and it debuted at SEMA 2025 and joined a snow-ice drift event by RD48.

via supercarblondie.com|

#cars #limo #limousine

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Mercedes Vaults a Secret Retro-Futurist Showcar Inspired by the Red Pig

Mercedes's former design chief revealed a previously unseen concept that reimagines the 1971 300 SEL 6.8 AMG as a retro-futuristic showcar. Likely a styling exercise kept in the vault and not intended for production, it blends classic Mercedes cues with modern lighting while nodding to AMG’s racing heritage and the Red Pig, with no powertrain details provided.

via Carscoops|

#300-sel-68 #amg #design-study

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Mercedes-Benz 2027 S-Class Debuts as a High-Tech Luxury Rolling Platform

Mercedes-Benz unveils the refreshed 2027 S-Class lineup (S500 4Matic, S580 4Matic, S580e 4Matic) with a major update: new engines—a 3.0L inline-six with mild hybrid (442 hp/472 lb-ft), a 4.0L V8 (530 hp/553 lb-ft), and a 576-hp plug-in hybrid—plus smarter Airmatic/E-Active Body Control suspension and proactive damping. Exterior gains include a restyled front, illuminated grille, and Digital Light headlights. Inside sits the Superscreen with the fourth-gen MBUX AI and new Avatar Virtual Assistant; comfort features now include heated seatbelts. Rear passengers get two MBUX remote controls, and adaptive headlight tech will be available in the U.S. authentication era.

via The Drive|

#digital-light #heated-seatbelts #mbux