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Mercedes VLE Debuts Eight-Seat Electric Luxury Van With Wall-of-Screens
technology1 month ago

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
Mercedes-Benz VLE Expands Luxury EV Line With US Long-Wheelbase Van
technology1 month ago

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
Mercedes-Benz VLE Lands in the U.S. as a Luxury Electric Van with a 31-Inch Rear Screen
technology1 month ago

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
Mercedes-Benz Bets on a Luxury Electric Minivan with the US-bound VLE
technology1 month ago

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
Mercedes Vaults a Secret Retro-Futurist Showcar Inspired by the Red Pig
technology1 month ago

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
Mercedes-Benz 2027 S-Class Debuts as a High-Tech Luxury Rolling Platform
technology2 months ago

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
Solar paint could add 7,450 miles of range per year, Mercedes Vision Iconic debuts
technology2 months ago

Solar paint could add 7,450 miles of range per year, Mercedes Vision Iconic debuts

Mercedes-Benz unveils the Vision Iconic, a retro-inspired EV whose wafer-thin solar paint not only decorates the car but also powers it, potentially delivering up to 7,450 miles of extra range annually under favorable conditions, while fusing Art Deco design with advanced tech like neuromorphic computing to improve autonomous-driving efficiency.

via supercarblondie.com|
#concept-car#electric-vehicle#mercedes-benz
Mercedes S-Class facelift boosts power, hybrids and steering dynamics
automotive2 months ago

Mercedes S-Class facelift boosts power, hybrids and steering dynamics

Mercedes’ 2026 S-Class facelift is a major mid‑cycle refresh with about 2,700 new or updated parts. It introduces redesigned powertrains: the M256 Evo inline‑six gains torque and overboost, and the M177 Evo flat‑plane V8 in the S580 makes 530 hp. A plug‑in hybrid S580e combines the six with an electric motor for more output and over 62 miles of WLTP range. All gasoline engines get a 17‑kW mild‑hybrid system and a 48‑V setup; diesels switch to the OM 656 Evo. Rear‑wheel steering becomes standard at 4.5 degrees (10 degrees optional), and the air suspension is refined with cloud‑based damping data. The S‑Class debuts January 29, with the Maybach variant arriving later.

via Motor1.com|
#automotive#engines#facelift
Nvidia Launches Advanced AI Technologies for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics
technology3 months ago

Nvidia Launches Advanced AI Technologies for Autonomous Vehicles and Robotics

Nvidia announced Alpamayo, an AI platform that enables self-driving cars to reason and handle complex scenarios, and revealed a driverless Mercedes-Benz CLA powered by this technology, with plans to expand autonomous vehicle and robotaxi services globally. The company also introduced Rubin AI chips for more efficient AI computing, reinforcing its leadership in physical AI ecosystems.

via BBC|
#ai-reasoning#alpamayo#mercedes-benz
Mercedes Unveils Advanced Autonomous Driving Tech Outpacing Tesla
technology3 months ago

Mercedes Unveils Advanced Autonomous Driving Tech Outpacing Tesla

Mercedes-Benz announced it will launch a new advanced driver-assistance system called MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO in the US, enabling autonomous driving on city streets under driver supervision, competing with Tesla's Full Self-Driving system. The system, already available in China, will cost $3,950 for three years in the US and uses multiple sensors and AI processing to navigate urban environments, marking a step toward broader autonomous vehicle deployment.

via Reuters|
#autonomous-driving#city-streets#mbdrive-assist-pro
Top Cars and SUVs to Watch for in 2026
automotive3 months ago

Top Cars and SUVs to Watch for in 2026

The article highlights upcoming popular cars in 2026, including Mercedes-Benz's updated CLA and GLB with advanced tech and electric options, Kia K4 Hatchback and hybrid Telluride for value and style, Subaru Outback with new tech and styling, Chevy Bolt's return as an affordable EV, and BMW's iX3 with impressive range and fast charging, all set to make a significant impact in the automotive market.

via ABC News|
#automotive#electric-vehicles#kia-k4