The best station wagons
From the Subaru Outback to the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, these are the best station wagons in 2021.
Mercedes-Benz’s new ‘Hyperscreen’ dashboard is a dazzling 56-inch OLED panel
The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS electric car will feature a 56-inch OLED display dubbed MBUX Hyperscreen. It will be the largest display in a production car.
Samsung SmartThings integration brings smart home control to Mercedes-Benzes
Thanks to a new integrated voice assistant available in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, users can now control Samsung SmartThings-compatible devices from anywhere.
Mercedes-Benz rolls into micromobility market with foldable e-scooter
Mercedes-Benz has launched its first electric scooter, a rugged two-wheeler with a top speed of 12 mph and a 15-mile range.
Automakers are turning your dashboard into a 24-hour digital mall
The popularity of in-car shopping is about to skyrocket. In the 2020s, you'll have dozens of dinner, parking, and customization options at your fingertips.
How does lane departure warning work?
Lane-keeping assist and lane departure warning systems keep drivers on the straight and narrow, but how do they work? We'll steer you through the ins and outs.
The safest cars you can buy
Safety is a top priority for many people who are in the market for a new car. But which are the safest? We put together a list of the safest vehicles currently available.
Let this daredevil drone take you on a tour of the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Enjoy the unique view of the museum’s amazing collection of automobiles, as well as the stunning design of the award-winning structure in which they’re housed.
Mercedes Benz Vision AVTR: A sustainable Avatar concept
Mercedes-Benz has delivered high-tech showstoppers at CES for a decade now. This year, it brought the Vision AVTR, a collaboration between designers for Mercedes and the 2009 blockbuster film Avatar. The show car is a symbol of the company’s plans to tread more lightly on the Earth in the coming decades.
U.S. customers will have to wait another year for Mercedes’ electric EQC
Mercedes-Benz pushed back the U.S. launch of its EQC electric car from 2020 to 2021. Mercedes claims this is due to high demand in Europe, where the EQC went on sale earlier in 2019. But Mercedes may also be concentrating sales in Europe to meet stricter emissions standards.
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch are starting an autonomous shuttle service in California
Operating between downtown San Jose, California and the west part of the city, the ride-hailing service will include 30 prototypes based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Only Bosch and Daimler associates will be allowed to ride in the cars, but the partners plan to open it up to the general public as soon as possible.
There’s a new ‘Cannonball Run’ record for driving across the USA
Three intrepid men took on the challenge of breaking the transcontinental record for traveling from New York to California at very high rates of speed to claim the quickest time ever recorded.
Mercedes-Benz wants to know what you expect from a ride in a self-driving car
Mercedes-Benz admitted it took a reality check when it comes to autonomous technology, but it's nonetheless moving forward with its plan to deploy self-driving cars, according to insiders. The company has started testing about 30 prototypes in California to learn more about what users expect from a ride in a robotaxi.
Mercedes-Benz’s electric EQC is one of the most affordable cars in its segment
Mercedes-Benz is taking another shot at the electric car segment with a crossover named EQC. It's GLC-like in size, proportions, and design, but it's electric-only -- don't look for a V6 here. Sales begin nationwide in 2020. Will Mercedes-Benz catch up to Jaguar's sporty, segment-bending I-Pace crossover?
Daimler is taking a ‘reality check’ on self-driving cars over safety challenges
Daimler is reigning in expectations for self-driving cars, CEO Ola Kaellenius told a group of reporters. Safety has proven a greater challenge than originally anticipated, he said. Daimler is also unsure if it could make much money off the ridesharing fleets of self-driving cars originally envisioned.
Mercedes-Benz’s brawny G-Wagen will get an electric makeover
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class way be one of the last of the old-school SUVs, but it's about to get a modern electric powertrain. The CEO of Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler confirmed it in a speech. Mercedes-Benz plans to launch 10 electric cars by 2022, but it's unclear when the G-Class will go electric.
In latest prank, BMW ribs Mercedes-Benz with a Halloween joke
BMW and Mercedes Benz have had a raucous 100 year old rivalry that tests the old saying that the Germans have no sense of humor. In a recent post on BMW's merchandise website they advertised a Halloween costume for Mercedes Benz cars, a cover that makes any car look like a BMW M5.
Mercedes-Benz wades into the micromobility fray with its first electric scooter
"These agile, electrically powered scooters are the perfect way to cover short distances quickly and without harming the environment," Mercedes-Benz said in a statement. The new E-Scooter in the Mercedes-Benz EQ brand family was developed in cooperation with the scooter specialist micro. Specs remain under wraps.
Mercedes-Benz taps into its heritage to build an electric sci-fi hot rod
Mercedes-Benz unveiled a modern interpretation of the 1902 Simplex, one of its most significant prewar cars. Presented as a sculpture, the Vision Simplex concept blends heritage-laced styling cues with futuristic technology, including an infotainment system that knows exactly what the driver needs to see.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB is a junior G-Class with room for six of your friends
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB made its debut in Utah with a design that borrows a handful of styling cues from the G-Class. The model is about the same size as the GLC, but it rides on a front-wheel drive platform and offers space for up to seven passengers. Tech standard, an all-wheel drive is offered at an extra cost.
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 coupe is an SUV that wishes it was a sports car
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 coupe is the latest model to get Mercedes-AMG's mild-hybrid powertrain. Using a 48-volt electrical system, the powertrain is designed to improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance. The Mercedes-AMG GLE53 coupe should go on sale in 2020.
Mercedes downsizes its plug-in hybrid tech with the new A250e sedan, hatchback
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is getting a plug-in hybrid variant. Dubbed the A250e, the compact plug-in hybrid is set to go on sale in Europe in both sedan and hatchback forms. Mercedes hasn't confirmed U.S. sales plans. Mercedes hopes to have 20 plug-in hybrid models on sale by 2020.
Bosch, Mercedes-Benz preview the smartphone-based future of valet parking
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have teamed up to develop automated valet parking technology and bring it to the general public for the first time. Motorists who drive a late-model Mercedes to the company's museum will be able to use the technology, which uses sensors scattered across the garage to guide the car to a spot.
Mercedes-AMG teaches the tech-savvy 2020 CLA 45 how to breathe fire
Mercedes-Benz introduced the second-generation CLA during CES 2019, and it expanded the lineup with a 382-horsepower model called CLA 45. Bigger than before, the design-led member of Mercedes' compact car family receives an A.I.-powered MBUX infotainment system and cutting-edge convenience features.
Mercedes-AMG GT 73 plug-in hybrid will unleash 805 hp, report says
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door may get a new twin-turbocharged V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, according to a new report. Expected to be called Mercedes-AMG GT 73, the plug-in hybrid would have 805 hp and all-wheel drive. The same plug-in hybrid powertrain may also be used in other AMG models.
Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV tries to balance power and efficiency with mild-hybrid V8
The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLE will get a V8 mild-hybrid powertrain when it launches in the United States later in 2019. The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 makes 483 hp on its own, but can also get a 21 hp electric boost. Mercedes-Benz hasn't disclosed gas mileage figures for the V8 mild-hybrid model.
Mercedes-Benz safety-car concept monitors the road ahead and your kids
The Mercedes-Benz Experimental Safety Vehicle 2019 was designed for a world where humans and machines share driving duties. It can use lights to communicate with other road users, and even monitor an infant's vital signs. It's the latest in a long line of Mercedes-Benz safety-car concepts.
Leak gives an early sneak peek at Mercedes-AMG’s pocket rocket CLA45
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 was leaked on Mercedes' own German website. A photo of the rear of the sporty four-door appears in an online configurator for the lower-level AMG CLA35 model. Mercedes-AMG is expected to extract more than 400 hp from the CLA45, which is scheduled to debut later this year.
More tech and more space make the Mercedes-Benz GLS the S-Class of the SUV world
Mercedes-Benz introduced the second-generation GLS at the 2019 New York Auto Show. The company's biggest and most luxurious SUV gains more tech features in its quest to become the S-Class of the SUV world. It's offered with mild hybrid powertrains, seven real seats, and a cutting-edge suspension system.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe gets a tech upgrade, keeps quirky styling
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC coupe debuts at the 2019 New York Auto Show with an upgraded infotainment system that incorporates Mercedes' digital assistant. The SUV launches later this year with turbocharged four-cylinder power. Mercedes-Benz will also roll out an updated GLC around the same time.
The 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 is a gateway to the world of sport sedans
Mercedes-AMG has released a quicker evolution of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan. Named A35, it receives a turbocharged, four-cylinder engine rated at 302 horsepower, and an available Track Pace app that speed-craving motorists will love. The Mercedes-AMG A35 will go on sale in time for the 2020 model year.
Mercedes wants to turn your car into a comfortable shopping mall on wheels
Mercedes-Benz designed its MBUX infotainment system with e-commerce in mind. Motorists can upgrade compatible cars via an over-the-air software updating system, but the brand wants to take this technology to the next level. It will soon let its customers buy anything, from a shirt to Thai food, through its cars.
Mercedes-Benz hopes to repeat its Formula One success in all-electric Formula E
Mercedes-Benz will unveil its first all-electric race car at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The EQ Silver Arrow 01 will race in Formula E against cars fielded by Audi, BMW, Jaguar, and Nissan. Mercedes-Benz will enter Formula E in the 2019-2020 season, which kicks offer later this year.
Archrivals BMW and Daimler detail plans to join forces on mobility services
BMW and Daimler are joining forces to take on the likes of Uber and Lyft. The two German automakers are investing $1.1 billion in a mobility-service joint venture encompassing ridesharing, car-sharing, electric-car charging, and parking services. Autonomous cars are also part of the long-term plan.