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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Video: this was the moment when a warehouse collapsed and crushed a collectible Mercedes Benz

A warehouse collapsed in Sarandรญ, Buenos Aires, crushing a collectible car valued at $40,000.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Is this car a sensible purchase in four years?

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is a strong favorite in the running for the 'Car of the Year' award in Finland, with expectations for it to be recognized for its exemplary features and performance.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A black Mercedes ran over a pedestrian in downtown Oulu - police request observations

A pedestrian was hit by a black Mercedes-Benz in downtown Oulu, prompting police to seek public assistance for information about the incident.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Comfort like a living room, powerful features! A 5-meter-long car launched

Mercedes-Benz has relaunched its luxury MPV, the V-Class, in India after a four-year wait, priced starting at โ‚น1.40 crore, equipped to compete with other luxury MPVs.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The wrath of a speeding Mercedes! Constable dragged on the bonnet after being hit - VIDEO

A speeding Mercedes-Benz in Hyderabad hit a vehicle and subsequently dragged a traffic constable on its bonnet for nearly a kilometer after the officer attempted to intervene.

Mar 2 โ€ข 01:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Airbus launches $15 million helicopter in partnership with Mercedes-Benz

Airbus has launched a new version of its traditional ACH145 helicopter in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, inspired by the luxury SUV AMG G Class.

Feb 28 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

R$ 77 million and up to two years of waiting: Mercedes and Airbus launch helicopter inspired by the G-Class

Mercedes-Benz and Airbus have unveiled the ACH145 helicopter, inspired by the luxury of the G-Class, which can cost up to R$ 77 million and take two years for delivery due to its high level of customization.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East London: in South Africa, a city facing Trump taxes

East London, South Africa, is grappling with substantial economic repercussions from recent U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, which have directly impacted the city's economy reliant on the Mercedes-Benz factory.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

In Vilnius, 'Mercedes' and 'Volvo' Damaged in Accident

A traffic accident in Vilnius involving a 'Mercedes-Benz' and a 'Volvo' resulted in vehicle damage but no injuries, causing significant traffic congestion in the area.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Something completely new is coming from the Mercedes-Benz A-Class โ€“ Here's how it differs from the current model

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is set to undergo a significant transformation, with a new generation expected to launch in 2028, blending elements of crossovers and MPVs.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Detran-SP Auction Features Honda Civic Cheaper Than iPhone and Dafra Motorcycle for R$ 400

The Sรฃo Paulo State Department of Traffic (Detran-SP) is holding a vehicle auction, featuring a Dafra motorcycle starting at R$ 400, with a high-end Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG priced significantly higher.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Single charge from Delhi to Katra, charges in 20 minutes! The stunning electric car has arrived

Mercedes-Benz has officially launched the highly anticipated CLA Electric sedan in India, set to commence bookings on March 10 and with a market launch in April.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Kรคllenius (Mercedes-Benz): "Spain practices different measures from Europe regarding automobiles. And they seem to be paying off"

The CEO of Mercedes-Benz acknowledges Spain's different automotive policies and their positive outcomes amidst challenges facing the European auto industry.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Cars with the most odometer fraud revealed โ€“ one model stands out in Lithuania

A recent study in Lithuania reveals that the Toyota Prius is the most frequently tampered vehicle in terms of odometer readings.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Army bought 64 4x4 Unimog U4000 trucks from Mercedes-Benz: what these powerful vehicles are and what they are for

The Argentine Army has purchased 64 Unimog U4000 trucks from Mercedes-Benz, marking the first military vehicle acquisition in over 50 years.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Drunken driver crashes a 'G-Class' into a pole and overturns in Jurmala

A driver in Jurmala crashed their vehicle into a pole while under the influence of alcohol, resulting in the car overturning.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Column 'Hank's World': Obituary for the Chauffeur

The rise of autonomous driving technologies poses a threat to the traditional role of chauffeurs as vehicles increasingly take over navigation and driving duties.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Rare find: Unusually low-driven 'Teen Star' seeks a new home

A rare Mercedes-Benz 190 E with less than 34,000 kilometers driven is up for sale, attracting interest due to its seemingly excellent condition and nostalgic value among Finnish car enthusiasts.

Feb 14 โ€ข 20:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Car magazine finds an exceptionally durable car that can withstand harsh driving for up to 500,000 kilometers โ€“ and no, it's not a Toyota

A Mercedes-Benz A-Class has impressively reached 500,000 kilometers without significant issues in a durability test conducted by Auto Bild.

Feb 14 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

BYD and Geely want the Nissan plant in Aguascalientes to evade Trump's tariffs

Chinese automakers BYD and Geely, along with VinFast, are interested in acquiring the Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico to circumvent U.S. tariffs.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Is this Chancellor Merz's new Mercedes? โ€“ V12 and consumption 19.1 l/100 km

This article discusses the potential new official vehicle of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard, known for its high-level security features including a rare V12 engine.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

China's BYD and Geely Compete to Buy an Automotive Plant in Mexico

Chinese automakers BYD and Geely are finalists to acquire a Nissanโ€“Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico amid changing dynamics in the automotive industry.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Mercedes' profit dropped by half. The car manufacturer bets on more affordable models

Mercedes-Benz has reported a significant decline in profits, leading the company to focus on producing more affordable vehicle models.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Mercedes-Benz's net profit dropped by nearly half in 2025

Mercedes-Benz reported a significant drop in net profit for 2025, nearly 49% lower than in 2024, marking the lowest earnings since the pandemic.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Mercedes-Benz records lowest profit since COVID-19 pandemic

Mercedes-Benz reported its lowest annual profit since the COVID-19 pandemic, attributing the decline to US tariffs and fierce competition in China.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Mercedes profit halved due to competition from China and lower margins

Mercedes-Benz's net profit dropped by 48.8% last year to 5.3 billion euros, marking the lowest profit since 2020, driven by decreased sales in China and reduced vehicle margins.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Mercedes-Benz's profit was almost halved in 2025

Mercedes-Benz announced its worst annual results since the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a nearly 49% decrease in net profit for 2025 due to tariffs and competition.

Feb 12 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Automotive Industry: Mercedes' Profit Falls by Almost Half

Mercedes-Benz reports a significant drop in profits, down 49% compared to last year due to decreased sales and declining profit margins.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Powerful 'Mercedes' collides with 'CityBee' in Vilnius โ€“ five parked cars damaged

A serious traffic collision in Vilnius involved a 'Mercedes-Benz' and a 'CityBee' car, resulting in damage to five parked vehicles.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize Mercedes-Benz of pilot arrested in SP accused of running child sexual abuse network

The Sรฃo Paulo Civil Police seized a Mercedes-Benz belonging to a pilot arrested for allegedly leading a child sexual abuse and exploitation network.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

United Auto Workers: Union accuses Mercedes of intimidation in the USA

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union accuses Mercedes-Benz of intimidation tactics after a failed unionization effort in Alabama, where only 43.6% of employees supported union representation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He is the head of development of a giant and shoots: 'Combustion cars are a technology from a century ago'

Jรถrg Burzer, head of Development at Mercedes-Benz, criticizes the stagnation of combustion engine technology while highlighting the rapid advancement and potential of electric mobility amidst a challenging regulatory landscape in Europe.

Feb 9 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Mercedes is still trying to save diesel cars: emissions-reducing technology will be introduced to the market

Mercedes-Benz continues to innovate in diesel technology, launching an electric heating catalyst to reduce emissions during cold starts.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

EV wins 'Car of the Year 2026' award beating competition from Renault, Skoda and Fiat

The Mercedes-Benz CLA has won the 2026 Car of the Year award, marking the brand's first victory in 52 years in a highly competitive field.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mercedes-Benz began production of one of its flagship models with automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz has started local production of the Sprinter van with a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission at its plant in Virrey del Pino, Argentina.

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Mercedes announces another addition. Soon they will offer massaging headrests

Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce massaging headrests in their cars as part of their ongoing innovations in driver comfort.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

You will want this Mercedes for your vacation. The new Marco Polo camper has been presented

Mercedes-Benz introduces the latest generation of the popular Marco Polo camper, set to be available from 2026, featuring various enhancements for a more comfortable travel experience.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Mercedes CEO in Interview: 'The S-Class has everything on board to drive fully automated'

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kรคllenius discusses the upcoming comprehensive overhaul of the S-Class to maintain its status as a luxury leader, emphasizing the complexities of current economic and global trade conditions.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Mercedes-Benz S-Class: The Ultimate Iconic Model

The new S-Class is celebrated as the ultimate iconic model on the 140th anniversary of the invention of the automobile by Carl Benz, highlighting its luxury, engineering excellence, and attention to detail.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

This legendary car model broke Volkswagen Golf's astonishing winning streak

A legendary car model, Mercedes-Benz W123, has ended the Volkswagen Golf's 45-year run as the top vehicle in Germany's new registrations.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

The smaller G-Class from Mercedes is coming first as an electric vehicle

The smaller version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, retaining the boxy design and debuting as an electric vehicle, is set to compete with the smaller Land Rover Defender.

Jan 16 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Mercedes is preparing the largest redesign of the S-Class in history

Mercedes-Benz is initiating the largest redesign of its S-Class, featuring more powerful engines, a new chassis, and significant digital advancements.

Jan 16 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Sports

Half a billion requests for World Cup matches, here are the most sought-after matches

The upcoming World Cup is expected to be one of the most exciting events of the year, with half a billion people requesting tickets for the tournament's 104 matches across 16 host cities, including eight games in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Jan 15 โ€ข 22:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Completely new electric CLA declared the safest car of 2025

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named the safest car of 2025 after achieving a top five-star rating in the Euro NCAP safety tests.

Jan 14 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

C-Class as Diesel: Knowing That You Could

The article discusses the relevance and appeal of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan with a diesel engine in today's automotive market, contrasting it with the prevalence of SUVs.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

C-Class as Diesel: Knowing That One Could

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, with its diesel engine, proves to be a practical sedan in today's fast-paced world, highlighting a nostalgic return amidst the prevalence of SUVs.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Achieved Best Sales Results Ever in 2025

Despite a nine percent decline in overall Mercedes sales for 2025, the G-Class recorded its highest-ever sales year with a 23 percent increase, totaling 49,700 units sold.

Jan 13 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Achieves Best Sales Figures Ever in 2025

Despite a 9% overall decline in Mercedes sales in 2025, the G-Class saw a 23% increase in demand, reaching 49,700 units sold, the highest in its history since launching in 1979.

Jan 13 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

What is happening with Mercedes? Sales have plummeted, luxury no longer guarantees success

Mercedes-Benz has experienced a significant decline in sales, continuing a downward trend with a 10% decrease in global registrations in 2025, following a 4% drop in 2024.

Jan 13 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Award for Mercedes: A Star Moment

The Mercedes-Benz CLA has won the Car of the Year award, highlighting a resurgence of confidence for the brand in Stuttgart.

Jan 13 โ€ข 08:50 UTC

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