It has four motors, 579 hp, and an off-road heritage that goes back further than the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. With the electric version of its military-grade G-Class, Mercedes-Benz promises even more freedom from pavement than all those American-built flagwavers, and it does it all with batteries. Joining the G-Class in the
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, aka the Gelandewagen (which means "all-terrain vehicle" in German) has been in regular production since 1979. It's changed a lot since then, evolving from a utilitarian off-roader to a desirable luxury icon, but it's never seen a change quite like this. Meet the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology. That's a long and mild name for a pretty radical reinvention of the classic G. This is the first battery-powered G-Wagen, driven by a whopping four electric motors that...
Back in 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced that it was going to release an electric G-Class by the end of 2024. Now, the automaker has formally introduced the electrified version of its iconic luxury vehicle that's known for its exclusivity. The Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology comes equipped with a 116 kWh lithium-ion battery that gives it enough energy to run for up to 473 kilometers (294 miles) on a single charge. It also has a maximum total output of 432 kW and a maximum torque of 1,164 Nm....
The May vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, AL, is the next major test of the UAW’s campaign to organize the 150,000 workers employed by European and Asian carmakers located in the Deep South.
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van debuted for the 2024 model year with a long 170-inch wheelbase, a large 113-kwh battery, and a high roof. For 2025, it adds a shorter 144-inch wheelbase, a smaller 81-kwh battery, and a shorter standard roof, the brand announced on Monday. In that configuration, the base price falls from $74,181 to $63,545
Pictures of Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius in Sweden and Austria alongside the new, all-electric G-Class sport utility vehicle (SUV) appeared on social media a few weeks ago showing something unique for any business photo, an unforced smile on the lips of a CEO. Kallenius's appreciation and excitement for the SUV was palpable, even across a computer screen.In an exclusive interview, Newsweek asked Källenius about where his passion for the G-Wagen comes from, and why he's excited for the new...
Under a strategic partnership between Siemens and Mercedes-Benz AG, the companies have co-created a Digital Energy Twin to improve the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability measures in factory designs and upgrades The Digital Energy Twin reduces early phase planning time significantly Developed and tested in the Mercedes-Benz ‘Factory 56’ in Sindelfingen, Germany Showcases the … Read More → "Siemens and Mercedes-Benz Transform Future of Sustainable Factory Planning with Digital...
Mercedes-Benz is the first car maker to sell vehicles that can drive themselves autonomously (in some scenarios) in the U.S.
Mercedes' Level 3-enabled cars went on sale in December, though they are only able to be legally sold in California and Nevada, writes Fortune. The two states' DMV gave approval for the cars to go on sale last year, making it the sole automaker approved by the government to sellRead Entire Article
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Mercedes-Benz has issued an urgent recall notice for more than 20,000 vehicles across several models, due to a steering issue that could injurie motorists.
Mercedes-Benz revises its luxurious EQS saloon with increased range and a bucketload of interior tech.