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The new Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named 2026 “Car of the Year” in Europe, taking home one of the industry’s most closely watched trophies at the Brussels Motor Show. It scored comfortably ahead of the Škoda Elroq, Kia EV4, Citroën C5 Aircross, Fiat Grande Panda, Dacia Bigster, and Renault 4, convincing a jury of nearly 60 journalists from 23 countries that it isn’t just another compact premium sedan. For Mercedes, the win is a big deal. It is only the brand’s second Car of the Year title ever,

Mercedes-Benz has announced that its new self-driving system, MB.Drive Assist Pro, will become available in the United States later this year. This Level 2 system differs from the company’s MB Drive Pilot Level 3 technology, as MB.Drive Assist Pro still requires driver attentiveness. However, like Tesla’s Full Self-Driving suite, Merc’s new Level 2 system allows for point-to-point driving in urban areas. It’s possible to get to your destination without human intervention, even if navigating unex

A Milestone Year for the Three-Pointed Star Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 140th year, and as part of the likely festivities, the German marque is putting its energy into something really relevant: a major update to its flagship sedan. The W223 S-Class is getting a thorough refresh. Mercedes is, of course, still keeping some details under wraps, but CEO Ola Källenius has already given us a surprisingly open preview in a recent video ahead of the official launch. Mercedes is clear that this isn

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new CLA last year in electric form, and this was later followed by a hybrid version. A Tesla Model 3 rival, the new CLA has been racking up multiple awards since its launch. It was recently announced as Europe’s 2026 Car of the Year, ending an almost unbelievable drought of over 50 years for Mercedes-Benz for this prestigious award. And now, the CLA has been named as the safest car tested by Euro NCAP throughout 2025. That’s a huge achievement, given rapidly rising

Great News for Mercedes-Benz Just a few days ago, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz is chasing volume yet again in a bid to rake in more cash after its previous strategy was blighted by tariffs. Well, it seems that the German automaker could potentially reach its annual sales target early because the redesigned CLA has become a massive hit in Europe. In just the first two months of 2026, the small luxury sedan had raked in 13,138 unit sales on the continent, firmly placing it in second place j

A Reset After a Rough Year for Mercedes EVs Mercedes-Benz wrapped up 2025 in the US with a slight 1 percent uptick, but that small gain didn’t come from electric vehicles. The German marque’s EV sales actually dropped by 54 percent compared to 2024, with almost every electric model sliding backward. Only the G-Class with EQ Technology and the E-Sprinter managed to buck the trend and post higher numbers. That decline wasn’t just the market talking. Late in the year, Mercedes pulled most EQ sedans

Mercedes Looks Inward The facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class, unveiled earlier this year, is currently on a world tour as the automaker celebrates its 140th anniversary. During its stop in New York, Business Insider caught up with Mercedes-Benz North America CEO Jason Hoff, who revealed a major challenge he has identified since taking on the role last year. Hoff did not attribute the issue to import tariffs or the all-electric EQS lineup amid a cooling EV market in the U.S. Instead, he pointed to

Mercedes-Benz USA has released its first-quarter sales results, with total sales of 78,500, a 3% decline relative to the same quarter in 2025. Of that total, 8,500 models were vans (-6%) and 70,000 were passenger cars (-3%). Unlike BMW, Mercedes doesn’t report sales data for specific models, making direct comparisons with its rivals difficult. But this also hints at low sales for models not mentioned by the brand. Here’s a look at Merc’s sales highlights for the first quarter and how the company

It was in September last year that Mercedes-Benz first teased a new G-Class Cabriolet with a single shadowy image, and in December, the German automaker showed images of a prototype wearing camouflage, announcing that development had begun testing on the road and track in Austria, where regular G-Wagens are built by Magna Steyr. Mercedes added that prototypes would then head to Sweden for cold-weather testing, but revealed nothing else. But a new report from Automotive News, following a meeting

Bridging the Gap to Electrification Mercedes-Benz’s all-electric EQ lineup was widely seen as a commercial disappointment in the U.S., with models like the EQS seeing deliveries briefly paused last year. Since then, the German automaker has adjusted its EV strategy to better align with U.S. demand, while the broader market has also shifted toward hybrids. Given these changes, the newly launched GLB with a mild-hybrid system could be a better-suited entry point for expanding the brand's electrifi

Mercedes-Benz has just confirmed that the all-new, all-electric GLC will make its American debut at the Consumer Electronics Show next week (January 6-9). Along with showing off the final production-ready design, which bears star-shaped LED daytime running lights and an illuminated grille plate filled with hundreds of pixelated squares, the German automaker has also provided a first look at the cabin of the new EV. That's arguably the most important part of this premium crossover because the int

Rewriting the EV Roadmap Mercedes-Benz faced a lukewarm reception to its electric vehicles, with U.S. sales of its EQ lineup plunging 54 percent last year. Even so, the brand has no plans to abandon its EV push. Instead, the German marque has recalibrated its EQ portfolio to better suit market realities—and, thanks to localized production at its Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama, it can also sidestep the hefty import tariffs. FRAME detailed how the Tuscaloosa facility has been assembling the EQS SUV s

Coming Soon to a Fancy Hotel Near You The heavily updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be making its world premiere towards the end of this month. The company claims the facelift will be "the most ambitious launch program in Mercedes-Benz history." With that, wealthy folk can rejoice, and some nations will probably get one of these to replace their current presidential cars. It was somewhat previewed not that long ago, albeit still wrapped in camouflage and as a luxury autonomous taxi for the Midd

Finding New Life in China The Mercedes EQE has been hovering over the chopping block for months. Reports out of Europe describe it as one of the casualties of Mercedes' reevaluation of its electric strategy. Demand for EVs has cooled, and the EQ family, with its rounded, futuristic styling, never quite clicked with traditional Mercedes buyers. Sales of the EQE reflect that disconnect. Even so, the nameplate isn't fading out everywhere. In China – by far the world's biggest auto market – Mercedes

Giving the EQS Some Love The Mercedes-Benz EQS hasn't had the easiest of lives. It was met with a mixed reception when it was new, and it's also one of the slowest-selling cars the German automaker has ever produced. On paper, the car was groundbreaking and revolutionary, but people simply weren't convinced enough to go to their nearest Mercedes-Benz showroom and wave money at it. Mercedes-Benz

Far From Successful The EQS is probably one of the cars that Mercedes-Benz would like to forget. The idea was to spin off the S-Class into two branches: one with ICE or hybrid power, and build a separate platform for pure-electric versions. To say that the experiment had failed is putting it lightly. Worldwide sales never went beyond 30,000 units per year and were easily outsold by the fuel-fed S-Class. If anything, the whole EQ line of cars hasn't paid dividends for Mercedes-Benz. That includes

If you own a combustion-powered Mercedes-Benz from the 2024-2026 model years, your car may be under recall, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, because the screen behind your steering wheel might go blank. There's no doubt that modern instrument cluster displays can perform far more tasks and with greater efficiency than the basic gauges we once glanced at to get a rough idea of how the car was doing, but when traditional dials or digital readouts stop working, the result is

Paying the Price, Then Changing the Plan In 2025, Mercedes-Benz took a direct hit from tariffs imposed by the US government. The bill: about $1.2 billion in extra costs, which helped drag earnings down by 57%. The German marque wasn’t alone – automakers across the board lost tens of billions as import duties piled up. Mercedes didn’t just take the hit and move on. The company previously announced it’s moving GLC production, one of its most popular models, stateside. And now, with a $4 billion in

A Mercedes-AMG G 63 carrying a sales price of just under $600,000 just disappeared somewhere between a New York dealership and a Nevada driveway. While most legal battles in the auto world involve drivers suing carmakers, think of cases like Tesla being sued after a fatal Model X crash or the wave of lawsuits tied to Hyundai and Kia break-ins, this story flips the script. This time, it is Mercedes-Benz going on the offensive, taking transport brokers and carriers to court over a luxury SUV that

No More ICE Variant For The C-Class? One of the questions we had when Mercedes launched the C-Class was: "Where is the ICE variant?" When BMW launched the new 3 Series, they told us to wait; it's still coming. However, Mercedes-Benz wasn't as clear right off the bat. German publication, Autobild, sat down with MB head honcho, Ola Källenius, to ask about the C-Class's future, knowing that this is the first time that the nameplate has received the full-electric treatment.

Heads of State, Your Ride is Here For decades, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has long been associated with being a car for heads of state, movers and shakers aside, of course. Granted, SUVs have also crept into that space, but you're guaranteed to still see a couple of S-Class in presidential fleets in some countries. The company is well aware of that, hence the S-Class Guard models. With the launch of the heavily updated S-Class, it's inevitable that there will be a Guard version. We just weren't e

The Price Of Omission The automotive industry is littered with cautionary tales about corporate mistakes. The most common issues usually pertain to safety concerns, recalls, or, worse, to concerted efforts to keep certain things from the public. All corporate entities that sell products are held to a high standard for transparency, especially those that make and sell cars. Vehicle purchases rank among the biggest investments an individual will make in their lifetime, so when certain details abou

Der Rote Sau When building race cars, it's ideal to use something lightweight and compact. You want something that's agile and light on its feet, and bulk easily blunts performance and potential. That said, the Germans have an odd habit of turning their barges into tracked weapons. Audi once raced the sizable V8 in DTM and actually beat flyweights such as the BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz 190E. BMW, its South African division at least, took to the track with the extremely rare 745i. As for Mercedes-B

A Steady Year for Mercedes-Benz in America Mercedes-Benz concluded 2025 with 303,200 passenger cars sold in the US, just a hair higher than the previous year by 1 percent. Add the 40,000 vans delivered, and the total US tally lands at 343,200 units. As expected, SUVs carried most of the weight, showing exactly where American premium vehicle buyers are putting their money. The Mercedes-Benz GLE, built in Alabama, just had its best sales year ever, up 14 percent over 2024. A strong finish in the f

Mercedes’ Sunroof Problem Isn’t Going Away Exploding panoramic sunroofs have been a lingering problem for Mercedes-Benz – one that’s been hanging over its head for years. What began as a handful of owner complaints has already grown into a class-action lawsuit that’s still making its way through the courts. The class-action lawsuit focuses on claims that some Mercedes models have panoramic sunroofs that can suddenly explode. It was filed in 2023 by plaintiffs Natalie Bolling, Shawn Hale, Latoya