For 44 years, Mercedes-Benz has been pumping out new renditions of its beloved G-Wagon, and this year it reached an impressive milestone by producing its 500,000th unit. And to celebrate this momentous achievement, the German car manufacturer opted to give this iteration a special makeover that nods to the iconic vehicle’s genesis. Design inspiration for […]
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Apr 17, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Debuts Maybach EQS SUV
Today, Mercedes-Benz debuted its new Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV. Building on its EQS model that came onto the scene last year, the vehicle ups the ante on electric luxury. Leading the charge for the all-wheel drive SUV are two electric motors, which provide 649 horsepower. The car’s power also yields a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 […]
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Mar 22, 2023
Here’s a Closer Look at the Daniel Arsham × Stone Island Mercedes-Benz Unimog 404
The Mercedes-Benz Universal Motor Garat (Unimog) was built between 1948 and 1938 as a utility vehicle made for agricultural overlanding and navigating extreme terrain. Fast forward to today, the Unimog is now a coveted collector’s vehicle, finding a fanbase in the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the global elite racing circuit for its unique aesthetic […]
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Feb 21, 2023
Mercedes-Benz and Moncler Unveil Collaborative Reimagination of the G-Class
Mercedes-Benz and Moncler have partnered for an out of this world collaboration, bringing together the world of motors and puffers to the Mercedes G-Wagon. Revealed earlier this week at Moncler’s “The Art of Genius” show during London Fashion Week, it continues both brands’ collaborative ethos that pushes the boundaries of creativity and bridging unlikely industries. […]
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Jan 10, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Is Launching Its Own High-Speed EV Charging Network
Mercedes-Benz is stepping up its EV game as much as possible as it works towards its goal to go all-electric by 2030. The German automaker recently announced in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that it has plans to launch its own high-powered EV charging network by the end of this year. Starting […]
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Dec 6, 2022
The Mercedes-AMG S 63 E PERFORMANCE Is a 791 HP Luxury Rocket Ship
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the automotive industry’s benchmark for luxury and technology — if you need reminding, check out the time Hypebeast got behind the wheel of the latest generation S500. And while this is of the utmost importance for an S-Class, the skunkworks AMG division can’t help but get its oily fingers all over […]
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Nov 11, 2022
RM Sotheby’s Auctions 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E Evolution II
Following all of the attention surrounding A$AP Rocky‘s real-life Mercedes-Benz 190E which replicates the Need for Speed Unbound hero car, a new listing has now appeared from RM Sotheby’s offering up a pristine 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. While the BMW M3 is widely considered the most iconic car which emerged from the German […]
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Nov 11, 2022
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing That Inspired Andy Warhol’s ‘Cars’ Series Is Up for Auction
When Mercedes-Benz commissioned Andy Warhol for a series of Cars paintings and prints that celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1986, Warhol took his initial inspiration from the 1955 300 SL Gullwing, a slender coupe that got its name from its “winged” doors. Now, Sotheby’s is auctioning off the exact Gullwing — confirmed by its registration […]
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Nov 8, 2022
Take a First Look at A$AP Rocky’s Real-Life ‘Need for Speed’ Mercedes-Benz 190E
Following the reveal of the in-game digital replica for Need for Speed Unbound earlier last month, new images of A$AP Rocky‘s real-life custom Mercedes-Benz 190E have now surfaced. Having hired AWGE as a creative consultant, Unbound will allow players to compete with Rocky in-game for a chance to beat him for the hero car. The […]
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Nov 7, 2022
A 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at No-Reserve Auction Garners Bid of $360,000 USD
A Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren from 2005 currently sits at a bid of $360,000 USD, despite being listed at no-reserve. The McLaren, up for auction of Bring a Trailer, has just 1,200 miles and was acquired by its current owner in 2018. The seller noted that the car has been preserved in a full clear wrap […]
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Oct 28, 2022
Mercedes-AMG’s SL63 Throws It Back to Racetrack Heydays
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is rooted on the racetrack. Initially designed as the automaker’s entry to the 1952 racing season, the luxury soft-top automobile was such a hit that Mercedes adapted it for sports car enthusiasts just two years later, debuting the 1954’s road-going SL-Class. While the new iteration of the car was modified to abide […]
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Oct 18, 2022
Mansory’s New Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Custom Features Suicide Doors and a 900-Horsepower Engine
The automotive customization masterminds at Mansory have tweaked and tinkered with everything from McLarens to Ferraris and are even responsible for Drake’s infamous Chrome Hearts Rolls-Royce, but one of their favorite canvases is Mercedes-Benz’s boxy G Wagon, a tanklike SUV that they’ve just tricked out with suicide doors. A new customization option that the German […]
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Oct 17, 2022
Mercedes-AMG Unveils Its First Electric 4×4, the EQE SUV
Mercedes-Benz’s EQ division is pumping out electric cars for the masses, and now it expands its range with the all-new EQE SUV. The car comes in as Mercedes-Benz’s regularly-sized electric SUV, sitting above the EQC and the EQE sedan, but beneath the soon-coming EQS SUV and the flagship EQS saloon. In short, think of this […]
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Sep 29, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Designs Its First-Ever Virtual Show Car for ‘League of Legends’ Worlds
Mercedes-Benz has been the exclusive automotive partner of the League of Legends World Championship, or Worlds for short, since 2020 and recently renewed its partnership with Riot Games until 2025. Building on the extended collaboration, the German automaker has crafted its first-ever virtual show car seen in this year’s official Worlds music video “STAR WALKIN” […]
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Sep 25, 2022
BRABUS Shows Off High-Performance ‘Rocket Edition’ Pickup Truck
BRABUS has added to its lineup of supercars with the BRABUS P 900 Rocket Edition. Unveiled to the world at the Monaco Yacht Show, the pickup truck is a “one of ten” model created on a basis provided by a factory-fresh Mercedes-Benz AMG G63. With an output of 900 hp (662 kW), the powerful Rocket […]
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Sep 23, 2022
Mercedes-Benz’s Electric G-Class SUV Will Arrive in 2024
Back in 2019, Mercedes-Benz sent a jolt through the automotive industry when they announced that they were working on a zero-emission version of their G-Class SUV dubbed the EQG. Now, CEO Ola Källenius has provided more info on when, exactly the electric G-Class would become available to the general public. Per a report from Autoblog, […]
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Sep 7, 2022
Mercedes-Benz Details 120 Years of Its History in Grille Design
Mercedes-Benz has just released a full look back at the history of its iconic automotive grilles. Dating back to the 1900s, the retrospective features the original honeycomb radiator grille of the 35 PS, then the transition into a protective cover in the Mercedes-Benz 170, then all the way into current times where the Black Panel […]