In many European countries, including Germany, the stereotypical image of a taxi has long been a Mercedes-Benz sedan. However, this perception has drastically shifted in recent years, with Mercedes’ dominance in the taxi market quickly fading. Yet, the steep decline in sales seems to be a …
Mercedes-Benz is gearing up for a massive investment in its Chinese operations, aiming to turbocharge local sales with a particular emphasis on SUVs. China has long been a crucial market for luxury automakers. Last year, Mercedes-Benz sold 737,200 passenger cars there, far surpassing the 659,400 …
Welcome back to Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop. This episode is a special treat for viewers who’ve had their curiosity piqued by the sight of a certain ultra-luxury automobile lurking in the background of our previous videos. Today, Iain Tyrrell takes us on an exciting journey with the …
First ‘Silver Arrow’ can be seen at the Mercedes-Benz Museum, in the racing curve. “Close-up” – the name of this series from the Mercedes-Benz Museum says it all. Each instalment tells a surprising, exciting or behind-the-scenes story, illuminating details of a vehicle, an exhibit or …
Highlighting one single vehicle as the most expensive car in the world isn’t as straightforward as you might think. To get a solid answer, we’re going to have to break the question into a couple of parts. First, we’ll discuss the most expensive new car in …
A car that helped lay the groundwork for the company that we know today as Mercedes-Benz just sold at auction for $12,105,000. That’s among the highest prices ever paid for a car built before 1930. The car was a 1904 Mercedes-Simplex 60 HP similar to …
Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1999, the second-generation Mercedes CL (C215) is 25 years old. The Mercedes CL C215 was the first model in the world with Active Body Control suspension. The Mercedes CL C215 was the second generation of Mercedes’ luxury …
Today, we go over not just a car, but a true piece of history! This 600 Pullman was ordered by and delivered new to music legend and cultural icon, John Lennon. He then sold the car to his fellow Beatle George Harrison, who owned it for …
A 1903 Mercedes Simplex 60 HP will be auctioned by Gooding & Co. auction house. The estimated sale price is more than $10 million. The Simplex was the successor to the Mercedes 35 HP, considered the first modern car, and was the second model to …
