Although an average speed camera morass in places, there are large areas of Scotland that are still a dream for enthusiastic drivers – amazing scenery, challenging tarmac, very little traffic. And I’ve just spent a couple of days finding them. At the wheel of a 2.7-tonne, …
Marco Polo is such a fitting name for a camper van. There was a Lamborghini Marco Polo concept car back in 1982, but Mercedes-Benz seems to be the first automaker to apply the name to a vehicle you would actually use for long, exploratory journeys. The …
Mercedes-Benz is in the early stages of development of its next V-Class midsize van, and a test mule has been spotted. A test mule is an early-stage prototype that uses a makeshift body, typically borrowed from an existing vehicle, to hide new mechanicals. In this …
The combination of space, luxury and electric power has been a winning formula for the Mercedes-Benz EQV since it arrived in 2019, as it’s filled a uniquely opulent segment of the all-electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) market where few other manufacturers have dared to venture. Based on …
Mercedes-Benz will finally introduce an all-electric minivan to the United States in 2026, with the successor to the all-electric EQV made available to American customers for the first time. Company officials told WardsAuto that the third-generation minivan will return to the US as the V-Class, …
We’re confident the updated Mercedes V-Class will be just as popular as before, but that’s more a comment on its lack of competition than anything else. Mercedes won’t have the premium MPV market to itself for much longer, so the intriguing mild-hybrid petrol version could be …
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 40 years of the Marco Polo – a series of camper van-converted vehicles along the lines of Volkswagen’s California and Ford’s Custom Nugget. This segment may not have a massive following in the US, but it is alive and well in other markets …
While the Mercedes Vito has been for sale for a while, it still has plenty going for it. This medium-sized machine slots between the small Citan and larger Sprinter, and it offers plenty of space for its size. It also boasts some decent tech, which has …
Available in cargo and passenger flavors, the Mercedes-Benz Metris has been hit with a recall due to potential fuel pump failure. Suspect fuel pumps were produced by South Korean supplier Hyundam Industries, whereas the affected population of vans was assembled in South Carolina from CKD kits …
Have you ever looked at vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and thought they needed a more aggressive makeover? Probably not, but there is a vast market for such tuned rides, one that has grown to include the minivan pictured below. Installed by Manhart, it features …
We’re accustomed to seeing some wild creations from the folks at Manhart, but this custom Mercedes-Benz V-Class isn’t one of them. Say hello to the Manhart V 350, a seven-seat minivan that adds some external fizz with a body kit, lowered suspension, and a bit more …
