Pope Francis has been gifted the first electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class for use as the official ‘Popemobile’. Power comes from four permanently excited synchronous (PSM) electric motors that generated a combined 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
A Mercedes-Benz CLA prototype was teased in a new video showing the EV at the automaker’s test facility in Immendingen, Germany. It’s slated to take on the Tesla Model 3 in 2026, with the world premier planned for 2025.
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The Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar recently set a 6:29.09 minute lap at Nürburgring-Nordschleife, breaking its own 6:35.183 record set back in 2022. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.6-liter V6, paired with four electric motors, that generate a combined 1,049 hp, enabling it to hit 60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
At first glance, this looks like a standard Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 van with a 144-inch wheelbase, but slide open the door, and you’re greeted by a minimalist, yet cozy, living space. Villa Vans managed to turn this cargo van into something ready to explore the world, complete with a 370W solar panel system on the roof with a charge controller, a 400 Ah lithium battery, 3,000W inverter/charger, a DC-DC charger.
The Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed roadster started out as a concept a few months ago, and now, it has just completed its final road test ahead of production. This open-top supercar with no windshield will be limited to 250-units and sport an F1-inspired halo.
Let’s face it, most Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper vans consist of a small sleeping area and possibly some additional seating, but Serena takes living off the grid to a whole new level. Created by UK-based Van Life Builds, this luxurious home on wheels has sliding doors that open to reveal a corner sofa-like seating area that converts into a bed.
At first glance, the 6-wheeled Niesmann + Bischoff Arto 88 looks like any other luxury motorhome, but it’s actually based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It can comfortably accommodate four adults, thanks to its stretched wheelbase, which provides a larger living area than similar RVs.
ND Woodworking Art spent 6-months building a life-sized wooden Mercedes AMG G63 SUV, which is actually a Mitsubishi Pajero in disguise. That’s right, the donor vehicle first had to be stripped down to the bare chassis before a new hand-assembled G63 steel frame could be welded on.
Mercedes-Benz announced a new collaboration with Apptronik to bring their Apollo humanoid robot into the assembly line. More specifically, the robots will be used in logistics to bring parts to the production line for workers to assemble, while simultaneously inspecting the components.
When Will.i.am partners with Mercedes-AMG, you get MBUX Sound Drive. This interactive music experience basically transforms compatible Mercedes-Benz vehicles into a virtual musical instrument that reacts to the way it’s being driven.