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Fifty years ago, Mercedes-Benz secured a fundamental airbag patent The airbag is one of Mercedes-Benz’s outstanding innovations in the field of passive safety. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Project MAYBACH: Mercedes-Benz and Abloh once again set a new benchmark in collaborative creativity and automotive-fashion-design crossovers Stuttgart. Following last year’s cooperation which saw the iconic Mercedes-Benz G Class be reimagined, Virgil Abloh is back to write a second chapter into the storied history of Mercedes-Benz - this time with Mercedes-Maybach. The polymath artist, architect, creative director and fashion designer will collaborate with Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer, Gorden Wagener to create an electric show car, which will be unveiled on 1 December 2021 coinciding with Art Basel Miami Beach. Unlike anything previously seen from Mercedes-Benz, the show car exemplifies the possibility of design that is...

Elegant coupé with S-Class standards: Mercedes-Benz SLC in 1971 It was a glamorous premiere: in October 1971, Mercedes-Benz presented the SLC Coupé at the Paris Motor Show, a popular stage for elegant creations. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Shareholders decide on spin-off of Daimler Truck At the virtual Extraordinary General Meeting this Friday, Daimler AG (ticker symbol DAI) is setting the course for a historic realignment of the company. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Milestones of the Mercedes-Maybach brand in a historical context World premiere of the limited anniversary series "Edition 100" Mercedes-Maybach as a creator brand with the highest standards and strong partners Stuttgart. "What is good must also be beautiful." This was the credo of Wilhelm and Karl Maybach at the beginning of the 20th century. Father and son were regarded as gifted designers, trailblazers of automotive luxury and pioneers in matters of style. With a simple-sounding formula, they created highly complex things: perfection and craftsmanship paired with innovation, both technically and in terms of workmanship. This is what the name Maybach stands for to this day. The Mercedes-Maybach brand continues to develop, with more...

Mercedes-Benz G-Class with PROFESSIONAL Line Exterior: An even more off-road look for the off-road icon The ultimate dream car for four-wheeled adventurers: Mercedes-Benz is giving its world premiere of the new model year G-Class at IAA MOBILITY 2021 (fuel consumption combined: 14.4-8.7 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 330-229 g/km) and presenting the new PROFESSIONAL Line Exterior. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Mercedes-Maybach is expanding its product portfolio with a luxurious all-electric SUV based on the modular architecture for luxury- and executive-class electric vehicles Stuttgart/Munich. With the Concept EQS, Mercedes-Maybach is providing a clear preview of the first fully electric series-production model for the tradition-steeped luxury brand. The SUV concept vehicle is based on the modular architecture for luxury- and executive-class electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and takes the exclusivity of Maybach into a locally emission-free future. The near-production one-off shows identifying features that are characteristic of Maybach – such as the elaborate two-tone paint finish – but with its innovative drive technology, also takes...

Exceptional craftsmanship for connoisseurs of the extraordinary Stuttgart/Flensburg. Mercedes-Maybach redefines what luxury means in today's world. Technical sophistication, maximum comfort, clear aesthetics and attention to detail create a world for discerning customers who see their vehicle not just as a product, but as an expression of their individual lifestyle. It is not simply a moment captured in time, but rather a cosmos of personalities and objects with which connoisseurs surround themselves, thereby satisfying their passion for quality and character. The exclusive accessories and lifestyle products from MAYBACH Icons of Luxury succeed in conveying the fascination of the brand beyond the automotive world and in meeting the...

Since the market launch in 2015, around 60,000 examples of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class have been delivered worldwide. In 2019, with around 12,000 units, more Mercedes-Maybach S-Class cars were sold than ever before. The growth rate in China was in double figures. Highlights of the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Jun 16, 2021 Stuttgart The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is particularly suitable for chauffeured driving. A wheelbase that is 18 cm longer than that of the long variant of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is entirely to the benefit of the rear compartment. The focus is on the rear area. This is underlined by even more refined appointments. The massage function of the calf rests on the Executive seats is a new feature. The First-Class Rear...

Facts & figures: The new CLS at a glance The CLS will come to the starting line in 2021 with a sharpened design. The front end in particular, with new radiator grilles and bumpers, expresses the dynamism of the four-door coupé even more strongly. At the same time, the interior has been upgraded with additional leather and trim combinations as well as a new-generation steering wheel. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

MercedesCup 2021: The EQS hovering over Stuttgart Good news for all tennis fans: after the MercedesCup could not be held last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be time again in June for “game, set and match” at Stuttgart’s TC Weissenhof. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Mercedes-Benz top in five categories in the Motor Klassik Award 2021 A total of 14,778 readers voted in the “Motor Klassik Award 2021” – producing dream results for Mercedes-Benz. Success in the “Motor Klassik Award 2021” with both current models and classics 300 SL Coupé wins the title of “classic sports car” for the eighth time “Classics of the Future” awards for both S-Class and EQV (combined power consumption: 26.4-26.3 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km) Stuttgart. A total of 14,778 readers voted in the “Motor Klassik Award 2021” – producing dream results for Mercedes-Benz. This brand won in five categories, taking the most top places in this year’s readers’ poll carried out by the trade magazine “Motor Klassik”. Votes...

The grand luxury saloon can now be ordered at prices from 164,565.10[1] euros Stuttgart. The new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class combines the perfection and high-tech features of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with the exclusivity and tradition of Maybach. The 18 cm longer wheelbase compared to the long variant of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class entirely benefits the rear. Thanks to Executive seats and the Chauffeur Package as standard, the rear area becomes a comfortable workspace or relaxation area. They are complemented by exclusive details such as large areas of wood trim on the rear of the front seats and between the two rear passengers. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is available with a choice of two engine variants in Germany: the S 580 4MATIC...

IN SERIES, PLEASE: FIRST PICTURES OF THE CONCEPT EQT! With the Concept EQT, Mercedes-Benz Vans is already showing a concrete outlook on its first premium vehicle for family and leisure-oriented private customers in the small van segment: the T-Class and its fully electric variant. And one thing in advance: the near-series concept vehicle could well have been brought to the customer as a series model - only the gearshift lever in the interior could have been solved better. Concept EQT with typical EQ front The Concept EQT that has now been presented is immediately recognizable as a member of the Mercedes-EQ family. Balanced proportions and sensual surface design characterize the design. Muscular shoulders and pronounced wheel arches...

Mercedes-Benz Vans is unveiling the new Concept EQT in an extensive Media Special on the Mercedes me media platform on Monday, 10 May 2021 at 11.00 a.m. (CEST). This concept vehicle is the forerunner to the new T-Class in the small-van segment. In keeping with the "Electric first" strategy, the battery-electric version is first out of the starting blocks in the concept vehicle. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

“To present the best of the best”: that was the ambition voiced by Karl Maybach and his father Wilhelm when they debuted the Maybach 22/70 HP W 3 a century ago – planting the seed for Mercedes-Maybach to become one of the most unique and exclusive automotive brands today. The philosophy expressed at Berlin’s motor exhibition that day has remained at the core of the brand ever since. Over the decades, as royalty, world leaders, movie stars and sports champions have travelled in Mercedes-Maybach vehicles, the double M emblem has come to signify the pinnacle of technical innovation and sophisticated luxury. It is a seal of passion and creative empowerment. Maybach’s words today represent not just the “best” products but the “best” in...

Daimler Buses and Mercedes-Benz do Brasil have launched the OF 1621 bus chassis on the Brazilian market. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

A farmhand with 25 hp: the semi-automatic potato planting machine was an implement dating back to the beginnings of the Unimog. The track width of the Unimog was designed for work amongst the potato rows: it was 1270 mm which was sufficient space for precisely two rows of potatoes between the wheels. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

70 years of Setra. With a total of six model series over the past seven decades, the renowned Ulm-based brand has regularly set standards within Europe's bus-building industry and has had a decisive influence on the development of the sector. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

160 vehicles and a total of 1,500 exhibits are presented in the varied permanent exhibition of the Mercedes-Benz Museum. The “33 Extras” are a particular highlight: they can bring the history of personal mobility and motoring culture to life using details that are often surprising. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

On 12 March 1952, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the spectacular 300 SL racing sports car to the media on a motorway. From 1954 onwards, that very successful competition car shaped the tradition of the Mercedes-Benz SL sports cars. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG