Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[SKY]

I hope we are all prepared.
We still didn‘t see the worst looking Benz yet

Looks so stupid. It’s like a fake car with a grille sticker. Just be brave, put a large MB logo where that stupid piece of plastic is, have some LEDs around it and be done with it.

They really don’t have a clue of what they are doing…

 

[Design FIRST]

Looks so stupid. It’s like a fake car with a grille sticker. Just be brave, put a large MB logo where that stupid piece of plastic is, have some LEDs around it and be done with it.

They really don’t have a clue of what they are doing…

I'd love to see M-B design return to form. In a manner that design matches the immense technological competence and unrelenting innovative drive of the brand.

Alas, as things currently stand, Mercedes-Benz is like an accomplished quantum physicist wearing Vanilla Ice's old waredrobe that was purchased at a flea market upon recommendation of Elton John's style advisor.

 

[Luca]

MERCEDES-BENZ CONFIRMS A-CLASS SUCCESSOR ON NEW MMA PLATFORM
MARKUS JORDAN·A-CLASS·FEBRUARY 10, 2026·1 MINUTE READ
Homepage A-Class
Mercedes-Benz is launching a fifth model on the MMA platform, intended to replace the A-Class and appeal primarily to younger customers in Europe. The "A-Class successor" will be positioned independently and will be placed below the CLA.

 

[Rolf]

Personally, I've always perceived the A-Class sedan to look quite good when viewed in the metal in real-life environments. In fact, I actually prefer it to the MMA CLA. The MMA CLA oddly reminds me of a tricycle covered with a padded cape.

I like the A-class saloon, the rear end looked well matched to the front styling. I think it was slightly more practical than the CLA with slightly better rear interior space. I actually preferred the design of the tail lights on the saloon more than the hatch.

I am looking forward to a new crossover A-class. If it can be in the spirit of the 2nd gen model but bigger and with more distinctive styling it could be a good selling car.

 

[leylandi]

VLE

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[Merc1]

The hybrid/ice versions better be coming soon after, otherwise it's gonna be an uphill struggle to sell these, especially in the USA. An I6 needs to be part of the program. I hope they got the memo. So we're seeing this in March and the Maybach S-Class in March also? Any word on the S63 AMG?

M

 

[leylandi]

The hybrid/ice versions better be coming soon after, otherwise it's gonna be an uphill struggle to sell these, especially in the USA. An I6 needs to be part of the program. I hope they got the memo. So we're seeing this in March and the Maybach S-Class in March also? Any word on the S63 AMG?

M

maybach reveal end of march

 

[Design FIRST]

According to the company's financial results, Mercedes-Benz's profit plummeted by nearly half last year. The automotive giant is suffering primarily from tariffs and competition from China.

Mercedes-Benz's profit nearly halved last year. Compared to the previous year, the company's net income fell by approximately 49 percent, from €10.4 billion to €5.3 billion, the Stuttgart-based automaker announced.

Tariffs, negative exchange rate effects, and intense competition in China weighed on the results. Cost savings of more than €3.5 billion in the passenger car division, however, offset some of the headwinds.

Revenue declined by nine percent to €132.2 billion. Operating profit before interest and taxes fell by 57 percent to €5.82 billion.

The financial results were in line with forecasts and were driven by "a clear focus on efficiency, speed, and flexibility," Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius said in the statement. “We are ready for 2026,” said Källenius. With a clear plan and a highly competitive product portfolio, Mercedes is consistently driving its transformation forward.

Mercedes sells fewer cars
Last year, Mercedes sold a total of around 2,160,000 passenger cars and vans. Just over 1.8 million passenger cars were sold, representing a decline of nine percent compared to 2024. The decline was particularly pronounced in China, at 19 percent. China remains Mercedes' most important market. The Stuttgart-based company sold almost a third of all its passenger cars there in 2025.

The company had already reacted to the challenging situation a year ago and announced a cost-cutting program. The Group's net income had already fallen significantly year-on-year in 2024. Revenue and sales were also declining at that time.

The cost-cutting program is intended to help the company become more profitable again. According to the plan, production costs are to be reduced by ten percent by 2027 compared to then. In addition, material costs will be optimized. Fixed costs are also expected to decrease by a further ten percent by 2027. A severance package for employees in indirect areas, i.e., not in production, is also intended to help achieve this.

*dpa/lay (German Press Agency/WELT.DE 12.02.2026

 

[Swissbob]

In the new AMS they have been able to drive the new S580 from the passenger seat, Flatplane sound has been confirmed as the Crossplane sound from the Burmester.

The C63 has been confirmed as well.

 

[Merc1]

In the new AMS they have been able to drive the new S580 from the passenger seat, Flatplane sound has been confirmed as the Crossplane sound from the Burmester.

The C63 has been confirmed as well.

You can't just leave it there man, the C63 has been confirmed with what? A V8?


M

 

[Swissbob]

You can't just leave it there man, the C63 has been confirmed with what? A V8?


M

Yes, the Flatplane V8.