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According to one comment in the mbp blog, the world premiere is in LA Mai 19.Another poor decision choice. Why won’t they put that new V8 in this thing? it’s supposed to continue the CLS63/GT63 lineage.
Mick Briesgau
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Yes, but you know what I thought the other day, when I say one on the road in front of me? Very nice, wide hips. Gives it quite a stance.
Merc1
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I’m indifferent. The EQE models look best to me. The EQS is just ungainly unless it’s the AMG version which approaches decency. I wish I knew what sales look like now since the big price reductions here in the USA market.
M
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With the all-new electric VLE, Mercedes-Benz is ushering in a new era. As the first vehicle based on the modular, flexible and scalable van architecture, the VLE defines a new segment as a grand limousine. On 10 March 2026 at 7:00 p.m. CET, the all-new electric Mercedes‑Benz VLE will celebrate its world premiere in Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz invites everyone to join the show online: https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/vehicles/vle-livestream/
The all-new VLE brings together the best of two worlds, combining limousine-like ride and handling with MPV-style versatility...
I can't wait to see the interior. Specifically the rear compartment and seating arrangements.
M
I guess the ultra luxurious one will arrive with the VLS.
Even the 115kWh battery isn’t a lot, If we know that a big van sits at 30-35kWh/100km.
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M-Power Meister
A good location for a North American presentation. The Pacific West Coast + Colorado will be the markets in which this car has the potential of attracting notable attention. I suspect that it will play no role whatsoever in the socalled "U.S. Heartland/Midwest" and only a very small one on the U.S. eastern seaboard. At best a very few affluent Floridians and New Englanders.
I dont think this FL will do anything to improve the sales. The EQS should be canned, but Mercedes want to save some face to show they at least have some EV in the upper saloon class.
I guess that’s where 90% of the sales will go.
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A very large portion of the total sales in any event. In addition, maybe a few in the greater Austin, Texas ("Silicon Hills") area.
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As seen in today's edition of T-Online News.DE and translated into English by Google Translator:
Historic Humiliation for Mercedes
The Star Sinks Deeper
By T-Online.de
March 6, 2026 - 12:52 PM
Saving instead of shining: Mercedes wants to slow its downward trend. Enlarge image
Left behind in its home market: The Mercedes star is losing much of its luster.
Once a world leader, now in the rearview mirror of the competition: Mercedes is losing ground more and more. First, a former budget brand overtook the proud Swabians, and now its long-time rival is also passing it. How could this happen?
The German car market shifted into high gear in February (plus 3.8 percent), but Mercedes is left behind. While other brands are growing, the Stuttgart-based company plummeted by almost ten percent. The result is more than just a statistical dip – it's another stage in a gradual decline.
Mercedes is losing ground
That Mercedes ranks behind market leader Volkswagen has been a reality for years. But now the manufacturer is also coming under pressure in direct competition.
The Czech VW subsidiary Skoda overtook the Stuttgart-based company back in January. It was a historic humiliation. Now Mercedes is also losing the prestigious duel with BMW: The Munich-based company is maintaining its level and securing third place in the German market, while Mercedes continues to fall behind.
Pricing Arrogance – Plummeting Popularity
The crisis is largely self-inflicted: CEO Ola Källenius radically revamped the brand. Under the motto "Luxury First," more affordable entry-level models were dropped from the lineup, while prices for the remaining cars climbed to ever new heights. Now this luxury strategy is proving to be a dead end.
But the pricing arrogance is not the only problem facing the Swabian automaker.
Mercedes Under Pressure: The Four Key Issues
Behind the weak figures lies a significant imbalance. The company is fighting on several fronts simultaneously:
*Sales crisis in global markets: In China and the USA, import tariffs and competitive pressure are eroding profits.
*Radical cost-cutting measures: Billions are being poured into job cuts to drastically reduce fixed costs.
*Profit collapse: The surplus halved to €5.3 billion – a disaster for the Stuttgart-based company.
*Stuttering electric motor: High prices and criticism of the design are slowing down the electric fleet. Internally, the aggressive luxury strategy, the so-called 'L-word', is already being avoided.
It's not just dealers complaining; the ADAC (German Automobile Club) is also sharply criticizing the pricing policy. The result: Many customers are switching to the competition. With brands like Skoda, they find the cars that have simply become unaffordable at Mercedes.
New competition from China: While Mercedes is losing ground, new competitors are rapidly gaining momentum. Brands like BYD (+1,550 percent) and Leapmotor (+486 percent) are recording enormous growth rates – starting from a low base. Their approach: To circumvent EU tariffs, they are increasingly bringing plug-in hybrids to market. This puts established manufacturers under pressure in a segment that was previously considered stable.
Electric car market awaits new subsidies
The market is also shifting in terms of drive types. Gasoline (-14.9 percent) and diesel (-2.4 percent) vehicles continue to lose registrations. Electric cars, on the other hand, increased by 28.7 percent. However, the momentum remains limited. Many buyers are waiting for the new government subsidies, which are not scheduled to start until May (though they will be retroactive to January). Tesla is an exception: The US manufacturer increased its sales by almost 60 percent compared to the same month last year.
A difficult year for the automotive industry
Despite the growth in February, experts are tempering expectations. German car production is faltering, demand from abroad is weakening, and economic uncertainty at home is dampening consumer confidence. For industry expert Constantin Gall of the consulting firm EY, a genuine turnaround is not currently in sight.
The battle for market share is thus reaching a new level of intensity – especially for manufacturers whose offerings miss the mark with customers. Like the Stuttgart-based luxury brand.
**May a be repeat (or very similar) to an article posted on these boards several weeks ago.
In any event, hardly the best of publicity.
Historic Humiliation for Mercedes
The Star Sinks Deeper
By T-Online.de
March 6, 2026 - 12:52 PM
Saving instead of shining: Mercedes wants to slow its downward trend. Enlarge image
Left behind in its home market: The Mercedes star is losing much of its luster.
Once a world leader, now in the rearview mirror of the competition: Mercedes is losing ground more and more. First, a former budget brand overtook the proud Swabians, and now its long-time rival is also passing it. How could this happen?
The German car market shifted into high gear in February (plus 3.8 percent), but Mercedes is left behind. While other brands are growing, the Stuttgart-based company plummeted by almost ten percent. The result is more than just a statistical dip – it's another stage in a gradual decline.
Mercedes is losing ground
That Mercedes ranks behind market leader Volkswagen has been a reality for years. But now the manufacturer is also coming under pressure in direct competition.
The Czech VW subsidiary Skoda overtook the Stuttgart-based company back in January. It was a historic humiliation. Now Mercedes is also losing the prestigious duel with BMW: The Munich-based company is maintaining its level and securing third place in the German market, while Mercedes continues to fall behind.
Pricing Arrogance – Plummeting Popularity
The crisis is largely self-inflicted: CEO Ola Källenius radically revamped the brand. Under the motto "Luxury First," more affordable entry-level models were dropped from the lineup, while prices for the remaining cars climbed to ever new heights. Now this luxury strategy is proving to be a dead end.
But the pricing arrogance is not the only problem facing the Swabian automaker.
Mercedes Under Pressure: The Four Key Issues
Behind the weak figures lies a significant imbalance. The company is fighting on several fronts simultaneously:
*Sales crisis in global markets: In China and the USA, import tariffs and competitive pressure are eroding profits.
*Radical cost-cutting measures: Billions are being poured into job cuts to drastically reduce fixed costs.
*Profit collapse: The surplus halved to €5.3 billion – a disaster for the Stuttgart-based company.
*Stuttering electric motor: High prices and criticism of the design are slowing down the electric fleet. Internally, the aggressive luxury strategy, the so-called 'L-word', is already being avoided.
It's not just dealers complaining; the ADAC (German Automobile Club) is also sharply criticizing the pricing policy. The result: Many customers are switching to the competition. With brands like Skoda, they find the cars that have simply become unaffordable at Mercedes.
New competition from China: While Mercedes is losing ground, new competitors are rapidly gaining momentum. Brands like BYD (+1,550 percent) and Leapmotor (+486 percent) are recording enormous growth rates – starting from a low base. Their approach: To circumvent EU tariffs, they are increasingly bringing plug-in hybrids to market. This puts established manufacturers under pressure in a segment that was previously considered stable.
Electric car market awaits new subsidies
The market is also shifting in terms of drive types. Gasoline (-14.9 percent) and diesel (-2.4 percent) vehicles continue to lose registrations. Electric cars, on the other hand, increased by 28.7 percent. However, the momentum remains limited. Many buyers are waiting for the new government subsidies, which are not scheduled to start until May (though they will be retroactive to January). Tesla is an exception: The US manufacturer increased its sales by almost 60 percent compared to the same month last year.
A difficult year for the automotive industry
Despite the growth in February, experts are tempering expectations. German car production is faltering, demand from abroad is weakening, and economic uncertainty at home is dampening consumer confidence. For industry expert Constantin Gall of the consulting firm EY, a genuine turnaround is not currently in sight.
The battle for market share is thus reaching a new level of intensity – especially for manufacturers whose offerings miss the mark with customers. Like the Stuttgart-based luxury brand.
**May a be repeat (or very similar) to an article posted on these boards several weeks ago.
In any event, hardly the best of publicity.
The control centre of performance: The interior of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
- Driver-oriented interior with consistent performance focus promises the characteristic AMG driving experience and pure driving pleasure
- AMG RACE ENGINEER: Intelligent integration of high-end hardware and software delivers driving dynamics at the highest level
- Direct access to the vehicle’s central nervous system enables intuitive control of response, agility and traction via the AMG RACE ENGINEER Control Unit
- Digital cockpit with seamlessly integrated displays and a driver-oriented central screen creates a true control center for performance
- Balanced operating logic combining haptic buttons, touchscreen and voice control
- Sporty-low seating position in the front, high long-distance comfort in the rear with standard individual seats and generous legroom
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Damn, this is very cool!The control centre of performance: The interior of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
- Driver-oriented interior with consistent performance focus promises the characteristic AMG driving experience and pure driving pleasure
- AMG RACE ENGINEER: Intelligent integration of high-end hardware and software delivers driving dynamics at the highest level
- Direct access to the vehicle’s central nervous system enables intuitive control of response, agility and traction via the AMG RACE ENGINEER Control Unit
- Digital cockpit with seamlessly integrated displays and a driver-oriented central screen creates a true control center for performance
- Balanced operating logic combining haptic buttons, touchscreen and voice control
- Sporty-low seating position in the front, high long-distance comfort in the rear with standard individual seats and generous legroom
Design FIRST
M-Power Meister
The control centre of performance: The interior of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
- Driver-oriented interior with consistent performance focus promises the characteristic AMG driving experience and pure driving pleasure
- AMG RACE ENGINEER: Intelligent integration of high-end hardware and software delivers driving dynamics at the highest level
- Direct access to the vehicle’s central nervous system enables intuitive control of response, agility and traction via the AMG RACE ENGINEER Control Unit
- Digital cockpit with seamlessly integrated displays and a driver-oriented central screen creates a true control center for performance
- Balanced operating logic combining haptic buttons, touchscreen and voice control
- Sporty-low seating position in the front, high long-distance comfort in the rear with standard individual seats and generous legroom
Must say...this looks pretty damn cool.
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