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Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
“It’s like a spa in here.”

If that’s what you’re looking for in your future EV then the Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is for you... you know, if it wasn’t just a concept. It’s got LED light bars, a massive glass roof, “vegan silk-like fabric,” air vents integrate into the edge-to-edge dashboard display, and lots of ornamental stars.

MB says it’s got a 750km (466 miles) range because you can say anything about a fake car.

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van will start at $71,000Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van will start at $71,000
Mercedes-Benz’s first EV charging hubs will open this fallMercedes-Benz’s first EV charging hubs will open this fall
Seven major automakers are teaming up on a North American EV charging networkSeven major automakers are teaming up on a North American EV charging network
Mercedes-Benz is going to use Tesla’s EV charging tooMercedes-Benz is going to use Tesla’s EV charging too
Mercedes-Benz is first to get approval to sell partially autonomous vehicles in CaliforniaMercedes-Benz is first to get approval to sell partially autonomous vehicles in California
#Vanlife is getting a luxury upgrade with new Mercedes-Benz EV lineup in 2026#Vanlife is getting a luxury upgrade with new Mercedes-Benz EV lineup in 2026
Now you can pay a monthly fee to un-nerf your electric MercedesNow you can pay a monthly fee to un-nerf your electric Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz’s EQS electric SUV gets the Maybach treatmentMercedes-Benz’s EQS electric SUV gets the Maybach treatment
Nilay Patel
Nilay Patel
I AM BUYING THE TIKTOK CAR IMMEDIATELY

It was such a short leap from “interior camera to monitor driver attention” to “interior camera to make TikToks while the car drives itself.”

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is getting a giant touchscreen, TikTok, and a selfie camera

Daniel Golson
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is getting a giant touchscreen, TikTok, and a selfie cameraThe Mercedes-Benz E-Class is getting a giant touchscreen, TikTok, and a selfie camera
Mercedes-Benz will add Luminar lidar to ‘a broad range’ of vehicles by mid-decadeMercedes-Benz will add Luminar lidar to ‘a broad range’ of vehicles by mid-decade
Mercedes-Benz’s electric eSprinter van is finally coming to the USMercedes-Benz’s electric eSprinter van is finally coming to the US
The EV price war hasn’t really started yetThe EV price war hasn’t really started yet
Mercedes-Benz is the first to bring Level 3 automated driving to the USMercedes-Benz is the first to bring Level 3 automated driving to the US
Mercedes-Benz may drop its ‘EQ’ brand for electric cars after just a few yearsMercedes-Benz may drop its ‘EQ’ brand for electric cars after just a few years
Mercedes-Benz and ChargePoint are going to install thousands of EV fast chargers in the USMercedes-Benz and ChargePoint are going to install thousands of EV fast chargers in the US
The Avatar-themed concept car is a barely driveable futuristic fever dream

Remember Mercedes’ Avatar-themed concept car with working scales? With James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water hitting theaters, the company let us drive this truly unique-looking EV. It wasn’t easy.

Daniel Golson
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz electric van partnership is on hold indefinitelyRivian and Mercedes-Benz electric van partnership is on hold indefinitely
Mercedes-Benz won’t follow Tesla into the robotaxi gameMercedes-Benz won’t follow Tesla into the robotaxi game
Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan will start at $76,050Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan will start at $76,050
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is a more down-to-earth luxury electric vehicleMercedes-Benz EQE SUV is a more down-to-earth luxury electric vehicle
Mercedes-Benz’s electric G-Wagen is coming in mid-2024, chairman saysMercedes-Benz’s electric G-Wagen is coming in mid-2024, chairman says
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz partner up for electric vansRivian and Mercedes-Benz partner up for electric vans
Mercedes-Benz announces EQS SUV, its first electric sport utility for the USMercedes-Benz announces EQS SUV, its first electric sport utility for the US
Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept car traveled over 1,000 km on a single chargeMercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept car traveled over 1,000 km on a single charge
Mercedes-Benz announces high-performance AMG version of its EQE electric sedanMercedes-Benz announces high-performance AMG version of its EQE electric sedan
Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehiclesMercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles
Mercedes-Benz unveils sporty, ultra-long-range Vision EQXX electric concept car

The German automaker claims improved aerodynamics and battery efficiency allows for 1,000 km of range

Andrew J. Hawkins
Mercedes-Benz fixes error that let drivers watch TV while in motionMercedes-Benz fixes error that let drivers watch TV while in motion
The six-figure Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a 350-mile range ratingThe six-figure Mercedes-Benz EQS gets a 350-mile range rating
Mercedes-Benz EQS will cost over $100,000 but is still cheaper than an S-ClassMercedes-Benz EQS will cost over $100,000 but is still cheaper than an S-Class
Mercedes-Benz’s Maybach EV concept helps the rich feel even better about themselvesMercedes-Benz’s Maybach EV concept helps the rich feel even better about themselves
Mercedes-Benz reveals an electric G-Wagen concept for the future

The G-Class is going electric

Sean O'Kane
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is a more approachable luxury electric carThe Mercedes-Benz EQE is a more approachable luxury electric car
Mercedes-Benz takes another shot at launching an electric SUV in the USMercedes-Benz takes another shot at launching an electric SUV in the US
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is a dual-motor electric sedan with over 750 horsepowerMercedes-Benz AMG EQS is a dual-motor electric sedan with over 750 horsepower
Mercedes-Benz confirms the electric EQS will cost over $100,000Mercedes-Benz confirms the electric EQS will cost over $100,000
Mercedes-Benz says it will go all-electric in 2030, but with a major caveatMercedes-Benz says it will go all-electric in 2030, but with a major caveat
Mercedes-Benz’s new Roadster has a flippy touchscreenMercedes-Benz’s new Roadster has a flippy touchscreen

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