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I Bought My Dream Mercedes SL For $8,000. Here's What It Really Cost Me

The R129 Mercedes-Benz SL is an engineering marvel and a tempting classic-car value. Should you be afraid?

Motor1 · Aug 20

Why Does The Mercedes-Benz Logo Have Three Points?

That iconic Mercedes-Benz star has a surprisingly strange history, and its three points are more than a simple design choice.

Motor1 · Aug 15

LeBron James’ Personalized Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Headlines Pebble Beach Lineup

Pebble Beach Automotive Week 2026 puts Mercedes-Benz center stage as it links 140 years of classics with modern halo cars and a celebrity-spec Maybach.

Motor1 · Aug 12

The New Mercedes GLS Has 'Cloud-Based' Suspension

Mercedes’ biggest SUV just got a much-needed and comprehensive refresh. Meet the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS, now with a flat-plane crankshaft V8, three screens on the dash, and “cloud-based” suspension. And, as usual for Benz, it looks even more preposterously over-the-top than before.

Motor1 · Mar 31

The New Maybach S-Class Keeps The V12 Engine, But Not Everywhere

It’s been nearly two months since Mercedes updated the Benz S-Class, and now it’s giving the posh Maybach version a similar makeover. The Germans have managed to make their flagship even more opulent by adding extra double M logos. You’ll spot them on the front air intakes, while the emblem…

Motor1 · Mar 24

Abu Dhabi prince with $20 billion fortune placed car order so big it shut down a Mercedes factory

Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan earned the nickname “Rainbow Sheikh” after commissioning Mercedes-Benz to build seven W126 S-Class saloons, each finished in a different colour and fully colour-matched inside. The order, widely reported to have disrupted factory production, set the tone for a collection defined by extreme customisation and…

The Times of India · Feb 5

The New S-Class Has A Flat-Plane V8. Here's Why That's Weird

It’s a big deal when a new Mercedes-Benz S-Class hits the block. The big Benz is a staple, and in a world where SUVs are the new zeitgeist, Mercedes keeping sedans alive is something worth celebrating.

Motor1 · Jan 29

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Debuts With A Surprising V8 Engine

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an icon. For more than 70 years, it’s been the go-to choice for buyers in search of the ultimate luxury sedan. Even with strong alternatives from brands like BMW and Genesis in recent years, the S-Class still reigns supreme in the premium segment.

Motor1 · Jan 29

Mercedes-Benz E-Class EV Spy Video Proves a Styling Upgrade Is Imminent

It’s time to bid farewell to the Mercedes-Benz "melting butter" design of its electric lineup. Updated styling arrives soon, and it can’t come quickly enough. Benz buyers said "No thank you" to many of the EQ offerings, so Mercedes will switch things up by reverting to more tried-and-true stylistic elements…

Motor1 · Oct 31, 2025

Mercedes Plans New Entry-Level Car Because Volume Matters

It’s been a few years since Mercedes stopped selling the A-Class in the United States, but the baby Benz remains alive and well in other parts of the world. Citing strong demand in Europe, the three-pointed star has extended the life cycle of its entry-level car by two years, until…

Motor1 · Sep 23, 2025