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RM Sotheby’s Announces the First Streamliner-bodied Mercedes-Benz W196R ever Offered for Private Ownership

STUTTGART (January 27, 2025) – RM Sotheby’s, in association with Mercedes-Benz Heritage, present the sale of one of four known complete Stromlinienwagen-bodied examples of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196R, and the only one ever offered for private ownership. Among Chassis № 00009/54’s achievements are a victory at the 1955 Buenos Aires Grand Prix, driven by future five-time Drivers’ Champion Juan Manuel Fangio. It was also piloted by celebrated driver Sir Stirling Moss at the 1955 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, achieving fastest lap. The car is presented today with that streamlined bodywork. Donated in 1965 by Mercedes-Benz to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum, this “unrepeatable opportunity” Mercedes-Benz W196R Stromlinienwagen is now offered from 59 years of fastidious care by the IMS Museum. Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Contributes $500,000 to the American Red Cross and Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation

ATLANTA (January 14, 2025) – Mercedes-Benz entities in the United States announced a $500,000 donation to the American Red Cross and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to support disaster relief efforts in response to the devastating wildfires impacting communities across Southern California. This contribution highlights the Company’s ongoing commitment to support the communities where its employees, dealers and customers live and work. Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz MBUX Voice Assistant and AI-driven Knowledge Enable Human-like Conversations

Mercedes-Benz is further leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to expand the capabilities of its MBUX Voice Assistant with a new general knowledge function1. Using AI, the MBUX Voice Assistant can now provide up-to-date answers to knowledge-based questions by initiating a Microsoft Bing search. It then creates natural language responses using ChatGPT through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. Last year, Mercedes-Benz was one of the first automakers to introduce ChatGPT as a U.S. beta program and is now bringing this functionality into series production vehicles for the first time. Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz opens new MANUFAKTUR Studio and expands MANUFAKTUR range

ATLANTA (December 5, 2024) – ”Made in Sindelfingen” is a traditional seal of quality for Mercedes-Benz customers. It refers to where top-of-the-range models such as the S-Class, which stand for precision and exclusivity, are produced in the ultra-modern Factory 56. However, Sindelfingen is not only the birthplace of the S-Class, it is also the home of MANUFAKTUR – the cross-brand individualization and personalization program of Mercedes-Benz. Here, specialized employees contribute their expertise in upholstery finishing, interior fittings, fabrication and special paintwork for customization of top-end vehicles. With the strategic further development of the MANUFAKTUR program, Mercedes-Benz continues the tradition of impeccable craftsmanship and enhances the role of Sindelfingen as a top-end vehicle manufacturing location. Continue reading

Pope Francis Receives first Electric “Popemobile” from Mercedes-Benz

VATICAN CITY (December 4, 2024) – Mercedes-Benz has supplied cars to the Vatican for 94 years, and for the past 45 years, the Pope has been using the renowned “Popemobiles” based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Now, for the first time, the Popemobile from Mercedes-Benz is going all-electric. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius and the team members involved personally handed over a handmade unique vehicle based on the new electric G-Class to Pope Francis in the Vatican today. Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Provides Exclusive Insights into Research and Future Technologies

STUTTGART (November 25, 2024) – Pioneering spirit has been part of Mercedes-Benz DNA for almost 140 years. Through countless innovations, the inventor of the automobile and technology innovator has continuously paved the way for the development of individual mobility. The VISION EQXX technology program has already provided a clear preview of efficiency in the forthcoming electric and digital age. However, the journey into the future continues. Mercedes-Benz is constantly researching new technologies to shape the mobility of tomorrow. The company is providing exclusive insights into ongoing research activities aimed at automotive progress far beyond the current period of transformation – innovations for a completely new era of mobility. This includes the development of groundbreaking technologies for better quality of life and road safety, for more climate protection and resource conservation, and for more digital experiences that are hyper-personalized and extend far beyond the vehicle. Continue reading

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