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Mercedes-Benz to revive Maybach brand for top end S-Class

Mercedes-Benz to revive Maybach brand for top end S-Class

by Ilona Wissenbach

Daimler on Tuesday said it will launch new top end versions of its Mercedes-Benz S-Class, including a sports utility vehicle and a high-end luxury limousine adorned with the Maybach brand.

Mercedes-Benz Vision G-Code concept has a solar cell paint that also draws energy from the wind

Mercedes-Benz Vision G-Code concept has a solar cell paint that also draws energy from the wind

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the compact Vision G-Code concept crossover for urban used, that is smaller than the GLA.

Mercedes-Benz introduces a new… surfboard?

Mercedes-Benz Portugal has just delivered a new surfboard to Garrett McNamara entirely made of almost entirely from Portuguese cork, a project done in partnership with Corticeira Amorim.

Mercedes-Benz recalls 39,000 new C-Class over steering fault

2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Mercedes-Benz recalls 39,000 new C-Class over steering fault

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for the new C-Class over a potential steering fault. The C-Class recall will affect more than 8000 cars, built between 17 January and 22 September 2014.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL fuel cell vehicle cracks 300,000 kilometer mark

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Top: The fuel cell system of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL. Bottom: Development status of a future stack as of early 2013. The significantly more compact dimensions will mean that the future fuel cell system can be accommodated in the engine compartment of a conventional vehicle.

A B-Class F-CELL fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV)  from Mercedes-Benz’ current FCEV fleet has achieved a continuous running record of more than 300,000 kilometers (186,411 miles) under normal everyday conditions. The still running test shows that fuel cell cars are reliable even under extreme stress and over several years, Daimler said.

Produced under series production conditions, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL has been in day-to-day use with customers in the European and US markets since 2010.