Tesla made it seem like electric vehicles must have a minimalistic dashboard as ergonomically possible, as many other automakers seemed to follow suit. But drivers soon found limitations in the one-screen-does-all dash philosophy, and many decided they still preferred having information directly in line-of-sight, and physical controls for simple functions immediately available. Who would have…
Ideally, the perfect sports sedan should blend passenger comfort with driver engagement, all while providing ample power and sharp – but not harsh – chassis tuning. Does the 2026 Mercedes-AMG® C 43 deliver on these qualities? TopSpeed certainly thinks so: in fact, its editors recently proclaimed the C 43 to be the “ultimate luxury sports sedan.” From a distance, you might…
As interactions with our vehicles become more complex, Mercedes-Benz is continually looking for ways to make them simple, straightforward, and even elegant. Thus, Mercedes-Benz of Plano is pleased to announce that Mercedes-Benz has entered into a long-term partnership with Liquid AI to develop and embed artificial intelligence tools into Mercedes-Benz models equipped with third- and fourth-generation MBUX systems in North America. A few decades ago, this would…
2026 is the year of Mercedes-Benz. The storied brand is celebrating the production of 5 million SUVs at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, production facility, along with the world premiere of the 2026 GLE and GLS SUVs. Mercedes-Benz has been producing SUVs in America for 30 years through Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI), which was created in 1995. The Tuscaloosa plant also exports about 60%…
This year marks the 140th anniversary of automotive innovation. The first Benz and Daimler vehicles set a new course for personal mobility, establishing benchmarks across the industry. Mercedes-Benz continues to create innovations in safety, technology, and design. Also, this year brings the arrival of a new S-Class sedan. As the ultimate expression of everything Mercedes-Benz has developed, designed, and engineered, our newest flagship…
Mercedes brings back an old favorite under the hood of the AMG®® GLC lineup for the 2027 model year, but while it was away, it received several new upgrades to improve driving satisfaction. The new 6-cylinder engine is available in both the SUV and Coupe body styles, and Mercedes-Benz of Plano wants to share all the details with you….
When it comes to automobiles, some have called Mercedes-Benz the “GOAT” – which stands for the “greatest of all time.” After all, each Mercedes-Benz model offers “The Best or Nothing” without compromise. It makes sense that Mercedes-Benz plays a huge part in the new Sony Pictures Animation film called GOAT. This collaboration aligns with the theme of the…
It would surprise no one that Mercedes-Benz was working on its own Full Self-Driving system. It’s called MB.Drive Assist Pro, and in January, they invited journalists to sample the system on the complicated streets of San Francisco. Mercedes-Benz of Plano tells you what they found. In the simplest terms, Mercedes-Benz describes the system as a…
When the Mercedes-Benz G-Class first arrived in the U.S.A., it was always a hard top, not just for fashion or utility, but for safety. We noticed that other off-road vehicles offer a removable roof option, primarily for outdoor adventures. Yet, the concern was how well an occupant can be protected with the top open to the elements. Years ago, Mercedes-Benz did offer an…
Mercedes-Benz vehicles are known for their luxury, performance, durability, and overall sophisticated engineering. Safety is another aspect of engineering that has long been associated with Mercedes-Benz, perhaps because the company has emphasized safety for decades, including a time when many other manufacturers rarely discussed it to avoid any implication that their products were unsafe. The…
