McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

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The New 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Has Higher Revs & Improved Dynamics

By Tyler Rampersaud – February 10, 2026

New 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 Unveiled

AMG has become one of the most ubiquitous names in the automotive industry, with a lineup that was instrumental in demonstrating today’s landscape of cars that combine luxury and performance aspects. One of its most popular models is the Mercedes-AMG GLC, which is already based on a bestselling small luxury SUV model, and the GLC 53 dials up its performance factor for an engaging, thrilling driving experience. For the 2027 model year, Mercedes-AMG has given the staple GLC 53 a significant update, revising its performance character, adding new driver-focused features, and improving its dynamics. The engine, a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder unit with twin-charging, thanks to an exhaust gas turbocharger and an electric auxiliary compressor, brandishes 443 horsepower and 443 lb/ft of torque. That torque figure increases to 472 lb/ft for 10 seconds with overboost, and overall, the engine has been redeveloped to have a more agile response and high-revving character. Other upgrades include a new cylinder head, improved intake and exhaust ports, a new intake camshaft, a new intake system, a new intercooler, and more. <- Gallery -> The new 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 can get from 0-60 in just 4.1 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, or 167 mph with the AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package. That same package adds a Drift Mode to the 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive system, allowing the vehicle to operate exclusively in rear-wheel drive. Standard rear-axle steering improves the driving dynamics of the luxury performance SUV, offering agile maneuvers at low speeds and stable directional changes at higher speeds. For the 2027 model year, the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 will be offered with a Golden Accents Package, in which Obsidian Black Metallic or Graphite Grey Magno exterior colors are contrasted with gold accents, including on the wheels. Design elements throughout further enhance the unique package, and the model is available with both SUV and coupe body styles, and it’s arriving at United States Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the second half of 2026. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Khris Bharath – January 30, 2026

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Breaks Cover as the Brand’s Most Advanced Flagship Yet

If there’s one sedan that defines luxury, technology, and quiet authority, it has to be the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. For generations, it has been the gold standard for flagship full-size luxury sedans, and a benchmark trusted by celebrities, CEOs, dignitaries, and heads of state, not just for its discretion but also its engineering depth. Technologies that debut here rarely stay exclusive for long and eventually find their way through the rest of the Mercedes lineup, shaping everything from mid-size sedans to SUVs for years and more. With the 2027 model, that pattern continues. We first got early hints of this transformation only weeks ago in our exclusive first-ride preview of the pre-production prototype. Now, the final production version of the eighth-generation S-Class, internal code W224, has officially broken cover. Mercedes says more than 50 percent of the car has been newly developed or revised, making this the most comprehensive update in the model’s history. Visually, there is no shortage of three-pointed star motifs on the all-new S Class, now integrated throughout the car’s design language. You see them embedded as studs within the imposing, 20 percent larger illuminated grille, also seen in the daytime running lights, and repeated again in the newly designed tail lamps. For the first time in production, the standing star on the hood can also illuminate in select markets, reinforcing the S-Class identity after dark. For further personalisation, MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure will offer over 150 exterior colors and more than 400 interior colors. Next-generation DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps use micro-LED technology to expand the high-resolution illumination field by roughly 40 percent. The ULTRA RANGE high beam reaches close to 2,000 feet and adapts dynamically using map data, while new projection functions add real-world utility, including construction zone narrowing and cold-weather warnings projected directly onto the road surface. Inside, the S-Class fully embraces a software-defined future. Mercedes first outlined its MB.OS in March last year, and the S-Class became one of the first production flagships to realize it fully. MB.OS serves as the car’s digital backbone, unifying infotainment, driver assistance, lighting, and suspension systems through a centralized supercomputer. Over-the-air updates will ensure the vehicle continues to evolve long after delivery. Fourth-generation MBUX introduces the standard Superscreen layout and a generative AI virtual assistant capable of natural, multi-step conversation. Navigation based on Google Maps integrates augmented reality guidance directly into your field of view, reducing distraction in complex traffic environments. Rear-seat occupants remain central to the S-Class experience with dual 13.1-inch displays, detachable remote controls, integrated cameras, folding tables, and reclining executive seats that turn the rear cabin into a mobile office or private retreat. Video conferencing via Microsoft Teams or Zoom works seamlessly, reflecting how CEOs and senior leaders increasingly use travel time. Comfort and safety, though, extend beyond screens, with Heated seat belts, Digital Vent Control with personalized airflow profiles, and a new electric cabin air filter capable of refreshing cabin air roughly every 90 seconds, elevating day-to-day usability. Safety systems expand to include Pre-Safe Impulse functions, rear beltbags, rear airbags, and the availability of up to 15 airbags. The S-Class continues to set the standards in technology and safety. These highlights underscore our continued commitment to building the world’s most desirable cars. - Ola Kaellenius, CEO, Mercedes-Benz Mechanically, the S-Class maintains a diverse range of powertrains, from an all-new V8 and updated inline-six engines, plug-in hybrid variants, upgraded diesels, and a V12 Guard model, further reinforcing Mercedes-Benz’s continued commitment to internal combustion alongside electrification. Standard AIRMATIC suspension will now use cloud-based road data to prepare damping in advance, a patent-pending system that enhances comfort before you reach surface imperfections. Pricing hasn’t been announced, but expect deliveries to commence in the second half of 2026. The latest 2027 S-Class reasserts itself as the reference point for luxury and technology for top-tier sedans, and in theory, it also lays the groundwork for the next flagship Mercedes-Maybach. <- Gallery -> View All Mercedes-Benz S-Class For Sale Images: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG Tests A New CLE-Based Mythos Car In Sweden

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 27, 2026

Mercedes-AMG Tests New Mythos Car

Years ago, Mercedes-Benz laid out the plans for the future of its business, and one of those announcements captured a notable amount of intrigue, and that was the introduction of a new series of cars entitled “Mythos.” It took a few years for that series to come to fruition, and it was well worth the wait, as the first car to be a part of the Mythos series was the Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed, a stunning roofless barchetta that nods to Mercedes-AMG’s racing legacy and uses limited production numbers for collector panache. Now, the second Mythos model is on the horizon, as Mercedes-Benz is showing it off as a camouflaged prototype in testing. That testing is taking place in the throes of Scandinavian winter, and specifically in Sweden, near the Arctic Circle. The extreme location and conditions will ensure the vehicle’s ability to perform in even the most demanding climates, remaining a shining icon of luxury, performance, and exclusivity. The new Mythos car is clearly based on the Mercedes-Benz CLE, and Mercedes-Benz says that it takes the model much further in terms of performance, and being a unique vehicle on the road. A massive fixed wing can be seen on the prototype, suggesting a vehicle whose power demands serious downforce. As testing continues, anticipation builds for a new member of the elusive Mythos series, and yet another collector-grade Mercedes-AMG masterpiece. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale <- Gallery -> Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Khris Bharath – January 26, 2026

Rétromobile 2026 to Spotlight Mercedes-Benz Classic’s 1000 Miglia Program

The 50th edition of Salon Rétromobile Paris is set to open in a few days, and Mercedes-Benz Classic will focus on the 1000 Miglia. When doors open on January 28, the three-pointed star will present three 1950s Mercedes-Benz classics, each offered with a guaranteed place on the 1000 Miglia 2026 start line in Italy this June. The cars available for purchase: a 1955 300 SL Gullwing (W 198), a 1955 220 Ponton (W 180), and a 1956 190 SL (W 121). The rally only accepts models that competed in the original 1927 to 1957 race. Mercedes-Benz Classic is also offering factory-backed support packages, positioning you to participate as part of the works presence. A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S), from the factory collection, recalls the brand’s defining Mille Miglia year. We got an up-close look at the 300 SLR on the opening day of the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE last year. It was also followed by our exclusive coverage of the rally on our sister site, Petrolicious. Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson won outright in 1955 with a record time. Mercedes-Benz followed with a one-two overall finish, triple class wins with the 300 SL Gullwing, and three diesel class victories with the 180 D. Alongside the cars, Mercedes-Benz Classic and Roarington are presenting the “417 Legacy Edition” driving simulator. Limited to seven units, it digitally recreates the class-winning 1955 300 SL that carried start number 417, using period data combined with modern simulation hardware. Another offering targets restoration-focused collectors. A barn find 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL discovered in Pennsylvania will make an appearance. First registered in 1961, it retains matching numbers and original patina. Mercedes-Benz Classic Center specialists have identified it as a suitable candidate for a factory-correct restoration. Rétromobile 2026 will also mark the launch of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Partner network in France. SAGA Classic locations in La Roche-sur-Yon, Les Ulis, and Lille join an international network that now includes 80 partners across 17 countries. <- Gallery -> “At the start of our anniversary year marking 140 years of innovation, Mercedes-Benz Heritage GmbH demonstrates how it is preserving the brand’s heritage in the long term while consistently developing its range of services further,” - Marcus Breitschwerdt, Executive Vice President of Mercedes-Benz AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Heritage GmbH. Looking ahead, this momentum extends beyond Paris. duPont REGISTRY will play host to the inaugural U.S. edition of Rétromobile later this November, bringing the event’s format and focus on historically significant cars to a new audience in North America. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Images: Mercedes-Benz

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 16, 2026

2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 For Sale

A historic name in the automotive industry, Maybach exists today under the Mercedes-Benz umbrella, with a lineup of the most luxurious and opulent vehicles Mercedes creates. As the Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand has evolved, its lineup has become increasingly diverse, including SUVs along with luxury sedans, and even an electric model. However, the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 marks a new chapter for Maybach, using the previously AMG-exclusive SL to create the sportiest Maybach ever, and strike a balance between spirited driving character and wafting sumptuousness. In addition to its engineering, the SL 680 also marks a unique milestone in Maybach design. This includes the use of a Maybach monogram on the folding fabric roof and, for some configurations, on the hood, as well as a unique quilting pattern for its white leather interior, and curated, elegant aesthetics that evoke timeless opulence in signature Maybach fashion. It’s also the first open-top Maybach-branded model since the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet of the 2010s. Debuted for the 2026 model year, the new Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 is one of the most exclusive luxury vehicles currently on the market, and one example is currently listed for sale at Marshall Goldman Newport Beach in southern California. It’s finished in a gorgeous two-tone configuration, combining MANUFAKTUR Garnet Red with black, in the “Red Ambience” curation. The interior, meanwhile, is finished in Crystal White Nappa leather with stunning Maybach-specific quilting, and the ultra-luxe roadster also features Maybach-specific 21-inch polished wheels. If you’re looking to get your hands on the modern combination of luxury and driving pleasure in an exclusive, Maybach-branded, open-top masterpiece, this car checks all those boxes. If you’re interested in this 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 for sale, click below to view the price and listing. View Price & Listing

By Khris Bharath – January 15, 2026

Exclusive: Mercedes-Benz Places and Binghatti Reveal a Masterplanned Community in Dubai

Just over a month ago, we touched on Dubai-based Binghatti announcing Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti in a historic signing that took place in Stuttgart. At the latest black-tie unveiling, Binghatti, a developer who is rapidly transforming the skyline of the desert metropolis, has raised the stakes again, presenting the world’s first Mercedes-Benz-branded city. More than 10,000,000 square feet in the heart of the strategically located Meydan district of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.). This is the second Mercedes-Benz residential project in Dubai with Binghatti, but it is the first time the brand applies its design philosophy at a true urban scale.13,386 residences across 12 towers, anchored by the central Vision Iconic structure inspired by the Vision Iconic concept car first shown in October last year. Studios account for 6,321 units. One-bedroom residences total 4,963. Two-bedroom layouts number 1,653. Three-bedroom homes come in at 431 units. At the top end, there are just nine four-bedroom residences and a limited run of five-bedroom homes. I attended the star-studded unveiling at the Meydan Hotel, and the scale was unmistakable. Just outside, Gargash Motors had a curated lineup of Mercedes-Benz and AMG models. Inside, there was abstract art and themed Historic grille features that traced the three-pointed star from the Ponton era through the 1980s. A red-on-black open-top Mercedes-Benz PureSpeed roadster, also spotted earlier this season at the 1000 Miglia Experience opening day, drew big crowds. Hollywood star Terry Crews hosted the evening. Muhammad Binghatti, Shehab Gargash, and Mathias Geisen took the covers off the aforementioned Vision iconic concept on stage, followed by a spectacular drone show that lit up the night sky, unveiling the towers. The entire masterplan is shaped by Mercedes-Benz’s Sensual Purity language, translating brand DNA into architecture. Sequential tower placement conveys motion and precision. Horizontal podium lines echo the iconic grille. <- Gallery -> “With Mercedes-Benz Places, we transfer the unique DNA of our brand into holistic, customer-centric, and connected living spaces. This project sets a new benchmark for exclusive, integrated urban living. We are celebrating 140 years of company history this year. Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City marks the first time we apply it at true urban scale, an entire living environment, a city within a city, that bears our unmistakable identity.” - Axel Harries, Head of Global Service and Parts at Mercedes-Benz. Each of the 12 towers carries the name of a Mercedes-Benz concept car, linking heritage and future vision directly to the built environment. Vision One-Eleven, Vision Mercedes Simplex, Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6, and Vision AVTR. Inside the residences, restraint remains the theme. Interiors rely on a black and silver base palette, layered with leather and wood to keep spaces warm and livable. Brand cues appear through both materials and detailing. The masterplan centers on a landscaped Grand Promenade that links key zones and amenities, using green corridors and elevated walkways to connect buildings with the surrounding park. Lifestyle facilities focus on wellness, recreation, and community, including multiple pools and water play areas, extensive fitness and training spaces, and 12 specialized sports clubs. Social infrastructure ranges from event and entertainment venues to concierge-led services, while EV charging and connected mobility are fully integrated into the development. “Our collaboration with Mercedes-Benz continues to evolve beyond individual buildings into a fully integrated masterplan community. Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City represents our shared ambition to redefine how branded living is experienced at scale, where design, innovation, and community come together to shape the future of urban life in Dubai.” - Muhammad Binghatti - Chairman, Binghatti Holding. Dubai’s wider context explains why this keeps happening here. The city now ranks second only to Miami for branded residential projects in development. Automotive brands are leading the charge. Bugatti is already under construction, and this announcement also lands just weeks after Binghatti closed the most expensive penthouse sale in the Middle East on record at AED 550 million ($150 million) at its Bugatti-branded project in Business Bay, an event marked publicly by Muhammad Binghatti and Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac. The evening closed with a live performance by Andrea Bocelli, which underscored the positioning. This was not about units. It was about signaling where ultra-luxury developments are the region is heading next. View All Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale Images: Khris Bharath, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Reports Record G-Class Sales In 2025

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 12, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Increased Sales In 2025

A new year has begun, and many of the automotive industry’s titans are looking back at 2025’s results to prepare for the year ahead, and in the case of Mercedes-Benz USA, 2025 was a year of major success across the brand’s diverse lineup. Selling 303,200 passenger cars in 2025, Mercedes-Benz USA’s 2025 sales performance represented a growth of 1 percent compared to 2024. Dividing its lineup into segments like “Top-End,” “Core,” and “Entry,” models throughout these segments were important drivers of the success that Mercedes-Benz USA experienced in the past year. For the Top-End segment, the AMG lineup experienced its best year on record, enjoying a 12-percent year-on-year increase in retail sales in 2025, while G-Class sales also had their best year ever, with a 26-percent increase taking place this past year. In the Core segment, the new CLE coupe and convertible models experienced an impressive 53-percent increase in sales over the past year, while the iconic GLE SUV increased by 14 percent, and the incredibly popular GLC increased by 20 percent in retail sales. The GLA was the star of the entry segment in the past year, with sales of the compact SUV model increasing 21 percent year-over-year. With a diverse lineup of luxurious, performance-oriented, and practical vehicles at its disposal, Mercedes-Benz continues to epitomize a successful standard in the automotive industry. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

By Tyler Rampersaud – January 08, 2026

AMG Announces 2026 Driving Experience Calendar

Mercedes-AMG is one of the most celebrated names in the automotive industry when it comes to combining luxury performance, and today’s AMG lineup is more diverse than ever, with racing efforts, a stunning hypercar, luxury sports models, off-road-ready vehicles, electric models, a limited-production barchetta, and even a dedicated electric platform that will soon serve as the basis for its first AMG-exclusive EV. Along with its incredible lineup, Mercedes-AMG has created a calendar of AMG Driving Experience programs, which allow drivers to familiarize themselves with the performance engineering of AMG vehicles in an optimized environment for doing so, especially on the track. For 2026, AMG’s Driving Experience programs are coming to motorsport venues like Sonoma Raceway, Virginia International Raceway for the first time, the iconic Road Atlanta, and Circuit of the Americas, a perfect venue for AMG’s flagship GT 63 PRO. For 2026, the AMG Experience "On Road" is returning, this time in the form of the "Western Range Tour" in July, which takes place in the Yellowstone area of Wyoming and Montana, showcasing the incredible natural environments and unique marvels the region has to offer, with an off-road experience behind the wheel of the incomparable Mercedes-AMG G 63. With a calendar full of bucket-list experiences with luxury performance engineering at their center, AMG’s 2026 Driving Experiences are more exciting than ever. View All Mercedes-Benz For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer of Mercedes-Benz, sits on a metal box beside a Mercedes-Benz car, with vertical fluorescent lights glowing on the wall behind him.

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 17, 2025

Gorden Wagener To Step Down As Mercedes-Benz Chief Design...

Mercedes-Benz and Gorden Wagener end an era. In 1997, Gorden Wagener joined Mercedes-Benz, becoming the industry’s youngest design chief at the age of 39 with the manufacturer, and immediately becoming responsible for some of the greatest design icons in recent automotive history, like the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Later on in his career, he took on a newly created Chief Design Officer role and helped shape the future of Mercedes-Benz along with the other brands within the manufacturer’s umbrella: Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach, the G-Class lineup, and smart. Establishing the iconic ‘Sensual Purity’ design philosophy at Mercedes-Benz, Gorden Wagener and Mercedes-Benz have officially announced that he is leaving the company on January 31, 2026, at his own request and through a mutual agreement. His other iconic work includes the creation of the Mercedes-AMG GT, reimagining the SL, the W/V222 S-Class, and the 176-series A-Class. As his cherished tenure of nearly 30 years at Mercedes-Benz comes to an end, the historic brand is on the cusp of yet another exciting new chapter, with the new CLA showcasing groundbreaking technology, the all-new electric GLC launching, and new concepts and exclusive vehicles showcasing the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz design excellence. While his time as the Chief Design Officer of Mercedes-Benz has ended, the legacy and influence of Gorden Wagener will live on at Mercedes-Benz for years into the future, through the vehicles that wear the Mercedes-Benz star and the team brought up under his leadership.

A light green Hybrid CLA 220 Mercedes-Benz sedan parked on a city street beside a beige building in daylight.

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 16, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Reveals New Hybrid CLA 220

Mercedes-Benz’s new high-tech compact goes hybrid. Recently, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new generation of its CLA compact four-door coupe. Initially unveiled as an all-electric model, the CLA was the cradle for a new generation of technology for the historic luxury manufacturer, with the MB.OS being introduced in the car, along with it featuring the fourth generation of MBUX, and AI solutions from tech titans like Microsoft and Google. When the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA was first introduced, Mercedes-Benz announced that it would be followed up with a hybrid variant, which has now been introduced. The new hybrid powertrain combines a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery that has 1.3 kWh of capacity to power the electric motor. Electric-only driving is available at speeds of up to 60 mph, with a total system output of 208 horsepower and 280 lb/ft of torque. Just like the electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, the new hybrid CLA features some of the most advanced technology Mercedes-Benz is capable of providing yet, with much of the luxury of higher-class Mercedes-Benz models packaged in a compact model. Features like the fixed panoramic glass roof, the MBUX Superscreen, and more give the CLA true Mercedes-Benz luxury while being a small hybrid. To distinguish the hybrid from the all-electric model, the CLA hybrid features a specific grille, with a standard illuminated surround, featuring the Mercedes‑Benz star pattern in chrome. Otherwise, the futuristic styling of the new CLA hybrid is nearly visually identical to its all-electric counterpart. As Mercedes-Benz evolves its technology, both all-electric and hybrid models are part of its cutting-edge offerings, as seen with the new hybrid Mercedes-Benz CLA 220. View All Mercedes-Benz CLA For Sale Image Source: Mercedes-Benz

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