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Mercedes Admits It Was Too Enthusiastic About Electrification Goals

Please increase your hand when you noticed this coming. Mercedes admits it received too excited in regards to the transition to electrical autos. During the press convention associated to its 2023 outcomes, the German luxurious model mentioned plug-in hybrid and electrical vehicles are actually projected to account for 50 p.c of whole gross sales by 2030. It’s a five-year delay in comparison with the unique plan. In July 2021, the corporate estimated PHEVs and full EVs would signify half of the amount by 2025.

Some of you who’ve been keeping track of Mercedes will keep in mind the “Ambition 2039” technique introduced just a few years in the past. At one level within the prolonged doc, there was a sentence that caught the eye of many journalists: “By the end of this decade, Mercedes-Benz Cars aims to be fully electric – where market conditions allow.” The assertion was considerably obscure however clear sufficient to focus on the model’s lofty EV objectives.


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First Ultra-Luxury Mercedes Mythos Model Coming In 2025

Mercedes first introduced plans for a Mythos model of ultra-luxury fashions in May 2022, however there hasn’t been any information since then. In the doc about its monetary outcomes for 2023, the three-pointed star repurposed the identical teaser picture to announce the primary mannequin will probably be launched in 2025.

Leading the best way will probably be a speedster tackle the SL judging by the nacelles behind the seats. The newest technology of the roadster is bought strictly as an AMG, however a fancy Maybach model can also be within the works. That means the longer term Mythos-branded mannequin will probably be even fancier. We reckon the Maybach-branded SL would be the first to go on sale. Some will bear in mind Mercedes chief designer Gordon Wagener teased a pink Concept Mercedes-Maybach SL in mid-2022 with quite a few double M logos etched onto a contrasting black hood bisected by a central vertical fin.

 

Pricing is not going to be for the faint-hearted. The base AMG SL 43 already prices six figures within the United States the place it begins at $109,900. It rises to $141,300 for the 55 mannequin and tops out at $183,000 for the 63. Before choices, in fact. Logic tells us the Maybach SL will probably be based mostly on the 63 and goes to price nicely over $200,000. As for the Mythos variant, we cannot be shocked if it may hit $300,000.

The German luxurious marque has described Mythos as a devoted sub-brand for “highly exclusive collectible cars.” To be manufactured in low numbers, these autos will probably be bought to “the most dedicated enthusiasts and collectors of Mercedes-Benz.” It would appear these vehicles will probably be pitted towards the likes of Bentley, Aston Martin, and even perhaps Ferrari or McLaren.

You’re most likely questioning whether or not Mythos is sensible when Maybach is already a factor. As the saying goes, the wealthy get richer, subsequently creating new alternatives for Mercedes to spice up its income by attractive rich clients with a better echelon of luxurious. In 2023, the Maybach division noticed its gross sales enhance by 19 p.c year-over-year, encouraging Mercedes to push for much more costly and worthwhile vehicles.

Archrival BMW has Rolls-Royce to fill that function and will probably be shifting the newly acquired Alpina model upmarket to fill the hole between the most costly BMWs and the “cheapest” Rolls-Royces. The Volkswagen Group covers all of the bases with a wealthy portfolio of fashions from Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche, and Bugatti.

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Everything To Know About The Pagani Huayra’s V-12 Engine

The Huayra’s engine was constructed by Mercedes’ AMG efficiency division, and based on Car and Driver, solely 40 Huayra BC roadsters will likely be made. The engine vents its exhaust by way of six distinct pipes, and 4 intercoolers are employed to maintain the motor from turning right into a blob of molten metallic. If you may get your fingers on one of many 40 manufacturing model Huayara BC roadsters, it can price you $3.5 million, however contemplating that will get you just about 800 horsepower behind a automotive that weighs lower than a Honda Accord, it is cash properly spent in case you have it. 

The Huayra BC roadster set a lap file for manufacturing vehicles of 2:23.081 at Belgium’s Spa Francorchamps street course, and Motor Trend‘s Jonny Lieberman was impressed to the purpose of intimidation by the facility of the Huayra’s V12. “I came off the throttle after a few seconds because, well, because I was frightened,” he wrote. “The tires couldn’t handle the torque, I couldn’t handle the torque, nor could MotorTrend’s insurance company.” The present BC roadster would be the final model of the Huayra, however begin saving your pennies as a result of its beastly V12 will reside on in Pagani’s next car, the C10.

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Mercedes Brings A Solution For EV Drivers To CES 2024 (But There’s Still A Big Problem)

Currently, Mercedes’ EVs (just like the EQS SUV and EQE Sedan) help 400V, not 800V. Indeed, at CES in earlier years, executives on the automaker have insisted that the absence of that higher-power structure hasn’t been a downside for its electrical fashions. This yr, although — and with the primary MMA-based automobiles quick approaching — Schäfer is speaking a barely completely different story.

“The shift to 800V cars and, associated with that, chargers that offer 300, 350, or even 500 kW, this will happen immediately,” Schäfer predicts. “Tesla is moving there: In the Cybertruck they’re moving in the world of 800V. Hyundai is moving there … If you look in the world, things are clearly moving there.”

With very quick DC charging help on each the automobile facet and the infrastructure facet, it may also observe that issues about EV vary would even be squashed. That’s actually the technique many within the trade hope will pan out, on condition that the battery pack is the only most costly component of an electrical automobile. Unfortunately, Schäfer is not satisfied, at the very least not for the second.

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Audi Suggests Q9 Large Luxury SUV Is Coming

It’s nonetheless puzzling why Audi hasn’t launched a full-size luxurious SUV. Mercedes has been promoting the GL/GLS since 2006 whereas the BMW X7 has been round since 2018. But lastly, that would change. With experiences of a Q9 swirling for years, Audi Australia director Jeff Mannering mentioned in an interview with CarSales {that a} flagship SUV may arrive by 2026.

When requested whether or not a bigger and dearer Q mannequin would make sense, he mentioned: “Yes of course. If you just look at volume versus different brands, we’re not in some segments that others are in. Let’s see what happens in the next 24 months.” When requested to speak in regards to the mannequin’s moniker, Jeff Mannering smiled and agreed “Q9” is a catchy identify.


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Mercedes’ Next Voice Assistant Won’t Wait For You To Talk To It First

While voice often is the main interplay technique for the MBUX Virtual Assistant, that is to not say Mercedes has forgotten the large shows that generally function in its automobiles. The animated avatar, for instance, is constructed utilizing the Unity recreation engine, with real-time 3D graphics together with motion, depth, shade, and brightness.

MBUX Surround Navigation, in the meantime, builds on the augmented actuality navigation presently accessible in manufacturing Mercedes vehicles. Where the present system can overlay upcoming turns onto a reside digital camera view of the street forward within the automotive’s shows, this new system — based mostly on the automaker’s upcoming MB.OS operating system — provides Unity-powered graphics highlighting what the automotive has recognized within the atmosphere.

For instance, MBUX Surround Navigation can distinguish between vehicles, vans, vehicles, and cyclists, and flag pedestrians who would possibly stroll into the street or different hazards. A extra lifelike route that the motive force ought to take with the intention to attain their programmed vacation spot is interwoven by means of that digital scene.

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14-TIME MOTOCROSS CHAMPION MERCEDES GONZALES-NATVIG HONORED

Legends and Heroes Honoree: Mercedes Gonzales-Natvig 14-time National Motocross Champion

Mercedes Gonzales-Natvig can be within the Legends and Heroes Moto Museum sales space on the January sixth. 2024 Supercross greeting pals and signing posters. She will then be honored on the Monster Energy Main stage by Legends and Heroes; Broc Glover, and Frank Vrettas.

View her precise championship race gear, meet a dwelling icon of Motocross historical past, and go to the bikes, tools, and bikes accountable for the over 50 years of Motocross.

For extra details about Legends and Heroes please go to: https://www.legendsandheroestour.org 

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Mercedes C-Class EV Caught Out In The Open For The First Time

Mercedes has pledged to go absolutely electrical by 2030 “where market conditions allow.” To get there, it is engaged on extra reasonably priced EVs to fit beneath the EQE and EQS (together with their SUV equivalents). The Concept CLA-Class will morph right into a zero-emission sedan in 2024 and will probably be adopted in 2025 by this – the electrical C-Class.

Spied testing for the primary time, Mercedes’ belated reply to the BMW i4 had full camo apparel to cover what appears to be the manufacturing physique. However, these are positively not the ultimate headlights and taillights. In addition, we consider the door handles protruding from the physique are pretend. Logic tells us the C-Class EV may have handles flush with the physique to allow a clean profile for additional miles of vary.


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Watch The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Hit 144 MPH On A Banked Turn

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has been pushed to the utmost on a banked monitor, and Mercedes previews an up to date infotainment system that includes synthetic intelligence.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Goes Flat Out On Test Track With Banked Turns

“Corner rascal” is how Hyundai N describes its high-performance fashions, and the Ioniq 5 N is the primary to cast off the combustion engine. A brand new onboard video reveals the speedy EV on an oval take a look at monitor with banked turns, hitting 144 mph (232 km/h) whereas tackling one of many inclined turns. On the straights, the electrical N mannequin obtained as much as 165 mph (265 km/h), which is barely greater than the claimed prime velocity.

A separate video reveals the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in an acceleration take a look at earlier than tackling cones in a slalom take a look at. Helped by the moist skid pad and the rear-biased setup of the N Torque Distribution system, the speedy EV effortlessly drifted within the palms of knowledgeable driver. We’ll simply must get used to these pretend engine sounds whereas these synthetic gear shifts are a gimmick we truthfully would not thoughts testing.

Mercedes Previews AI-Powered MBUX Virtual Assistant

Mercedes CES 2024 teaser

The yr is about to attract to an in depth, which might solely imply the Consumer Electronics Show is correct across the nook. Mercedes is attending 2024 CES in Las Vegas to indicate one more evolution of its infotainment system. Now incorporating synthetic intelligence, the MBUX Virtual Assistant guarantees to ship human-like interplay. The sole teaser seemingly suggests the tech has been carried out within the Concept CLA Class.

It’s unclear whether or not the Concept CLA Class – which can rejoice its North American debut – has been subjected to different modifications or Mercedes will focus solely on the AI stuff. The MBUX Virtual Assistant has been conceived to run on the proprietary MB.OS that may debut with the next-generation CLA in 2024. Also at CES, the three-pointed star will deliver a camouflaged prototype of the upcoming electrical G-Class.

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You Can Purchase a 60-Mile Ronald McDonald-Themed Mercedes SLR Roadster

Before McLaren began producing its own road cars, it worked with Mercedes on the SLR. Not many were made during the model’s eight years of production, but a roadster version was introduced in the middle of its run. One such example, believed to be the only convertible with Special Order Yellow from the factory, is currently available for sale in the UK.

The SLR is in excellent condition, with just 61 miles (98 kilometers) on the odometer, which is quite remarkable for a car that’s over a decade old. The vehicle features a bright yellow body with a Panama Red-Black fabric soft top, and an interior with carbon-fiber bucket seats, a two-tone steering wheel, and black trim. The seats, finished in Classic 300 SL Red and Silver Arrow leather, have SLR embossing and black contrast stitching.