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The Citizen
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Mercedes-Benz celebrates production of 600 000th G-Class
The very first Mercedes-Benz G-Class, originally known as the Geländewagen (off-road vehicle), was produced in 1979. Initially developed as a military vehicle, the boxy off-roader has come a long way from its rugged beginnings. The latest G-Class still retains the unmistakable silhouette of the utilitarian vehicle it once was, yet has evolved into a symbol of luxury and status. Today, the G-Class is widely regarded as one of the most coveted models in the Three-pointed Star brand's SUV lineup. The landmark 600 000th example is an Obsidian Black Metallic G 580 with EQ Technology. Over the decades, Mercedes-Benz has released countless special editions of the G-Class, including the 500 000th unit, which paid tribute to the original W460 series. That milestone edition celebrated the enduring legacy of this off-road icon. Notably, since April 2023, Mercedes-Benz has built another 100 000 G-Class examples; underlining the model's enduring appeal and sustained global demand. Alongside other long-running nameplates such as the S-Class and E-Class, the G-Class is one of the cars Mercedes-Benz has produced the longest. The electrified G-Class represents a dramatic leap from the original, which was first offered with four engine choices with power outputs ranging from 53kW to 110kW. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Mercedes-Benz Celebrates Production of 600 000th G-Class appeared first on CAR Magazine.
Miami Herald
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
2027 Mercedes-Benz VLE Is Already Showing Off What It Can Do In Public
Exactly a week ago, Mercedes-Benz teased a new minivan called the VLE, providing a few shots of a pre-production development vehicle covered in blue camouflage. Our spies have now seen that same camouflage on another VLE van, but on this one, a few minor cosmetic changes suggest there can't be much testing left to do for the upcoming luxury minivan. In the teaser images from last week, there was a very simple daytime running light graphic in the headlights, the wheels were a somewhat generic double-spoke design that could have been from almost any existing product, and the taillights were pre-production placeholders. These spy shots show a vehicle with stylish differences in each of those areas. Like the other upcoming Mercedes models we've spotted undergoing testing of late, from the electric CLA to the facelifted S-Class, the lights feature a Three-pointed Star motif at the front and the rear. At the front, they're among the DRLs, while at the back... well, we can't say exactly how often the symbol will appear, but it will likely be a repeating image in the vertical bars framing the tailgate. It's also worth noting that the tailgate integrates a small lip spoiler over it, which is less about downforce and more about cleaning the turbulent air in the van's wake. More evidence of the ambition for aerodynamic efficiency can be found in the wheels and their directional spokes, but that's not the only neat trick found within the arches. As the spy photos clearly show, one of the daily struggles facing the van driver in the busy and narrow European city is that of making sharp turns, but with a rather aggressive take on low-speed rear-wheel steering, this VLE electric van seems well-equipped to meet the challenge. It should also be easy to live with from a range perspective, as Mercedes claims that two test vehicles traveled 683 miles between Stuttgart and Rome and only needed two 15-minute charging stops along the way. That will be put to the test when the VLE debuts sometime next year, and given how many aerodynamic efficiency and range records Mercedes has claimed, we expect big things. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
