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Even The Base 2027 Mercedes C-Class EV Has Triple Screens

When Mercedes launched the new CLA last year, I was curious to see how the base version looked without the third screen on the dashboard. In the entry-level configuration with zero options, the passenger display made way for a sea of piano-black plastic brimming with three-pointed stars. Better or worse?…

Motor1 · Apr 21

Mercedes Secretly Modernized The Original AMG Super Sedan

Mercedes bought a controlling stake in AMG in 1999 before turning it into a wholly owned subsidiary six years later. However, the company had been around since 1967, when Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher set up shop near Stuttgart.

Motor1 · Feb 17

Audi declares war on ‘giant iPad’ dashboards – as design boss signals return to the analog buttons everyone’s craving

Audi's design boss sees a return to analog switches and dials for the brand, as massive screens aren't the answer.

TechRadar · Jan 28

The Mercedes EQS Is Struggling—And Its Radical Design Might Be Why

Mercedes-Benz's design chief says that the EQS was launched a decade too early, admitting that the brand's flagship EV may have been way ahead of its time.

InsideEVs · Jul 2, 2025

'10 Years Too Early:' Mercedes Says Futuristic EQS Styling Is Hurting Sales

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the negativity surrounding the design of Mercedes’ flagship electric car seems nearly universal. I must be in the minority because I don’t think the EQS looks bad, especially in real life. Sure, it doesn’t have the presence of an S-Class, but…

Motor1 · Jul 1, 2025

This 'Damn Sexy' Mercedes Design Will Shape Future Cars

It’s the dawn of a new design era at Mercedes. Taking a page from BMW’s book, the three-pointed star is unifying styling across its expansive lineup. Whether gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric, future models will share the same design language. Just as today’s electric CLA looks nearly identical…

Motor1 · May 1, 2025

Mercedes Design Boss Says AI Will Design Future Cars: 'My Successor Will Be A Machine'

In case you haven't bowed down to our AI overlords just yet, Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener is here with a reminder. Not just any nudge, either—it's more of a warning. One for folks who refuse to buy a blob-shaped car, and another for the auto industry as a whole:…

InsideEVs · Feb 26, 2025

Mercedes Admits Huge Screens Are Not Luxury

For decades, we defined luxury cars by the quality of the materials and how well they were screwed together. The engines were also a major selling point since the large-displacement ones were typically reserved for the flagship models. In 2025, automakers playing in the upper echelon try to one-up each…

Motor1 · Feb 24, 2025

Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept is a convincing mix of futuristic design and technology

The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept gives new electric tech a sleek 1970s-inspired skin, mixing the marque’s expansive heritage with its modern design language

Wallpaper · Jun 15, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Teases New C 111 Concept As "Reimagined Icon"

Aside from images, a post from Mercedes design boss Gorden Wagener stated the C 111 would inspire a new era.

Motor1 · Jun 13, 2023