2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon AWD Goes All-Electric

 

Highlight: It’s the G-Wagon first all-electric model.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $182,450 Base MSRP: $162,650

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; rain-sensing wipers; a blind spot assist system; an active lane keep assistance system; a high beam assist system; a 360-degree camera; a stability control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai Is Recalling Santa Fes And Elantras Due To Defective Rear View Cameras

 

Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V879000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 226,118

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai And Mercedes-Benz Are Recalling Newer Model Crossovers

Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V181000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number of Units Affected 567,912

Its Shop Time Mondays: Mercedes-Benzs Are Being Recalled For Defective Sunroofs

Sunroof Panel May Detach From Vehicle

A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V918000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 744,852

Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG Cabriolet: Mixing Style, Luxury, Technology and Performance

Highlight: The high-performance cabriolet is available with a route- based speed adaption system. This highly evolved system adjusts the vehicle speed to the posted highway sign, roundabouts, toll booths and toll exits, when using the radar-activated cruise control system.

E53 AMG Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $101,453 (Base Model: $81,345)

Seating Capacity: Mercedes-Benz says 4, but really 2

The Luxury Sedan Road Runners: 2018 Cadillac CTS-V RWD VS. 2018 Mercedes Benz E63 S AMG AWD

Highlight: Both the Cadillac CTS-V and the Mercedes-Benz E 63 S AMG in our comparison test were powered by high-performance 8-cylinder engines.

Cadillac CTS-V RWD Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $92,440 (Base Price: $88,490)

Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG AWD Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $122,060 (Base Price: $105,395)

Seating Capacity: 5

Its Shop Time Mondays: Jeeps And Smart Cars Are In The Hot Seat

1. Rear Lower Control Arm Fracture

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash
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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V278000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Recall Mondays: Ford, GM, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz And Toyota Are In The Hot Seat

1. AUTOMAKER: Ford

NO. OF VEHICLES AFFECTED: 194,889

SUMMARY:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation.

CONSEQUENCE:

If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Mercedes-Benz Recalling 252,867 Vehicles

Automaker: Mercedes-Benz

Affected Models:

2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG

Number of Vehicles Affected: 252,867

Problem: Due to a poor electrical connection, this may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

Resolution: Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the bulb holders and replace the corroded connectors, if needed, free of charge. Owners will be sent a notification in June. Parts will be available in August or September. Owners with questions may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250: The Brand’s New Entry Level Sedan

Highlights: A compact crossover based-off the same platform as the front-wheel drive CLA will be arriving at dealerships soon. The compact luxury crossover will be known as the GLA.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $38,695 (Base Model starts at $30,825)

Seating Capacity:  5

Standard Safety Features: 10 airbags; ABS; brake hold feature; rain sensing wipers; electronic parking brake; daytime running lights; a Tire Pressure Monitoring System; an electronic stability program; and an electronic traction control

Standard Equipment: 17-inch wheels; paddle shifters; 14-way power front seats with memory; cloth seats; a 4.5-inch audio/infotainment screen; spilt folding rear seats; electromechanical power steering; and a fuel saving stop/start feature

Suspension System: a sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension system

Trading? Mercedes-Benz Allowing Customers to Wave $5,000 In Payments

Mercedes-Benz, guarding its U.S. luxury-auto sales lead, is letting some buyers skip more monthly payments than Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) and offering as much as $5,000 discounts to “VIP customers.”

Mercedes introduced a program for 2012 models sold through this month that included cash offers and special lease deals, according to an Oct. 2 memo to dealers. The Stuttgart, Germany- based automaker in an Oct. 5 e-mail to dealers also announced a promotion for the month that lets some current Mercedes owners forgo as many as five payments.

Mercedes-Benz Recalling 8,700 SUVs For Floormat Issues

• 
  MERCEDES BENZ / ML63
  2012-2013

• Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.:

  EquipProduction Dates:

• MERCEDES-BENZ / ALL-SEASON FLOOR MAT
  Information not Available

• Manufacturer:

  MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

• Mfr's Report Date:

  AUG 08, 2012

• NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:

  12E028000

• NHTSA Action Number:

  N/A

• Component:

  EQUIPMENT

• Potential Number of Units Affected:

  8,675