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Mercedes pay+ turns the car into a payment device; Visa technology

Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany are now able to authenticate payments via an in-car fingerprint sensor. With the new digital payment service Mercedes pay+, Mercedes-Benz introduces native in-car payments. Instead, the car itself turns into a payment device.

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Mercedes G-Class EV, Model 3 Performance, Tesla ownership costs, Vinfast dealers: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships.

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Lucid Air charging boost, Mercedes range extenders, EVs losing money: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz might not see what Ram sees in a plug-in range-extended vehicle. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lucid adds a heat pump and subtracts charging time for its range-leading Air electric sedan. And why is each EV still losing thousands to full-line automakers?

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Mercedes EQS refresh, curbside EV chargers, full-size pickup sales: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And is a grille looking more like that of combustion versions what Mercedes needs to spur more EQS sales? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The big 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS hatchback is getting an extensive refresh for the new. Sagging full-size pickup sales might soon impact EV plans.

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Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology Unveiled in Beijing

Electric Cars Report

The all-new Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, unveiled at the Auto China 2024, is fully in keeping with the tradition of the model series established in 1979. It symbolises the fusion of tradition and progress like no other.

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Future Electric Mercedes Cars Will Be Named 'With EQ Technology'

InsideEVs

Mercedes is sticking with the iconic names you know and love for future EVs. Say goodbye, eventually, to the "EQE" and "EQS" naming scheme.

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Used Car of the Day: 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280

The Truth About Cars

Today we bring you a rust-free 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280. So the car runs but would need to be towed until that can be addressed, since coolant is leaking too quickly. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter.

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