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

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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. Subsequently, more card systems will be added and enabled for Mercedes pay+.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing EQT electric small van

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Mercedes-Benz Vans is systematically electrifying all model series, including a range of sector-specific electric mobility solutions—also in the small van segment. The new EQT by Mercedes-EQ ( earlier post ) (combined power consumption (WLTP): 18.99

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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

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Mercedes-Benz is scrapping extended-range EV powertrains after tests of prototypes, according to an Autocar report citing an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS gets more range, better brakes, and a fake grille

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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS electric sedan gets a number of updates for its third model year. Mercedes promises. The refreshed EV arrives at U.S. dealerships later this year, with pricing to be revealed closer to that time. kwh battery pack for all models represents a 9% increase from the 108.4 kwh usable capacity in current models.

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2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter adds smaller battery, shorter wheelbase

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The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van debuted for the 2024 model year with a long 170-inch wheelbase, a large 113-kwh battery, and a high roof. For 2025, it adds a shorter 144-inch wheelbase, a smaller 81-kwh battery, and a shorter standard roof, the brand announced on Monday.

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Tesla becomes South Korea’s second-largest importer, beating Mercedes-Benz

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Industry data has revealed that Tesla successfully overtook Mercedes-Benz to become South Korea’s second-largest vehicle importer in March 2024. Mercedes-Benz, which previously was South Korea’s second-largest vehicle importer, saw 4,197 registrations in March 2024. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Mercedes delays EV targets, ICE models staying "well into the 2030s"

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Mercedes-Benz is delaying an EV sales target that would have seen the automaker go all-electric in at least some markets by 2030, Reuters reports. In 2021 Mercedes said it aimed to hit the 50% sales target in 2025, and sell only.

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