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Auto Blog
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Bentley Doesn't Want Mercedes-Benz To Revive These Iconic Cabriolets
Where'd the convertibles go? Imagine the rejuvenating waft of ocean air flowing through your long and full head of hair. The sun's heavy rays beat down on you with the same effect as steaming rocks in a sauna, but your cashmere polo stays void of sweat, thanks to the blissfully effective ventilation packed beneath the supple leather seats in your Mercedes-Benz convertible as you dash briskly out of town, away from your day job, and off into the cloudless weekend. This is what life is like in a drop-top Mercedes–all the theatrical joie de vivre of a top-end Benz, elevated exponentially by the disappearance of a roof. It's a simple recipe for success in the business of flashy, high-end luxury, but it seems these days that, in the pursuit of cost-cutting, shareholder value maximization, and regulatory compliance, Mercedes-Benz seems to have turned its back on some of the brand's most coveted convertible models. 0:05 / 0:09 2025 Audi S3: 4 reasons to love it, 2 reasons to think twice Watch More Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet with the S-Class Cabriolet W 111. — Source: Mercedes-Benz Models like the S-Class Cabriolet and the G-Class Cabriolet have long acted as high watermarks that set Mercedes-Benz apart from other so-called 'luxury brands' who never had the guts to build such inaccessibly niche yet over-the-top extravagant models. Kids might have bright orange Lamborghinis sticky-puttied onto their bedroom walls, but the grown elite fantasize about lavish Rolls-Royce Dropheads and sultry convertible Bentleys. With models like the S-Cab and the G-Cab, Mercedes-Benz signalled to the world that it could keep up with the elite go-tos like Rolls-Royce and Bentley in terms of elegance and excessive extravagance, all with German build quality to boot. Neither Audi nor BMW ever offered drop-top variants of their full-size sedan or of a military-grade SUV, and that level of extremism has thus become synonymous with Mercedes-Benz instead of Audi or BMW. Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC Cabriolet 'Edition 130' Using generative text-to-image artificial intelligence and Adobe Photoshop, we take an imagined look at what some iconic Mercedes-Benz convertible models would look like if revived for the modern day, using contemporary styling and modern body styles. These renders are purely for speculative and entertainment purposes and in no way depict any actual Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, or Mercedes-Maybach products. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. A W223 Mercedes-Benz S580 Cabriolet would be an eye-catching range topper for the brand's modern lineup Mercedes-Benz S580 (W223) Cabriolet — Source: AI Generated Image Only a few short years ago, the Mercedes-Benz cabriolet lineup included variants of most of the brand's traditional sedans, including the C-Class Cabrio, the E-Class Cabrio, and the venerable S-Class Cabrio, which represented the pinnacle of extravagance in the standard Mercedes-Benz lineup and could even be had in AMG and Maybach flavors. Now that Mercedes has replaced both the C- and E-Class Cabriolet with the sporty and modern CLE-Class, the world has been left without a worthy successor to the big body S-Class Cabriolet. Based on the W223 platform, an all-new Mercedes-Benz S580 Cabriolet could make use of the model's twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with mild hybrid drive to produce up to 496 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, placing its performance stats close to those of the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Azure, which packs 516 horsepower from a similar, hybridized and twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 setup. Mercedes-Benz S580 (W223) Cabriolet — Source: AI Generated Image Reviving the S-Class Cabriolet on the Mercedes-Benz W223 platform could even spawn AMG and Maybach variants, just as the W222 generation can so proudly claim. Imagine a high-performance Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance Cabriolet with 791 horsepower and a whopping 1,055 lb-ft of torque from a handcrafted twin-turbocharged plug-in hybrid 4.0-liter V8. Using 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive and an AMG SPEEDSHIFT 9-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, imagine doing 0-60 mph sprints in just 3.3 seconds with the wind in your hair. Alternatively, for those who appreciate the S-Class Cabrio's massive talents as a superbly luxurious cruiser, a Mercedes-Maybach S680 Cabriolet variant could make use of the lush, twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 found in the contemporary Maybach saloon, which packs a 621 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque punch. Imagine off-roading in open-top style with an all-new Mercedes-AMG G63 Cabriolet Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet — Source: AI Generated Image The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet has become a true cult classic in its own right, as its striking yet classy appearance has aged like fine wine. The G-Class Cabriolet has become so coveted, in fact, that clean examples command exponentially higher price tags than standard, non-cabriolet variants. For example, this 2006 Mercedes-Benz G500 Cabriolet, auctioned on Bring a Trailer, sold for an astonishing $350,000 USD back in 2022. Compare that to this 2008 Mercedes-Benz G500 that sold just a month prior for $52,500, despite being two years newer, and it becomes clear that the collector car market recognizes tremendous value in the topless two-door G-Wagen variant. Perhaps Mercedes should take the hint and bring the massively desirable cabriolet back into its model lineup. Mercedes-AMG EQS Cabriolet — Source: AI Generated Image Final thoughts Although the contemporary Mercedes-Benz lineup is not entirely absent of convertible offerings, the CLE-Class exists as the sole traditional cabriolet offering, with the SL-Class carrying the flag for the iconic Mercedes roadster format. It's unfortunate to see such historic and coveted convertibles vanish from the German automaker's legendary lineup, but we're hopeful that we'll see a comeback soon. Perhaps we'll even see some electric Mercedes cabrios eventually! About the Author Cole Attisha View Profile
Bloomberg
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Mercedes Helps to Power "F1: The Movie"
Mercedes was one of the driving forces behind "F1: The Movie." Melody Lee, Mercedes-Benz USA Chief Marketing Officer, joined "Bloomberg Open Interest" with Matt Miller and Sonali Basak ahead of the movie's release. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Drive
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
The Very Complicated Mercedes-AMG One Hypercar Has a Fire Problem
The latest car news, reviews, and features. What's the saying? Two's company, but three's a crowd? It appears Mercedes-Benz has decided to intervene before any more of its AMG One hypercars burn to the ground, issuing a recall in its home country to address a fire risk related to its adjustable aerodynamics system. Per Mercedes, incorrectly installed (or missing) components of the hydraulic system that controls the rear wing can lead to a fluid leak, and hydraulic fluid has a habit of bursting into flames if you even look at it funny. The hydraulic rear wing is one of many adjustable components found on the AMG One, each of which interacts with the car's complex drive mode system. Apart from its outright performance, this song-and-dance is arguably the car's neatest party trick, and since the wing deploys based on several different parameters, it's not a simple set-and-forget feature that could be ignored by owners. Of the approximately 275 examples known to exist, 219 examples of them worldwide will have to be inspected to ensure their safe assembly. Mercedes-Benz stopped short of publicly associating the issue with the fires that have completely consumed two examples of its Formula 1 car for the street, but then its notice really doesn't include much of anything at all apart from a brief, dry description of the potential defect. You can look it up here; just bring your browser's translate feature. If we run with the assumption that this fix is related, it obviously came too late for the owners of the two now-lost examples that we know of. Um Mercedes-AMG ONE pegou fogo. A unidade estava no guincho, sendo rebocada no M6, em Staffordshire, quando explodiu em chamas.A Mercedes está investigando o incêndio no motor híbrido, que aconteceu quando seu motor estava desligado. 🗞️ | The Sun — Mercedes-AMG F1 Brasil 🇧🇷 (@MercedesAMGF1BR) May 22, 2023 The most recent AMG One self-immolation (linked above) happened on public roads in Germany, and was the first known example of a car being lost to fire in customer hands. The previous fire happened back in 2023, before many of the cars had been delivered. That car caught fire in a transporter while being moved between assembly facilities, Mercedes later confirmed. The company offered no insight as to the cause of that conflagration. Got a burning Mercedes in your driveway? Let us know at tips@
Auto Blog
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Mercedes-AMG Recalls Most of Its $2.8M Hypercars Over Fire Hazard
Mercedes-Benz Recalls Are Few, But Important Recalls aren't something you usually associate with Mercedes-Benz. The brand has maintained a relatively clean track record in recent years, with only occasional hiccups, such as the recent issues with the high-end GLE and GLS SUVs involving potentially detached trim panels that could become road hazards. But while those models are made in the thousands and often share parts with less expensive offerings, the situation becomes far more serious when it involves a $2.8 million, hand-assembled hypercar. 0:00 / 0:09 2025 Audi S3 vs Mercedes-AMG CLA 35: the executive decision Watch More That's exactly the case now, as Mercedes-AMG is issuing a global recall for the AMG One, a car best known for packing Formula One tech into a lap record-setting, road-legal package. The Problem Isn't With the Complex Engine According to Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), nearly 80% of all AMG One units are affected – 219 out of the 275 produced, to be exact. The issue has nothing to do with the car's complex 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid V6, which is adapted from Lewis Hamilton's F1 power unit. Instead, the concern lies at the rear of the car: the active spoiler system. The spoiler is hydraulically operated, and several cars appear to be missing a critical component, which is a small pin or locking mechanism meant to keep the hydraulic line secured. Without the pin, there's a risk of hydraulic fluid leaking. That's especially dangerous in a mid-engine car, where lines run near extremely hot components. If flammable fluid escapes in the wrong place, a fire is probable. The cars affected were built between December 2022 and May 2025, with most units delivered in Germany and a smaller number scattered globally. Source: Mercedes-Benz Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Some AMG Ones Were Already Burned to the Ground The fix is straightforward. Mercedes-Benz will inspect the spoiler's hydraulic system, check if the pin is present and secure, and install one if needed. The job takes about 90 minutes per car. The KBA has stated there are no confirmed fire incidents tied directly to this defect. However, if you could recall, a couple of AMG Ones have already gone up in flames – one just a few weeks ago in Germany, and another during transport in the UK back in 2023. In both cases, the exact cause of the fires remains murky. The German unit reportedly burned roadside, while the UK incident involved a prototype or incomplete car in a trailer that was destroyed. Investigators haven't officially connected these incidents to the hydraulic issue. Source: Mercedes-Benz About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
CTV News
a day ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
London high schooler tapped for engineering scholarship after building replica Mercedes G-Wagon
Ribal Zebian's replica Mercedes Benz G-Class SUV is on display next to a real one at Mercedes Benz London on Southdale Road, seen on June 26, 2025. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News London) A graduating London high school student is on the road to joining the ranks of Canada's top engineers. 'I'm pretty sure this is the first of its kind in Canada, or even North America,' said Ribal Zebian. The 18-year-old Regina Mundi student has designed and built a fully functional, fully electric wooden replica of a Mercedes Benz G-Class SUV. He combined the skills he learned in woodworking and robotics with his dream to do something bold and came up with the prototype. 'Took me around two and a half months to finish, and a total of 120 hours of work. I would work on this in between lunches during school. And I also had a woodworking class,' explained the aspiring engineer. The replica has helped Ribal land a prestigious $120,000 engineering scholarship from the Schulich Foundation. He's one of 100 students across the country to receive the honour, chosen from 300,000 applicants. Ribal Zebian Ribal Zebian poses with his scholarship from the Schulich Foundation on June 26, 2025. (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News London) Ribal's father, Ata H. Zebian, said he's not surprised by his son's accomplishment. 'The piece my son did, it's beautiful. I believe in him. It is the best. He got the scholarship. He's entering university. And I'm super proud of him,' said Zebian. Ribal's older brother, Islam Zebian, said he marveled at seeing the G-Wagon come together. 'When I saw the initial start, it was just a frame and a chassis. And then I just look at the completed project, I'm like, 'Wow, that must be such a good learning experience,'' he said. The replica Mercedes is on display in the showroom at Mercedes Benz London on Southdale Road. General Sales Manager Mike Maric said they're happy to showcase local talent. 'It's hard to replicate something like that without having one to compare it with. But it turned out very well,' said Maric. Ribal is graduating from high school Thursday evening. And it won't be with just a generous scholarship, but also a story to tell, and the life-long memory of the passion project that helped launch his future. He is set to study at Western University, flying high toward a career in aerospace engineering. 'When you think of how difficult this is to achieve. When you just remind yourself of that. It's incredible, right? It's not something that's ordinary. It's a unique experience,' Ribal reflected.
