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Mercedes-Benz is targetting families and leisure enthusiasts with its T-Class. This all-new model is a posher passenger-carrying version of the latest Citan cargo van, which in turn is derived from the current Renault Kangoo.

AMG’s 55th anniversary celebrations continue with new Edition 55 versions of the A 35 4Matic Hatchback, A 35 4Matic Saloon, CLA 35 4Matic Coupé and CLA 35 4Matic Shooting Brake.

With one exception, all of this year’s World Car Awards winners feature a battery-electric powertrain.

An entry-level model has joined the Mercedes-AMG SL line-up. Like the recently-revealed SL 55 4Matic+ and SL 63 4Matic+, the new SL 43 is a 2+2 roadster with a three-layer fabric retractable roof.

As part of its ongoing 55th anniversary celebrations, Mercedes-AMG has created the GT Track Series limited edition.

A special G-Class model has been created to commemorate AMG’s 55th anniversary.

This year’s World Car Awards include a World Electric Vehicle of the Year category for the first time. However, it seems to be somewhat redundant, because all of the top three finalists for the main World Car of the Year prize happen to feature pure-electric powertrains too.

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed prices and specifications for its improved eVito electric van, which is due to arrive at dealers in March.

2021’s new car registration statistics were markedly different from those of previous years, thanks to supply issues, the ongoing pandemic and changing buying habits.

With the new Sustaineer concept van, Mercedes-Benz wants to demonstrate how current technologies could be used to minimise the impact that ‘last-mile’ delivery vehicles have on the environment.

Toyota is still the world’s most valuable automotive brand, according to the latest Best Global Brands study by Interbrand.

Supply issues caused by the ongoing semiconductor shortage were largely responsible for dismal third-quarter new car registrations in the UK. In fact, 2021’s September performance – just 215,312 units – was the worst since the two-plate-change system was introduced in 1999.

Mercedes-Benz and VanEssa mobilcamping have worked together to create a prototype camper van based on the new 2022 Citan Tourer.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the second-generation Citan, which is based on the latest Renault Kangoo.

Another battery-electric truck will soon be joining the Mercedes-Benz range. The new eEconic – which is currently undergoing testing ahead of customer trials – should enter production during the second half of 2022.

909,973 new cars were registered in the UK during the first half of 2021. Although that total was 39.2% higher than 2020’s corresponding figure, the industry is now experiencing supply problems caused by a global shortage of semiconductors.

Arguably, hydrogen fuel cells currently represent the best way to create a zero-emissions large commercial vehicle. However, Mercedes-Benz clearly doesn’t believe that’s the only option, because its new eActros uses a traditional plug-in battery-electric powertrain.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the Concept EQT. It previews a pure-electric variant of the upcoming T-Class, which in turn is the people-carrying version of the next-generation Citan van.

Mercedes-Benz has now started building the Edition 2, a special version of its Actros truck that was originally announced last September. An enhanced specification includes numerous cosmetic and equipment upgrades.

93 motoring journalists from 28 countries have decided this year’s World Car Awards winners.