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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicMercedes-Benz

Topic: Mercedes-Benz

‘Maintenance cost would be more than value’—Court allows ED to auction Nirav Modi’s twin Mercedes

Three cars, valued at over Rs 1 crore, were attached as part of proceedings against fugitive diamantaire in the bank fraud case against Punjab National Bank.

Mercedes G-Wagon is now India’s billionaire toy

This is no soft-roader—it’s a fully loaded off-road machine. With massage and ventilated seats, plus three levels of differential axle locking, there’s little nature (or spies) can throw at it.

What’s the best place to be in a Mercedes E-Class? The back seat

The electric Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV and the latest generation of the Mercedes E-Class made me appreciate how difficult chauffeuring can be.

Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S is a real hot hatch with great power. Drive with greater responsibility

Think about it, 415 horsepower and a weight of 1,680 kg. And then there are also all the toys inside; when you are paying a crore, you expect it to have mod-cons.

The lights in our cars—‘daytime running’ to ‘dancing’ to LEDs revolutionised by Mercedes-Benz

Just a few years ago, it seemed like cars had tungsten headlights. Now every car has some form of LED technology on exterior as well as interior lights.

Telangana BJP V-P says Congress’s Deepa Dasmunshi ‘accepted Mercedes for favours’, gets legal notice

N.V.S.S. Prabhakar, who made claims in a TV debate, asked to pay Rs 10 crore to Dasmunshi within 7 days if he can't prove what he said. Allegations 'baseless', says notice.

Changes in India’s diesel vehicle tax could impact fuel mix portfolio, says Mercedes-Benz

The company's India unit MD Santosh Iyer said the govt's proposal for an additional 10% tax on diesel vehicles could speed up electrification since consumers may move to EVs or petrol.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.