For much of the 137 years or so that Mercedes-Benz has been active on the planet, its products appealed largely to a more sober and mature type of clientele.

Some might say that being able to recognise cars by their manufacturers’ code is a sure sign an anorak is at hand.

The chase for new young customers is on at Mercedes and the company says its new B-Class will lead the charge.

The new Mercedes B-Class will be one of the early new year arrivals in Ireland, having received a top-to-bottom makeover in terms of its design, specifications, and attractiveness.

Mercedes has revealed details of its latest luxury SUV — the new GLE, which features several upgrades including an extra pair of rear seats, the latest MBUX iteration of Mercedes’ infotainment system and a pair of upgraded engines.

There are certain cars that truly say something about the person driving them. Some of course tell everyone else that you have no imagination, class or style; others mark you out as someone of distinction, taste and refinement.

This week at Irish Examiner Motors we have a veritable cornucopia of things Mercedes-Benz. We’ve driven a few cars from the company recently and here we tie them into a very neat bundle for your

Diesel car sales in Ireland will decline like the UK’s but not nearly at the same pace, according to a motoring analyst.

Ford has 24% of the market with Volkswagen claiming 20%. But automakers offer something to suit everybody’s needs, writes Brian Byrne.

Lewis Hamilton will take the wraps off the Mercedes he hopes will fire him to a fifth Formula One championship next month.

BMW reported record sales last year, on strong demand for its sport-utility vehicles and the overhauled 1-Series compact, writes Andreas Cremer.

You don’t have to be a big fan of the rag-top genre to find the Mercedes E-Class Cabrio a very appealing machine, writes Declan Colley.

Mercedes-Benz reckons it has found a new niche in the pick-up truck segment. Darren Cassey heads to Wales to see if it’s a niche worth filling

The DB11 is now available with an AMG-sourced V8. Simon Davis headed off to Spain to put the eye-catching new GT through its paces.

I have a female friend who, when I had the fantastic E-Class Mercedes Coupe earlier this year, was completely captivated by the ambient lighting which adorned the car’s interior.

Declan Colley goes for a spin in the new Mercedes E220d Coupe

The compact SUV is not a bad car, but it’s not great, either, at least not by its manufacturer’s high standards, says Declan Colley.

Mercedes has brought a refreshed S-Class into the market. With updated looks, as well as a host of new safety technologies, it’s an attempt to bring the big, ultra-luxurious saloon into 2017.

It is “too early” to tell how many Irish vehicles will be affected by the recall of some 3m Mercedes cars and vans across Europe.

People often accuse me of being a cynic. This might just be because of a mildly jaundiced worldview from this corner which might often be expressed with a little too much enthusiasm, writes Declan Colley.

New facelift versions of the Mercedes-Benz GLA will shortly arrive on the market here, priced lower than its predecessor despite having had a number of bodywork, style and equipment changes augmented locally by the inclusion of an enhanced level of standard specifications valued in excess of €6,000.

An e-class Mercedes worth around €40,000 was seized yesterday from a criminal gang with connections with the Hutch grouping.

We take a look at the new Mercedes Benz E-Class and see if it’s the sort of car you would want to buy. 

Mercedes unveiled the new Brabus 550 Adventure at last week’s Geneva Motor Show — an even more extreme version of the G500 4x4².

Mercedes is recalling around one million cars and SUVs worldwide because a starter part can overheat and cause fires.

Toto Wolff and non-executive chairman Niki Lauda have both signed new long-term deals with Mercedes.

Declan Colley took the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate oout on the road. Here’s what he thought.

Thanks to its innovative and quirky design, the Smart car is one of the most recognisable on the road. The latest model brought with it greater levels of technology and comfort. Now, esteemed tuning company Brabus have taken the ForTwo and breathed a little extra fire into it.

Top-end customers have two new beasts to whet the appetite, the Audi Q8 concept car and the most powerful ever E-Class Mercedes, says Declan Colley.

Declan Colley looks back on the automotive year that was 2016 and picks out the best wheels he has driven in the last 12 months — some of his selections may well surprise you.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has called for "calm" as the Formula One constructors' champions look to build on their recent success without Nico Rosberg in 2017.