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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz — automotive manufacturer, referenced as competitor to Audi and BMW in Namibian vehicle market coverage.

2020-02-212026-06-25

What’s been said

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  1. March 2026
  2. New Era

    Mercedes-Benz reported heavy falls in profit

    Source

    German carmaker BMW reported solid profit last week despite US tariffs and tough competition in China, delivering a far better result than the heavy falls reported by rivals Volkswagen Group and Mercedes-Benz.

    BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffs
  3. November 2025
  4. The Namibian

    Mercedes-Benz hosted its fourth 'Friends of the Benz' event over the weekend

    Source

    Mercedes-Benz hosted its fourth 'Friends of the Benz' event over the weekend, bringing together owners and enthusiasts for an exclusive experience with the brand's latest models.

    ‘Friends of the Benz’ drive unites Mercedes lovers
  5. April 2025
  6. The Namibian

    Mercedes-Benz offers various classes and specs including the GLS 580

    Source

    Yes, they indicate the various classes and specs Mercedes-Benz has to offer.

    Experience the fierce power and class of the GLS 580
  7. March 2022
  8. The Namibian

    Mercedes-Benz designed the C-Class with orthopaedic team involvement in seat design for comfort

    Source

    To ensure driver and passengers get the maximum comfort from the sedan, the designing of the seats involved an orthopaedic team.

    A class apart
  9. The Namibian

    Mercedes-Benz will make available EQB, EQS and EQE EV models in SUVs and sedans

    Source

    Mercedes-Benz EV models – EQB, EQS and EQE – will surely be eye-catching, state-of-the-art technology, close to silent driving and a stunning design, and will be available in both SUVs and sedans.

    Gearing up for an electric future
  10. The Namibian

    Mercedes-Benz will have EV models available EQB, EQS and EQE in both SUVs and sedans

    Source

    Mercedes-Benz EV models – EQB, EQS and EQE – will surely be eye-catching, state-of-the-art technology, close to silent driving and a stunning design, and will be available in both SUVs and sedans.

    Gearing up for an electric future
  11. February 2020
  12. The Namibian

    Mercedes-Benz sponsors Berlin Fashion Week

    Source

    BFW is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz and attracts over 70 000 visitors.

    It's A Model's Life
Business

Audi Q8 TDI and SQ8 offer luxury SUV alternatives

The News

The Audi Q8, face-lifted in late 2024 with a new grille and LED headlights, and the high-performance SQ8 are priced competitively against rivals including the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Both models excel more as grand tourers than sport vehicles, according to the review.

24 June 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Audi Q8 TDI and SQ8 offer luxury SUV alternatives

    The Audi Q8, face-lifted in late 2024 with a new grille and LED headlights, and the high-performance SQ8 are priced competitively against rivals including the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Both models excel more as grand tourers than sport vehicles, according to the review.

    24 June 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Vehicle sales drop 11.3% month-on-month in May

    Vehicle sales fell to 1,171 units in May from 1,320 in April, a 11.3% decline, though the May figure was 14.8% higher year-on-year and the strongest May print since 2016. Year-to-date sales for the first five months of 2026 reached 6,326 units, more than 22% ahead of the same period in 2025.

    16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 19 March

  1. BMW profit resilient amid tariffs, outperforms German rivals

    German carmaker BMW reported a net profit of 7.45 billion euros for 2025, a decline of just 3%, significantly outperforming competitors Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz despite US tariffs and Chinese market pressures. The company's finance chief expects transatlantic tariff disputes to ease, forecasting a US-EU trade deal at zero tariff rates that would benefit BMW's South Carolina operations.

    19 March 2026 · New Era

Thursday 29 January

  1. New vehicle sales reach highest level since 2018

    Namibia sold 14,502 new vehicles in 2025, a 13% increase from 2024, driven by lower interest rates and stronger demand across passenger and commercial segments. December sales totalled 1,138 units, down 8.5% from November but up 3.5% year-on-year, with Toyota maintaining market dominance across all vehicle categories.

    29 January 2026 · The Namibian

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