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German automaker featuring vehicles in Namibia's tourism promotion and expanding security sector operations with defense applications.
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The Namibian
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Three Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles will travel through Namibia from 22 to 27 August as part of the automaker's "140 Years. 140 Places" anniversary campaign, showcasing the country's tourism attractions including the Zambezi and Fish River Canyon to an international audience.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Three Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles will travel through Namibia from 22 to 27 August as part of the automaker's "140 Years. 140 Places" anniversary campaign, showcasing the country's tourism attractions including the Zambezi and Fish River Canyon to an international audience.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mercedes-Benz plans to intensify activities in the security and defense sector, building on over 45 years of experience with modifiable vehicles. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Munich-based TYTAN to explore cooperation on vehicle-based defense applications, including G-Class-based drone defense systems and a Sprinter-based mobile drone carrier.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the latest CLA 200 model, a coupe-sedan featuring advanced technology, a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology, Dynamic Select modes for customisable driving performance, and fuel economy of 5.1 litres per 100km.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →