The internal-combustion-engine powered sedan with an old tech stop/start system arrives at U.S. dealerships during the first half of 2027. [No word yet on if there will be a special Global Warming edition. The battered German luxury car makers are reeling from the effects of the Trump mis- administration Trade, Tariff and shooting wars.* MBUSA is posting sales declines. Luxury-Brand Makers are also facing a marked shift in consumer presences to hybrid vehicles, as well defections to less expensive brands – AutoCrat. See APEAL story below.]*

“The new C Class proves that continuity and innovation are not mutually exclusive. With its sporty elegance, electrified high-tech powertrain and intelligent support powered by MB.OS, it delivers what drivers truly need: proven reliability and innovative technology that creates real added value in everyday life. In this way, a familiar classic becomes a modern companion, ” claimed Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Sales & Customer Experience.