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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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“No point in getting rich anymore”: Car enthusiasts react to rumor that Mercedes is retiring the G-Wagon

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Tweet reading, “I bet we’ll have flying cars in the future” The future: Right: AI-generated image of a man on the phone driving a Mercedes-Benz while speaking on a Microsoft Teams meeting

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Mercedes is putting Microsoft Teams in cars, and people are already threatening violence

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

3 panel image of a mechanic explaining, the dashboard of a Mercedes vehicle, and the exterior logo of a Mercedes vehicle.

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“Someone been taking the car out at night”: Mechanic says customer’s Mercedes doubled in mileage overnight. What’s going on here?

Sabrina McCrear is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. A senior at Howard University, she’s majoring in journalism with a minor in biology, combining her passions for storytelling and healthcare advocacy. As editor-in-chief of Howard’s 101 Magazine, McCrear leads the charge in producing dynamic, engaging content. She’s written consumer advice pieces on maternal health, fetal well-being, and preventive medicine. Dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, she’s paving the way for a future in healthcare communication and advocacy.

Sabrina McCrear

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‘I would’ve left 40 mins ago’: Man goes to Mercedes-Benz dealership. No one comes over to help him.

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

3 panel image: a reception desk, a Mercedes symbol, and a person.

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‘You got ripped off’: Mercedes-Benz owner says she was quoted $800 for a battery replacement. Then she negotiates a better deal

3 Panel image Women with brown long hair with dark eyebrows, andmercedes logo. Girl sitting on a chair with ugg boots on

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‘Made for the passengers’: Woman takes a seat in her cousin’s new Mercedes. Then she notices this unprecedented new feature

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‘I stand by this decision’: Woman chooses 2009 Mercedes-Benz over 2025 Honda Civic. Here’s why viewers say the buyer’s remorse is going to kick in

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Screenshots from Tiktok user @benzblogger of a Tahoe, the keys to a Tahoe, and a Mercedes.

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‘She just ate 10k in depreciation’: Woman trades in Chevy Tahoe after only 98 miles. Then salesperson reveals the No. 1 reason drivers get buyer’s remorse

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

2 panel image: on the left a person makes a shocked face and on the right the BMW M3 Competiton hood ornament.

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‘Change your address’: Man wants to buy BMW M3 Competition. Then his insurance company shocks him with the car note

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‘I cannot put my car in drive’: Electrify America customer plugs in Mercedes. Then the charger gets stuck in the port

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘It feels like a Chrysler’: Driver inspects 5-year-old Mercedes GLE. Why does the wood interior already look like this?

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘I had a deal that I had to work on’: Mercedes-Benz salesman sells car at the dealership. The next day, he’s fired

3 Image Split. Mazda logo on car on left. Woman in red hoodie speaking out of her car in center. Mercedes logo on left.

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‘I traded my paid-off Mercedes for a Mazda’: Woman buys Mercedes. She didn’t check what an oil change would cost first

Woman looking shocked while holding hand to mouth in car dealership on left. Mercedes-Benz logo on building on right.

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‘Ima stick to Honda’: Woman buys a Mercedes-Benz. She didn’t check what an oil change would cost first

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‘Car will never be the same again’: Mercedes driver leaves sunroof open during rain. Then mechanic turns it on

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