This enables the passengers doors of the Mercedes slide open and the front door swings out.
And illuminated side step also comes out making it easier for passengers to climb into the vehicle.
The interior of the Mercedes reveals fully white leather seats and an illuminating floor.
A 65-inch television screen is also able to emeberge from behind the front seats.
“We also have seven projectors all over the car creating a fully immersive experience, including projecting on the windows,” Le Roux adds.
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Other features inside the Mercedes is a chessboard that folds out between the passenger seats which are zero gravity, have extendable leg rests, and can be fully reclined.
On the outside, the front grill can light up along with a “world’s first illuminated” Mercedes-Benz star on the bonnet.
And there is no glass at all along the front headlights, which actually contain crystal.
The rim of the wheels also illuminate.
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The front grill can light up along with a ‘world’s first illuminated’ Mercedes-Benz starCredit: Getty
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The back of the car can also fully light upCredit: Getty
On the roof are several solar panels, and the back light is illuminated with a ring all around the back of the car – this contains the indicators.
Commenting on the video posted by car and technology influencer Tuesday Le Roux, fans shared their shock by this new motor.
One wrote: “Mercedes Vision V is like my living room.”
Another added: “Is this one car or heaven?”
A third said: “There is only two cars in the world, Mercedes Benz and the other cars.”
A RYDER CUP star was dumped out of the BMW PGA Championship after three rounds – following a rarely-seen SECOND CUT.
All 12 Team Europe players plus captain Luke Donald teed it up at Wentworth this week in the last big event before they fly to New York to face the USA.
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Robert MacIntyre missed the secondary cut at the BMW PGA ChampionshipCredit: Getty
But DP World Tour chiefs were forced into an unusual rule change.
A whopping 86 made it through the regular cut at the mid-way point after 36 holes on Friday evening – with 26 players tied on two-under-par.
However, a secondary cut can be introduced by the Tournament Director after the third round on Saturday to reduce the field for the final day if more than 84 make it to the weekend.
The secondary cut is designed to ensure the maximum number of players on Sunday is 78.
This was the first time the little-known rule was implemented on the DP World Tour since the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in 2023.
That ensures the leaders can go out at 11.10am on Sunday – allowing enough time for a possible play-off and to stick to TV schedules.
His level-par 72 kept him at -2 and sent him packing alongside Alex Fitzpatrick and Niklas Norgaard among others.
But unlike the regular cut, the 13 golfers ditched after Saturday are still entitled to both ranking points in the Race To Dubai and prize money from Wentworth.
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Tommy Fleetwood, fresh from his maiden PGA Tour win, just scraped through to Sunday on -3 with Rory McIlroy two shots better off.
Justin Rose, Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry are all at -7 with Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick on -10.
But MacIntyre’s European team-mates Viktor Hovland (-12) and Tyrrell Hatton (-13) will be hoping to chase down the leaders Alex Noren and Adrien Saddier on -15.
Ironically, Noren is a vice-captain for Donald at Bethpage Black in two weeks’ time.
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Tommy Fleetwood scraped through to the final round at WentworthCredit: Getty
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Tyrrell Hatton shot a brilliant 64 to get to -13, two off the leadCredit: Getty
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Open champion Scheffler showed his mettle and class – despite a few uncharacteristic slips – on his way to a three-under-par 67, taking him to 15 under for the week.
MacIntyre, runner-up at the US Open and tied for seventh at the Open, had been 16 under on Saturday evening after rounds of 62, 64 and 68.
The Scotsman denied he was rattled by his playing partner’s consistency, while he chose not to comment on apparent heckling from the galleries.
Asked what he needs to improve, he replied: “Right now, not a clue. Right now I want to go and smash up my golf clubs, to be honest with you.”
There was a glimmer of hope for an out-of-sorts MacIntyre when he moved to within a shot after the 12th, Scheffler missing a routine par putt.
But the Scotsman crashed an eight iron off the tee at the 13th to go over the green and a fourth bogey soon followed, only for Scheffler to make a mess of the next.
At the 15th, the American rolled in a birdie after watching MacIntyre miss his attempt but the roles were then reversed at the 16th.
Scheffler saved his best for the 17th, with an incredible chip-in from the greenside that rolled serenely into the hole to send the partisan crowd wild, giving himself breathing space for an 18th PGA Tour success.
European equities have entered what is historically the most challenging stretch of the calendar year, as August and September consistently deliver the weakest returns for the region’s stock markets.
Following a strong first half in 2025 and a slightly positive July, history suggests that the summer momentum in European equities often loses steam as August arrives.
The month is typically defined by thinner trading volumes, greater market sensitivity to economic and geopolitical headlines, and a consistent pattern of higher volatility.
August: The weakest month for European indices
Analysis of the past three decades reveals a clear seasonal downturn in August.
The EURO STOXX 50, Europe’s blue-chip benchmark, has averaged a 1.66% decline during the month over the past 30 years, making it the worst-performing month of the year.
It has ended August in positive territory only 43% of the time, and the broader STOXX Europe 600 tells a similar story.
Over the past 24 years, this index has fallen by an average 0.7% in August, also with a 43% winning ratio. The most brutal August came in 1998, when the EURO STOXX 50 plunged 14.4%, followed closely by 2001’s 13.79% loss.
Country indices echo August’s negative trend
Zooming in on national markets, the pattern of August weakness is equally pronounced.
This period is the weakest month for Germany’s DAX, which posts an average decline of 2.2% and finishes in positive territory just 47% of the time.
In France, the CAC 40 drops by 1.47% on average in August, narrowly ahead of September’s 1.49% average fall, and sees only a 37% winning rate.
Italy’s FTSE MIB and Spain’s IBEX 35 also see the negative sign, logging average August losses of 0.7% and 0.9%, respectively.
German stocks: Some of the weakest August seasonality
A group of Germany’s blue chips consistently show downward August bias, with some of them marking it as their worst month of the year, both in terms of returns and win probability.
According to TradingView data, some of the hardest-hit stocks include:
• Thyssenkrupp AG leads the decline, tumbling an average 4.6% in August with a win rate of just 30%, meaning it has posted gains in only 9 of the past 30 years.
• BMW AG averages a 4.1% loss in August with just a 37% win rate. Volkswagen AG, meanwhile, falls 3.3% and ends the month higher only 27% of the time — proof that even automakers aren’t spared from late-summer volatility.
• Deutsche Bank AG, Germany’s largest lender, averages a 3.47% drop in August and matches Thyssenkrupp’s 30% win ratio.
• Utility giant E.ON SE and industrial titan Siemens AG also feel the seasonal drag, both slipping by nearly 2%, with win rates of 37% and 40%, respectively.
• Deutsche Börse AG, operator of Germany’s stock exchange, and consumer goods firm Beiersdorf AG both see their weakest performance in August, falling 1.72% and 1.66% on average, with win rates of 48% and 39%, respectively.
Bottom line: August’s seasonal slump hard to ignore
With the EURO STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 up 8% and 7%, respectively, European equities have delivered a solid year-to-date performance.
Much of this rebound has come on the back of a strong recovery from April’s tariff-induced downturn, mirroring a broader global equity upswing.
But history warns that August marks a persistent seasonal soft spot — particularly for Germany’s corporate heavyweights, which tend to underperform more than their European peers.
From broad indices to blue-chip stocks, the month shows a consistent pattern of lower returns, thinner liquidity, and heightened vulnerability to negative news flow.
While no seasonal trend guarantees future performance, August remains, by many measures, the most challenging month for European investors.
DRIVERS looking to buy an affordable but reliable older motor should consider one of these top 10 picks from the Which? annual car survey.
The consumer group has revealed a list of cars it recommends with five-star reliability ratings between 10-15 years old, some for less than £3,000.
From nippy city cars to big family SUVs, there are options for all drivers hunting for a bargain buy that doesn’t scrimp on quality.
Michael Passingham, senior researcher at Which?, told thisismoney that hybrid cars have come to dominate the list of most reliable, older vehicles.
He said: “Why do these cars perform so well? One reason could be that the hardest part of a car’s life – starting and pulling away – are mostly handled by the small electric motor.
“These motors have fewer moving parts than combustion engines and, along with sturdy main battery packs, really don’t have to work all that hard.
“The downside is that our data shows a much higher failure rate of the 12V battery (the small battery all cars have) on full hybrids; this component is worked hard so it pays to buy a quality one and get it replaced every five years or so.”
In good news for consumers, so called ‘full’ hybrids’ have been removed from the 2030 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars planned by the government.
Micheal warned against opting for a plug-in hybrid, saying that this type of car has “one of the least reliable engine types according to our data”.
Here is the full list of the 10 best buys for the most reliable older cars…
10. Toyota Auris (2012-2019)
Average used price: £4,650
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The Toyota Auris is a great option for those wanting a green car that boasts impressive reliability especially for the priceCredit: Alamy
Faults: 28% Breakdowns: 7% Days off the road: 5.3
The predecessor to the Toyota Corolla, the Auris served as the brands family hatchback offering for almost two decades until it was replaced in 2019.
The second generation Auris, sold between 2012-2019, boasts impressive reliability with less than three in ten owners reporting faults in the last year, and only seven per cent saying their vehicle broke down.
The average price of £4,650 makes this a competitive option when looking for a family, and environment, friendly hatchback.
The only caveat is that the Auris took an average of 5.3 days to get back on the road after a breakdown, which is higher than other cars on this list.
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9. Suzuki Alto (2009-2014)
Average used price: £2,800
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The Suzuki Alto is a small city-friendly car that is simple enough to get repaired cheaply and get back on the road quicklyCredit: Alamy
Faults: 25% Breakdowns: 1% Days off the road: 2.6
The Suzuki Alto, released in 2009, is still living up to its promise of being a cheap, compact and reliable supermini.
It was first offered for £6,000-£7,000 and now can be snapped up for less than three grand, the cheapest buy on this list.
The simplicity of the Alto makes it a particularly reliable option, with just 1 per cent reporting breakdowns in the last 12 months, and a quarter saying they had to deal with faults.
If it does need a repair, the Alto’s simplicity means it gets back to you in an average of only 2.6 days.
8. Toyota Yaris (2011-2020)
Average used price: £3,100
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The Toyota Yaris has a great track record of reliability, making it one of the most popular hatchbacks of the last 25 yearsCredit: Handout
Faults: 23% Breakdowns: 6% Days off the road: 3.1
The go-to small, dependable car for many in the last 25 years, the Yaris, is still making recommendation lists for its affordability and reliability.
With less than a quarter reporting faults and only 6 per cent dealing with a breakdown in the last 12 months, the Yaris still holds up remarkably well after all this time.
This is the 2011-2020 model with a hybrid drivetrain, an addition which makes it economical to drive as well as to buy, averaging just over £3,000.
7. Suzuki Swift (2010-2016)
Average used price: £3,500
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Suzuki Swift is considered by some an overlooked gem of the supermini classCredit: Getty
Faults: 27% Breakdowns: 8% Days off the road: 1.4
Suzuki appears again on this list with the 2010-2016 Swift supermini, a compact, simple vehicle at a compelling price.
Received positively upon release, the Swift was praised for being fun to drive with a competitive blend of efficiency and performance.
Now on sale for only around three and a half grand, this might be a great option for those looking for a small but fiery little motor.
Although it scores a little worse on breakdowns, with 8 per cent being the highest on this list, it does only spend a brief 1.4 days in the shop when things do go wrong.
Couple this with a good score of 27 per cent reporting faults, and this characterful car is still a good buy in 2025.
6. BMW X1 (2009-2015)
Average used price: £5,200
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The BMW X1 is surprisingly reliable for a big luxury SUVCredit: handout
Faults: 35% Breakdowns: 7% Days off the road: 2.1
In a shock entry to this list, the BMW X1 is an outlier for luxury SUVs, which are often unreliable and costly to repair.
On the contrary, the X1 competes with other, much smaller, simpler cars with a respectable record of just 7 per cent reporting breakdowns last year and only 2.1 days taken to fix on average.
Consumers may be able to take advantage of typically low SUV resale prices, generally due to reliability and repair cost concerns, to pick up this hidden gem for a very reasonable price of around £5,000.
That said, the X1 does rank low on this list in terms of faults, with over a third experiencing issues in the last 12 months.
5. Skoda CitiGo (2009-2019)
Average used price: £4,500
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The Skoda Citigo is mechanically identical to the popular VW Up! making it a great choice for a small car on a budget that also boasts good reliabilityCredit: Getty
Faults: 22% Breakdowns: 5% Days off the road: 2.8
Mechanically identical to the VW Up!, the Skoda CitiGo was meant for squeezing into tight parking spaces and down narrow streets while keeping your fuel costs and insurance premiums to a minimum.
After being discontinued five years ago, the CitiGo now makes for a tempting prospect on the second-hand market.
It was initially praised for being surprisingly roomy for being so small, and for being the cheaper alternative to the Up! while essentially being the same car.
It boasts impressive reliability, with only 22 per cent reporting faults and 5 per cent experiencing a break down.
The CitiGo is fairly quick to repair as well, only spending 2.8 days at the garage before being ready for more.
4. Honda Jazz (2008-2015)
Average used price: £3,800
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The Honda Jazz is popular among older drivers, but this doesn’t mean it’s not a great option for a convenient and reliable motorCredit: handout
Faults: 25% Breakdowns: 4% Days off the road: 2.7
Almost exclusively driven by those of a certain age, the Honda Jazz is popular amongst the older demographic for a reason: its convenient, reliable and easy to drive.
These attributes might get Grandma excited, but they should also make the Jazz an attractive option for anyone looking for a solid vehicle at a bargain price.
One in four owners reported a fault with their cars and the average time in the garage was 2.7 days being fixed by mechanics.
Your Jazz shouldn’t be seeing the inside of a garage too often though, with only 4 per cent breaking down in the last year.
3. Lexus RX 450h (2009-2015)
Average used price: £6,400
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The Lexus RX 450h is a very reliable option for a big family motor, breakdowns are very rare according to Which?Credit: Handout
Faults: 16% Breakdowns: 0% Days off the road: 2
This chunky SUV was voted the most satisfying car to own in 2024 in a Which? survey.
A glance at the cars record quickly confirms that one of the factors that make it so popular must be its excellent reliability.
Looking at the hybrid-powered models here, only 16 per cent reported a fault in the last year and none had their RX break down on them.
For the times that the RX was sent into the garage, it only spent 2 days on average being worked on.
The price is a little higher than some others on this list, but buyers are getting both space, comfort and relatively good fuel efficiency.
2. Mazda MX-5 (2005-2015)
Average used price: £3,800
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The Mazda MX5 Roadster Coupe is a British icon, and could be yours for less than £4,000 if you opt for an older modelCredit: Getty
Faults: 26% Breakdowns: 0% Days off the road: 1.7
The iconic MX-5 speeds into the number two spot for good reason, bucking the trend of unreliable sports car to still deliver thrilling driving with solid build quality at a good price.
Hailing originally from the late 1980’s, this example of the world’s best selling roadster is the third generation MX-5, it debuted in 2005 and still holds up today.
The record from Which?’s data is flawless when it comes to breakdowns, and shows that this classic is quick to fix only spending 1.7 days in the shop.
Just over a quarter reported faults, but that’s not a huge figure when it comes to second-hand sports cars.
1. Lexus CT 200h (2011-2020)
Average used price: £7,300
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The Lexus CT 200h is the number one car according to the Which? car survey for reliabilityCredit: PR handout
Faults: 13% Breakdowns: 0% Days off the road: 1.2
Topping the list as the most reliable 10 to 15 year-old car comes the Lexus CT 200h, a full hybrid hatchback which served as the brands answer to the Ford Focus and VW Golf until 2020.
CT 200h owners surveyed by Which? delivered glowing reviews, reporting zero breakdowns and only 13 per cent experiencing a fault with their car.
Drivers praised the vehicles comfort and, of course, reliability, only pointing to a small boot and clunky infotainment system as critiques, as reported by thisismoney.
The car sells for around £7,000, the priciest offering so far, but its near spotless record should mean your investment pays off with a dependable motor that is good for years to come.
The ones to steer clear of
Which? puts the diesel powered Vauxhall Zafira (2005-2014) and Nissan Qashqai (2007-20013) as two of the least reliable vehicles that consumers should steer well clear of if dependability is their aim.
The Zafira has become known for catching fires in recent years due to issues with its heater blower motor and regulator. This usually happens when owners replace parts with cheaper, aftermarket components.
It is hardly a wonder that drivers are turning to cut-price alternatives when the Zafira breaks down on three in ten owners, with more than half reporting faults in the last year.
The car also takes a whopping 14 days on average for repairs to be made.
The first generation Nissan Qashqai also from suffers reliability issues, and needs almost a week in the garage on average before it is road-ready after a malfunction.
Both these cars use diesel fuel, and Which? has found that this is by far the worst fuel type for reliability, with an average fault rate of 48 per cent, compared to 39 per cent for petrol and 23 per cent for hybrids.
