Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class gets a range of electrified petrol engines, an upgraded plug-in hybrid, and new generation infotainment for 2023.

Mercedes-Benz's thinning of its entry-level model lines may see the popular A-Class hatchback get the axe, along with the niche B-Class.

Due to faulty software that may deactivate the emergency calling system, Mercedes-Benz is recalling a total of 8378 vehicles.