Mercedes revives a luxury brand with its new Maybach S600 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When Mercedes-Benz launches its highly anticipated Mercedes-Maybach S600 luxury sedan next month, it is not only giving more room and luxury appointments to its S-Class, it’s also resurrecting a luxury brand founded more than 100 years ago. The vehicle represents the first U. S. offering for the Mercedes-Maybach brand, which joins the performance-based Mercedes-AMG as the second sub-brand under the Mercedes umbrella. While the Mercedes-Benz S-Class range has a long established tradition of setting benchmarks for luxury appointments, this new sedan is eight inches longer than the standard S-Class and features a suite of intelligent safety technologies and... We have now commenced a new chapter with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class," says Ola Källenius, member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars responsible for sales. "As an addition to the portfolio of S-Class sedans, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sets new standards in the luxury segment. "Perfection down to the last detail and a new dimension in seating and resting comfort for the rear passengers are the hallmarks of the new Mercedes-Maybach", adds Professor Thomas Weber, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG with... Source: www.post-gazette.com