--- title: "The Baby Mercedes-Benz G-Class Will Be a Younger, More Modern G: TDS" date: "2025-09-19" modified: "2025-09-19" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-baby-mercedes-benz-g-class-will-be-a-younger-more-modern-g-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # The Baby Mercedes-Benz G-Class Will Be a Younger, More Modern G: TDS ![Baby Mercedes-Benz G-Class Teaser]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, light, and right, *TDS* takes the latest automotive news simmering around the globe and places it all in one place. Each story is summarized in a single (sometimes long) sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. Feedback regarding *TDS* is both welcome and encouraged in the comments or via email at tips@thedrive.com. The first cup of coffee is gone here, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Still in the 2025 Ford Expedition Platinum and have to say I might be getting used to the two-spoke steering wheel and new dashboard design, though unclear if it's good or just me accepting what it is at this point. 🚙 The baby Mercedes-Benz G-Class is on its way "very soon" [according to the automaker's CEO Ola Källenius](), the new iteration of the icon will be an "authentic car" riding on a new "miniature ladder-frame chassis" with model-specific components and bodywork that is "even more modern" than the electric G-Class launched last year, aiming to make this model "a bit younger," though it will still have round headlights. 🪦 After a 36-year run [the Subaru Legacy is dead]() as the last all-wheel-drive sedan rolled off the line in Lafayette a little after 3 pm ET on September 12. 🤑 After resisting, Volkswagen has [started increasing prices]() (again) from 2.9 to 6.5 percent depending on the model, and the increases are attributable to President Trump's tariffs. 🎨 Bentley revealed a [Flying Spur sedan with its new 'Ombré by Mulliner' paint finis]()h, which looks like a fade and cost $68,000. ‼️ [Ford recalled 101,944 Taurus sedans]() due to a defect that leads to the vehicle's door trim to detach while driving. 🔋Panasonic, Tesla's battery supplier, said it aims to [launch a new battery]() in 2027 that is more energy dense and eliminates the anode during manufacturing, which is said to lead to a 25 percent increase in battery capacity and could translate to up to 90 more miles of range in a Model Y's current battery pack. 🙀 Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller said that in some ways [the Polestar 4 is polarizing](), but "80 percent of the customers get used to it very quickly and then they like it," noting there's some people (that other 20 percent) that don't and that's alright. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()