Latest Supercar News: Mercedes hints at a new Maybach, Hyundai's XCIENT fuel cell trucks arrive in Uruguay, and Volkswagen teases the new interior of the 2027 Atlas

Published on Mar 23, 2026 at 11:49 AM (UTC-4)
by Henry Kelsall

Last updated on Mar 24, 2026 at 10:47 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

Latest Supercar News: Mercedes hints at a new Maybach, Hyundai's XCIENT fuel cell trucks arrive in Uruguay, and Volkswagen teases the new interior of the 2027 Atlas
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This is your daily supercar news from the brands you care about, including Mercedes-Maybach, Hyundai, and Volkswagen.

Mercedes has given some hints that a new Maybach is on the way, while Hyundai has announced its XCIENT fuel-cell trucks are now in Uruguay.

Plus, Volkswagen has dropped a new teaser of the 2027 Atlas, this time showing off the interior.

Read on to see what the supercar and automotive world has in store for us today.

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Mercedes teases a Maybach S-Class luxury car

Mercedes has hinted that a ‘new expression of elegance’ is on the way with a new Maybach luxury car.

A teaser posted on Instagram hints at a redesigned Mercedes-Maybach S-Class heading our way in 2026. Along with a reel, the car company also showed teaser images of the Maybach underneath a large cover.

It shouldn’t be too long before the covers are finally taken off.

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Hyundai announces XCIENT fuel-cell truck fleet has landed in Uruguay

South Korean manufacturer Hyundai has said its XCIENT fuel-cell trucks are now in Uruguay.

These trucks are supporting the Kahirós Project, an initiative to decarbonize timber logistics. This is the first time the trucks have been deployed in South America, with a hydrogen fuel cell powering them.

Each truck has a 469hp electric motor, a hydrogen capacity of 68kg, and a range of 450 miles.

Volkswagen teases the interior of the 2027 Atlas

German manufacturer Volkswagen has dropped another teaser of the 2027 Atlas.

This time, we have a shot of the interior, following the initial image showing hints of the exterior design. The 2027 Atlas is an all-new version of the family SUV, redesigned from the ground up.

It’s set to make its debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show, when Volkswagen will finally take the covers off the new car.

Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.