# Mercedes-Benz 140th anniversary global expedition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mercedes-benz-140th-anniversary-global-expedition
> Updated: 2026-08-22T02:09:32.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Mercedes-Benz is conducting a global “140 Years. 140 Places” expedition to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the invention of the automobile. The tour features a convoy of three S-Class flagship vehicles traveling across multiple continents to showcase the brand and various global landscapes.

In early August 2026, the tour reached India, where the vehicles traveled through major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur before ascending Umling La, the world’s highest publicly accessible road. 

Following the Indian leg, the expedition moved to Africa, with Namibia selected as one of five African nations to host the tour. From August 22 to 27, 2026, the convoy—named Carl, Gottlieb, and Bertha—traversed Namibian locations such as the Zambezi Region and Fish River Canyon to promote local tourism and investment.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Mercedes-Benz selects Namibia for global 140-year anniversary expedition

Mercedes-Benz is hosting its “140 Years. 140 Places” global expedition in Namibia, using a convoy of S-Class vehicles to promote Namibian tourism and investment opportunities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-selects-namibia-for-global-140-year-anniversary-expedition

### 2026-08-02: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Traverses India's Highest Road in 140‑Year Anniversary Tour

Mercedes-Benz celebrates 140 years by driving its new S‑Class through Indian cities and up Umling La, the world’s highest road, as part of a global 50,000 km tour.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercedes-benz-s-class-traverses-indias-highest-road-in-140year-anniversary-tour

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