Though Mercedes-Benz is commonly thought of as a car and SUV brand, the Vans division represented 17 percent of its annual sales in 2025,. Vans produced above-guidance return on sales results in Q1 2026, another mark of strength.The relatively new head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, Thomas Klein, has grand plans for the division he leads. The recently-revealed VLE is key to this.It is a battery-electric high-riding limousine that seats up to eight. Mercedes has targeted the van at VIP customers who are currently shuttled to and from meetings, airports and houses in less sophisticated offerings from the luxury brand.“We are really...