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Mercedes-Benz Opens First U.S. Studio in Beverly Hills with Manufaktur Atelier

other · 2026-07-24

Mercedes-Benz has launched its inaugural U.S. Studio in Beverly Hills, located at 242 North Beverly Drive, as part of a worldwide network of 13 customer centers. This two-story venue opened its doors this week, featuring a performance by Suki Waterhouse and partnerships with Dolby Laboratories. The ground level is accessible to the public for events and exhibitions, while the upper level contains the exclusive Manufaktur Made to Measure atelier for clients customizing their vehicles. At the opening, Markus Bauer, head of the Maybach division, unveiled the global debut of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680. Mathias Geisen, a board member of Mercedes-Benz Group, highlighted that high-end sales increased from 11% in 2019 to 15% globally, with the U.S. representing 30% of that market. Demand for Maybach has doubled over the past five years, and a Maybach Icons of Luxury boutique is set to open nearby. The studio joins existing locations in cities including Toronto, Stockholm, and Tokyo, with seven additional studios planned for this year.

Key facts

  • Mercedes-Benz Studio Los Angeles opened this week at 242 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills.
  • It is the first U.S. location of the automaker's global studios concept, which includes 13 centers worldwide.
  • The ground floor is open to the public and will host events and exhibitions; the second floor houses the Manufaktur Made to Measure atelier.
  • The debut evening featured a performance by Suki Waterhouse and listening experiences with Dolby Laboratories.
  • The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 made its global debut at the studio, introduced by Markus Bauer.
  • The Made to Measure program offers 30 wheel colors, hundreds of Nappa leather options, and up to 20,000 exterior color variations.
  • Mathias Geisen stated top-end sales rose from 11% in 2019 to 15% globally, with the U.S. at 30%.
  • Maybach demand has doubled over five years; a Maybach Icons of Luxury boutique will open nearby.
  • Seven more studios are planned globally this year.

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Artists

Institutions

  • Mercedes-Benz Group
  • Mercedes-Benz AG
  • Mercedes-Maybach
  • Maybach Icons of Luxury
  • Dolby Laboratories
  • Robb Report

Locations

  • Beverly Hills
  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • Toronto
  • Stockholm
  • Budapest
  • Tokyo
  • Delhi
  • Copenhagen
  • Prague
  • Seoul
  • Munich
  • Warsaw
  • Bucharest
  • Singapore

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