The fine art of indolence and why our thoughts need to take a break more often.

Loud music, motivating screams and physical exertion: “The Class” by Taryn Toomey promises a cathartic mind-body experience. Can the workout deliver on ist promise?

It is an off-road legend and the ultimate benchmark for so many fans of cross-country driving: the G-Class. Since 1979 more than 300,000 examples of it have allowed their owners to experience adventures that would have been unachievable with any other vehicle. Outwardly, the “G” has changed very little. But in fact this very special off-roader has constantly reinvented itself.

Asian women swear by a ten-step skin care programme. Merely elaborate or the ultimate ritual for more awareness?

Mercedes-Benz will focus on the world premiere of the completely new infotainment system in the guise of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES; 9–12 January 2018). Featuring innovative technology based on artificial intelligence and an intuitive operating system, the MBUX is set to usher in a new era in terms of infotainment and Mercedes me connectivity.

Do you want to learn how to meditate? The best tips for beginners plus a simple meditation in three steps.

“I can’t meditate, I can’t switch off my thoughts.” Or: “I simply don’t have the time for it.” This is more or less what people say who are interested in meditation but do not yet practice it regularly. However, because a short pause in one’s own internal cinema sounds tempting and numerous studies confirm the positive effects on stress sensation, concentration, patience and emotional stability, they should give their project another chance.

Whether it’s the gentle splashing of the sea on a Caribbean beach or its fury on a rocky coast in Ireland, the sound of the sea is always a stirring sensory experience. For Buddhists, the sound of the sea is the primordial mantra, the oldest incantation in the world. A sound that repeats itself endlessly and a symbol for the beginnings of life itself. And yet the sea is much more than simply a symbol.

Find out about the history and effect of essential oils in this introduction to the world of plant essences.

Onuorah Nnabugwu’s eyes take on a special gleam as he talks about his “old warhorse”. The 51-year-old entrepreneur from Enugu in Nigeria reminisces about the very first truck in his fleet: a medium-weight Mercedes-Benz L 911 curved-hood model. Today the company’s fleet comprises more than 200 Actros. Onuorah Nnabugwu is the Managing Director of the logistics services provider E. O. Nnabugwu & Sons Limited.

Its character is marked by a grille contour that widens towards the base and a forward-slanting front section. Other features include wide, low-set headlamps and two-section tail lights. At the same time the design reflects the timeless aura of the first CLS, which founded a new segment and quickly became a design icon. The new model has pure CLS genes with its arching waistline, flat side window lines and low greenhouse. At the same time it is another example of the logical evolution of the Sensual Purity design philosophy: sharp edges and lines have been significantly reduced.