Automotive
June 8, 2021
NBA star Klay Thompson highlights several different S-Class features in a new campaign. Image credit: Mercedes-Benz
By Katie Tamola
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is enlisting the charisma of an NBA superstar to demonstrate the capabilities of its S-Class sedan.
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