Sub-brand

The future of the struggling Maybach brand is expected to be determined by as early as next month, with two major possibilities reportedly on the cards--either drop the brand altogether or tie-up with another automaker, most likely Aston Martin, and jointly develop a successor to the lackluster 57 and 62 sedans. However, a third scenario has recently come to light and is starting to look more and more likely. Insider sources have revealed to Automotive News that Maybach’s parent company Daimler is also considering spinning off its hyper-luxury brand into a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz...