# Mercedes Envisions an SUV That Floats Using Its Tires as Paddles

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-09-07T21:59:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.autoblog.com/news/mercedes-envisions-an-suv-that-floats-using-its-tires-as-paddles
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