With everyone being intrigued by the official teaser video of BMW, announcing that they are preparing something new without revealing what model could it be, a few of you might have noticed, however, that other official teasing videos are surfing the web. One of them belongs to Mercedes-Benz, yet the difference from the one published by their rivals is the...
There are no more doubts about the high-performance version of the all-new Mercedes S-Class. The model exists, will debut next year and is a real beast in every aspect you'd imagine. This latest spy video shows the new S65 AMG being tested at the Nurburgring. The standard model comes with a V8 5.5-liter engine delivering 585 hp and 900 Nm...
It was only a few weeks ago when Bavarian Motors suggested that they were considering a service to allow customers at least schedule drive tests over the internet, if not buying units online. While BMW did not implement the measure, Mercedes-Benz on the other hand is willing to give it a try by the end of the year. The news...
The Germans at Mercedes shortened the wait and unveiled the new GLA crossover prior its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new model measures 4417mm long, 1804mm wide and benefits from a luggage space of 421 liters or 836 liters with the rear seats down. In terms of styling, the new GLA takes a lot of design cues...
The Mercedes B-Class receives a comprehensive tuning kit from Carlsson. At the exterior, the German model benefits from new front and rear bumpers, LED lights, side skirts, revised side mirrors, new front grille and rear diffuser. A retuned suspension system brings the model 30mm closer to the ground while 20-inch alloy wheels are available as well. Mercedes B-Class by Carlsson...
The Germans at Mercedes unveiled a very frugal version of the new E-Class model, namely the E 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY Edition. As its name suggests, efficiency is the keyword for this model. Powered by a 2.1-liter diesel powerplant offering 170 horses and 400Nm of torque, the 0-100 km/h sprint is possible in 8,4 seconds with a top speed of 227...
Mercedes-Benz prepared a special edition for the Japanese market. We talk about the GLK 350 4MATIC Schwarz Edition, a model which will be limited to a number of 100 vehicles. At the exterior, the German model stands out thanks to new 20-inch alloy wheels, a special Obsidian Black finish, new stainless steel elements and other AMG parts. Mercedes GLK 350...
As we all witnessed the release of several Mercedes-Benz units from the S Class lately, the cherry on top of the line or the flagship as it is called in the auto industry should be an S65 AMG with an allegedly impressive motoring. The most powerful sedan of Mercedes-Benz should be introduced in premiere during this year’s Los Angeles Auto...
In case you were anxiously waiting for some novelties coming from Mercedes-Benz, the news is officially out there: their S Class is soon going to get a new hybrid unit. We are talking about Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid, a model that should enter the market by 2014, and which should have a mixed fuel consumption of 4 liters per 100...
When it comes to the Batman movie series, pretty much each iteration was a success, and the more recent Dark Knight trilogy is no exception. And while the hero has its charm, the villains also managed to shine on screen, and Heat Ledger's Joker was a great success. Joker Themed Mercedes R Class His interpretation of the deranged anti-hero was...
The traditional fossil fuel burning engine is slowly and steadily losing ground against the cleaner hybrid or electric engines. To keep with the trend, many car makers scurry about engineering new alternative fuel-powered vehicles. Mercedes Hybrid Engine Mercedes-Benz is one such company, and recent news indicate plans for a large expansion of its hybrid models. Thanks to a new modular...
Mercedes-Benz S Class has only been recently launched on the market, yet ideas on how to upgrade the standard version easily came to light. Right after the attempt of Race Tools, which we have witnessed a few days ago, the in-house tuner of Mercedes-Benz, Brabus, came up with what appears to be a dazzling tuning kit. Brabus Mercedes-Benz S-Class So...
Aston Martin may be the name to rock the auto industry in the following years. As it continues to be the only maker of exotic cars independent from any auto concern, it starts partnerships that boost its business without inflicting the sharehold. First, we talked about the partnership between Aston Martin and Ford, designed to let the British company continue...
The current E Class facelift of Mercedes is going to get a brand new gearbox, automatic, with 9 speed steps. Called 9G-Tronic, the feature will enter with E350 Blue TEC Mercedes version. Say good bye to the old 7G-Tronic and get ready to embrace innovation. The cars equipped with 9G-Tronic should jump from 0 to 100 km/h in exactly 6.6...
Despite the conflict with France that keeps escalating to the point that the European Union is trying to set some balance, Mercedes-Benz continues its development and even teases us! If you have looked at the latest official video with the soon coming Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, then you know what we are talking about! 2014 Mercedes S-Class It has only 17...
It has been a week now since France blocked the registration of four different Mercedes-Benz classes – A, B, SL and CLA. The entire media brought the subject under the spotlights, particularly as the Germans feel offended and intrigued by this decision. While the European Union stated how the infringement procedure may be applied to Germany because of the conflict...
Mercedes released a new video teaser for what is called "a new member of the AMG family". In fact, we talk about the all-new S63 AMG, the high-performance variant of the German sedan. In terms of performance, we expect to see a massive 5.5-liter V8 powerplant producing 563 horsepower. The 0-100 km/h and top speed figures will be certainly impressive...
The German folks at Mercedes decided to bring the high-performance version of the new A-Class, namely the A45 AMG. The hot hatch is powered by a 2.0-liter unit producing 360 horsepower and 450Nm of torque, making the 0-100 km/h sprint possible in 4,6 seconds with a top speed limited at 250 km/h. Mercedes-Benz at Goodwood Festival of Speed The visitors...
The Goodwood Festival of Speed brought forth a lot of new releases and concept cars. But not all eyes were on the new stuff, as the Goodwood also hosted a very special auction, and a particular oldie draw a lot of attention. 1954 Mercedes W196R Held by Bonhams, the auction managed to break several world records in one fell swoop....
Inden Design and Binz joined their forces in order to develop a tuning kit for the new Mercedes A-Class. The German hatchback receives a series of styling tweaks with no performance upgrades yet. At the exterior, you will find a new pair of side skirts, revised front and rear bumpers, new 19-inch Barracuda Shoxx wheels with 235/35 R19 tires or...
