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
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! It has
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
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
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. The visitors of
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. Held by Bonhams, the auction managed to break several world records in one
The news is just the way it sounds: the French government has just blocked the registration of four Mercedes-Benz models, leading to hot polemics throughout the entire French auto industry. We are talking about A, B, CLA and SL models, all Mercedes-Benz units produced after the date of 12th of June this year. The cause
If you were to visit each dealership in your general area right now, which would be most likely to snag you as a buyer? This is the question that Pied Piper Management Co. set out to answer with a big survey involving some 5.000 mystery shoppers. The results placed Mercedes-Benz dealerships most likely to make
Mercedes released official US pricing for the new SLS AMG Black Series, a model which will be available in the States starting next month. At the exterior, the new model gets 20-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, revised front grille, side skirts and rear diffuser but also a carbon fiber wing.
To all Mercedes Benz C class fans, we’ve got good news – the German carmaker seems to be prepping a new generation, part of the same class, soon to be set into motion in the United States. The concept, called W 205, will be assembled in Alabama, at Tuscaloosa plant, within a few months from
Mercedes decided to bring the fuel-efficient SLS AMG Electric Drive at the Nurburgring circuit, also managing to set a new record. Driven by Markus Hofbauer, the German electric model lapped the circuit in 7:56,234, making it the fastest electrically-powered series production model. Under the hood of the new SLS AMG Electric Drive sits four electric
The all-new Mercedes S-Class Plug-in Hybrid gets now leaked in patent images, something which tells us that we should expect an official debut quite soon. The fuel-efficient variant of the new S-Class will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 unit and an electric motor good for 109 horses. There are no details about the total
The Germans from Brabus revealed a performance kit for the new Mercedes GL63 AMG. Powered by a 5.5-liter V8 engine, the German SUV is now capable to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4,7 seconds thanks to the total output that was increased to 620 horsepower and 820Nm of torque. In terms of
RevoZport decided to present a comprehensive tuning kit for the new Mercedes A-Class, a package which brings both performance and styling tweaks. At the exterior, the German model gets a new carbon fiber splitter, side skirts, a revised ventilated hood, a rear spoiler and new alloy wheels. All these parts, excepting the latter, are made
After several teasers and rumors, Mercedes officially unveiled the new S-Class, a long awaited model which will go on sale shortly. Showcased at the Airbus A380 delivery center in Germany, the new model comes with a refreshed exterior with new front and rear bumpers, front grille, hood and an improved overall shape. Inside, Mercedes provides
The German folks at Mercedes decided to keep us connected to the big unveiling event and release a final teaser for the new S-Class sedan. The image below shows the German luxury sedan being transported by a DHL aircraft. As you probably know, Mercedes will debut the new model tomorrow at around 7 PM CET.
Today we get a closer look at the Chinese-only Mercedes E-Class, a model which will be known in China as the E-L. As expected, the model gains in dimensions, riding an 11cm longer wheelbase which improves the passenger space. The 2013 Mercedes E-L is part of the Beijing-Benz partnership and follows to be built locally
After several spy photos and rumored information, Mercedes officially unveiled the new GLA concept, a crossover prototype which will be seen in world premiere at the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show. The German model is 4,3 meters long and 1,9 meters wide, riding a wheelbase of 2,7 meters. Under the hood we find a 2.0-liter gasoline
The GLK lineup expands today with a new petrol powerplant, namely the 250 4MATIC, a model scheduled to go on sale this summer, in June. The German SUV is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit producing 211 horsepower and 350Nm of torque. Accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h takes 7,9 seconds with a top speed
With the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show opening its gates this month, we get a closer look at the upcoming Mercedes E400L Hybrid, a model which will be seen in world premiere at the aforementioned event. The new E400L Hybrid will be made in China and benefits from a 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 333 horsepower and
