Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser for the new A-Class prior to its production debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The whole teaser is a part of an Apple iPhone and Android app that lets you find camouflaged prototypes with QR codes on the streets, press and Internet. Those who happen to come across a [...]
Daimler AG plans to more than double output of its Mercedes-Benz brand models to 2.7 million by 2020 in its goal to become the world’s largest luxury automaker. According to a report by German business magazine Manager Magazin, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche plans to open new plants in China and the United States to meet [...]
It seems like in this day and age of newer is better, old Mercedes-Benzes tend to go overlooked and are often underappreciated. It’s rather unfortunate since their cars have been reputed for so many superlatives that even today, only those who do appreciate them—like me, hardcore—are the ones who never forget. But even for those [...]
Fans of Germany’s Hummer/Land Rover Defender will be very pleased to hear that the famed Gelandewagen, or the G-Class in short, will still be a part of Benz’s lineup for the 2013 model year. Tried, tested and proven for over 33 years, the 2013 Gelandewagen will stick with its grassroots body-on-frame design with no major [...]
A new tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been released by Japanese tuning firm Veilside at the Tokyo Auto Salon dubbed Black Fortune. As the first of this model Veilside has tuned, the body kit was created drawing heavy inspiration from the 65 AMG Black Series, with exposed carbon fiber accents to tip off [...]
Many people consider BMWs and Mercedes Benzes to be completely different brands, therefore offering two distinct experiences. MB feels differently. In fact, they feel that there are enough undecided prospective Mercedes customers out there to offer four new compact cars next year. Naturally the A and B Class front wheel drive compacts will be offered [...]
Word is bouncing around that the next update for Mercedes-Benz’s BMW X3 fighter, the GLK, will get a “significant” facelift for the 2013 model year, MBUSA’s president Steve Cannon apparently said. Mercedes-Benz has been hard at work to refresh their entire lineup. One of these examples is the current W204, which just recently received a [...]
Mercedes-Benz may be releasing its anticipated ‘baby SLS AMG’ sometime late this year, bearing only an AMG badge. With only two doors and two seats, the sports car may be competition for the Porsche Cayman and Boxter models. Improvements that come with the new model’s smaller size over the SLS include better gas mileage and [...]
Key Competitors: BMW 6-Series Convertible, Jaguar XK, Audi S5 Cabriolet, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster. Power: Bi-Turbo 4.7L direct-injected V8 with stop/start 429 hp. Transmission: 7-speed automatic with steering wheel mounted shifters. Performance: 0-60 in 4.5 seconds (est.). Pricing: TBA. Availability: Spring 2012. Mercedes-Benz earlier today revealed to the world one of [...]
A keynote is scheduled for January 10 for Mercedes-Benz USA, along with Daimler AG to showcase the brand’s current and upcoming technology, focusing on the mbrace2 communications platform. Mbrace2 provides a multitude of features in the areas of information, entertainment, safety, automotive care and personal assistance. Within these areas, users can find cloud-based apps for [...]
