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Production 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Video: Mercedes-Benz A-Class teased before Geneva debut

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 [...]

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept

Mercedes aims to sell 2.7 million cars on a global scale by 2020

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 [...]

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W201 Mercedes-Benz 190E

Video: A small-time rap music video pays tribute to the Mercedes-Benz 190E

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 [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

Report: Mercedes-Benz’s Gelandewagen carries on after 33 years, new update and AMG model for 2013

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 [...]

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Veilside Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

Veilside Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series will be limited to 300 units

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 [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Report: Mercedes wants to increase sales by 20% this year, B-Class plug-in hybrid might help

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 [...]

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2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC

Report: Facelifted Mercedes GLK due in 2013, diesel option is likely

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 [...]

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Report: Baby Mercedes-Benz SLS is supposedly on the way, might be called SLV

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 [...]

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2012 Detroit: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

2012 Detroit: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class drops top in Motor City

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 [...]

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Mercedes Benz CES

Mercedes-Benz shows its 2012 CES plans

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 [...]

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