Mercedes is known for making a car for every niche, unfilled niches and niches Mercedes has invented in the same way that Apple continues to pull off similar feats. In 2008, if the average consumer were asked if they wanted a huge iPhone that doesn’t make phone calls for more money (the iPad), they would [...]
Mercedes-Benz will be showing up to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show with not one but two E-Class Hybrid sedans. One of the E-Class hybrids will be powered by a diesel engine while the other will be powered by a gasoline unit. The Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid with the gasoline-electric powertrain will be offered in the United [...]
Starting next year, Mercedes-Benz will start offering its C-Class and E-Class Coupes with all-wheel-drive, according to a report by CARandDRIVER. Currently, the E-Class and C-Class Coupe are only available with rear-wheel-drive. Both cars will eventually be offered with a single engine option when they are equipped with 4Matic – a 3.5 liter V6 making 302-hp [...]
Ever wonder what the most profitable vehicles are of modern times? Well, while many of you probably don’t care it’s still something nice to know. Bernstein Research in London has put together a list of the top global money makers since 1990 and the list isn’t really all that surprising. Analyst Max Warburton says that [...]
As time goes on, the automobile industry has been proving that green motoring need not be boring. And to add to the case, Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has just unveiled a new EV based on the E-Class. Unfortunately however, Brabus made clear that their EV is just a prototype and isn’t for sale. Either way, let’s [...]
Brabus recently unveiled its version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible known as the E V12 Cabriolet – which is now the fastest four-seater convertible out. Inside, out, and under, the E-Class has received admirable attention from Brabus. How fast does the world’s fastest cabriolet go? Fast enough to get you 0-62 in 3.7 seconds. Brabus [...]
For the 2012 model year, Mercedes-Benz vehicles have received some significant upgrades including a more fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission and more powerful direct-injection gasoline engines, including a new turbo 4-cylinder, a normally aspirated V6 and bi-turbo V8 – some with ECO Stop/Start technology. First time at egmCarTech? Visit our home page for the latest news. Most [...]
Mercedes-Benz has officially confirmed that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate (station wagon) will become a part of the company’s North American lineup. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate will arrive in October. Power will come from the same 5.5L twin-turbo, direct-injected V8 from the 2012 E63 AMG Sedan that made its debut at the [...]
Mercedes-Benz has just recently announced that the 2011 E-Class will be receiving new engines, making it the most efficient car in its class. Dubbed BlueEFFICIENCY, the E350 features a new their new BlueDIRECT direct-injected 3.5L V6, good for 306-hp, up from the old 3.5L V6 by about 14-hp. But the new economy figures boast a [...]
Mercedes-Benz has announced the recall of 41 units of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The small but important recall is being taken due to an issue where a part could fly out of the engine compartment during servicing, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Insufficient adhesive between the vibration damper and its inner mass damper [...]
