This lonely Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has reportedly been abandoned and forgotten in the Czech Republic since 2011. Posted by Magazin ProDriver CZ on their Facebook page, the white SLR McLaren is understood to have been confiscated by the police in 2011 and has stood abandoned ever since. It was reported …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG GT R arriving in July priced from sub-$350k
Mercedes has announced Australian pricing for the most hardcore version of its AMG GT range. Due to be launched in July 2017, the Mercedes-AMG GT R will be priced from $349,000 excluding on-roads, putting it uncomfortably close to the Audi R8 and Porsche 911 Turbo. The flagship Mercedes-AMG GT R …
Read More »Valtteri Bottas joins Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team for 2017
It’s been 45 days since Nico Rosberg dropped the bombshell of his immediate retirement from Formula One. And it left the team with a conundrum: how to best fill the vacant seat alongside three-time champion Lewis Hamilton in order to defend the Constructors’ Championship? Following six weeks of detailed evaluation, …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe gets stealthy Night Edition
Mercedes-Benz is adding a stealthy Night Edition to its flagship S-Class Coupe range. Set to debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next month, the Night Edition will be offered in S400 or S500 guises. The Night treatment brings a host of exclusive details to the …
Read More »Tamer Mercedes-AMG GT arrives from sub-$260k
Is the Mercedes-AMG GT S a bit of a stretch for the budget? Are 375kW and 650Nm too much power to handle? Now you can save $40,000 and have the tamer Mercedes-AMG GT. Launching in Australia this month with a sticker of $259,000 plus on road costs, the less expensive AMG …
Read More »2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe officially unveiled
The all-new 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe has been revealed in all its glory before bowing in at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2017. As seen previously in leaked images, the rakish new E-Class Coupe bears a strong family resemblance with its S-Class and C-Class siblings; so strong that you’d …
Read More »2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe leaked online!
It’s hard to keep anything a secret these days on the web, with the latest ‘casualty’ being the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. Scheduled for an official debut on Wednesday, these leaked pictures from a brochure were first published by Belgian website, AutoTijd and show the E-Class Coupe in both Avantgarde …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG GT R laps the Nurburgring in just 7:10.92 [video]
The Mercedes-AMG GT R has spent most of its formative years at the Nurburgring. So, just how fast does the production car go around the famed circuit? Fast, very fast. Sport Auto recently took the AMG flagship around the Green Hell and posted the incredible lap time of 7 min 10.92 …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz unveils high-definition Digital Light headlights
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled their latest lighting concept called the Digital Light, which takes headlight technology up to a whole new level. The high-definition headlight uses a microchip that contains more than one million micromirrors for each side of the vehicle, enabling extremely precise distribution of light. Mercedes-Benz says the technology …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz introduces G-Professional Cab Chassis workhorse
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its G-Professional Cab Chassis ute to the Australian market. Based on the Mercedes G-Class or “G-wagen” as it is more commonly known, the G-Professional comes with a 2,085kg payload (4,490kg GVM) without a tray and has a 245mm ground clearance, thanks to a reinforced chassis and suspension. …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz E 350e and E43 AMG joining local line-up in February 2017
Mercedes-Benz has announced the pricing and specification of the new E 350e Plug-in Hybrid and AMG E 43 4MATIC which will go on sale locally in February 2017. Priced from $131,600 plus on-road costs, the E 350e is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine in conjunction with an …
Read More »Piecha presents Mercedes-AMG GT-RSR with 463kW
As if 375kW and 650Nm aren’t enough, German tuner Piecha Design has turned the heat up on the Mercedes-AMG GT S even further with the introduction of a power upgrade package. The 4.0-litre twin turbo V8 in the AMG flagship scores a new Performance Power Kit which enables it to …
Read More »SPIED: Updated 2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
An updated 2017 Mercedes G-Class prototype has been spotted undergoing winter testing. Affectionately known as the G-Wagen by aficionados, the model is the oldest in Mercedes-Benz’s lineup, with little changed since its debut in 1979. The 2017 update will be the most significant in the model’s life, which started of …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz X-Class sets to bring style to the premium ute segment
Mercedes-Benz has taken the veil off its new premium ute (or pickup if you live outside of Australia), christened the Concept X-Class that aims to combine the utility of a traditional ute with luxury and comfort. Two versions has been shown in Stockholm, Sweden – one showcasing the vehicle’s style, …
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