Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced the pricing and specification of its barnstorming 375kW Mercedes-AMG GT S. Priced from $295,000 when it launches in July this year, the GT S is the only variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT in Australia, with the local arm choosing not to import the less powerful “entry-level” …
Read More »2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe caught cold weather testing
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe has been caught undergoing cold weather testing in Sweden. Still wearing heavy camouflage on most of its body panels, the next-generation C-Class coupe sports familiar front fascia with the sedan, with an upright grille flanked by a pair of headlights closely resembling its four-door counterpart’s. …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake lands from $52,400
Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced pricing and specifications for the CLA Shooting Brake range. The four-model range opens with the CLA 200 powered by a 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW and 250Nm with a combined fuel economy of 5.7L/100km. The fuel economy leader of the CLA Shooting Brake range is …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz to launch premium Ute
Watch out Toyota Hilux, a Mercedes-Benz ute (or pickup, in other parts of the world) is coming to car park near you! Yes, the German premium manufacturer has confirmed it will be launching its first ever ute before the end of the decade, with Latin America, South Africa, Australia, New …
Read More »2016 Mercedes GLE & GLE 63 AMG officially unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has given the M-Class a makeover for 2016 and changed its name to GLE to follow their new nomenclature. Set to be officially unveiled at the New York Motor Show, the GLE gets a redesigned front fascia encompassing new front bumper, a revised grilled flanked by a pair of …
Read More »Facelifted 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class on sale from $41,400
Mercedes-Benz has announced the local pricing and specifications for the refreshed 2015 Mercedes B-Class. Available in four variants and priced from $41,400 for the B180, the facelifted model gets new front and rear bumpers, restyled radiator grille with two louvres and LED daytime running lights integrated into the new headlamps. …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG GT S and C 63 S as official cars for 2015 F1 season
The Mercedes-AMG GT S and the C 63 S will field the 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship season as official Safety Car and Medical Car respectively. Both Mercedes-AMG high performance models will debut at the first Grand Prix of the season in Melbourne, Australia. Taking the baton from the …
Read More »Mercedes AMG GT3 officially unwrapped
The Mercedes AMG GT3 has officially broken cover ahead of its official debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. Developed to comply with the FIA’s GT3 race rules, the new GT3 is based on the Mercedes-AMG GT. Powered by an enhanced version of AMG’s 6.3-litre V8 engine taken from the …
Read More »625kW/1,450Nm Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe unveiled
Mercedes-Benz tuner, Brabus, has released details of its Mercedes S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe based Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe. Claimed to be the world’s fastest and most powerful all-wheel-drive coupe, the 850 churns out a massive 625kW (850hp) and 1,450Nm of torque, thanks to the heavily modified biturbo V8 engine …
Read More »Mercedes G500 4×4 concept detailed
Mercedes has released new details on the G500 4×42 concept, which will make its official debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. While not as outrageous as the G63 AMG 6×6, the G500 is touted as a “near-series” concept and features the all-wheel-drive powertrain, including the portal axles, from the …
Read More »2015 Mercedes C 63 AMG lands from $154,900
The much-anticipated Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG S Sedan and Estate have arrived Down Under. One of the highest selling performance vehicles in Australia, the C-Class flagship is available in a choice of four variants – the saloon and the estate are both offered as the C 63 AMG and C …
Read More »Prior Design rolls out Mercedes SLS AMG widebody kit
Aerodynamic specialist Prior Design has introduced a new styling package for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The PD900GT widebody kit bumps up the already aggressive looks of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to a whole new level with a GT3-inspired styling. The front fascia is sharpened with a restyled front bumper with …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe spotted – arriving late 2015
Gearing up for a late 2015 launch, the new Mercedes C-Class Coupe has been spotted undergoing testing near the company’s technical centre in Germany. The new C-Class coupe, along with the C-Class convertible, will complete the C-Class lineup, which currently consists of the sedan and wagon models. Like the sedan, …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz revises CLS Coupe and CLS Shooting Brake for 2015
Mercedes-Benz has revamped the the four-door CLS Coupe and CLS Shooting Brake, with updates to both exterior and interior, new features and a new V6 joining the range. The brand’s style icons gain an expressive new diamond radiator grille, a pronounced front bumper with large air intakes, Multibeam LED headlamps …
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