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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class gets more sophisticated and grown up

Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off its all-new 2018 A-Class, boasting an evolutionary styling that is said to be youthful but “grown-up and comfortable”. “With the fourth generation of the A-Class, we are redefining modern luxury in the compact class. To do this we have opted for a combination …

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522kW Mercedes-AMG C 63 by Väth good enough for 340km/h

With 375 kW and 700 Nm from its 4.0-litre twin turbo V8, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 coupe is no slouch, but that doesn’t stop German tuner Väth from spicing it up further. First up is a larger turbocharger for the bent eight, followed by a new oil cooler for the engine …

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Next-gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class teased ahead of February 2 debut

Mercedes-Benz will premiere the all-new A-Class compact hatch at a special launch event in Amsterdam on 2 February 2018. The announcement is accompanied by a single shadowy teaser image of the new A-Class, which the German car maker says will “completely redefine modern luxury in the compact class, and revolutionise …

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New 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class previewed

Mercedes-Benz has released a series of photos of its camouflaged 2019 G-Class along with more details of its new off roader. The new 2019 G-Class has undergone extensive development, including conquering the 1,445m high Schöckl near the Austrian city of Graz. The 5.6km test route includes gradients of up to …

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class gets Prior Design makeover

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class has only just hit some of the world’s market but Prior Design has already introduced one of the first bodykits for owners who think their utes look too tame. The PD400 widebody kit brings a more aggressive front fascia with larger vents within the front bumper along …

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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class interior revealed – it’s high-tech

Mercedes-Benz has completely overhauled the new A-Class’ interior as it prepares to go on sale in 2018. Codenamed W177, the most prominent feature of the new dashboard is the dual screen layout that the A-Class inherited from its dearer siblings. But unlike the fully integrated screens of the E- and …

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class Pricing and Specification confirmed

Australian pricing and specification for the highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz X-Class luxury ute has now been announced. Launching in April 2018, the first ever X-Class will be initially offered in 13 variants and a choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The 2.3-litre high-torque common-rail turbo diesel is available with a choice of …

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Tuning: VÄTH 513kW, 340km/h Mercedes-AMG C63 wagon

It may look like a regular Mercedes-AMG C63 wagon with a set of aftermarket wheels but looks can be deceiving in the world of tuning for this C63 implanted with VÄTH’s V63RS tuning kit is capable of pumping out a monstrous 513kW of power and a stout 900Nm of torque! …

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Mercedes-AMG farewells G-Wagen with V12 G 65 Final Edition

Mercedes-AMG is sending off the G-Wagen with an exclusive G 65 Final Edition packing a 463kW/1,000Nm hand-built 6.0-litre biturbo V12 engine. Limited to just 65 units worldwide, the big brute is capable of storming from 0-100km/ in just 5.3 seconds before hitting a top speed of 230km/h. The V12 engine …

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Mercedes-AMG Project One: Watch out Bugatti Chiron!

After a series of prolonged teasing, the new Mercedes-AMG Project One has finally made its official world debut as the only road legal car with a Formula 1 powertrain. Power is derived from a tweaked version of the W08 F1 car’s hybrid system consisting of a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 and …

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional range on sale now

The rugged Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional range is set to go on sale in Australia in Wagon and Cab Chassis body styles. Launched in 1979, the G-Class is the vehicle of choice for numerous military forces around the globe but has late been the ‘cool’ choice for people wanting an SUV with off-road …

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Ultra-luxurious Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Concept unveiled

Following on from last year’s concept, Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled its latest iteration of the Mercedes-Maybach 6 Concept, this time as a cabriolet. Described as an “automotive haute couture”, the glamorous cabriolet sports a design that invokes classic proportions with a modern twist, featuring a long bonnet, short windscreen and massive …

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