In the past decade or so, most car concepts from manufacturers have been an EV of some sort. But most of them are just a design showcase with a propulsion system just good enough to roll it on and off the stage. If we're lucky, the concept results in a production-spec model that has none … Continue reading Mercedes Vision EQXX EV Concept Easily Completes 1,000km Euro Road Trip
5 Cool Things You Should Know About The Mercedes Vision EQXX
The usual global auto shows may have fallen off the calendar due to the pandemic, but electric mobility solutions are being showcased at just about any event relating to technology. So, it's no surprise that the CES 2022 was a host to a range of clever concepts and EVs. Among them was this beautiful creation: … Continue reading 5 Cool Things You Should Know About The Mercedes Vision EQXX
Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept Promises A Bright Future For An Electric G-Wagon
There are few production-series models more iconic than the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. Since the company is going all-electric in the near future, the G-Class was destined to undergo the powertrain transition as well. The Concept EQG previews the electric future of the G-Wagen and we don't mind what we're looking at. Mercedes has played it smart … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept Promises A Bright Future For An Electric G-Wagon
The Gold Standard In Electric Car Luxury: Meet The Mercedes-Benz EQS
The usual German luxury carmakers dipped their toes into the EV space with SUV models, not including Porsche, of course. But now it's the time for the sedans, GTs and coupes. Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed the production-spec version of the EQS, the all-electric equivalent of its flagship S-Class luxury limo. Mercedes had teased the EQS … Continue reading The Gold Standard In Electric Car Luxury: Meet The Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Is The Fastest Luxury Car Around The Nürburgring
In a time when record claims are being questioned as they should be, Mercedes-Benz AMG put out a new one. This one is about the fastest lap time around the Nürburgring Nordschleife for an "executive" luxury-class production vehicle - the 2021 AMG GT63 S 4MATIC+. In 2018, the debut version of this AMG product set … Continue reading Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Is The Fastest Luxury Car Around The Nürburgring
Looking Back: Mercedes-McLaren SLR Stirling Moss
The world of motorsports lost an icon just last month with the passing of Sir Stirling Moss. While I do follow Formula 1 closely, I do not actively dive into the sport's rich history. But I have always heard of Sir Moss, being referred to in shows like Top Gear and from Shmee150 when I … Continue reading Looking Back: Mercedes-McLaren SLR Stirling Moss
F1 2019: Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+
Undefeated in the hybrid era of Formula 1, Mercedes unveiled their 2019 title contender at Silverstone - the W10. It's still a silver arrow but now sports a new style for the Petronas colours in a shape that seems to mimic the flow of air along the sides of the car and the engine cover … Continue reading F1 2019: Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+
New hot hatch alert! Mercedes-AMG A35: 2018 Paris Motor Show
In the developed world, the performance cars keep getting faster as the figures keep climbing higher and higher. Even in the hot hatch market, the numbers have become quite ridiculous with the likes of the Audi RS3 Sportback with 394bhp and the previous-gen AMG A45 with 376bhp. But now, it's become a little less expensive … Continue reading New hot hatch alert! Mercedes-AMG A35: 2018 Paris Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz EQC World Premiere: Charged Up
This electric-SUV is not a concept. It's the real thing, going into series production in 2019 and will be on the roads soon after. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the first product of their new all-electric sub-brand EQ — the Mercedes-Benz EQC. A brand that was announced at the 2016 Paris Motor Show with the EQ A … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQC World Premiere: Charged Up
Mercedes-Benz announces A Class Sedan for global markets
In April, Mercedes-Benz had introduced a compact sedan in China based on the new A-Class but that was the market-exclusive long wheelbase version. So it was no surprise when they said they'll be introducing a standard A-Class sedan for the global markets as well. It is not to be confused with the CLA which is … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz announces A Class Sedan for global markets
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