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
Compact is Big in Asia: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan unveiled in China
China is definitely a superpower in the modern world in many measures, chief among which is the growth and potential of the automotive sector. The Chinese currently have two main focuses in cars: electric powertrain or a longer wheelbase with a boot if possible. Mercedes-Benz already stole the show at Auto China in Beijing with … Continue reading Compact is Big in Asia: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan unveiled in China
Geneva International Motor Show 2018: Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
When your tuner department starts making cars for their own model lineup and outdoes what they usually do for you. That's what AMG has done to Mercedes-Benz with their latest production spec creation, the 4-door coupe version of their beast from the green hell - the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S. Or to mention its … Continue reading Geneva International Motor Show 2018: Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
Best of the Indian Auto Expo 2018
Two more years pass and it's time for another Auto Expo in Delhi, which is kind of the Indian Auto Expo. For the most part, it was underwhelming and overall a bit disappointing as an experience for someone who attended it on a public access weekend. But there were some important elements at the Auto … Continue reading Best of the Indian Auto Expo 2018
Merc’s got a brand new A-Class
The product refresh cycle continues in Stuttgart and it's now the turn of that smallest letter in the Mercedes-Benz line up, the A-Class. That said, it's bigger than ever in its latest avatar - 30mm longer with the front track 14mm wider, more room on the inside and an easily accessible boot. The new aesthetics … Continue reading Merc’s got a brand new A-Class