Mercedes finally showcased the road-ready version of the AMG One hypercar earlier in the year. That means it classifies as a production car for setting records at tracks, and there is no bigger boast than being the fastest at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The AMG One bested its stablemate, the AMG GT Black Series, by over … Continue reading F1-Derived AMG One Hypercar Sets The Latest Nurburgring Lap Record
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
F1 2019: ROKiT Williams Racing FW42
The new backbenchers of F1 are the third ones to unveil their 2019 livery and new title sponsor - ROKiT. This is their latest car that will compete in the 2019 F1 season and it is called the Williams Mercedes FW42. Williams Racing has been part of F1 and motorsport for a long time but … Continue reading F1 2019: ROKiT Williams Racing FW42
Heritage with technology: Mercedes Vision EQ Silver Arrow concept
Not to be outdone by the siblings from Volkswagen Group, Mercedes had their own jewel that made its world premiere at Pebble Beach during Monterey Car Week in California - the EQ Silver Arrow Concept. Unlike the wishful Infiniti Prototype 9 or Prototype 10 concepts, Mercedes has some actual heritage to honour and celebrate with … Continue reading Heritage with technology: Mercedes Vision EQ Silver Arrow concept
Alonso won’t be on the grid in 2019: F1 News
Fernando Alonso announced earlier today that he will be retiring from Formula One after the end of the current season. It is currently the mid-season break in the sport but the McLaren driver said he'd been deciding over the matter for a few months now. In a video released on his Twitter profile (seen below), … Continue reading Alonso won’t be on the grid in 2019: F1 News
Force India’s new owners – a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll: F1 News
It was announced earlier this week that F1 team Force India have found an agreeable deal that gets the team out of administration, one that is backed by a consortium of investors led by Lawrence Stroll. The Canadian billionaire has impressive financial credentials and powerful contacts in the paddock so this does not come as … Continue reading Force India’s new owners – a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll: F1 News
Here’s why Porsche buying a stake in Rimac is a BIG deal
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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
Oh F.F.S! It’s a Mercedes-Maybach SUV Concept
Another day, another SUV. That's what it feels like these days as a car guy. On one hand, these bulky creatures are getting quicker and prettier and are pushing the boundaries of what a large, elevated, family car can be capable of. But this one is pure business. More specifically, business in the world's biggest … Continue reading Oh F.F.S! It’s a Mercedes-Maybach SUV Concept
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
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