AMG
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Mercedes-AMGs are known for big, brutish power that loves to go sideways. But what’s power without control? To highlight the difference in how various AMG powertrains maintain—or lose—control, Mercedes-AMG offers a winter driving academy dubbed the AMG Winter Sporting event. Chief instructor Danny Kok says the point of attending is to experience and learn sliding in an AMG—and to have fun. For a well-rounded experience, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG Winter Sporting event featured a healthy mix of vehicles that ranged from the twin-turbo V-8, rear-wheel drive C63 S sedan and...
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Turns out snow can conquer a Mercedes-AMG G63 6x6
The Mercedes-AMG G63 6x6 is an absolute monster of a machine. You start with a regular G-Class, which is already a tough off-road-oriented beast with three differentials. Then, you add more power, more off-road ability, and an entire third axle. With the G63, you're unleashing a 544 horsepower...
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Mercedes-AMG designers share their insights about the Project One
The Mercedes-AMG Project One was potentially one of the most hyped supercars of 2017. The brand didn't disappoint when the car was revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show with an electrified 1.6-liter turbocharged V-6 and a split turbo that helped give it more than 1,000 horsepower. We've drooled...
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When worlds collide: AMG once tuned the Mitsubishi Galant
AMG is well-known as the in-house tuner for Mercedes-Benz. However, it wasn't always that way. Until 1999 AMG used to do its tuning work for any automaker willing to pay. We bet you didn't know that once upon a time the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi was willing to pay for some German tuning. Thus...
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Buy these four Mercedes-Benz AMG Black Series cars in one shot
For those who love all things Affalterbach, the holy grail is Mercedes-Benz vehicle that's been given the Black Series treatment. The engineers at AMG rarely roll out such special machines, but they make a large, loud splash when they do. Just five models have been given the Black Series goods, and...
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Mercedes-AMG sedan may bow early next year, won't be called GT 4
Mercedes-AMG is giving enthusiasts a reason to make the pilgrimage to the 2018 North American International Auto Show. Tobias Moers, head of the Affalterbach-based performance division, told Motoring the production version of its GT 4 sport sedan will be revealed at the show this coming January in...
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Depreciation is the ninth wonder of the world. (Compound interest is the eighth, in case you're wondering.) When it comes to picking out some of the finest automobiles, their high asking prices may not always lead to sky-high residual values. In this case of this 2006 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, it sold for less than 2 percent of its original MSRP. That's correct, this $200,000 luxury sedan was bought for the same price as some common economy cars; the seller walked away with the car after handing over $3,750 in cash. According to the buyer, who posted the purchase to YouTube in the video above...
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Mercedes-AMG offloads stake in motorcycle maker MV Agusta
After three years, Mercedes-AMG is letting MV Agusta ride off into the sunset with a new partner. Mercedes-Benz's performance division has officially sold its stake in the Italian motorcycle company. MV Agusta announced Mercedes-AMG's 25 percent stake in the company has been bought by ComSar...
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Daimler Not Looking To Take Over Aston Martin
Contrary to a welter of reports circulating around the automotive universe, Daimler is not looking to take its current partnership with Aston Martin to a full buyout. Various sources on the web have made much of some rather vague statements from Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche, attempting to read...
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No AMG Badges For Aston Martin, Mercedes Boss Says
Future Aston Martins will have AMG engines, but not AMG badges.
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AMG Wants You To Turn Your Burnout Into A Bag: Video
Burnouts are simple, and even kind of stupid, but they're something everyone with engine oil in their veins can appreciate, from the tuner crowd to the rural drag strip, from F1 to NASCAR. They're part of what we do. But burnouts are fleeting, ephemeral episodes; experiences, not objects. Until...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: Rear Drive, V-8, Black Series In Store
The 2014 Detroit Auto Show was chock full of cool cars, even if it was a bit underwhelming in some ways. But coming to an auto show probably nowhere near you within the next year is a car we'll all want to take a whirl in: the next generation of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Speaking with AMG chief...
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AMG has gone from independent tuner to in-house performance division.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG & A45 AMG Attack Bilster Berg: Video
Join the CLA45 AMG and its Euro-twin, the A45 AMG, on track at one of Europe's best new circuits, Bilster Berg Drive Resort.
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Tobias Moers To Head AMG
There’s been a major executive shuffle at Mercedes-Benz following the resignation announcement of the automaker’s veteran sales chief, Joachim Schmidt. Ola Källenius, who currently heads the AMG performance division, will replace Schmidt. That leaves an opening at AMG. Filling that...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Teased In New Video
What does the 2014 update to the S63 AMG hold in store?
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Schumacher To Race F1 Car Against Current AMG Lineup At The Nürburgring
A fortnight ago, we told you Michael Schumacher would soon be donning his racing suit again and hopping behind the wheel of his former Mercedes AMG Formula One car to tackle the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The stunt is being done as part of Mercedes’ celebration of the Nürburgring 24...
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AMG Chief: Hybrids Are The Future, Not Diesels
Mercedes-AMG has made its name on sharp-edged performance. And, until recently, that's involved cramming large-displacement engines under the hood. Now, surprisingly—representing a significant turnaround from some years ago—even AMG sees hybrid powertrains in its future. While BMW and...
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The Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG will make its official, in-the-flesh debut at this year’s New York Auto Show, but the car is also being teased in a new video game called Driveclub, set to launch for the new Sony PS4 later this year. Driveclub is a new racing game developed specifically for the PS4 by Evolution Studios, which promises it will deliver a visceral feel with highly-connected gameplay. Unlike other racing sims, this one is meant to be played in real clubs, encouraging cooperative gameplay with teammates. The real CLA45 AMG promises to deliver a visceral driving experience as...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG: First Drive
Construction workers working to the left, Ferrari dealer to the right. Real, actual bustle. Barcelona does not act like the rest of Spain, which is probably why it has two cell phones and is maybe "going out with the girls" on Friday night. Just a few hours earlier, we'd been wedged in the fab...
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Michael Schumacher To Help Develop Mercedes-Benz Road Cars?
Having recently stepped down from Formula One racing, Michael Schumacher is reportedly set to play a role in the development of road cars for his former employer. Schumacher was replaced at the Mercedes AMG F1 team late last year by Lewis Hamilton, but according to comments from team principal Ross...
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Mercedes-Benz Launches More Powerful C63 AMG “Edition 507”
Mercedes-Benz is introducing for the 2014 model year a new, more powerful version of its C63 AMG dubbed the “Edition 507.” As its name suggests, the car comes packing a 507-horsepower version of the regular C63 AMG’s 6.2-liter V-8, which, for those at home wondering, is 56...
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2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Live Photos: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Mercedes-Benz’s updated E63 AMG has made its debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show and these are the first live images of the new brute. Looking every bit as menacing as its numbers would suggest, the new E63 AMG is now officially the fastest four-door in production. This is made possible due...
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2014 Mercedes CLS63 AMG To Get Higher-Performance S Model
Following the announcement that 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG models would include a higher-performance S variant and would come standard with 4Matic all-wheel drive (in the U.S., anyway), Mercedes-Benz has adopted a similar strategy for its CLS 63AMG range. Available in four-door Coupe and Shooting...
Kurt Ernst