Mercedes-Benz News
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Mercedes is rumored to be dropping the A-class from its lineup despite claims by the carmaker that the entry-level model has sold close to 1.5 million since introduction in 1997. The news was reported by German newspaper WirtschaftsWoche, and the only word so far from Mercedes officials is that it’s merely speculation. According to the source, the A-class will be dropped when most of Mercedes’ lineup goes in for a revamp in 2011. The next-generation A-class was originally due in 2011, and it was previously reported that Mercedes was considering partnering with France’s...
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Preview: 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLKUpdate: Official GLK concepts here and here. These are the latest renderings of Mercedes’ upcoming midsized SUV, which is scheduled to enter production in the second half of next year. This rendering, compiled with information sourced from insiders close to the project, show that the new GLK...
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Mercedes and HWA prepping second sports carMercedes-Benz and its performance divisions AMG and HWA are planning to release several new models in coming years with the first car likely to be a high-performance coupe slotted between the SLR and the SL55 AMG. Despite its racing background, HWA has produced several production vehicles for...
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McLaren SLR Roadster makes an appearance at Goodwood FOSThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is known as a Mecca for car enthusiasts, so what better place to unveil the stunning new McLaren SLR drop top? This was the first public outing for the recently released car and lucky visitors got to see it six times over the course of the weekend. Powered by a...
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Mercedes: we don't want to work with BMWMercedes-Benz has rejected a proposal from BMW that the two luxury carmakers should work more closely in the future, as revealed by DaimlerChrysler’s head of marketing for Mercedes, Klaus Maier. Last month, BMW director Michael Ganal told reporters that BMW execs were hoping for a tie-up with...
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Mercedes to present 18 green models at FrankfurtMercedes-Benz might unveil up to 18 different eco-friendly vehicles at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show, including a range of diesels, hybrids, Bluetec-diesels and fuel-cell vehicles. The star of the Mercedes’ showcase will be a new Bluetec-diesel model that will feature a mild-hybrid...
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Mercedes has confirmed the release of the 2009 GLK SUV and has announced that the first cars will appear on the market from the second half of next year. This will be the fifth SUV/Crossover model in Mercedes’ lineup, joining cars like the M-Class, R-Class, GL and the old-school G-Class SUV. Several prototypes have been spotted cold weather testing in Scandinavia, which revealed a design similar to the bigger GL-Class SUV. This rendering, compiled with information sourced from insiders close to the project, show that the new GLK picks up the same angular design theme and ruggedness seen...
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BMW wants to work closer with Mercedes-BenzThe two luxury marques have already seen some success by collaborating over the development of super-efficient diesel and hybrid technology, albeit with Volkswagen and General Motors lending a hand as well, but there could be more tie-ups in the future if BMW has its way. Execs in Munich are hoping...
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Mercedes-Benz to build four-door convertible by 2011The convertibles of today are generally known as little two-seat roadsters like the MX-5 and S2000. But it wasn’t long ago that a different kind of beast cruised the ocean promenades - the four door luxury convertible. According to Motor Trend, Mercedes-Benz is set to revive the tradition...
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Preview: Mercedes-Benz C-class SportcoupeMercedes-Benz is currently developing a new version of the C-Class Sportcoupe, a car that’s rumored to make its world debut at September’s Frankfurt Auto Show. Several prototypes were spotted undergoing cold weather testing in Sweden recently, which revealed that the new model will...
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Video: Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black SeriesMost of you would recognize this car as the official F1 safety car, but to others, the CLK 63 AMG Black Series is one of the most desired Mercedes-Benz models this side of the CLK-GTR. This latest animated clip, courtesy of World Car Fans, shows the awesome coupe strutting its stuff on some very...
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Brabus B63 S pack for all Mercedes 63 AMG modelsBrabus has upgraded its B63 S tuning kit for the hand-built 6.2L AMG V8 engine and is now offering the package for any AMG Mercedes model fitted with the amazing powerplant. Engineers have boosted the power output of the high-revving V8 to 550hp (404kW) and peak torque to 650 Nm. The sprint time...
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Mercedes-Benz is reported to be developing a new version of its S-class limo equipped with an ultra-efficient Bluetec diesel engine. With a motor displacing just 2.2L, the new diesel driven S-class should return a fuel economy rating of just 6.6L per 100km, or roughly 35mpg. We should get our first glimpse of the new car at September’s Frankfurt Auto Show, with production scheduled to start towards the end of next year. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport reports that Mercedes will be combining the four-cylinder oil-burner with its new mild-hybrid system to achieve the amazingly low...
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Updated: More details on Mercedes' super-sports carUpdated: Mercedes won’t be taking any chances in the performance stakes with its new super-sports car following the disappointing results of its SLR supercar, which rarely comes first in comparo reviews. The new model is set to be slotted in between the SLR and SL, and could feature a 700hp...
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Mercedes ceases production of W203 T-Modell C-classProduction of the W203 series Mercedes-Benz C-class wagon, referred to as the T-Modell, has finally come to an end after a six year run. Mercedes has built more than 360,000 C-class wagons since 2001, with the last vehicle being a right-hand-drive model to be delivered to a customer in the UK. In...
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Binz E-Class Limo At Millbrook Proving GroundsGermany's Binz has taken its latest stretched Mercedes-Benz E-Class limousine to the Millbrook Proving Grounds for an annual test day with some of the U.K.’s motoring journalists. However, on days like this, you’re more likely to see the journos pimping it up in the back seat rather...
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Can Mercedes overtake BMW in the sales race?BMW has outsold its main rival Mercedes-Benz since 2005 but analysts predict that Mercedes could take back the lead as early as next year. BMW is already ahead of Mercedes for the first four months of the year, and is estimated by Morgan Stanley to top 1.236 million vehicle sales this year with...
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Kicherer’s tuned SL K60 Evo BlackDespite an updated model due soon, German tuners have released yet another performance package for the V12-powered Mercedes SL Roadster. Engineers and designers at Kicherer have upgraded the bi-turbo V12 engine to the tune of 605hp (445kW), lifting performance of the SL600 into supercar territory...
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After the disastrous turn of events surrounding the troubled merger between Daimler and Chrysler and the subsequent split last week, the German division won’t be attempting any more tie-ups in the future and will reportedly go-it-alone from now on. Following the strategy of BMW, which learned the same lesson after its own bungle with MG-Rover, Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche has told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag that “there are no acquisition targets I can recognize that could strengthen Mercedes”. Zetsche believes that Daimler will be better off being independent and sees...
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Renntech Performance Armored Mercedes S-ClassWhen it comes to armored cars we’ve seen everything from Rolls Royce Phantoms to Range Rover SUVs, but the most recognized armored vehicle is the Mercedes Benz S600 Guard. That’s fine if you just want protection, but Renntech boss Hartmut Feyhl soon realized that the heavy bulk of the...
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Brabus presents the 730HP SV12 S Bi-turbo CoupeBrabus has taken the wraps off its latest mega-Mercedes with the introduction of the CL-based SV12 S Biturbo Coupe. Taking a donor Mercedes-Benz CL600 as their starting point, engineers then got to work on turning the standard car into what its makers claim is the world's fastest and most powerful...
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Mercedes R-class faceliftedMercedes has revealed the new R-Class facelift and at the same time made some major changes that should help the vehicle achieve the sales figures it was originally forecasted for. We’ve already reported that Mercedes will be introducing RWD models (previously, all models had 4Matic), but the...
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster unveiledThree years after the launch of the SLR coupe, Mercedes has finally revealed the Roadster version. Mercedes has worked hard to ensure the Roadster is a ‘no compromise’ sports car. Unlike most convertibles, the SLR Roadster is capable the same 207mph top speed as the Coupe. With 460...
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Mercedes-Benz to release RWD R-ClassSales figures for the R-Class haven't managed to live up to the expectations of the German luxury brand, but Mercedes-Benz is determined not to completely write-off its “Grand Sport Tourer” just yet. News has now surfaced on Dutch publication Auto Telegraaf that the R-Class will soon be...
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