Mercedes-Benz News
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Mercedes-Benz has added V-8 power to its newest GLE with the arrival of the 2020 GLE580. The powertrain is a mild-hybrid setup combining a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 with a beefed-up electric starter motor able to aid the engine during high loads and recover energy under braking and coasting. The same setup features in the redesigned 2020 GLS, also in 580 guise. The powertrain delivers 483 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, and during high loads receives a boost from the electric motor of 21 hp and 184 lb-ft. A 9-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive system complete the drivetrain...
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Mercedes-Benz ESF 2019 is a step toward the uncrashable carThe concept car features safety tech such as car-to-car communication, car-to-road communication, and even a small, adorable robot.
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Mercedes estimates plug-in hybrids and EVs will be half of sales by 2030Mercedes-Benz on Monday announced the ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2039. That's 20 years away or less than three product cycles, which for an automaker the size of Mercedes is a short time to transform its entire operations. Key to reaching the goal will be expanding the number of...
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SUV demand might see Mercedes-Benz end US C-Class productionWith the SUV market booming, Mercedes-Benz may make a tough decision in the near future. The automaker is rumored to be considering ending C-Class production at its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Automotive News (subscription required) reported on the possible decision on Monday. The C-Class sedan's...
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Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two at 2019 Formula 1 Spanish Grand PrixMercedes-AMG secured its fifth one-two finish in five races following the 2019 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix.
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Jon Olsson's 800-hp Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4 now has a safari topJon Olsson, keeper of many over-the-top vehicle builds, has once again modified his Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4. This time, the convertible G-Class now sports a roof. For those who haven't followed the G500's modification saga, the professional skier aimed to build a high-power beach cruiser. It also...
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Now's your chance to own one of Mr. Bean's former cars, a V-8-powered Mercedes-Benz from the 1990s.
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AMG 53 deep dive: Mercedes-AMG's straight shot at hybrid performance throws a few curvesThe AMG 53 Series looks to the past for its future in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. In addition to the CLS-Class, E-Class, and upcoming GLE-Class, the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 that defines AMG 53s is likely to appear in nearly every Mercedes model soon. Related to the inline-6 found in the 450...
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Mercedes-AMG will build cars in China for the first timeMercedes-AMG will build cars in China for the first time this year, underscoring its desire to sell more performance cars in the country.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG boss: Project One's electric turbos coming to AMG line soonTobias Moers is the type of guy you want running your performance automaker. The boss of Mercedes-Benz AMG looks the part. His casual answers belie his intensity for the details in what he does; Moers drives all AMG models and is intensely involved in engineering. He tracks his cars—often. He...
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 spy shotsEngineers from AMG have been spotted testing the next generation of the GLS63. The new full-size SUV is expected to come with a twin-turbocharged V-8 and mild-hybrid system delivering close to 600 horsepower.
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Demand for rear-wheel drive dying out, says AMG bossIn the future, every model in the AMG lineup could come with standard all-wheel drive—including the GT sports car.
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Valtteri Bottas returns to the lead spot in the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship after leading a Mercedes-AMG one-two finish on Sunday at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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21 people arrested for stealing 100 cars from Daimler's Car2Go carsharing service in ChicagoA fraud ring of 21 people stole 100 vehicles from the carsharing service Car2Go in Chicago using fraudulent means.
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2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake spy shots and videoMercedes-Benz used March's Geneva International Motor Show to unveil a redesigned CLA Shooting Brake, and sadly the automaker has no plans to introduce the second-generation model here. That means we'll miss out on cool AMG-enhanced version of the svelte compact wagon that are still being...
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Mercedes-AMG says CLA45, GLA45, A45 will boast 420 hpWhile we're still digesting the performance credentials Mercedes-AMG has cooked up for its A35 and CLA35 cars, the brand shared new details about the CLA45, A45, and GLA45. The big news: they'll have around 420 horsepower. Tobias Moers, head of the Mercedes-AMG, told Autoblog in a report published...
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Daimler reportedly to end ties with Renault Nissan, cut jobsDaimler will seek to end old ties and cut jobs as it looks to reduce costs in light of falling profits and increased investment required for new technologies.
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Mercedes-AMG confirms details on next-generation SL-ClassRumors have swirled about the next-generation SL-Class, and now Mercedes-AMG head Tobias Moers has confirmed development is underway with direct oversight from AMG. The information comes from a Thursday AutoCar report. It marks the first time AMG has overseen the SL-Class, and it means the...
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The wait for the latest installment in Mercedes-AMG's world-beating skunkworks series Mercedes-Benz AMG boss Tobias Moers said Wednesday that a range-topping AMG Black Series would arrive sometime next year. "A GT Black Series is going to happen, for sure. We have a run...cars are on the road and it's here testing," Moers told Motor Authority. "Working with the GT Black Series and driving it the first time is exciting." The AMG GT Black Series is expected to be topped only by the multi-million-dollar mega machine, the AMG One, in the future AMG lineup. The Black Series is expected to rival...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS aims to be the S-Class of SUVsSales of big SUVs are booming and Mercedes-Benz will look to get a jump on the competition with a redesigned version of its GLS full-sizer. The covers came off the third-generation model on Wednesday at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, where Mercedes confirmed the handsome brute will land...
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Mercedes GLB coming this summer, will spawn electric EQB in 2021The production version of Mercedes-Benz's Concept GLB will arrive as early as summer 2019, and an electric option will follow just two years later.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 marks an electric milestoneContrary to popular belief, it was the company today known as Mercedes-Benz that put the first automobile into production. The year was 1886, and it would be a few more decades before Henry Ford implemented mass production that made automobiles a common sight. Nevertheless, 1886 is an important...
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2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 sport sedan arrives with 302 horsepowerMercedes-Benz's A-Class has spawned an A35 variant with 302 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. It's the first of two AMG-tuned versions of the compact Mercedes sedan.
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AMG reveals updated 2020 GLC63 ahead of New York auto showWhile Mercedes-Benz's star at this week's 2019 New York International Auto Show will be a redesigned 2020 GLS, the automaker will also show off updated versions of the smaller GLC and GLC Coupe. More importantly, the Mercedes-AMG division will show its high-performance GLC63 and GLC63 Coupe models...
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