Mercedes-Benz News
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Mercedes-Benz will preview the GLB with a concept at Auto Shanghai 2019. The GLB will be a bigger, boxier alternative to the GLA in the premium compact crossover SUV segment.
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Another one-two for Mercedes-AMG at 2019 Formula 1 Chinese Grand PrixIt was another strong performance for Mercedes-AMG at the 2019 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix, with star driver Lewis Hamilton now leading the points tally.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS spy shots and videoPrototypes for Mercedes-Benz's redesigned GLS have dropped most of their camo as the world debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show is only a week away.
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First drive review: Sweet on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG sedanThe 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 53 AMG is conflicted. The pugnacious luxury sedan that arrived this year is sandwiched between a Hammer and a scythe. No, really. The former was a 1980s wonder machine that helped set the table for a tradition of sleeper sedans, and the latter is a modern-day...
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This Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing isn't what it appears to beThe Mercedes-Benz 300SL is an icon for the German brand and pristine examples sell for well over $1 million. If a second mortgage and scrapping a child's college fund isn't on the table, perhaps this particular 300SL will do. The car isn't what it seems. It's not a vintage 300SL, unless you...
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First drive review: 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 53 AMG is adulthood servedThe swoopy four-door AMG coddles passengers in luxury and delivers V-8 power with 6-cylinder consumption.
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The commercial vehicle arm of Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler on Friday announced it acquired a majority stake in Torc Robotics, a company based in Blacksburg, Virginia, developing self-driving systems for multiple vehicle categories, ranging from SUVs to 300-ton mining trucks. The deal, which is still subject to approval, will see Torc move into the potentially lucrative goods transport sector by working with the local arm of Daimler Trucks and Buses, Daimler Trucks North America, to develop a Level 4 self-driving system for use on semi-trailer trucks sold in the United States, such as...
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2020 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 spy shots and videoMercedes-Benz unveiled the redesigned 2020 CLA at January's 2019 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but the versions we're more interested in, those from Mercedes-AMG, are still being developed. Yes, “versions” isn't a typo as AMG is working on two performance levels...
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Daimler wants your help for in-car gaming ideasWe don't know when or if self-driving cars will take over the roadways, but it's inevitable they'll change the way we spend time in the car. Mercedes-Benz's parent company, Daimler, recognizes that massive changes are afoot and has launched a competition called the In-Car Gaming Challenge to...
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Meet the man who owns not one, but five Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarensThe Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been somewhat of a forgotten supercar from the last decade. It boasted major performance credentials, but we don't hear about them too often. For American supercar collector Manny Khoshbin, it's his favorite. How much does the entrepreneur like them? He owns five...
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Here's what every button on an F1 steering wheel doesGlancing at a modern Formula 1 race car's steering wheel reveals a very complex contraption, and it's just as in-depth of a wheel as it suggests. Mercedes-AMG, the reigning F1 champion, recently published a video with driver Valtteri Bottas to give fans a closer look at what action each button...
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Volkswagen looks to develop European batteries for EVsLast week Volkswagen Group announced plans to double-down on building electric cars with 20 new models and an additional 7 million cars over five years. So far it's said that the battery cells for its MEB vehicles will come from four different global suppliers: CATL, LG Chem, Samsung, and SK...
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Canadian firm Inkas built a bullet-resistant Mercedes-Benz G-Class that can withstand rifle fire and hand grenades for its exclusive clientele.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe revealed ahead of New York auto showMercedes-Benz's GLC is the hottest ticket in the automaker's lineup, with buyers in the United States snapping up close to 70,000 units last year. To keep things brimming, Mercedes unveiled an updated 2020 GLC earlier this month at the Geneva International Motor Show, and on Tuesday we got our...
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Mercedes teases updated 2020 GLC CoupeMercedes-Benz unveiled its updated 2020 GLC at this month's Geneva International Motor Show, and the automaker on Sunday confirmed that the updated version of the crossover's GLC Coupe sibling is just around the corner. To build the excitement, Mercedes also released a teaser video hinting at the...
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Valtteri Bottas brings home the win at 2019 Formula 1 Australian Grand PrixIt was a one-two finish for Mercedes-AMG at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, the opening round of the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship. Star driver Lewis Hamilton started the race on pole but it was his teammate, Valtteri Bottas, who would cross the finish line first. Hamilton, the reigning...
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A more affordable four-door: 2019 Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe costs $99,995If prices in the mid-to-upper $100,000 range are too high, Mercedes-AMG would like you to meet the more "frugal" 4-Door Coupe. The GT 53 4-Door Coupe, that is. The German luxury brand announced Thursday that the entry-level GT 53 model will cost $99,995, which includes a $995 destination fee. It's...
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Mercedes-AMG plans plug-in option for every modelEvery single Mercedes-AMG vehicle will receive a plug-in hybrid version in the near future, marking a major shift in the brand's strategy. The information was confirmed by Frank Overmeyer, Mercedes’ head of external affairs for emissions, in an interview with Autocar published Thursday. He...
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Teams competing in the 2019 Formula 1 World Championship over the course of the past month have revealed their race cars for the new season, and in the lead up to this weekend's season-opening Australian Grand Prix Mercedes-AMG has dropped a video to explain some of the new design rules aimed at improving the spectacle of the sport. Following the rules revolution of 2017, F1 cars underwent a dramatic change that saw them become wider and faster, though this made it tougher for close racing, primarily due to the effects of the aerodynamic wake, sometimes referred to as dirty air, generated by...
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Mercedes-Benz SLR to return? Daimler renews trademarkMercedes-Benz could have plans for a new SLR sports car after parent company Daimler moved to renew the trademark this month. The Drive first spotted the trademark renewal and reported the news on Thursday. The automaker officially filed the renewal on March 1 via a New York-based law firm. The...
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Rare birds: Two Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwings on display at Amelia Island ConcoursThe Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing of the 1950s and early 1960s remains an iconic sports car of the last century. This weekend two of them will flock to one place. The brand announced chassis number 43 and 44 will be on display at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in Florida. Mercedes-Benz only...
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2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is forbidden fruit for US buyersAmericans still aren't too keen on wagon body styles, and that likely makes the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake off limits stateside. However, the compact wagon made its debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show on Tuesday where it will join the CLA sedan in Europe. The CLA Shooting...
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Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster ready to rock your worldMercedes-AMG's GT R sports car was developed with the sole purpose of putting down serious lap times, but for some track enthusiasts the allure of open-top driving is too powerful and for that reason the folks at AMG have developed the GT R Roadster, which was unveiled Tuesday at the 2019 Geneva...
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Mercedes gears up for Formula E with Silver Arrow 01 race car conceptIt's been almost two years since Mercedes-Benz announced plans to enter the Formula E Championship and now the automaker has previewed its contender for the electric car series with a concept. Debuting on Tuesday at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, the concept is the Mercedes-Benz EQ...
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