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  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

    Mercedes-Benz continues to drop more information about its next-generation E-Class ahead of the car’s world debut at next month’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Yesterday, we got our first official look at the car’s interior, which for most trim levels will come with an all-digital, dual-screen display similar to the setup used in the S-Class range. Today, the German automaker confirmed the car will also come with a system that can execute lane changes automatically. Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] recently introduced a similar system on its Model S. Called Active Lane Change Assist, the...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S400 4Matic Coupe (European-spec)
    Mercedes-Benz Adds S400 4Matic Model To S-Class Coupe Range

    Mercedes-Benz is expanding its S-Class Coupe range to include a new entry-level model: the S400 4Matic Coupe. It joins existing S-Class Coupe models such as the S550 as well as Mercedes-AMG’s S63 and S65 high-performance duo, though we should note that the car is yet to be confirmed for sale...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class interior
    2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior Revealed, All-Glass Dash Display: Video

    How do you interpret "modern luxury" when consumer electronics change every 18 months but a luxury car has to last 15 years? That was the challenge facing the designers of the next Mercedes-Benz E-Class interior, and their answer was to blend recognizably Mercedes design cues with a fully digital...

  • Nissan GT-R NISMO drag race
    Mercedes-AMG GT S And Nissan GT-R NISMO Drag Race: Video

    The Mercedes-AMG GT S and Nissan GT-R NISMO have been designed to appeal to very different buyers, but it’s still awesome to see the two cars go head-to-head in a drag race. The drivers get a 31-mph rolling start and there are two separate runs featured in the video from GTBoard. MUST SEE...

  • 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S by Renntech
    Renntech Previews More Upgrades For The Mercedes-AMG GT

    Having already impressed us with its initial tuning for the Mercedes-AMG GT S, which we might add saw the car creep into the 10s over the quarter mile, America’s Renntech used the recent SEMA show to announce a new round of upgrades for the stunning sports car. CHECK OUT: Porsche To Build...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class by Designo Manufaktur
    Mercedes Launches Designo Manufaktur Personalization Program

    Previously only a high-end brand for various cabin trims used in Mercedes-Benz’s cars, Designo is now being transformed into a standalone personalization program for the German automaker. The new program, called Designo Manufaktur, allows customers to personalize their cars in ways not...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

    Mercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year, and for 2014 it was given a major update. In Mercedes tradition, we’ll see the next generation of the luxurious mid-size sedan introduced for the 2017 model year. We now have more spy shots that show some prototypes for the new E-Class with barely any camouflage gear. It's looking very handsome and, as expected, it's also looking much like the C- and S-Class models it sits between. The new E-Class rides on Mercedes’ modular MRA platform, which debuted in the C-Class and has since made its way into...

  • Mercedes-AMG A45 World Champion Edition
    Mercedes-AMG Celebrates Mercedes F1 Title With Special A45

    With the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team and its star driver Lewis Hamilton once again the world champions, Mercedes-AMG has decided to celebrate with a special edition version of its A45 hot hatch. You may recall that the Affalterbach tuner celebrated last year’s title with a special...

  • Mercedes AMG's Nico Rosberg at the 2015 Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
    Mercedes AMG's Nico Rosberg Wins Season-Ending Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

    The 2015 Formula One World Championship came to a close yesterday, with the prize for the final event on the calendar, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, going to Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg. This was the German’s third-straight victory—a career first—to make it six wins this season...

  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    Track-Focused Mercedes-AMG GT To Be Called A GT R: Report

    Mercedes-AMG is working on a hardcore, track-focused version of its GT sports car. The car has already been spied in prototype form and is thought to have benefited from lessons learned in developing the dedicated racing version of the GT, the GT3, which is due to start competition next year...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL450, 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show
    2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Gets Svelte New Look, Nine-Speed Gearbox: Video

    Photos of Mercedes-Benz’s updated SL hit the web last week so we already know about the cosmetic changes made to the car, which feature primarily at the front. Now, however, the car has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and we have all the juicy details to tell you. CHECK OUT: 2016...

  • Mercedes-AMG engine production
    Mercedes-AMG To Start New Engine Production Line To Meet Demand

    Strong demand for its high-performance cars has forced Mercedes-AMG to open up a new production line for engines. Currently, the official Mercedes-Benz tuner produces all of its V-8 and V-12 engines at its main facility in Affalterbach, Germany, but from February 2016 all V-12s will be built at a...

  • Mercedes AMG's Nico Rosberg at the 2015 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix

    Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg drove flawlessly yesterday at the 2015 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix to take out the win. But it was no easy task as his Mercedes teammate and newly crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton challenged him throughout the race and only really gave up towards the end. The Briton, who in Brazil claimed his seventh fastest race lap of the season, eventually crossed the line second, approximately 7.7 seconds behind the leader. CHECK OUT: McLaren Creates Gold-Laced 650S Spider For The Middle East Behind them were Ferrari duo Sebastian Vettel and Kimi...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
    2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Leaked Ahead Of Los Angeles Auto Show

    Though it isn’t due to be revealed until November 18 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the first photos and details for Mercedes-Benz's updated SL range have surfaced. As expected, the luxurious two-seater convertible packs a heavily revised front end that makes it look rather elegant, as opposed...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 spy shots

    This might look like one of the many prototypes we previously saw for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC, the replacement for the GLK small SUV, but it’s actually a prototype for a performance-oriented GLC variant due out next year. We’re not talking about a dedicated performance model from...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC43 Coupe spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe spy shots

    Mercedes-Benz’s replacement for the GLK-Class, the GLC, has just arrived on the scene, and soon it will be joined by a version with coupe-like styling that—everyone look surprised!—will be called a GLC Coupe. The GLC Coupe was previewed in concept form at this year’s...

  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe
    2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe first drive review

    The Ascari Race Resort is a European country club for those who like to drive fast rather than golf. Situated in Malaga, Spain, near the Mediterranean Sea, it’s a playland for well-heeled Europeans to flog exotic machines, bask in the sun, and be pampered by the resort’s staff. Top Gear...

  • 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM race car
    Mercedes-Benz Museum Starts Selling Off Some Classics: Video

    The official Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany must be brimming with classics as the museum is now starting to sell some of them off. The list of cars available for sale can be seen at the website www.alltime-stars.com and includes some stunners such as a 1929 Type 630 Kompressor and even...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC450 AMG spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien

    Mercedes-Benz’s entry-level sports car, the SLK-Class, is about to undergo a mid-cycle update and in the process be rebranded an SLC. According to a new report, when the SLC arrives, there won’t be a dedicated performance offering to replace the current SLK55 from Mercedes-AMG. Instead, the new performance range-topper will likely be an ‘AMG sport’ model built by Mercedes-Benz rather than Mercedes-AMG. Spy shots of prototypes have already been spotted. This model is expected to feature a version of the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 fitted to existing AMG sport models...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS
    Mercedes-Benz GL-Class phased out with arrival of 2017 GLS

    Just as the mid-size M-Class was rebadged a GLE as part of Mercedes-Benz’s new naming strategy announced late last year, the full-size GL-Class has now been rebadged a GLS. The name change coincides with a mid-cycle update being introduced for the 2017 model year and signifies that the...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS leaked - Image via Worldscoop
    2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Leaked--Photo Update

    Mercedes-Benz’s full-size SUV, the GL-Class, is about to undergo a mid-cycle update. In the process, the vehicle will be rebadged a GLS in line with Mercedes’ new naming strategy. We’ve been spying prototypes for months, but now we have our first look at a completely undisguised...

  • Mecedes AMG's Nico Rosberg at the 2015 Formula One Mexican Grand Prix
    Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg Wins At Revived Formula One Mexican Grand Prix

    After a 23-year hiatus, the Formula One World Championship made its return to Mexico this past weekend and the event went off without a hitch. Mercedes AMG once again proved unstoppable, with this time Nico Rosberg winning ahead of teammate and newly crowned world champion Lewis Hamilton. Rosberg...

  • Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo Concept
    Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo Concept Revealed

    Mercedes-Benz is fully embracing the concept of autonomous cars, seeing them as a means to transform the way we interact and use cars. We got our first taste of Mercedes’ vision for a world where driving will be optional with the F015 Luxury in Motion concept unveiled at the start of this...

  • Teaser for Mercedes-Benz autonomous van concept debuting at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show
    Mercedes Autonomous Van Concept Headed To Tokyo Motor Show

    Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser sketch for a new autonomous van concept called the Vision Tokyo, which the automaker plans to unveil at this week’s 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. CHECK OUT: Nissan Electric Car Concept May Hint At Next-Gen Leaf The concept features a futuristic look that’s...

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