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  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Edition 1 and 2016 C63 DTM race car

    Mercedes-Benz’s sexy new C-Class Coupe and its high-performance C63 variant from Mercedes-AMG will arrive in showrooms early next year. However, other markets will receive the vehicles shortly after their debut this month at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. To treat the early bird buyers, Mercedes-AMG will once again be offering a limited run of specially-equipped Edition 1 cars. Shown for the first time, the Edition 1 will come in the exclusive color of Magno Selenite Gray together with a contrasting yellow stripe package. The particular combination is borrowed from Mercedes-AMG race cars...

  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive
    Mercedes-Benz Says Tesla Rival Is Coming Soon

    Right now, Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] has the high-end electric market all to itself—but that's about to change. In an interview with Germany's Auto Moto und Sport, development chief Thomas Weber revealed company is working on a vehicle to battle head-to-head with Elon Musk's sexy sedan. At...

  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet
    2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet Detailed In New Video

    Mercedes-Benz has finally unveiled its new S-Class Cabriolet, the open-top version of the S-Class Coupe that went on sale last year as the replacement for the CL. For performance fans, there’s the S63 Cabriolet developed by Mercedes-AMG. This one packs a hand-built 5.5-liter V-8 engine which...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet
    2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Preview

    There’s a changing of the guard happening at the most exclusive end of the luxury market—and a ratcheting-up of expectations—yet the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is staying at the heart of it. With the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet, the esteemed nameplate adds an open-air version...

  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 spy shots - Image via Jonas Dillinger
    2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Spy Shots

    Mercedes-Benz is working on a mid-cycle update for its GL-Class that will see the full-size luxury SUV rebranded a GLS in line with the automaker’s latest naming scheme. Like the GL, the new GLS will feature a high-performance variant developed by Mercedes-AMG, a prototype for which has been...

  • Teaser for 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM race car
    Mercedes-AMG Teases 2016 DTM Racer Based On New C63 Coupe

    Mercedes-AMG is set to unleash on the market a new generation of its C63 Coupe early next year, and it’s been confirmed that the muscular two-door will also form the basis of the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team’s new race car for the 2016 season of the popular Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters touring...

  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz V-Class equipped with AMG Line package

    The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is sold here in the United States as a commercial vehicle known as the Metris, but in other markets it’s positioned as a plush people carrier aimed at high-end transport services and large families. That’s why the V-Class is fitted with an interior that wouldn’t look out of place in one of Mercedes’ luxury sedans, and now the exterior can be dressed up to resemble Mercedes’ more performance-oriented models with a new sports package falling under the AMG Line heading. The AMG Line package for the V-Class borrows a number of design...

  • Teaser for 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet
    2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Teased Again

    The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is one of our favorite cars, particularly in high-performance Mercedes-AMG tune. It was one of the most interesting and attractive debuts of 2014, and soon it will be joined by a convertible variant, new teasers of which were released overnight. Having already...

  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Atlanta Falcons' New Home To Be Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Video

    Last month, Mercedes-Benz USA moved its headquarters from a complex in northern New Jersey to Atlanta, Georgia. And the company has already taken serious steps to put down roots in its new home south of the Mason-Dixon line. ALSO SEE: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Teased Again Today, it was...

  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 facelift spy shots - S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Spy Shots

    Mercedes-Benz is working on a mid-cycle update for its SL-Class, and that means all the separate variants including the high-performance Mercedes-AMG offerings are also due to be updated. Today we have the first spy shots of the updated Mercedes-AMG SL63. The updated SL arrives next year, as a 2017...

  • Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton at the 2015 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix
    Mercedes AMG Wins 2015 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, Lotus Makes Podium

    It was a one-two finish for Mercedes AMG at yesterday’s 2015 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, and in particular it was a near perfect race for star driver Lewis Hamilton. The Briton came out on top for the sixth time this season and the 39th time in his F1 career. ALSO SEE: Dodge SRT Hellcats...

  • 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe
    2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Details Released Ahead Of Frankfurt Debut: Video

    Mercedes today released details, pictures, and a cool video of the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, and it appears to be a finely tuned beast. As expected, the hot compact coupe, which will be released next summer, will be offered in standard and S models. The Mercedes-AMG twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe

    Mercedes-Benz has just revealed its new C-Class Coupe, and soon it will be joined by the high-performance C63 Coupe from Mercedes-AMG. Both cars make their debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show on September 15, but you can see them together already in this official teaser photo. The C63 Coupe is the one on the right, and you can see that it features a number of distinct design elements to set it apart from its tamer sibling. The most obvious is the aggressive front bumper, which features larger scoops to feed more air to the car’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 as well as to its...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
    2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Preview

    Mercedes-Benz’s latest-generation C-Class sedan has been winning accolades—and buyers’ hearts—all over the globe since arriving on the scene last year. Now the handsome looks, plush interior and impeccable engineering have been packaged in an even sexier two-door body. Yes...

  • SLS Crushed
    Excavator Callously Destroys Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: Video

    When you first take a look at this video, you can't help but think it must be a joke. Surely that excavator isn't going to rip apart a $200,000 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Nobody could be so stupid. Well, they can. Next you think that they will stop and save some of the parts. Certainly they must be...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
    2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class pricing starts at $120,825

    When we got the first details on Mercedes-Benz's 2016 G-Class range, it wasn't clear the specifications that would be available in the United States. Now we know what will be on offer here, and how much they'll set you back. Opening bids for the G550 will start at a heady $120,825, including a $925...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S
    Notes From The Driveway: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S

    It's not very often that something as special as the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S comes rolling into my driveway, so I was excited to spend the last week piloting Mercedes' new Porsche 911 fighter. Prior to my test drive, I had only been behind the wheel for one glorious lap of the Road America road...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 Brabus Rocket 900
    The Mercedes-Maybach S600 By Brabus Will Hit 60 MPH In Under 3.7 Seconds

    The 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 is certainly no slouch with its ample 523 horsepower and 612 pound-feet of torque, but if you’re the type that needs your luxury behemoth to keep up with top sports models, then Brabus has just what you need. The German tuner is intimately familiar with the...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE (ML Facelift, Euro Spec)

    As compelling as the $40k Mercedes-Benz GLC is, some buyers simply need more room. Fortunately, Mercedes has bigger vehicles that match the style, luxury and comfort of the GLC—but you’re going to have to pay a premium. Next up the line is the GLE, which is new for 2016. The vehicle serves as the replacement for the popular M-Class although the two share most of their internals and even some body panels. Unlike the previous M-Class, the GLE can be ordered as either a regular SUV or as a ‘coupe-like’ SUV. For the latter, both the ride height and roofline have been...

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class (Euro-spec)
    2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Priced From $39,875

    We already had a chance to take Mercedes-Benz’s new GLC for a spin and found it to be a very impressive vehicle. With a roomy interior that’s easily the best in class, a powerful engine under the hood (and more potent units to come), and ride comfort that’s comparable to the...

  • Nissan’s plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico
    Mercedes and Infiniti form Mexican joint venture for next-gen compact car production

    Roughly one year ago, Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti confirmed plans to build their next-generation compact cars at a new plant located next to an existing Nissan facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Today, the two automakers formed a joint venture that will be responsible for production of the new...

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    Audi, BMW and Mercedes acquire Nokia’s HERE Maps in $3.1 billion deal

    In a historic move, Germany’s three major premium automakers Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler have joined forces to acquire Nokia’s HERE digital mapping and location services business. The deal, which should be finalized by early 2016, is valued at 2.8 billion euros...

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-Medien
    2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Spy Shots

    The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is set for a debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, and our spies have the latest shots of the new two-door, well in advance of the mid-September show. In these new shots, the car is almost completely undisguised, with only a little camouflage gear hiding its...

  • Sir Stirling Moss at the wheel of the 300 SLR
    Mercedes-Benz To Honor Sir Stirling Moss At Pebble Beach With Two Cars

    Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz shot a 360-degree film to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Sir Stirling Moss' historic 1955 Mille Miglia victory. While the legendary 1,000-mile race is no more, Moss' time of 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds remains unbeaten. To honor the world-renowned...

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