Tag Archives: Mercedes-Benz

September 17, 2011
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe DTM AMG OMG– also tagged , , , , , , , , ,

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is going racing, and it has its eyes set on conquering the DTM series. That means the standard C-class Coupe gets the typical DTM outfit of a massive front splitter, seductively wide fender flares and a wing large enough on which to throw a party fit for Dance-centrum in Stuttgart.
The [...]

February 23, 2011
Coming to America: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Popemobile– also tagged , , , , , ,

There was a time when the Pope set about cruising the world in class and style. While we’ll have no part in arguing the functionality of the current Popemobile, the machine simply can’t hold a candle to the classy lady you see above.
This particular 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman landaulet was built specifically [...]

January 22, 2011
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell– also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The SLS AMG Mercedes E-Cell will be produced: the official announcement comes from the headquarter in Stuttgart. The standard electric supercar goes on sale in 2013.
Dieter Zetsche, head of Daimler AG, called it “the most technologically advanced supercar in the 125 years of automotive history. ” The 125th anniversary refers to Stuttgart, who in [...]

November 21, 2010
AMG looking to go smaller than C-Class?– also tagged , , , ,

According to the crew at Inside Line, AMG may be looking into working its magic on a model below the current C-Class.
While speaking at this year’s LA Auto Show, Ola Kaellenius, the head honcho of the Mercedes-Benz go-fast division, said that while there isn’t much of a case for AMG-tweaked versions of the A- and [...]

November 18, 2010
Mercedes-Benz considering CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake, diesel AMGs a long way off– also tagged , , ,

In the span of two weeks, Mercedes-Benz announced two new CLS-based production models: the recently revealed CLS63 AMG and plans to produce a wagon version inspired by the CLS “Shooting Brake” Concept shown at the Beijing Motor Show. Now we’ve learned that another CLS variant could combine the two.
The CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake would adapt [...]

July 7, 2010
Mercedes shows the new S350 BLUETEC– also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mercedes presented the first detailed information about the new Mercedes S350 Bluetec.
Mercedes S350 BLUETEC is equipped with a V6 diesel engines that meet Euro 6 new rules. It is capable of developing an output of 258 hp and a torque of 620 Nm. Emission control is due to the use of [...]

July 2, 2010
Mercedes C63 AMG DR 520: The strongest C Klasse!– also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

German performance in England Division conducted a limited edition model based on the C63 AMG.
Sport Division of the Mercedes has made a special model based on the model C63 AMG. The name of this limited edition is 520 DR C63 AMG. The basic model is equipped with a propeller of 460 hp, [...]

July 1, 2010
Preparing a new Mercedes S Class for 2012– also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Mercedes will launch by the end of 2012 S Class model with a more fluid design.
New Mercedes S Class will be based on the F700 concept. Germans want to launch a car to follow modern design, a design voluptuous forms in May. The new model was captured during the test city.
Will [...]

May 17, 2010
Mercedes-Benz inches closer to fully automated driving– also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Working on autonomous vehicle systems is all the rage lately, and Mercedes-Benz is no exception. Most of the work has been going within research groups and as part of competitions like the DARPA Urban Challenge.
Mercedes-Benz has moved its automated driving work over to driver-assistance test groups. It’s using the automation technology [...]

May 17, 2010
Rare Mercedes-Benz C111 prototype reportedly damaged in highway robbery attempt– also tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

A rare 1970s-era Mercedes-Benz C111 show car has gone on display at the company’s museum at Brooklands, but it almost didn’t make it.
According to reports from across The Pond, the truck transporting the vintage concept car from Germany to the UK was hijacked by criminals looking to make off with the C111. [...]