Drop the term “Big Benz” in conversation and most people assume you’re talking about the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. While the full-size flagship sedan has – deservedly – earned that moniker over the years, when it comes to sheer size and volume, the GL-Class is truly Benz’ behemoth.... 

19-08-2010

Mercedes-Benz released the initial photos and information on the 2011 CL-Class earlier today, showing off its updated luxury coupe. We were at the unveiling at the Mercedes-Benz World across from the historic Brooklands racetrack, and now have some live photos to bring you. The big news for the 2011... 

18-07-2010

To our hearts and minds the Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon needs nothing. That hasn’t stopped GWA Tuning from adding to the monstrous estate, and we’ll leave it to you to give thanks, or not, that they feel differently than us. The package includes a new grille and front bumper with fierce set of... 

8-07-2010

Not too long ago, there was a time when all of the vehicles in an automaker’s portfolio weren’t required to wear the same uniform. Each model could be its own unique expression of the brand’s strengths without being forced to schedule an appointment with the corporate plastic surgeon.... 

29-06-2010

When you launch a vehicle during the year’s most over-hyped estrogenfest, you’re obviously trying to appeal to a specific demographic. Specifically, not us. There’s a reason we haven’t taken a crack at the Mercedes-Benz GLK until the sequel to Sex and the City hit the screen.... 

18-06-2010

Vorsteiner has unveiled their new V6E Aero Package for the Mercedes Benz E63 AMG. The Vorsteiner Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG V6E Aero Package components are as follows: V6E Carbon Fiber Add-On Front Spoiler, V6E Carbon Fiber Deck Lid Spoiler, V6E Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner 3-Piece Forged Wheels. Up... 

22-05-2010

The shooting break (yes, it’s ‘break,’ not ‘brake’, according to M-B’s marketers) design isn’t something new – we’ve seen it before in smaller vehicles like the original BMW Z3 M Coupe. Today, though, Mercedes-Benz takes the shooting break concept one... 

27-04-2010

When pondering the idea of any near-$100,000 hybrid luxury sedan, one has to wonder, “What’s the point?” The only hybrids that sell in any significant numbers are the Toyota Prius and Ford Fusion, and for good reason. Both allow drivers – and particularly hyper-milers – to squeeze... 

21-04-2010
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The gossipmongers at Autocar are reporting that the race-bred Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 that’s getting its American debut at the New York Auto Show this week may be the foundation for a street-legal SLS AMG Black Series. We’ve heard rumors of a racier SLS for some time, but this is the first... 

10-04-2010

Today at the 2010 New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showed that it’s still behind the all-but-forgotten “Sports Tourer” when it unveiled the heavily restyled 2011 R-Class. The minivan-that-isn’t-a-minivan has had a rough life up to this point. It was never really marketed well... 

2-04-2010

With a refreshed R-Class debuting this morning and a general understanding that most automakers think Americans prefer trucks to wagons, it was a bit of a pleasant surprise to find Mercedes-Benz taking the wraps off a U.S. market 2011 E350 4Matic Wagon here at the 2010 New York Auto Show today. When... 

2-04-2010

Mercedes-Benz trotted out the SLS AMG GT3 and E350 4Matic Wagon here in New York, and along with the racy supercoupe and bangin’ wagon, it’s announced pricing for its all-new, homegrown gullwing. We don’t have an official MSRP breakdown yet, but our man on the floor tells us that the... 

1-04-2010