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Is the Next-Gen Mercedes-AMG A45 Hot Hatch Finally Coming to the U.S. Market?

The production of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class already started in Germany. Now, we are just waiting for its Mercedes-AMG A45 version to arrive. Recently, the latter was spied in the open with only a partial camouflage. According to TFL, which is the source of the AMG A45 spy shots, the photos were snapped while the hot hatch was undergoing testing at the summit of Mount Evans in Colorado. That begs the question, “What is the AMG A45 doing in the U.S., and is it possible that the car will already be sold in the U.S. market?” All we know so far is that the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan is bound for the… Continue Reading »

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The Frustrating Flaw of the MBUX Intelligent Multimedia System in the New A-Class

The Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) debuted in January at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas and it recently made its way to the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Its maker described it as an intuitive and intelligent multimedia system capable of processing various commands and recognizing various speech patterns. The system is activated by simply uttering, “Hey Mercedes.” The Cool Part The MBUX is a huge leap forward for Mercedes and a big benefit to their car users. Its basic functions are similar to Siri or Alexa. For example, if you say “Hey Mercedes” followed by “I’m cold”, the system will activate the car’s climate control. That’s pretty neat… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG A35 Spied at the Nurburgring Endurance Track

The much-awaited Mercedes-AMG A35 was recently spied doing its rounds at the Nurburgring endurance track in Germany. The hatchback was previously mistaken as the more powerful variant of the A45 dubbed as the “A45 S”—following the current nomenclature system of Mercedes. However, the source of the video and the interview of Tobias Moers indicate that the unit may be the A35. According to Automotive Mike, the one who uploaded the new Mercedes spy video on YouTube, the A-Class shown in the four-second clip is the A35. The rounded exhaust tips of the hatch give it away as the A35 because the range-topping AMG models usually get the square-shaped exhaust tips…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class is Getting a Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

A plug-in hybrid powertrain will be added in the trim selections of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. A fleet of the hatchback carrying the new setup are currently being tested on the roads. According to Autocar, which is also the source of the spy shots, the plug-in hybrid A-Class will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in September. The publication claimed they had access to internal documents pertaining to the matter from Mercedes. The documents suggest that the Mercedes-Benz A-Class plug-in hybrid will be equipped with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine. The unit under the M282 model is powered by petrol. Its output is 163 bhp, and the engine will… Continue Reading »

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See the Mercedes-AMG A45 in Action Against Other High-Performance Cars

Don’t let its size fool you, because beneath the compact body of the Mercedes-AMG A45 is a raging engine worthy of going against other supercars in a drag race. Recently, the high-performance A-Class in various guises was captured going head-to-head against other cars on the race track. Under the hood of the Mercedes-AMG A45 is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine. It is capable of delivering up to 376 hp and 351 lb-ft of torque. Paired to a seven-speed sports transmission, the hatchback can go from 0-62 in just 4.2 seconds. One of the AMG A45’s in the video has Brabus badges in it. That means its engine has been tuned… Continue Reading »

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Four Facts About the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan

After accidentally getting exposed, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan was officially unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. As expected, the car is merely a derivative of the A-Class hatchback instead of an all-new series. Here are the key features of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan that we learned during its debut: 1. Design The Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan is all too similar with the A-Class hatchback in its design. The only major changes between the two can be found in their measurements and rear design. According to Daimler, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan is 4,609 mm long, 1,796 mm wide and 1,460 mm high. The wheelbase of the car… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Production Begins

The production of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class model has begun in Rastatt, Germany. The A-Class is already in its fourth-generation. The car is highlighted by the integration of Mercedes-Benz User Experience or MBUX, which is the newest multimedia system of the German luxury vehicle brand. According to Daimler, the production of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class started on April 19. Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production & Supply Chain, drove the first unit of the range off the assembly line during the ceremony to kick off its production. Brief History of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class The A-Class is just one of the five compact car models made… Continue Reading »

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