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Claire Williams Hints the Move of Valtteri Bottas to Mercedes F1

Giancarlo Perlas January 15, 2017

Claire Williams, the deputy principal of Williams Racing team in Formula One, hinted that Valtteri Bottas is moving to Mercedes AMG Petronas. The driver would come as a replacement to the now-retired 2016 F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg in Mercedes, and he will be partnered with the three-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. BBC Sport reported that when Williams was asked a question if there was already “crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s” regarding Bottas’ switch to Mercedes, she replied, “It is exactly that.” Williams said that when Rosberg made an exit from the sport, she already expected a call from Toto Wolff. She added that she doesn’t want to hinder a driver who… Continue Reading »

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Top 5 Features of the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 Yellow Night Edition

Giancarlo Perlas January 15, 2017

Mercedes-Benz just revealed a more powerful version of the GLA at the Detroit Motor Show. The three-pointed star marque showcased the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 at the event. The vehicle comes with a Yellow Night Edition package. Here are the top five things we learned about the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 Yellow Night Edition based on a report: 1. Exterior The Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 is crafted based on the facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The new elements introduced in the high-performance version of the compact SUV are the sporty bumpers, rear diffuser, spoiler in the rear end of the roofing, and better-looking grille. The Yellow Night Edition package adds a set of 18-inch light… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG Hypercar Set For Frankfurt Motor Show Launch

Giancarlo Perlas January 14, 2017

The Mercedes-AMG hypercar is under works. The most powerful road car of the three-pointed star marque will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Months ago, news surfaced that AMG will release a hypercar in 2018. Thomas Weber, the head of research and development of Mercedes, confirmed the project during the Paris Motor Show in September last year. The exec said the Mercedes-AMG hypercar will carry the drivetrain technology of the brand’s Formula One cars. It should be noted that the F1 car of Mercedes houses a 1.6-liter hybrid turbo engine. The unit will be tuned down to make the hypercar road-legal. It is expected to deliver up to 1,000bhp. Autocar reported that… Continue Reading »

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Show Your Love: Give Your Mercedes Car a Special Name

Giancarlo Perlas January 13, 2017

It’s a universal truth, people always develop a special bond with their cars, especially a Mercedes-Benz. Well, who doesn’t? From the time you have bought it, there is already a special relationship that blooms between you and your car. Aside from the very lovable features of Mercedes autos that make them a dream car, it is for the fact that you have bought it using hard earned money. A Mercedes definitely costs a lot, so there is a sense of fulfillment once you finally get your keys for it. After that, the bond strengthens as you drive it around places that bring you special memories. Sometimes, you even meet a… Continue Reading »

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Forza Horizon 3 DLC Features Mercedes-AMG GT R in Wintertime

Giancarlo Perlas January 13, 2017

Mercedes-AMG GT R im Rennspiel „Forza Horizon 3“: Winterspaß mit dem Mercedes-AMG GT R

The all-powerful Mercedes-AMG GT R makes its way again to the new downloadable content (DLC) of the Forza Horizon 3 racing simulator video game for the Windows 10 and Xbox One platforms. The expansion of the game is called “Blizzard Mountain.” The DLC of the Turn 10 Studios & Playground Games racing series was released just in time for the winter in December last year. As its name implies, the expansion allows players to experience exploring the peak of Blizzard Mountain in an open world environment. The new feature adds new races in the blizzards and other winter weather format challenges. The Snow Drift bucket list challenge introduced in the DLC lets… Continue Reading »

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Daimler Showcases the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe at the NAIAS

Giancarlo Perlas January 13, 2017

Mercedes-Benz started 2017 by showcasing its new products and services at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). One of the cars highlighted in the event was the 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe alongside the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA. As reported earlier, Mercedes introduced four models of the E-Class Coupe, namely the E200 Coupe, E220 Coupe, E300 Coupe and the E400 4MATIC Coupe. The one shown in Detroit was the Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Coupe that can be seen in the pictures here which were featured in Automotive News. The E400 4MATIC Coupe is equipped with a petrol-fed 3.0-liter V6 engine. The unit produces 333 hp and 480 Nm of torque. Then it is matched with a… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG Celebrates Its 50th Birthday in 2017

Giancarlo Perlas January 10, 2017

Mercedes-Benz kicked off the year 2017 with a bang as it showcased its latest cars and SUV at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Among the things that the three-pointed star marque is also celebrating this year is the 50th anniversary of its Mercedes-AMG performance brand. According to the Global Media Site of Daimler, 2016 was a successful year for Mercedes-AMG. Almost 100,000 vehicles carrying the AMG badge were delivered to customers in that period. The numbers showed more than 40 percent growth compared to its preceding year. Joining the strong offensive of Mercedes-AMG is the expansion of the Mercedes-AMG GT lineup. To date, there are already seven versions of… Continue Reading »

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