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When Will the 2020 Formula 1 Season Officially Start?

Giancarlo Perlas March 17, 2020

With the growing number of Covid-19 cases worldwide, many sports organizations have canceled their events including Formula 1, which was supposed to have its first race of the season in Australia last weekend. Succeeding races have been called off too. So when will the 2020 F1 season officially start? According to F1, the cancellation of the Melbourne race was due to a McLaren staff testing positive with the disease. Then, an F1 personnel from Pirelli was diagnosed with it last Monday. From the looks of it, the organization is skipping Australia this season. It is supposed to proceed with the show in Bahrain without any fans in attendance, but again,… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT 73 4-Door Plug-in Hybrid Spied in Sweden

Giancarlo Perlas March 17, 2020

Last year, rumors surfaced saying that the Mercedes-AMG GT 73 4-Door plug-in hybrid is already in the works, and it is due for a 2020 unveiling. Recently, this was confirmed when the car was finally spotted testing in Sweden. The test is just one of the many that Mercedes does to its cars in order to ensure their reliability and to evaluate how their components react to harsh weather conditions. From the looks of it, the prototype is already in its production-ready body. Design The AMG GT 73 4-Door appears very similar to the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door. The only difference is the concealed charging port of the auto… Continue Reading »

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New Edition of the Mercedes-AMG GT4 Launched

Giancarlo Perlas March 12, 2020

Since its introduction in the racing circuit in 2018, the Mercedes-AMG GT4 has amassed 137 podium finishes, 151 class wins, and 53 overall wins out of the 363 races that it participated in. Mercedes plans to follow up on its success with a new edition model. According to Daimler, the new Mercedes-AMG GT4 will be available to racing teams starting March. The car will be carrying a 2020 model year badge. The AMG GT4 offers a new design and technical upgrades that will improve its endurance during races. These include modifications on the engine and brake cooling that prevent the components of the said areas from overheating especially in extremely… Continue Reading »

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Brabus Launches E-PowerXtra Kit for the Mercedes-Benz EQC

Giancarlo Perlas March 11, 2020

With the onslaught of electric vehicles in the market coming not only from Tesla but from different automakers, tuners have shifted their sights on these products too. Recently, known Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has set its focus on the EQC, so now we have a souped-up version of it. The new Brabus Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 mostly retains its fresh-from-the-factory styling features but it now has a custom wrap with patterns that imitate the layout of a circuit board. The tuner is yet to introduce an extensive aerodynamic kit for the model. The only available accessory for the sport utility vehicle is a rear spoiler, and this is matched with the… Continue Reading »

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Hofele Design Shows Off Its Bespoke Mercedes-Benz EQC

Giancarlo Perlas March 11, 2020

Hofele Design was supposed to unveil its new take on the Mercedes-Benz EQC at this year’s Geneva Motor Show but the event was canceled due to the Coronavirus threat. As a result, the tuning firm went ahead with the big reveal of the vehicle online. Most of the EQC’s key exterior features were intact, making it retain its luxurious appeal. The subtle improvements from the German tuner further make the electric vehicle stand out. The EQC from Holefe utilizes the AMG-Line body kit. From there, the specialist tweaked the front grille to give it a darker look. The blacked-out vertical slats provide a contrasting look with the Alubeam silver paint… Continue Reading »

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Makes Its Digital Debut

Giancarlo Perlas March 5, 2020

Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show because of the Coronavirus threat, the unveiling of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class went ahead. The sedan, wagon, and hybrid variants of the car made their debut at the Global Media Site of Daimler. The range introduces more advanced tech, more safety features, and new trims. The All-Terrain model of the vehicle is arriving for the first time in the US in the late part of 2020. Mechanical Specs The facelifted E-Class was highlighted by its E350, E450, E350e, and Mercedes-AMG E53 models. The base E350 and E350 4MATIC models are equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine with 255 hp and… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Will Continue Streamlining Its Products to Focus on EVs

Giancarlo Perlas March 5, 2020

Mercedes-Benz just confirmed that it will ax some of its models, powertrains, and platforms to reduce production costs and optimize its profit. The brand will instead put its focus on its electrification efforts. “We are reviewing our product portfolio, especially as we announced so many pure EVs. Knowing the complexity after the growth in the last couple of years means we are definitely reviewing our current lie-up. The idea is to streamline – taking car variants out, but also platforms, powertrains, and components,” Markus Schafer, the R&D head of Mercedes, said during an interview with Autocar. The Mercedes exec wasn’t clear as to what products will be discontinued but he… Continue Reading »

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