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Exclusive Mercedes-AMG A35 L 4MATIC Unveiled in China

Giancarlo Perlas April 16, 2019

The Mercedes-AMG A35 L 4MATIC sedan has been unveiled, and only the Chinese market is getting it. China is known for its strong demand for luxury vehicles and the preference of their owners to be chauffeured. Recognizing such, Mercedes has been releasing “L” or long wheelbase variants of its cars for the Chinese market. Among the cars with the exclusive “L” versions that the automaker made for China were the E-Class, C-Class, CLA, and A-Class. Now, the list includes the Mercedes-AMG A35 L 4MATIC. Exterior The AMG A35 L is not that different from the AMG A35 Sedan model that was released in March. The only major change lies in… Continue Reading »

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Top 3 Features of the New Mercedes-Benz GLB Compact SUV Concept

Giancarlo Perlas April 15, 2019

When the plans for the Mercedes-Benz GLB surfaced, we were expecting a baby G-Class. However, when the photos and specifications of the concept vehicle were unveiled ahead of its scheduled debut at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, it wasn’t the case. Nevertheless, we are now looking at the fresh take of the German automaker of what a rugged sport utility vehicle should look like, and it’s actually better than what we expected. 1. Exterior The Concept GLB is classified as a compact SUV, yet it its overall appearance is muscular. It has a long wheelbase measuring 2,829 millimeters too. In addition, the auto benefits from the clear and clean surface… Continue Reading »

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6 New Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Ready To Take On The New York Auto Show

Giancarlo Perlas April 13, 2019

Mercedes-Benz and its performance arm, the Mercedes-AMG, are all about SUVs at next week’s New York Auto Show. The German carmaker is ready to present six new vehicles: the GLS, the GLC Coupe, the performance models of the GLC SUV and Coupe from Affalterbach, the CLA 35 4MATIC, and the A 35 4MATIC Saloon. Mercedes-Benz GLS The Mercedes-Benz GLS, the largest and most luxurious of Mercedes’ SUVs, will be presented to us for the first time. The GLS has a 60-mm longer wheelbase, which gives more space to the second-row seats, and allows for the three rows to be electrically adjustable. It’s fitted with the e-Active Body Control suspension and… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City 75 Is The Minibus of the Year 2019

Giancarlo Perlas April 13, 2019

Mercedes-Benz’s Sprinter City 75 was awarded Minibus of the Year 2019 after impressing an international specialist jury at this year’s Minibus Euro Test in Madrid. The jury was won over by the vehicle’s impressive amount of space and numerous technological features. Journalists were quick to point out the fact that the German automaker managed to create space for up to 38 passengers, thanks to the new high-load rear axle. Space was ergonomic and used as efficiently as possible, they noted. Till Oberwörder, head of Daimler Buses and chairman of the board of management of EvoBus GmbH, said the company is very happy with the award and that it proves that… Continue Reading »

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3 Key Elements of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Minivan

Giancarlo Perlas April 13, 2019

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class minivan is already being sold in most European markets. It has just been facelifted as evident during its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show alongside the Concept EQV. The V-Class was first introduced in 2014 but has been successful even though the market for MPVs dropped in recent years. Since its launch, Mercedes-Benz sold 209,000 units of the V-Class. Last year was the best yet for the MPV since it was able to release a total of 64,000 units. Mercedes, of course, is looking to duplicate the success of last year. The facelifted Mercedes-Benz V-Class has been enhanced inside and out. Exterior The MPV has subtle updates… Continue Reading »

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Rare Mercedes-Benz 500 E with V8 Owned by Rowan Atkinson Hits the Block

Giancarlo Perlas April 11, 2019

A rare Mercedes-Benz 500 E sedan with a V8 engine and very colorful history is hitting the auction block. The car goes under the hammer on May 25, 2019, at the Classic Car Auction to be held in Warwickshire, UK. The said Mercedes 500 E is a 1991 model, and it was developed by Mercedes in collaboration with Porsche. It was just one out of 29 pre-facelift units that reached the UK with a right-hand-drive configuration. Beneath the hood of the car rests a 5.0-liter V8 engine with 326 hp. The setup allows the auto to accelerate from 0-62 mph in only 5.9 seconds. The vehicle is also one of… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-Benz GLB Concept Vehicle Teased

Giancarlo Perlas April 11, 2019

Mercedes is hell-bent at expanding its small vehicle lineup, which calls for it developing and manufacturing a new compact car almost every month. Today, we get to be teased by a new Concept GLB, an electric prototype of which was introduced earlier this week. Mercedes is seen testing a different version of the crossover. The Concept GLB is scheduled to make an appearance at the Auto Shanghai 2019 in China. A new teaser from the German automaker showed the Concept GLB in a Jurassic Park-like movie trailer, showing off a few of its metal parts. The boxy crossover is closely related to the GLK. In the video, it revved its… Continue Reading »

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