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Confidence of Valtteri Bottas Diminishes Due to Lack of Wins in 2018

Giancarlo Perlas September 20, 2018

Being partnered to a four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and belonging to the top team in the sport today puts a lot of pressure to Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas. The Finn has not won a race since the start of the 2018 F1 season. His last victory came in Abu Dhabi last year. The highlights of his career this year so far are his six podium finishes. The statistics of Bottas definitely pales in comparison with Hamilton’s seven wins this season. It was also nothing compared to his performance in 2017, which gained him three wins, 10 podiums finishes, and four pole positions. Bottas admitted in his interview… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG A35: Exterior, Interior and Performance

Giancarlo Perlas September 20, 2018

The new Mercedes-AMG A35 has finally been revealed. The “A35” moniker hadn’t been used by Mercedes since 1997. The A35 is the A-Class’ first entry into the AMG lineup. This model of the hatchback sits between the Mercedes-Benz A250 and the Mercedes-AMG A45. Here are the key features of the car: Exterior The AMG A35’s exterior design is a slight step up from the styling of the standard Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The entry-level model of the hatch in the AMG line has a more prominent front lip spoiler, flics on the air intakes, winglets on the sides of the front bumper and rear roof spoiler. Interior The interior of the auto… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG Project One Images Leaked

Giancarlo Perlas September 20, 2018

The much-awaited Mercedes-AMG Project One is already undergoing testing. Recently, the hypercar was spotted at the Milbrook Proving Ground in Millbrook, Bedfordshire, UK. According to Mercedes, the car was too loud during testing for the locals not to notice. The leaked photos show the prototype covered in camouflage—as if that will hide the distinguishable features of the Project One. “The successful completion of [engine] dyno tests was followed by the installation of the highly complex powertrain into the first prototypes, which since then have been driving around unnoticed on a secret test ground in England,” the automaker’s press statement said. “But today it turns out to be more difficult to… Continue Reading »

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Posaidon Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet Can Go 0-62 MPH in Just 2.9 Seconds

Giancarlo Perlas September 18, 2018

Posaidon recently unveiled its new tuning package for the Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet. The engine upgrade allows the convertible to take off from 0 to 62 mph in a whopping 2.9 seconds. Crunching the Numbers Posaidon chose the pre-facelifted version of the AMG S-Class Cabrio that bears a 5.5-liter biturbo V8 engine. The original configuration of the power unit produces 577 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. However, adding the upgrades from the German tuner raises the stakes at 1,005 hp with 1,033 lb-ft of torque. The top speed of the car is brought up to 218 mph too. The Upgrades The performance boost was made possible by the modification of the AMG S63… Continue Reading »

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Drive Your Mercedes-Benz The Eco-Friendly Way

Giancarlo Perlas September 17, 2018

We’re sure that you’re already aware of just how important it is to look after our surroundings by being environmentally conscious when we make decisions so that we can lead an eco-friendly life. Due to the large-scale effects of climate change, a lot of us have started to recycle and try to minimize our use of plastics, which are both great things to do. However, do you worry about driving your car? Cars do pump out a lot of emissions but, thankfully, they don’t have to be so bad for the environment all the time. In fact, there are a few ways you can drive your Mercedes-Benz in a fairly… Continue Reading »

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Production of Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Starts in Germany

Giancarlo Perlas September 17, 2018

There’s a good news for customers who are waiting for the deliveries of their Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe sports cars. Mercedes-Benz just announced that the production of the vehicle has already commenced on its Sindelfingen plant in Germany. Arrival The first units of the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe are expected to reach European customers in October. Meanwhile, US buyers will have to wait until early 2019 for their cars. The AMG GT 4-Door adopts the same look offered by the two-door Mercedes-AMG GT cars and mixes it with the rear styling of the CLS. The product is being assembled together with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and E-Class, including the said models’… Continue Reading »

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Pitting the Mercedes-Benz EQC Against the Tesla Model X

Giancarlo Perlas September 16, 2018

It’s hard not to compare these two when the Mercedes-Benz EQC, which stands for electric intelligence, was made specifically to compete with Elon Musk’s Tesla Model X. So let’s pit the new Mercedes electric SUV against its American rival in terms of exterior, interior, and performance. Exterior The Model X has a futuristic and yet simple design. It has a pretty basic body structure that is attractive enough but doesn’t really shine out. The small headlights and the single slat grille are standouts, as well as the Tesla logo and air dams on either side of the bumper. The EQC, on the other hand, has an elegant structure that we… Continue Reading »

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