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What You Need To Think About When Investing In Your Luxury Vehicle

Giancarlo Perlas March 4, 2021

Buying a prestige vehicle is often a milestone many aim towards when they get their first car. Having that luxury vehicle on the driveway, a car that you are proud of, or signifies a special moment in your life. While it is one thing investing in the car itself, it is quite another to get it insured and keep it on the road. With that in mind, here are some of the things you need to think about after you have made the purchase. Image source – pixabay – cco license Where will the vehicle be parked at night? One of the first things to think about would be where… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG Project One: What’s Keeping It So Long?

Giancarlo Perlas February 28, 2021

The Mercedes-AMG Project One is already sold out but we are still waiting for its production version as well as its mass roll-out. Not that we ordered one or can even afford it, but its latest teasers have reminded us that its concept version is four years old by now. So what’s keeping the halo car so long? We are not sure yet as to where the countdown begins but AMG has already changed leadership and Project One’s launch is still a no-go. Daimler did confirm last year though that the hypercar is nearing its final testing phase but there’s no definite date for its public unveiling yet. According to… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG S63e Plug-In Hybrid Spied in the Snow

Giancarlo Perlas February 28, 2021

The new Mercedes-AMG S63e is going to be the first electrified high-performance model of the S-Class flagship series. Recently, spy shots of the car were snapped while it was undergoing testing in the snowy roads of Sweden. Based on the spy shots of Motor1, the prototype comes with a minimal camouflage only covering its front and rear ends, which unmistakably confirms its S-Class identity. Mercedes didn’t even bother hiding its Panamericana vertical slats, so we are already sure that what we are looking at is an AMG version of the luxury car. Moreover, a closer examination of the images reveals a charging port near the rear wheel arches on the… Continue Reading »

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2022 Mercedes-AMG C63 Engine Details Revealed

Giancarlo Perlas February 28, 2021

Mercedes-Benz earlier confirmed that the new C-Class will be getting a four-cylinder engine in its entire lineup, including its high-performance variant. Recently, new details emerged about the configuration of the Mercedes-AMG C63. The AMG C63 based on the next-gen C-Class unveiled last week will be shifting from a V8 engine to a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder power unit. That’s the same four-pot banger from the new Mercedes-AMG A45, but with a twist. According to Car Magazine, the engine is partnered with an integrated starter-generator (ISG) and rear-mounted motor. The setup will provide the car with a combined output of 550 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. That’s 47 hp and 74… Continue Reading »

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan and Wagon Officially Unveiled

Giancarlo Perlas February 24, 2021

Although the leaks watered down our excitement a bit, it’s good to finally see the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class from its maker’s official big reveal. As expected, the car boasts a lot of S-Class components and new powertrains. The new C-Class bound for North American customers will no longer be assembled in Mercedes’ Alabama plant. Its production has been moved to East London, South Africa. Despite the focus of Mercedes-Benz USA on its SUV units, the range’s sedan variant will still arrive stateside next year, and as usual, the wagon version will only be for European customers. Here’s a quick look at the key features of the 2022 model-year Mercedes-Benz C-Class:… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class v VW Amarok v Ford F150 Raptor v Ford Ranger Raptor

Giancarlo Perlas February 22, 2021

This is something you don’t see every day, a fleet of pickup trucks on a drag racing strip. Of course, our bet here is the Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup that was axed in 2020. The other participants include the Volkswagen Amarok, Ford F150 Raptor, and Ford Ranger Raptor. Before hitting play to find out how the German pickup trucks will fare against their American rivals, here’s a quick look at their key specs: Mercedes-Benz X-Class Representing the three-pointed star marque is the X350d model. Under the hood of the auto is a 3.0-liter turbo diesel V6 engine producing 258 hp and 550 Nm of torque. VW Amarok The Amarok is almost… Continue Reading »

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The Next-Gen 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL Teases Its Soft Top

Giancarlo Perlas February 22, 2021

The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL goes way back in 2011 and its mid-production facelift came in 2016. Being already a decade old, it’s already ripe for an upgrade. Last year, spy shots of its camouflaged next-gen model were already out in the open, and recently, its prototype has started stripping down some of its covers. The new photos of the auto taken by Motor1 show the upcoming SL convertible sporting a red fabric top. While many of us would prefer a hard top over a soft top, it turns out that Mercedes still made a good choice in going for the less preferred option favoring the more gorgeous design provided by… Continue Reading »

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