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Buying a Used Mercedes-Benz: What Should You Know

Giancarlo Perlas May 24, 2019

So you have finally decided that it’s time to replace your current car with a more appealing model. If you have had your eye on a Mercedes-Benz for as long as you can remember, you might be tempted to go for one of the models available. However, if you can’t afford to purchase the car brand new, a pre-owned, used Mercedes-Benz model is always a great alternative. While buying a used Mercedes-Benz vehicle means saving quite a lot of money, it’s also more stressful, considering you don’t get any guarantees on its performance–it’s simply a bit riskier. Well, as long as you are properly informed, and pursue the right purchase… Continue Reading »

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Mild-Hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 Makes Its Debut

Giancarlo Perlas May 23, 2019

Mercedes-Benz just unveiled the most powerful variant of the GLE sport utility vehicle range in the form of the Mercedes-Benz GLE 580. Well, that’s until the Mercedes-AMG GLE63 arrives, this will sit on top of the GLE class. There are no significant changes in the GLE 580 in terms of design compared to its lower-trim units except its badges that boasts its mild-hybrid setup composed of a V8 engine and EQ Boost. The interior also reflects the standard amenities of the other GLEs, including the twin 12.3-inch screens on its instrument cluster and infotainment system. The tech is partnered with the MBUX intelligent multimedia system that supports voice commands. For… Continue Reading »

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Why Leasing Makes Mercedes Far More Affordable

Giancarlo Perlas May 22, 2019

These days, we all know that brand new cars are quite expensive to buy. It’s not uncommon to see premium cars such as Mercedes-Benz costing in excess of $50,000. With the recent boom of easier access credit such as PCP and leasing/contract hire, premium cars have become affordable for the vast majority of people. Meaning everyone can enjoy the feeling of having a gorgeous Mercedes C-Class Coupe sitting on their driveway with affordable car leasing. However, there are still pros and cons to the current car credit systems. In this post, we are going to give a rundown about how leasing is actually the most affordable way to own a… Continue Reading »

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Another Mercedes-AMG G63 Turns to the Dark Side with Inferno Mod

Giancarlo Perlas May 18, 2019

The Russian aftermarket tuning company Topcar is at it again. This time, they gave the new Mercedes-AMG G63 a darker and more menacing personality with its new cosmetic modifications brought about the Inferno body kit. The Inferno body kit of TopCar truly lives up to its name by bringing out the beast in every Mercedes it gets its hands to. The package successfully turned the Mercedes-Benz GLE into the dark side with its jet black carbon fiber inserts. While the high-performance AMG variant of the G-Class is already imposing as it is, combining it with TopCar’s signature Inferno kit makes it more intimidating on the road. The Inferno kit for… Continue Reading »

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1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Gets Hulked Up with Toyota 2JZ Engine

Giancarlo Perlas May 18, 2019

Seeing a classic 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC in an almost pristine look is definitely a rare treat. The car does not only have a beauty to boast, but it also has a powerful engine. However, an unnamed tuner did a restomod to the car that puts more oomph beneath its hood by swapping its engine with the Toyota 2JZ power unit. The 1977 450 SLC here is a mishmash of German architecture and Japanese engineering. According to Speedhunters, the original 4.5-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine of the car was replaced by a 3.0-liter inline six Toyota 2JZ unit. The resulting power of the swap is a whopping 450 hp for the… Continue Reading »

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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Mercedes-Benz EQV

Giancarlo Perlas May 18, 2019

Mercedes-Benz just showed us what the Mercedes-Benz EQV electric van concept was all about during the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. With that, the three-pointed star brand has redefined the way we look at vans going forward. Recently, Autoblog discovered that there is more to the EQV than being a fully-electric van, and here are the 5 things you probably didn’t know yet about it: 1. Electrification is Easier Equipping a van with a battery for its electric motors is easier compared to other electric vehicles. With so much space beneath it, automakers can just fit the unit right in the existing floor of the van without sacrificing its proportions. 2…. Continue Reading »

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A Review of the Mercedes-Benz EQC Exterior, Interior and Performance

Giancarlo Perlas May 17, 2019

Mercedes-Benz just displayed the driving performance of the Mercedes-Benz EQC electric vehicle in Oslo, Norway, for the first time in public. The company takes pride in not just the compliance of their vehicle with Europe’s Commission Regulation but also in its performance, comfort, reliability and technological advancements. The EQC is definitely a far cry from the tiny electrified smart fourtwo, which was an earlier attempt of Daimler to enter the EV race. However, the constant failure of smart cars to gain significant traction in the business and the shifting consumer preference has forced Mercedes to make their own EVs under the EQ range. The first of which is the EQC… Continue Reading »

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