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Important Features of the Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster

Giancarlo Perlas March 20, 2019

Mercedes-Benz launched another hot model under the Mercedes-AMG GT range just before the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. This time, the company removed the covers of the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster. Mercedes didn’t hold back with the AMG GT R Roadster with its slew of amazing features from its engine to its exterior and interior elements. Engine The AMG GT R Roadster is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The unit produces 585 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque similar to its coupe counterpart. It also gets the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission system. The setup allows the car to accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 3.6 seconds…. Continue Reading »

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A Good Long Look at the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive Safety Technology

Giancarlo Perlas March 19, 2019

Road safety is one of the most important aspects that any car from any manufacturer needs to focus on. In an ideal world, road safety would supersede all other aspects of a car, especially when we’re all so aware that road accidents claim lives. It’s a deathly frightening prospect to have the idea of dying in a car crash, whether you’re a driver, a passenger, or just an innocent bystander. And those that do survive a car crash are likely to be injured in a manner that would be disruptive to their way of life. Sometimes, these disruptions to their lives can even become permanent, as is the case with… Continue Reading »

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900 HP Mercedes-Maybach S650 Goes to the Geneva Motor Show

Giancarlo Perlas March 11, 2019

We were in for all sorts of surprises at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. New models from Mercedes-Benz were launched, and being the brand’s most popular aftermarket tuner, Brabus also graced the event with its modified Mercedes-Maybach S650 that carries a whopping 900 hp straight from its power core. Powertrain The new package of the German tuner for the Mercedes-Maybach S650 is called the Brabus Rocket 900. The luxury supercar features a heavily-modded 6.3-liter (from the original 6.0-liter) biturbo V12 engine. Aside from its 900 hp output, the auto produces 1,106 lb-ft of torque. The numbers allow the Brabus Rocket 900 to accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds. Meanwhile,… Continue Reading »

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Is the Mercedes-Benz SLR Making a Comeback?

Giancarlo Perlas March 10, 2019

The Mercedes-Benz SLR traces its roots to a car that forever etched its name in the world of racing. Going back to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR driven by legends such as Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss and Pierre Levegh, the car is mostly known for winning the 1955 World Sportscar Championship as well as in the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 championships. After taking a bow in 2010, the Mercedes-Benz SLR name could be making a comeback. This is based on a new trademark filing of Daimler via a New York law firm to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 1. According to a TheDrive, the SLR… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01 Unveiled in Geneva

Giancarlo Perlas March 8, 2019

After much hype, the Formula E race car of Mercedes-Benz has been unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The electric race car is called the Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01. The EQ Silver Arrow 01 appeared in a special livery during its launch, which features a jet black paint with the Mercedes logo in front and EQ letterings. However, Mercedes reminds us that the race car only carries a teaser livery, and its final design will be shown before the season six opener of Formula E. The electric Silver Arrow is equipped with a 52 kWh battery pack. The unit produces 340 hp based on the practice and qualifying but… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Defies Gravity

Giancarlo Perlas March 3, 2019

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a heavy vehicle but its is a very agile machinery. Not only that can it conquer rough terrains, but it can also scale steep areas. Recently, Mercedes released a video boasting yet again its iconic sport utility vehicle’s capability to achieve incredible feats. The new promotional video of Mercedes for the G-Class is titled “Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2019): Conquering the Punta Negra Dam”, and it falls under the “Stronger than Gravity” campaign of the brand for the product’s 40th anniversary. The clip shows the auto scaling the steep walls of the Punta Negra dam in the Argentinian Andes. From there, we can see that the slope of… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-Benz GLC Launched

Giancarlo Perlas March 2, 2019

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC is making its way to the Geneva Motor Show next week. The luxury sport utility vehicle features subtle exterior and interior updates. It also carry’s a new tech and a bunch of optional add-ons for buyers to choose from. Exterior The new GLC is fitted with the latest chrome, twin-grille design of Mercedes with flute-like inserts. The front bumper is highlighted by a chrome frame on its center too. The same material can be seen in the running boards, skid plates and trapezoidal tailpipes of the AMG Line version. Moreover, the LED headlamps are now narrower compared to the previous model, and the taillights have rectangular… Continue Reading »

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