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A Closer Look at the Upcoming Mercedes-AMG C63 PHEV

Giancarlo Perlas July 3, 2022

The Mercedes-AMG C63 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle recently made its way at the 2022 Goodwill Festival of Speed. Although it came disguised in camo, a closer look at the car reveals a lot of its features. The plaque near the AMG C63 does not say much about it except what we already know about its powertrain. According to the partial technical data presented there, the car will use the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine used by the Mercedes-AMG A45. Together with a 204-horsepower electric motor, the output of the PHEV will be peaking at a whopping 680 hp. As for the exterior, the AMG C63 will get the same design… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQA Spied with a Minor Facial Reconstruction

Giancarlo Perlas July 1, 2022

It’s only been a year since the Mercedes-Benz EQA made its debut, but here we are looking at new spy shots of the electric vehicle. The photos show the car with its fascia hidden by a black wrap. From the photos of Motor1, only the area on the faux front grille of the EQA is covered, which indicates an update on that part. It can be noticed that the upper portion of the camouflaged portion also hints at a thin lining of some sort, which we suspect is the location of a narrow strip of lighting connected to the headlamps and crossing over the top of the faux front grille…. Continue Reading »

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Brabus Unveils New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Engine, Exterior, and Interior Upgrades

Giancarlo Perlas June 30, 2022

Brabus continues to do what it does best with the cars bearing the three-pointed star mark. Recently, the German tuner just announced its new tuning package for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan and station wagon. The new refinement program of the specialist for the car consists of engine, exterior, and interior modifications. First off, Brabus provides the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine of the Merc a boost of 45 hp and 37 lb-ft of torque from its B30 PowerXtra kit. That brings up the total output of the car to 300 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. Likewise, it spikes the turbodiesel version of the engine to 310 hp and 443 lb-ft… Continue Reading »

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Is Mercedes-Benz Losing Its Prestige as a Luxury Car Brand?

Giancarlo Perlas June 27, 2022

Mercedes-Benz is one of many good things in the automotive landscape. It is defined by its innovations, resiliency as a brand, and the performance of its cars, especially in racing. It also has the bragging rights of having a founder who invented the first automobile. Some claim, however, about Mercedes-Benz losing its prestige as a luxury car brand over the years. A short documentary from CNBC in 2021 explains why Mercedes may already be losing its shine. The factors attributing to this, include: 1. Quality Control Issues One of its contentions is that the brand has suffered quality control issues over the years as it struggled with its electronic components… Continue Reading »

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Supercar Blondie Goes on a Test Drive with the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX

Giancarlo Perlas June 26, 2022

After a remarkable journey that saw the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX running up to 747 miles on a single charge from Germany all the way to the UK, we now get a tour of the car’s key features and driving efficiency in a new video by the famous vlogger Supercar Blondie. So far, the information regarding the powertrain of the EQXX remains scarce. All we know is that it promises around 750 miles on a single charge of its 100 kWh battery, which is just 3 miles short of its recent demo from Stuttgart to Silverstone. We also know that it has a drag coefficient of cd 0.17. With the new… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG One Lets It Rip at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Giancarlo Perlas June 26, 2022

The Mercedes-AMG One recently proved why it’s worth its $2.8 million price tag. During the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the hypercar demonstrated its performance at the traditional hill climb of the event, and it sure left quite an impression on the audience. The AMG One is highlighted by its Formula 1-inspired build from the design down to the power specs. It uses a 1.6-liter turbo V6 partnered with four electric motors for a hybrid setup. That provides it 1,063 hp which lets it rip from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.9 seconds and attain a max speed of up to 219 mph. The video goes straight to the car… Continue Reading »

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AMG One, Mercedes EQXX, AMG GT 63 S E Featured at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Giancarlo Perlas June 26, 2022

The Goodwood Festival of Speed played host to the 55 years of AMG celebration showcasing the cars of the high-performance brand from the past and into the future. In addition to the classic vehicles of the three-pointed star marque, the event was also graced by the Mercedes-AMG One, Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX, and the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance. Mercedes-AMG One After years of delay, the production version of the AMG One was finally greenlit for delivery to buyers who pre-ordered it. The Goodwood Festival of Speed became the stage for its public debut where it demonstrated its power in the iconic Goodwood hill climb. As a recap, the hypercar… Continue Reading »

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