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Revisiting the Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster

Giancarlo Perlas September 24, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster was on top of the luxury car segment on the market when it came out in the 1930s. The car made its most recent appearance again at the Concours d’Elegance, which reminds us just how spectacular it is up to this day. The Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster was introduced at the 1934 Berlin Motor Show with a factory designation “W29”. The “500 K” in its name stands for “Type 500 Kompressor (German for supercharger)”. The car spawned eight different body versions and the Special Roadster was the range-topping trim of the series. Only 29 500 K Special Roadsters were ever made, which makes it very… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Vs BMW X6: Which Midsize SUV Best Represents German Engineering?

Giancarlo Perlas September 24, 2018

It’s no secret that the Germans always had a talent for creating truly impressive machines. Both the BMW X6 and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class stand true to that narrative and are each a worthy representation of that fact. However, like in every monarchy, there can only be one true king whom the throne solely belongs to. So, between the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the BMW X6, which midsize SUV can truly claim the mantle of the king of German Engineering? Barring the price point, both these beasts are almost identical, with one often gaining a marginal advantage over the other. They both come equipped with powerful V-8 engines with the X6 gaining… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-Benz B-Class Will Debut At Paris Auto Show In October

Giancarlo Perlas September 24, 2018

After seeing the next-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class minivan in a series of spy shots, it is finally taking off its camouflaged wraps at the Paris Auto Show on October 2, 2018. According to Mercedes, the B-Class will be joining the new Mercedes-AMG A35, Mercedes-AMG 43 4-Door Coupe, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Mercedes-Benz GLE and new Smart concept car at the Paris event. So far, Mercedes is mum on the features of the vehicle. The spy shots don’t reveal much about it too. The official statement of the company only says that the B-Class will be more spacious inside. Of course, it is already given that it will be more dynamic and agile than the outgoing model… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-Benz CLA Due to Arrive in the US Next Year

Giancarlo Perlas September 24, 2018

When there was a confirmation about the arrival of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan, there were speculations that the Mercedes-Benz CLA will be discontinued in the US. However, this will unlikely be the case. According to RoadShow, the coming of the A-Class Sedan in the market will not signal the end of the CLA’s production. The source claimed that a new model of the CLA will be on sale next year. With that, the car will continue to be offered in US dealerships alongside the A-Class Sedan and the redesigned GLA. Mercedes is looking to make the CLA as the more upscale version of the A-Class. That is similar to the… Continue Reading »

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Brabus Upgrades the Interior of the 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63

Giancarlo Perlas September 23, 2018

Brabus just revealed its interior kit for the 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63. The package completely transforms the upholstery of the vehicle’s cabin with its striking blue looks. According to the German tuner, they removed most of the AMG G63’s standard leathers. They replaced the covers of the seats, dashboard, ceiling and side panels with Blue Alcantara. The new material is adorned with contrasting white stitching featuring straight and diamond patterns. Even the flooring of the auto got the same blue leather wraps and same stitching. The steering wheel also received leather scroll wheels in blue. We are not sure if the cargo compartment of the iconic Mercedes SUV took the same… Continue Reading »

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A Look at the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 Sedan

Giancarlo Perlas September 22, 2018

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 Sedan sits between the entry-level A180 and the A250. It is one of the trims offered by the first sedan variant of the A-Class, and it is the most affordable model of the range in the US with around $34,000 price tag. What does the Mercedes-Benz A220 Sedan offer to customers? Exterior The four-door A220 Sedan has a wheelbase measuring 107.4 inches. The weight of the car is about 3,200 to 3,300 lbs. for the front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions. The vehicle follows the design of the A-Class hatchback but traces of the CLA styling can be seen at its rear. Meanwhile, the body of… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe with Inferno Body Kit Unveiled

Giancarlo Perlas September 21, 2018

Last April, Russian tuner TopCar teased its new tuning package for the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 Coupe, which is a part of its Inferno series. During that, the specialist already gave us a glimpse of the crossover’s body kit. Now, we have more information and photos of the vehicle. The final form of the AMG GLC 63 Coupe Inferno shows more than the new large air intakes, aggressive side skirts, boot lid spoiler, custom diffuser, huge wheels and carbon fiber elements previewed by TopCar months ago. The market-ready version of the package gets more carbon fiber parts. Most of which are concentrated at the rear. The hood is also revised with a… Continue Reading »

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