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A Rare 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Goes Up For Auction In April

Giancarlo Perlas March 20, 2023

Vintage car enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Gooding & Company auction on April 7, which will feature a range of vehicles from the late collector Mark J. Smith’s estate. One of the most exciting offerings is the unrestored 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Offener Tourenwagen, which is valued in the seven figures and being sold without reserve. One of Only Five Surviving Models The Mercedes 500 K featured at the event is an extremely rare find. It is one of only five surviving examples of its style built on a 500 K chassis. The fact that the car has remained in highly original condition for so many years makes it… Continue Reading »

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Crypto Con Artist Baits Investors In Fake Mercedes-Tesla Car Launch

Giancarlo Perlas March 20, 2023

A YouTube channel masking itself as officially owned by Mercedes-Benz tricked over 160,000 subscribers into watching a live stream last week that supposedly showed the unveiling of a new car in collaboration with Tesla. Lawrence Hodge, a writer for Jalopnik, discovered the video and immediately reached the German brand and Tesla for confirmation of the live video’s authenticity. Mercedes-Benz Denies Collaboration with Tesla to that Point Jalopnik said that a Mercedes representative outright confirmed that the feed titled “LIVE: Unveiling Mercedes-Benz & Tesla Collaboration Model – A car that changes everything” was indeed fake. Neither Tesla nor Elon Musk’s official Twitter account could be reached for comments during the event… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Admits That Red Bull Has The Most Dominant F1 Car

Giancarlo Perlas March 20, 2023

Lewis Hamilton humbly admitted that Red Bull has the most dominant Formula 1 car in his entire career. The statement of the seven-time world champion came after the race this Sunday in Jeddah where he finished fifth. Meanwhile, his teammate George Russell finished fourth after Fernando Alonso was reinstated to third place after his penalty was overturned. The acknowledgment came in an interview after Max Verstappen of Red Bull was able to pass him with ease. This just showcased the significant advantage that Red Bull has over the competition this season. Verstappen’s sprint from 15th on the grid all the way to second place behind his teammate and race winner… Continue Reading »

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One Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Owner Gets Bamboozled With Extreme Tuning

Giancarlo Perlas March 19, 2023

German aftermarket tuner Keyvany recently unveiled its new package for the Mercedes-AMG SL63 roadster, which features extreme visual upgrades and performance enhancements to supposedly rival supercars. The tuner calls this build the “K820HP” or “SL820HP” and claims it’s a “First Edition” equipped with the world’s first carbon fiber body kit for the R232 Mercedes SL series. The package provides a major visual overhaul highlighted by a new front bumper, front lip spoiler, vented hood, and rebadged grille with orange accents. The badges on top of the front fenders have been refinished in gloss black and the side skirts have aero extensions for an apparently more menacing look. Likewise, the mirror… Continue Reading »

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Facelifted Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 SUV Spied With Minor Camo

Giancarlo Perlas March 19, 2023

The facelifted model of the Mercedes-Benz GLS is in the works. Recently, the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 trim of the luxury SUV was spotted during testing. The new SUV model is expected to be released in the same order as the previous versions, with the standard GLS coming first, followed by the AMG and Maybach variants. There aren’t likely to be many surprises when it comes to the mid-life update based on the minimal camo of the spied prototype, but there are some other exciting features to look forward to. Looking at the positioning of the camo wraps on the auto, the changes to the front bumper and the taillights are… Continue Reading »

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Offroad Smart ForTwo With Brabus Off-Road Kit On Sale

Giancarlo Perlas March 19, 2023

This 2009 Smart Fortwo, located in Ridgefield, WA, is an interesting and unique vehicle that has been modified for off-road use. It has a clean title and has been owned in Oregon and Washington since it was new, with no reported accidents according to its attached Carfax history report. The car has a silver metallic exterior finish and a gray interior. Key Features The seller of this vehicle has made several modifications to improve its off-road capability. These include 15-inch wheels, Falken WildPeak all-terrain tires, a 3-inch suspension lift kit, a bull bar, a Smittybilt XRC 3.0 winch, wheel arch flares, tinted windows, and a Kenwood CD player. The seller… Continue Reading »

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1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E Owned By Sir Paul McCartney’s Daughter Up For Grabs

Giancarlo Perlas March 18, 2023

A rare 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E, gifted to fashion designer Stella McCartney by her father, legendary musician Sir Paul McCartney, is up for auction in Worcestershire this week. The K-reg car is expected to sell for between £5,000 and £8,000 due to its unique history and low mileage of just 43,000. Kept in “Very Tidy” Condition The car has only had one owner, Stella McCartney herself, and has been kept in excellent condition. According to an interview with Ben Homer, the auctioneer at Littleton Auctions, the vehicle has been stored in a barn for 14 years, which has helped preserve its almost pristine condition. He described the car as “very tidy”… Continue Reading »

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