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Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 Caught Waiting at the Stop Light

Giancarlo Perlas December 9, 2018

We just saw the Mercedes-Benz GLS making its rounds. Lately, there have been sightings of the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe too. This time, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 sport utility vehicle was caught waiting for its turn to go at a stop light. The unit was only wearing a little amount of camouflage, so we can clearly see its side panels, hood, roof, and lights. The only covered areas of the auto were its bumpers, side skirts, badges, and front grille. The layout of the wrapped components suggests that the vehicle is definitely AMG. The bumpers, particularly the front with a protruding lip spoiler, appear sportier than the ones fitted on the standard… Continue Reading »

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Setback Seen in Mercedes F1 Engine Development

Giancarlo Perlas December 9, 2018

It looks like things are not getting easier for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team as they prepare for the 2019 Formula 1 season. Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff revealed that the new engine for the Silver Arrows is not performing as expected. Mercedes F1 just received both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships at an award show held at the Grand Hall of the Saint Petersburg Philharmonia in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Lewis Hamilton and Wolff received the trophies handed over by F1’s governing body, the FIA. The Mercedes F1 head admitted that 2018 was a tough season for them. With the recent disappointing updates on their engine development for the 2019… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Awarded Titles, Wolff Eyes Mick Schumacher for the Team

Giancarlo Perlas December 8, 2018

The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team was just awarded the Constructors’ Championship while Lewis Hamilton got the coveted Drivers’ Championship. The team also expressed interest on Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher. After an admittedly grueling 2018 season, Mercedes star driver Hamilton received the two trophies from FIA, F1’s governing body, at a gala in St Petersburg, Russia. “We all had to raise our game, each and every member of our team,” Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff said. “Winning both titles is a testament to the incredibly hard work of the team,” he added. Out of the 21 races of this season, Mercedes F1 won 11… Continue Reading »

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Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz GLS Takes the Cold Climate Challenge

Giancarlo Perlas December 6, 2018

The current Mercedes-Benz GLS is but a facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz GL sport utility vehicle. Therefore, from the second-generation model of the GL to the present GLS, nothing much has changed. However, new spy videos have revealed that the large luxury SUV of Mercedes is finally getting a next-generation model. The video above shows the GLS going around a snowy terrain and under a fair weather. The activity is to test how the different components of the SUV will react to various temperatures, including extreme conditions. The prototype in the video above is not too different from the ones we have been seeing earlier. The vehicle is still clad… Continue Reading »

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What the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Concours S Edition is All About

Giancarlo Perlas December 6, 2018

Mercedes-Benz just revealed a new limited edition model that’s exclusive to the S-Class range. The German automaker calls it the “Concours S”. According to the company, the Concours S stands out from the standard version of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with these features: 1. Purpose Car and Driver quoted a company rep saying that the car is here to highlight the “legacy of Mercedes-Benz at the Concours events”. 2. Design To distance the Concours S from the regular S-Class, Mercedes gave it badges indicating its special designation. It also possesses a shiny Magnetite Black metallic paint, and it is fitted with the 20-inch alloy wheels only found on the AMG S65… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series Confirmed by Tobias Moers

Giancarlo Perlas November 30, 2018

The Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro was just revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car is a more powerful version of the AMG GT R with a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine beneath its hood. It’s capable of delivering 577 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque between 1,900 rpm and 5,500 rpm. The car is so fast that it finished a lap on the Nurburgring track in just 7:04.662. There were rumors earlier that a Black Series version of the AMG GT R is in the works. These were further fueled by spy shots showing a more powerful-looking variant of the AMG GT R. Fast-forward to the LA Auto Show, it… Continue Reading »

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Check Out This Slammed Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV

Giancarlo Perlas November 28, 2018

The new Mercedes-AMG G63 was just unveiled earlier. The latest model of the Gelandewagen features a new look and engine upgrade. However, there are still many auto enthusiasts who love to tinker with the outgoing model of the vehicle. One of them had the iconic sport utility vehicle slammed, giving it a very unusual setup. The slammed Mercedes-AMG G63 shown in the picture above was made by digital artist Yasid Oozeear. The unit is a mere concept but the rendering gives us an idea that such configuration is possible. The slammed Mercedes-AMG G63 retained its boxy shape and retro-looking body panels. However, the artist gave it new wheels with large lips… Continue Reading »

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