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Mercedes-Benz EQC Extreme Testing Video Shows Its Resiliency

Giancarlo Perlas August 16, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz EQC is looking ready for its September 4 unveiling. Recently, its maker released a new teaser showcasing the electric vehicle’s resilience under extreme weather conditions. Front Grille and Headlamps Revealed The EQC appears to be gradually shedding some of its camouflage already. Last time, we only saw an outline of its front grille but it was still covered in a vinyl wrap. In the video above, the first few seconds show the same area without any obstruction, which gives us a glimpse of its grille design and a clear view of the EV’s three-pointed star logo. The headlamps are also visible in the clip, and they are certainly… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG C63S Coupe Edition 1 Review

Giancarlo Perlas August 15, 2018

It’s been three years since the Mercedes-AMG C63S Coupe Edition 1 was introduced, but the performance and design of the sports car certainly never gets old. So what’s it like driving it again? Carbon Lifestyle, recently released a video review of the car that lets us revisit just how awesome it was when it first came out and how it remains cool up to this day. Design The Mercedes-AMG C63S Coupe Edition 1 was inspired by the Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM racing coupe. The two-door car comes with the same color combination as its race car counterpart. The exterior showcases a grey matt paint with yellow stripes running across the auto’s… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLB Crossover Caught Testing in the Ring

Giancarlo Perlas August 15, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz GLB is almost ready for next year. The crossover utility vehicle (CUV) was recently caught on cam while undergoing testing at the Nurburgring track in Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The new images of the GLB featured in Autoblog still show the crossover in a heavy zebra camouflage just like in our previous spy shots and video. However, there are noticeably developments on the prototype’s exterior compared to its older version. Design The GLB is gradually taking its final form with its more defined front. The auto now sports the present twin-horizontal bar styling of other Mercedes-Benz SUVs on its radiator grille. The bars, including the center where the logo… Continue Reading »

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The Mercedes-AMG GT is Getting a Facelift

Giancarlo Perlas August 14, 2018

New spy shots reveal that the Mercedes-AMG GT is receiving some changes. The high-performance coupe is still on its three years of existence in the market but AMG is refreshing its look for the next model year. The images show that the concentration of the updates will be at the back of the sports car. The car can be seen carrying a zebra camouflage at its backside. As we have been accustomed to, the covered portion of a Mercedes prototype usually indicates the area that is receiving a major overhaul. Looking at the shape of the rear bumper and its vents, the design of the new AMG GT reflects the same… Continue Reading »

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Brabus Tunes the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class to Nearly 500 HP

Giancarlo Perlas August 14, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has retained the same formula in terms of design over decades. The iconic sport utility vehicle of the three-pointed star brand has kept its classic boxy body and almost the same styling introduced in the original G-Wagen 460 series of the late 70s. So, for owners of the Mercedes-Benz G500 who want to want to make it more special than it already is, Brabus just released its new tuning package for it. Performance Brabus has always been synonymous with performance upgrades. For the G-Class, the tuner keeps its 4.0-liter V8 engine but with a little tweak. From 416 hp, the output of the unit goes up to 493… Continue Reading »

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John Lennon’s Mercedes-Benz 300 TD Wagon is Up for Grabs

Giancarlo Perlas August 13, 2018

It turns out that the last car of the legendary musician, John Lennon, was a Mercedes-Benz 300 TD Wagon. Fans of the Beatles member and car enthusiasts will finally get the chance to take the historic car to their garage via an auction next month. According to Fox News, the Mercedes-Benz 300 TD Wagon of Lennon will be put on the block by Worldwide Auctioneers in Auburn, Indiana, on September 1. The auto will be offered without a reserve or pre-sale estimate. The car was bought by Lennon in the late part of 1978 for $30,000. Taking inflation into account, the figure amounts to $90,000 these days. The price shelled… Continue Reading »

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Exclusive Brabus 125R Package Released for the Smart ForTwo Cabrio

Giancarlo Perlas August 13, 2018

It may be less glamorous than Mercedes-Benz luxury cars but if you are looking for a stylish mini convertible that you can easily maneuver through traffic, the Smart ForTwo Cabrio might just be the ideal auto for you. Recently, Brabus released its aftermarket package that spices up the appeal of the compact car. Performance The new Brabus package for the Smart ForTwo Cabrio is called the 125R. The product is only limited to 125 examples of the small vehicle. Then, being true to its name, the kit also raises the power of the car’s gasoline-fed 0.9-liter turbo three-cylinder engine to 123 hp—almost 125 hp—while its torque is at 148 lb-ft…. Continue Reading »

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