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Mercedes-AMG G63-Inspired Cigarette Racing Boat Launched

Giancarlo Perlas February 14, 2020

Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing just revealed a special edition G-Class sport utility vehicle and new boat from their twelfth collaboration. The new speed boat is called the 59’ Tirranna AMG Edition and it comes with a matching Mercedes-AMG G63 Cigarette Edition. Their new creations were unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show. 59’ Tirranna AMG Edition Cigarette Boat The Tirranna AMG Edition is painted in metallic black and gold. It is equipped with six power units, and each outboard engine is a supercharged 4.6-liter V8 Mercury Racing 450 R. Each unit produces 450 hp, so all six provides the boat a total of 2,700 hp. The configuration allows the vehicle… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT R Challenges the McLaren 720S in a Drag Race

Giancarlo Perlas February 13, 2020

The McLaren 720S is definitely a force to be reckoned with on the race track. Its notoriety comes in its capability to conquer a quarter-mile in only nine seconds. Since its introduction in 2017, a lot of aftermarket tuners have set their sights on the auto to test their creations. Recently, a modified version of the Mercedes-AMG GT R challenged the British car’s superiority in a drag race. In its stock configuration, the 720S is equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 power unit. The mid-engined McLaren supercar produces 720 hp. On the other hand, the AMG GT R is also packing a 4.0-liter biturbo V8. Fresh from the factory, the… Continue Reading »

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Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class and New EQA EV Officially Confirmed

Giancarlo Perlas February 13, 2020

After a series of spy shots, the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been officially confirmed to arrive this year. The EQA electric vehicle is also scheduled in the same period. The company is yet to confirm the exact unveiling date of the upcoming S-Class model, but sources say that it will be in the second half of 2020 during the fall. The most likely venue for the event will be at the Paris Motor Show. As reported earlier, the flagship car of Mercedes will no longer offer the coupe and cabriolet models. This is a part of the brand’s streamlining measures in order to save around €1.4 billion in the next… Continue Reading »

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New 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Spy Video Surfaces

Giancarlo Perlas February 8, 2020

It seems that Mercedes-Benz has plenty of things on its plate this year. In order to maintain its position at the top spot of the luxury car market, the company is looking to completely refresh its lineup with next-generation models. One of the much-awaited new cars of the brand is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The new C-Class, designated as the W206, is expected to be unveiled late this year as a 2021 model. The most likely venue for its debut would be the Paris Motor Show in October. Motor1 happened to come across the 2021 C-Class during its testing at Nurburgring, and here are the things we learned about it:… Continue Reading »

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Top 5 Features of the Mercedes-Benz Weekender Pop-Up Camper Van

Giancarlo Perlas February 8, 2020

Mercedes-Benz just launched its new pop-up camper van based on the Metris called the Weekender. The auto comes straight from the three-pointed star brand’s factory and is available to US buyers for the first time. The Mercedes-Benz Weekender is made under the partnership of Driverge Vehicle Innovations and Peace Vans. Driverge Vehicle Innovations is a part of the Mercedes-Benz Master Solutions program while the Seattle-based Peace Vans is one of the largest classic camper van repair and restoration shops in the US. The vehicle will be offered in US dealerships this spring, and here are its key features: 1. Passenger Configuration The Weekender follows the five-seating configuration of the Metris…. Continue Reading »

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Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class Will Ditch the Coupe and Cabriolet Models

Giancarlo Perlas February 4, 2020

The next-gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class is gearing for its unveiling this year. However, a new report suggests that its maker plans to streamline the range by ditching its coupe and cabriolet versions. It hasn’t been that long since Mercedes revived the S-Class Cabriolet. The convertible of the Sonderklasse (German for “special class”) is the first of its kind since the three-pointed star brand discontinued it in 1971. According to Autocar, the luxury carmaker no longer plans to follow it up with the upcoming series. The coupe variant is also taking the proverbial ax. A related report on Caradvice claimed that Mercedes will undergo a lot of cost-cutting measures in the next… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Pays Tribute to NBA Legend Kobe Bryant

Giancarlo Perlas February 1, 2020

The helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant sent shockwaves worldwide and people touched by his influence on and off the basketball court mourned his demise. Mercedes-Benz, through its Atlanta stadium and Los Angeles dealership, joined them by displaying the icon’s colors and name in its buildings. On January 26, 2020, the helicopter chauffeuring Kobe Bryant and eight other people, including his daughter Gianna, crashed in Calabasas, California. Unfortunately, the accident claimed the lives of everyone on board. On Sunday and Monday following the event, Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium bathed in purple and gold lights. The colors are a somber salute to the uniform worn by Bryant in his… Continue Reading »

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