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Mercedes-AMG G63 Takes on Tesla Model X, Lamborghini Huracan, Land Rover Range Rover in Tug of War

Giancarlo Perlas July 30, 2020

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a very imposing and very resilient sport utility vehicle because of its military-inspired roots. Now, throw in an AMG engine under its hood and you squeeze more power out of it in the form of the Mercedes-AMG G63. So what happens if you pit it against the Tesla Model X, Lamborghini Huracan, and Land Rover Range Rover? The SUV is certainly going to put on a good fight against the likes of the Range Rover and Model X in a drag race, but it’s definitely eating dust if it goes against the Lamborghini. Then again, instead of a race, it’s taking each of them in a… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQS EV Rides with the Tesla Model S and Model 3

Giancarlo Perlas July 30, 2020

The upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS is a very promising electric vehicle from the three-pointed star marque because it is hyped to carry the same level of luxury and tech possessed by its flagship car, the S-Class. Recently, a prototype of the product was spied again, but this time, it is riding with two Tesla EVs. The production version of the EQS does not stray far from its concept form, and it is expected to incorporate many design elements found in the S-Class. Compared to its petrol-fed counterpart though, the EV has a shorter and sexier snout, thanks to its lack of a conventional engine. Its outline also hints that it will… Continue Reading »

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Brabus Tunes the Mercedes-Benz GLB Compact SUV

Giancarlo Perlas July 30, 2020

The Mercedes-Benz GLB may be in the compact sport utility vehicle classification of its maker but it is the biggest so far to use the MFA platform. One of its features that stands out is its optional third-row seats. Seeing more room for improvement, Brabus just released a new tuning package for the crossover to enhance its looks and give it a power boost. Engine The famous Mercedes tuner only has performance upgrades for the GLB 250 trim right now. With some tinkering in its ECU using the Brabus PowerXtra kit, the company can squeeze out 46 more horsepower and 59 lb-ft more torque from the 2.0-liter inline-four engine of… Continue Reading »

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1988 Mercedes-Benz Starts Up Again After Not Being Used for 16 Years

Giancarlo Perlas July 30, 2020

Most people consider diesel engines as far more superior than petrol-based ones in terms of reliability. Recently, a 1988 Mercedes-Benz W124 that has been stuck in the yard for 16 years proves just that. The W124, available in sedan, estate, coupe, and convertible variants, was produced by Mercedes from 1984 to 1997. A total of 2,562,143 units of the car was made during that period. It’s worth noting that the E-Class stemmed from the 1993 model of the series too. A sedan variant of the model that has been dormant for 16 years was found by YouTuber Flexiny. Rust was already eating up the body of the car, the tires… Continue Reading »

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5 New Safety Innovations in the Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Giancarlo Perlas July 30, 2020

As promised, Mercedes-Benz released more details about the next-generation S-Class on July 29, 2020. Being the flagship car of the three-pointed star marque, the luxury vehicle already possesses a lot of tech that aims to protect its occupants. To further make its driver and passengers safe, the company introduces new safety features in it that include the improved E-Active Body Control, rear passenger airbag, rear-axle steering, center airbag, and enhanced Pre-Safe Impulse Side. Here is an overview of the new safety features of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class: E-Active Body Control Mercedes adds semi-supporting hydropneumatics to the air suspension to the S-Class. These provide a smoother ride in the car especially… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT Updated, New Night Edition Unveiled, AMG GT S Axed

Giancarlo Perlas July 28, 2020

After the successful launch of the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, the standard GT is also revamping its coupe and roadster lineup with new updates. The range rolls out the Night Edition too. The primary update in the AMG GT can be found under its hood. The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine of the car takes a 54 hp boost to raise its output from 510 hp to 530 hp. The upgrade is still far from the AMG GT R’s 577 hp output but it’s a good thing that their performance gap has been narrowed now. It is possible that the three-pointed star brand is looking to spike up the power of… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQS Electric Saloon Teases Its Features in New Spy Video

Giancarlo Perlas July 28, 2020

The Mercedes-Benz EQS once again makes its public appearance. The electric vehicle was recently spied while undergoing testing on the road, and we get a chance to get a good look at the upcoming car. The prototype of the EQS remains in full camouflage in its latest spy video but we can already tell that Mercedes is doing a great job in keeping the production version of the EV close to its concept. Its maker released side-by-side pictures of the two last February so we already have an idea what to expect from the market-bound EQS. A careful examination of the spy video shows that Mercedes placed some paddings beneath… Continue Reading »

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