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Are You Looking for a Convenient Family Car? Mercedes-Benz Is the Way To Go

Giancarlo Perlas January 17, 2021

Families are always on the road today, thanks to modernization and advancement in technology. If not traveling for adventure, they are either visiting the grocery or going out on a road trip. Thus, there has been an increasing need for spacious, comfortable vehicles that can withstand long trips. Finding a convenient family car that can withstand long trips, poor weather conditions, and lousy terrain has been one of the most challenging factors experienced today. Although finding a considerable car is not an issue, the real deal-breaker lies in acquiring a spacious, comfortable, family car that will guarantee your family safety. This continues to be a common challenge experienced by most… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Spy Shots Are Out

Giancarlo Perlas January 13, 2021

Spy shots of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC sport utility vehicle are out. The 2022 model of the series was recently spotted making its rounds in Scandinavia for its winter testing phase. The latest spy shots of Carscoops show the prototype in full camouflage. However, the outline of the SUV appears to have a major overhaul in design. The images hint at a more conventional front bumper, new headlamps, and the same round taillights on the auto. It also comes with a more aggressive hood, but it could only be due to the padding in that area that intends to hide its true form. Moreover, it looks like the GLC gained… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Offered a One-Year Extension by Mercedes F1

Giancarlo Perlas January 13, 2021

If reports are true, Lewis Hamilton may be closer to inking a one-year contract extension with Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 team. Both parties have downplayed earlier reports about the seven-time world champion’s extravagant demands. Earlier, it was reported that Hamilton has put on the table the following demands from Mercedes F1: $200 million salary for his new four-year contract, which can be broken down to $50 million annually A 10% share in Mercedes F1’s prize, if they win more championships Limited-production Mercedes-AMG One hypercar A role that “goes beyond being a driver and more than a mere testimonial” According to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Hamilton and Mercedes F1 has narrowed down the… Continue Reading »

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4 Demands of Lewis Hamilton From Mercedes That Leave Him Still Unemployed

Giancarlo Perlas January 10, 2021

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is now a free agent. His contract with Mercedes AMG Petronas expired last week, and he has yet to ink a new deal with them. According to reports, the contract negotiations between Hamilton and Mercedes have broken down due to the former’s lavish demands. The 36-year-old race car driver reportedly demanded the following to be included in his new four-year contract with the Constructors Champion: $200 million salary for his new four-year contract, which can be broken down to $50 million annually A 10% share in Mercedes F1’s prize, if they win more championships Limited-production Mercedes-AMG One hypercar A role that “goes beyond being… Continue Reading »

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Couple Sues for Being Too Scared to Drive Their Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Giancarlo Perlas January 10, 2021

A Vancouver couple sued Mercedes-Benz Richmond for refusing to fix a steering wheel defect in their Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The S550 was purchased brand new in 2017, and since then, it only logged 6,500 kilometers in its odometer. The car remained in their garage for almost three years because the owners claimed that they were too afraid to drive it. According to Vancouver Sun, the complainants were the couple Datong Fang and Guifang Ho. The report said they bought the S550 for $160,000 in the spring of 2017. Less than a year later, the steering wheel of the car suddenly stopped working while it was being driven. They immediately notified their… Continue Reading »

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Mayhem at Mercedes-Benz Vans Plant Leaves 50 Units in Total Wreck

Giancarlo Perlas January 10, 2021

It looks like some customers will have to wait longer for their Mercedes-Benz vans to be delivered after the New Year. On December 31, 2020, a disgruntled ex-employee of the German automaker wreaked havoc on its Victoria plant in Spain that left a total of 50 units wrecked, including the Vito, V-Class, eVito and EQV passenger vehicles. According to reports, the 38-year old unnamed perpetrator was just fired from a construction firm a few days prior to the incident. The event fueled his rampage that ended up in the Mercedes plant 20 km away from his workplace, and where he also got fired in 2017. The man’s weapon of choice… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gets a Meaner Look, Thanks to Marius Designhaus

Giancarlo Perlas January 9, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is only in its second-generation series, but over decades, it has already undergone several overhauls. Already on its 400,000th unit as of December 2020, the iconic sport utility vehicle is one of the most-coveted rides of famous and wealthy personalities. Recently, Romanian aftermarket tuner Marius Designhaus released a new widebody package that further puts emphasis on the successful design cues of the G-Wagen. The company was put in the spotlight after the successful debut of its Lamborghini Urus kit back in September 2020. From there, the specialist applied its formula to the G-Class. The new project is called “MD2”. The MD2 package consists of a custom hood… Continue Reading »

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