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Mercedes-Benz EQS Vs Vision EQS Concept: Which One is Better?

Giancarlo Perlas February 1, 2020

There have been numerous times wherein the concept cars stunned us so much that we couldn’t just wait to see their production form. But by the time the production version comes up, it all ends up in disappointment because it has toned down features compared to its concept. That’s not the case with the Mercedes-Benz EQS electric vehicle though. Recently, Mercedes confidently showed the EQS and its concept version side-by-side for comparison. The production version appeared in a zebra camouflage though, so we can only make out some of its features. It terms of form, there is a strong resemblance between the two. However, the concept seems to be lower…. Continue Reading »

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Daimler Officially Ends the Production of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class

Giancarlo Perlas January 31, 2020

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup was only introduced in 2017, but in July last year, rumors of its discontinuation came out. Sadly, it proved to be true as Daimler itself confirmed the info. According to the parent of Mercedes, the Nissan Navara-based pickup will be axed from the production line in late May. The news broke out in an interview with a Daimler representative on the Auto Motor und Sport website. The automaker said that it regularly assesses its portfolio to determine the vehicles that should remain in its production line. Unfortunately, the X-Class is the one getting the cut this year despite being a “relatively young” product. Mercedes stated that… Continue Reading »

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Top 3 Things to Expect From the Facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Giancarlo Perlas January 28, 2020

The updated Mercedes-Benz E-Class is on its way to Europe this summer of 2020. Aside from its spy shots that are already fuelling our anticipation of the luxury car, its maker also hyped its arrival via teasers taken during its test run in Las Vegas. The present-generation E-Class is already in its mid-production cycle. As the norm, Mercedes is now upgrading it with some new features to keep it fresh with customers and keep up with the competition. The E-Class sedan and wagon models will be the first versions to be unveiled. The coupe and cabriolet variants will follow soon. 1. Powertrain The Mercedes-AMG E63 S will remain as the… Continue Reading »

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First Run of New Mercedes Silver Arrow Scheduled on Valentine’s Day

Giancarlo Perlas January 19, 2020

We’re just a month away from the season-opener of Formula One in Australia, and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport team is already prepared to unleash their new Silver Arrow. The W11 will hit the track for the first time on February 14 during a private event without the press and spectators. There’s no confirmation yet as to who will be behind the wheel of the new vehicle. However, it should be recalled that Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas have taken turns in Mercedes’ first drive events for its new cars. The new Silver Arrow will be equipped with demonstration tires, and the test run is mileage-limited. The event will allow… Continue Reading »

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Renntech is Working on a 600 HP Mercedes-AMG A45 S

Giancarlo Perlas January 11, 2020

Don’t let the Mercedes-AMG A45 S fool you. Beneath the hood of the hatchback is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 416 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Its M139 power unit is considered to be the most powerful four-cylinder engine in the world. If that’s not enough for you, Renntech recently hinted a build of the car that takes its power up to 600 hp. Details about the 600 hp AMG A45 S hot hatch are still under wraps as its unveiling is scheduled around the first quarter of 2020. All we know for now is that it will include a software modification as well as upgrades on its… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz is Still the Number 1 Luxury Car Brand in the World

Giancarlo Perlas January 11, 2020

Mercedes-Benz retained its spot in the top position of the luxury car segment of the market worldwide as 2019 folded. The brand also outdid itself by achieving a new record in sales for the ninth consecutive year. The three-pointed star marque delivered a total of 2,339,562 luxury cars to customers last year. Meanwhile, Daimler’s smart brand handed over 116,781 units to buyers in the same period. That brought their combined sales to a sum of 2,456,343 units. The top three major markets of the company, namely China, Germany, and the USA, displayed an increase in sales based on a year-on-year basis. China remained the key driving factor of Mercedes’ growth… Continue Reading »

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Facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Spied on the Road

Giancarlo Perlas January 3, 2020

It’s been two years since the fifth-generation of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe was unveiled. With the automotive landscape changing fast due to the constant increase in the number of players in the market, a recent spy video showed that it is already due for a mid-cycle refresh. The E-Class Coupe prototype in the video does not have plenty to hide because its camouflage only hides its nose. Usually, the covered areas in prototypes are where the major changes take place. So, in the case of the subject here, expect its final version to get some cosmetic enhancements in the front bumper, front grille, and lights. The new styling elements will… Continue Reading »

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