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F1 Tech is Helping Mercedes-Benz a Lot

Giancarlo Perlas May 30, 2015

Formula One Group chief executive Bernie Ecclestone aired his negative comments about the turbo V6 power units currently used in F1. According to his interview with Motorsport.com, the engines were not delivering for the sport, because they were costly, not loud enough, and they have no relevance in the road car industry. It should be noted that most teams have resisted attempts to get back to the old V8 power units of the sport as they are now recognizing the efficiency of the new engines. As for the engine sound, it hasn’t been resolved so far. But measures have been taken in the past to address it. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz reacted… Continue Reading »

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Is This Chrome Mercedes SLS AMG GT to Die For?

Giancarlo Perlas May 30, 2015

Metro Wrapz just released a new picture of its chrome-wrapped Mercedes SLS AMG GT, which can be seen above. Two things noticeable in the photo though are the matching caskets that have almost become the focus of the photo instead of the sports car. It’s quite puzzling what the ad of Metro Wrapz is trying to pull. It might mean that the chrome wrap for the Mercedes SLS AMG GT is to die for. It could also mean that since you only live once, better get the car if you got the money. Some people have joked too that maybe they are already starting a business into the funeral industry to… Continue Reading »

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Daimler AG Works On Wireless Charging Tech With Qualcomm

Peter Parcon May 30, 2015

Daimler AG Works With Qualcomm On Wireless Charging

Future Mercedes-Benz models may feature the latest technology in the market with the strategic collaboration between Daimler and Qualcomm, as shown on a worldcarfans.com report. While the two companies did not reveal any details about the deal, they said the initial stage of the agreement will concentrate on wireless charging technology for use inside the vehicle, 3G/4G connectivity and the implementation of the Halo wireless electric vehicle charging technology of Qualcomm. The WEVC technology of Qualcomm makes it unnecessary to plug in electric and hybrid vehicles to charge them. Daimler R&D head Dr. Thomas Webber emphasized the importance of remaining on the “cutting edge of technology” as the company provides… Continue Reading »

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Stretched Brabus Mercedes G55 AMG Seen in China

Giancarlo Perlas May 29, 2015

One impressive Mercedes G55 AMG was recently spotted in China. This particular G-Class featured major modifications in its body plus engine upgrades, and it was rechristened as the Brabus G-K8. According to CarNewsChina, the Brabus G-K8 was introduced at the FB-Show 2015 held in Beijing. The most noticeable aspect of the SUV was its extra two-meter overall length as its middle was stretched to transform it into a limousine. The tuner of the Mercedes G55 AMG completely removed the standard middle doors of the vehicle to make room for suicide doors. Then all windows of the unit were heavily tinted, which effectively hid its interior from the outside. A set of three exhaust… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 W06 is Bringing Its Enhanced Engine to Canada

Giancarlo Perlas May 29, 2015

The Mercedes F1 W06 race car, also known as the Silver Arrow, will be bringing in its upgraded engine in the upcoming Formula One Canadian Grand Prix. According to the interview of Lotus CEO Matthew Carter with Sky Sports, Mercedes used up tokens to introduce some tweaks in its hybrid power unit. If it is true, then we might be seeing an improved performance in Mercedes-AMG Petronas again. It could further extend its lead in the races to come and give its major rivals more reasons to whine again about how the sport has been getting boring recently due to the continuous dominance of Mercedes. Based on the report, Mercedes,… Continue Reading »

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Reasons Why You Should Own a Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe

Giancarlo Perlas May 29, 2015

If you are looking for an investment and you happened to be a car fanatic, you should get the next best thing in Mercedes-Benz today. We are not talking here of the latest S-Class or anything in the existing lineup of the three-pointed star brand because the car that will give the most value for your money is the Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe according to Bloomberg. Here are the reasons why it would make a good investment: The Make First, the styling of the Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 Coupe came from the mind of the renowned Mercedes-Benz head of design Paul Bracq in 1969. Bracq held the position in the company from the… Continue Reading »

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Over 8 million Mercedes-Benz C-Class units sold since 1982

Ryan Joseph Ramos May 29, 2015

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class occupies a sweet spot in the German automaker’s product portfolio, and this is cemented by the fact that there have been over 8 million C-Class Estate and Saloon units sold since it was introduced back in 1982. That’s consistent top performance over five generations of the model line. For the current generation alone, which started in 2014, there have already been more than 250,000 units sold. “With the all-new C-Class, launched last year, we continue a success story that spans more than 30 years, with no end in sight,” said Mercedes-Benz Cars marketing and sales head Ola Kallenius. He pointed out the ‘tremendous appeal’ of the C-Class as… Continue Reading »

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