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A Closer Look at the Tech Secrets of the Mercedes-AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is the first to drop the “Benz” name under the current lineup of the brand. Then, it is the second car to be produced from scratch by the performance division of Daimler following the SLS. Due to the identity of the Mercedes-AMG GT as the successor of the phased out SLS, people can’t help but compare the two. However, this should not be the case since each car has features that make one stand out from the other. In this article, let us examine the tech secrets used in the GT that truly makes it very special, and a worthy successor to the SLS. The Body Citing a post… Continue Reading »

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Black Bison Aftermarket Package Offered For The Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class became the subject of enhancements by Wald International, according to a recent inautonews.com report. The enhancement package for the luxury vehicle was dubbed as the Black Bison by the tuning company based in Japan. The new enhancement package from Wald International will allow owners of the latest model of the A-Class to modify the appearance of their luxury vehicle. This brand-new enhancement package has the signature of the tuning specialist, which revealed that a number of features were added to the luxury vehicle. The enhancements provided by the Black Bison body kit of Wald International will give the 2014 Mercedes-Benz A-Class the prominence it deserves among… Continue Reading »

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No More Subcompact Models for Mercedes-Benz

The introduction of Mercedes-Benz of its compact models has gained it a lot of profit. Particularly, the launching of the German automaker’s CLA-Class in the U.S. was instrumental in catapulting its status as the number-one  luxury car brand in the region. So far, the CLA is considered by the company as its “best launch” in over 20 years. Due to the huge success of the Mercedes-Benz CLA models, the German company’s plant in Kecksmet, Hungary even added a third shift to answer to the overwhelming demand of its compact segment. These series of events led some to speculate that Mercedes-Benz might be considering a subcompact model that will compete with Audi’s… Continue Reading »

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Will the Mercedes SLA Sports Car Ever Reach Production

The Mercedes Vision SLA was a concept car that was showcased at the 2000 Detroit International Auto Show. The two-seater convertible was based on the platform of the A-Class segment during that period. Overall, it was only 148.4 inches long. Then, the armor of the car was based on the combination of aluminum and plastic to minimize its weight. The Mercedes SLA was heavily hyped back then, however, it never reached the production stage because the execs of the brand decided that it was too complex to make at that time. Despite that, some of the features of the car were adopted into latter models like the 2004 Mercedes SLK… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Eschews R1234yf Refrigerant In Favor Of R134a

Although even GM has come to the defense of Dupont in declaring the refrigerant R1234yf safe for use in passenger vehicles, Mercedes continues to stand by its contention that R1234yf can be flammable in certain real-world conditions. Late last year, Mercedes-Benz published the results of its tests, where a head-on collision ruptured the AC lines of the test vehicle, spewing the contents on the hot engine. This combination caused a fire which obviously left the German manufacturer uncomfortable and concerned. With these results in mind, Mercedes applied and was granted dispensation by German federal authorities to continue using the tried and tested R134a refrigerant for a few more production vehicles…. Continue Reading »

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Is Daimler Exploring Producing Mercedes-Benz Cars in Mexico with Nissan?

Daimler is said to be eyeing joint car production with Nissan in Mexico, according to reports. It seems the German company is looking into various options to get production of certain Mercedes-Benz cars, such as the A-Class, through Nissan facilities in the country. According to a Daimler official who wishes to remain anonymous, the joint production in Mexico has a good chance of pushing through. Aside from that, Mercedes-Benz Mexico president Pedro Tabera was quoted in a Mexican paper, El Financiero, saying that there is truth to this matter. “Various alternatives are being considered, among them producing with Nissan Mexicana,” said Tabera. Mercedes-Benz Mexico also manufactures the C-Class, E-Class, and M-Class… Continue Reading »

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A-Class Launching in India Pushes Through, Prices of the New Car Revealed

In a follow up report, the A-Class hatchback is finally lunched in India. According to the India-based The Economic Times, the debut of the new class in the country took place in a Mumbai showroom. The price of the new car is at Rs 21.93 lakh (approximately $39,000) up to Rs 22.73 lakh (estimated as $40,000). The most fuel efficient in the variant is the one equipped with 2.2-liter diesel engine, which is priced Rs 21.93 lakh. Mercedes-Benz India claims that the car can go as far as 20.6 kilometers per liter. Then, the 1.6 petrol version, the A 180 Sport, costs Rs 22.73 lakh, with a 15 kilometers per… Continue Reading »

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