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Bye Bye Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Mercedes-Benz USA confirmed that the production run of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is at its end. The units of the B-Class after the 2017 model year will no longer offer an electric powertrain. According to Automotive News, the announcement came from the spokesman of the company, Rob Moran. He said that the production of the affected model will halt in the third quarter of this year. Moran didn’t disclose any details about the possible replacement of the soon-to-be phased out B-Class Electric Drive. However, the report claimed that the aim of the company might be to focus its electric cars on the upcoming EQ range. The spokesperson assured everyone though… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Concept EQ and Vision Van to be Featured in CES 2017

The Consumer Electronics Show or CES opens up on January 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Being one of the top innovators of our time, Mercedes-Benz will be showcasing its technologies as well as two of its futuristic products in CES 2017, namely the Concept EQ and the Vision Van. For the first time, the two concept vehicles will share the same stage at CES 2017. According to Daimler, the presentation of the two will be in line with the new corporate strategy of Mercedes called “CASE.” According to Daimler, CASE represents the four pillars of the company. The acronym stands for “Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Service and Electric Drive.” Ola… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive Caught On Camera

A limited number of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive was produced and seeing one in the flesh rarely happens. However, one was spotted recently as shown on by a report from autoevolution.com. The rare sighting was caught by Timo Nitsch, who immediately snapped a number of photos of the luxury vehicle. The photos were then sent to Gumbal. However, no information came with the images, which means it is not easy to know when the images were taken. But, the SLS AMG Electric Drive caught on camera came with Dutch license plates. Basing on the background and the name of the person who took the pictures, it was likely… Continue Reading »

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Will There Be Another Gullwing From Mercedes

When the announcement of the Mercedes-AMG GT first came out, there were speculations that we might see another Gullwing class which would replace the Mercedes SLS AMG GT. However, when the spy photos of the SLS successor started surfacing online, some expectant fans were saddened to see that its doors followed the standard design of cars. So, when the Mercedes-AMG GT was finally launched, it signaled the retirement of the SLS-line from the production plants and the absence of a gullwing model in the current products of the three-pointed star brand. Ola Källenius, the former head of Mercedes-AMG and the newly appointed member of the Board of Management for Mercedes-Benz… Continue Reading »

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Daimler Boss Says No One Will Make Money on Electric Cars Yet

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is now on sale, which received good reviews from critics. However, if money matters were to be considered, Daimler CEO Dr. Dieter Zetsche does not seem to be so confident about electric cars as of the moment. According to Bloomberg, the Daimler Boss stated in a speech at an event in Mallorca, Spain on October 27, “You can reasonably say that nobody today is making a battery-powered vehicle that’s economically viable in its own right.” He added, “Manufacturers will not see a return within a reasonable time on the billions they’re investing now.” The statements were in reference to the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive and basically to every automaker diving… Continue Reading »

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A Quick Review at the Mercedes-Benz B-Class

For a car starting at £21,500 (in UK) and $33,950 (in US), what can we expect from it? Here is a quick review of the overall features of the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class, which debuted in Paris early this month. Exterior The Mercedes-Benz B-Class did get a facelift. However, the changes in its design were only minor, and mostly at the front. A quick glimpse at the new B-Class and its predecessor would give the untrained eye a hard time differentiating the two. You actually have to look closer to appreciate the new one’s more premium and sportier styling brought about mainly by its redesigned bumper, front mesh, grille, hood, and LED lights…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive Combines Eco-Friendly Features With Power

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive is considered as the most powerful production car of AMG. It brings together the latest e-mobility feature with advanced Formula 1 technology. This emission-free sports car can go from 0 to 62 mph within 3.9 seconds and has a limited top speed of 155 mph. Four synchronous electric motors provide the power to the vehicle that produces an output of 750 bhp and 1000 Nm of torque. Each wheel receives uniform power that results to the dynamic wheel-selective all-wheel drive and a unique driving experience. Maximum torque is available from standstill since the electric motors provide an instant torque buildup. The design of… Continue Reading »

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