The new Mercedes SLK (R172) benefits now from a styling package developed by Piecha Design, the Germans specialized in tuning Mercedes models. Even the new, third-generation SLK has just debuted and will be available following next months, the people from Piecha Design already set up a tuning kit which, however, brings no major improvements and affects just the aesthetics. In...
One of the most powerful and imposing models within the range of the German manufacturer gets a special attribution, Mercedes-Benz revealing a special SLS AMG prototype specially fitted with equipment for emergency medical interventions. Unfortunately, the Germans released no official details about the performance or the special equipment that fits the model, underlining that this is just a study and...
Described as a "monumental off-roader with shining stainless steel and chrome", the German SUV receives two special editions able to improve a bit the appearance. Mercedes recently announced that a new "Edition Select" and "BA3 Final Edition" packages will be available for the current G-Class, each one bringing some fresh aerodynamic components. To start off, let's talk about the new...
Jeremy Clarkson can now rejoice, his future favorite car, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster has just become a current model. Wearing a 2012 model year the convertible version of the flagship Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been officially revealed today and this time the pictures are better than the early peak we got. Less strength in the in the roof doesn't...
From the outset, there's plenty of people out there who don't really like Mercedes as a brand, but as far as their engines are concerned pretty much everybody sees the positive side. After all, who couldn't enjoy the engine in the Mercedes C63 AMG Performance, the new lineup for the E-Class or the fuel economy prone S350 Bluetec. This sort...
Mercedes recently issued a press release announcing two new engines entering the range of the current E-Class alongside several other interesting news. To start off, the Germans will introduce the 7G-TRONIC PLUS seven-speed automatic transmission on few other models and will optimize the fuel consumption by adding the start/stop function to the four-cylinder models in future. Switching to the new...
From the outset I'd like to say it's awfully difficult to find a proper name for the set of modifications Inden Design applied to the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG. Sure, there was a very interesting series of upgrades, but almost none of them feel like they are true aftermarket products. Inden Design actually followed a pretty simple recipe, they took a...
It seems that the previous rumors on the AMG version of the future A-Class confirm as Thomas Weber, a source inside the German company claiming that the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class will receive the AMG package somewhere next year after the debut of the standard version. Moreover, there are some details regarding the unit that will fit the new A-Class AMG,...
The Germans from Mercedes-Benz proudly announced that the new C63 AMG Performance will be the official Safety Car for this year's season of DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters). As its name says, the German model received the AMG package but also the Performance kit which makes it ready for the first race in DTM, an event which starts these days and...
Here is a set of new spy shots with the new Mercedes-Benz ML, the new generation of the German SUV that will debut later this year at the long-awaited Frankfurt Auto Show, an event which opens its gates in September. Moreover, this time we get the opportunity to see the German SUV with the AMG package installed, some parts being...
Unlike Chrysler, the Germans at Mercedes are more open to bringing engine downsizing to the market and to their performance models. This is why one of their most important exhibits at the New York Auto Show held the latest model of the 2012 Mercedes E63 AMG, one with a smaller engine. Even though the E63 name remains, this car now...
The German specialists from Kicherer decided to create a complete tuning package for the current Mercedes SLS 63 AMG, complete in terms of car improvements, the girl is not included in the price! Leaving aside the joke, the new SLS 63 AMG Supersport GT by Kicherer some extra power under the bonnet, namely 52 horsepower and 50 Nm of torque...
Having barely shown us the new Mercedes A-Class Concept and its conceptual point, the Germans brought it to New York to tell us more. Actually, Mercedes also showcased the latest A-Class in Shanghai but that's really another story. The one told in New York is much better. The very prestigious German manufacturer does want to capture a relatively younger audience,...
Mercedes announces that the S350 Bluetec version that is fitted with the 3.0-liter unit developing 258 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque gets now in standard the Start/Stop system able to decrease significantly the fuel consumption. Thanks to the new Start/Stop button but also to the AdBlue system, the S-Class model respects the Euro6 requirements with a fuel consumption of...
Mercedes used the weekend well, they thought about what to do with the future version of the A Class, and as a result we now have quite a bit of information on it. Using the Mercedes-Benz Concept A Study we can clearly preview the appearance of this next generation but looks don't tell the whole story. It seems that Mercedes...
Black Arrow is the name of the latest tuning package revealed by the German specialists from edo Competition. The Mercedes-McLaren SLR 722 is the "victim", the German model receiving some fine improvements inspiring now more aggressiveness. Straight to the details, the 5.5-liter unit develops 712 horsepower and 890 Nm of torque due to a new stainless steel exhaust system alongside...
Earlier than expected and in in quick succession to the sedan based C Class Black Series, Mercedes has been spied testing their latest performance monster. Based on the 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe, the Black as always, promises to deliver that much more, but at the same time increase the x-factor that is excitement in a car. Since you can...
The Germans from Mercedes decided to start the tests of the Black Series version that fits the new C-Class, a model revealed early this year. The current spy photos are taken on the circuit at Nurburgring and reveal the new C-Class alongside few unique features such as new ten-spoke alloy wheels, large wheel arches but also some surprises under the...
Yet more proof of how the Germans at Mercedes are busy bees as just a couple of weeks after we've seen the next generation of th Mercedes ML spied around Germany, we get this nice addition to the range. Photographers who call themselves spies managed to snap a few shots of the king of the hill in the Mercedes ML...
The Americans from Speedriven joined their forces with the Dubai-based ALSA Automotive Engineering firm and fitted a V12 unit on the German model. The Mercedes E-Class W211 is now able to develop more than 700 horsepower thanks to the transplantation made by the specialists. Some aesthetic improvements are available too, an aerodynamic package offered by Brabus following to be available...
