Goodwood event faced the new Mercedes CL model but the Paris Auto Show will truly reveal the facelift operated by the Germans at Mercedes for the coupe model. Mercedes improved the aesthetics by mounting LED lights and slightly redesigning the appearance but focused more on the performance chapter. Thus, the German manufacturer managed to obtain better performance through several improvements...
The 2009 F1 champion, Jenson Button, received from Mercedes-Benz a DR520 Estate model, one of the twenty units of the special edition manufactured for the Mercedes C-Klasse. Germans at Mercedes decided to give a unit of the special version of C-Klasse to the former F1 champion. With an electronical limited top speed of 300 km/h and being capable to accelerate...
If you're looking for a Mercedes S Class that will combine the utmost performance, luxury and multimedia experience, then look no further than the new iBusiness from German car tuner BRABUS. The BRABUS iBusiness features a SV12 R 12-cylinder engine that sports 750 hp and 1,350 Nm of torque, making it capable of going from 0 to 62 mph in...
It's not the first time when the German tuners at Brabus develop a tuning kit for the SLS AMG supercar from Mercedes. This time, Brabus focused on improving the visual appearance of the Stuttgart model, developing special accessories in order to achieve this purpose. The German tuning house Brabus is well-known for creating tuning kits for Mercedes models and one...
The top of the line SL 65 AMG model from Mercedes received preferential treatment from the MKB tuning company. This latest work of art is considered by the MKB engineers to be the company's greatest achievement because of the results that went through the roof, as you will read bellow. Named the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series, the model...
The German tuners at MKB developed a performance kit for the Stuttgart model SL65 Black Series. The tuners managed to obtain a total amount of 1015 horsepower and 1.300 Nm, comparing to the standar amount of 670 horsepower. The 6.0-liter V12 bi-turbo engine was modified to develop 1015 hp at 5.700 rpm. Great power needs more safety, thus, the Germans...
The Mercedes C Class now has another member with tuning options in the form ofthe Mercedes C250 CGI with a little help from German tuning company VATH which is offering the V25 kit costing 1,200 euros. For that money, the V25 kit will take the Mercedes C250 CGI from it's stock 204 hp all the way to 255 hp and...
Superchips Ltd tuning company from the United Kingdom now offer an ECU upgrade for the Mercedes BlueEFFICIENCY engine, more exactly the 350 CDi range, which covers the C, E, M, R and S-series. Available for all models begining with 2009 onwards, the Superchips Mercedes 350 CDi remap offers a 34 bhp boost, up to a maximum 284 bhp, coupled with...
Mercedes has another reason to brag about: the current sales of their C-Class sedan and estate models exceeded one million units since it's launch in 2007. Known for it's fuel efficiency, the Mercedes C-Class favourite is the C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, consuming 4.8l/100 km, which will be even more efficient in handling fuel after the company sets up the ECO start-stop...
Mercedes-Benz will be adding a new powertrain for the S63 AMG model in the form of the AMG 5.5-litre biturbo V8 engine. It will produce 571 hp and up to 900 Nm of torque. It will also benefit of the sport 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT gearbox. These additions will have the result of increasing the power while decreasing the fuel...
Expression Motorsport tuners decided to create their vision on the Mercedes CL65 AMG, the facelift version, to be more exactly. This tuning package is regarding just to the aesthetic level, the performance part being left untouched. The tuners from Expression Motorsport decided that the current performance of the Mercedes CL65 AMG facelift are quite enough, the model offering 621 horsepower...
Mercedes SLS AMG received a tuning kit regarding this time just the aesthetic level from the German tuners at Hamann. As we told you below, the German tuners at Hamann modified just the exterior level without touching the engines and so the performance of the Mercedes model. A new exhaust system was mounted on the German supercar, with four pipes...
There are rumors that Mercedes is preparing a nine-speed automatic gearbox. For now, this is at the project stage, because building an automatic gearbox with nine reports isn't an easy job. People at Mercedes claim that the nine-speed automatic gearbox will compete and exceed the performance of the eight reports gearbox available on other rival models. Mercedes officials claim that...
Mercedes-Benz introduced the new generation Viano. This model comes with alot of improvements, performance but also aesthetic ones. The quality of the materials increased significantly, the comfort also was improved. The optimized interior provides a better ambience for the passangers, but also new improved engines are available. The BlueEfficiency technology from Mercedes comes as standard, ensuring the maximize fuel efficiency...
The new generation of Mercedes-Benz Vito is a point of reference in the light commercial vehicle segment. BlueEfficiency optional technology provides the ultimate experience of ecological and economical management. Vito is a true star and due to enlarged payload and robust appearance. The noise level was significantly reduced, as well as the new interior and upgraded suspension system that facilitates...
Mercedes C63 AMG DR520 is a special edition presented by the Germans at Goodwood. Judging by the 520 horses hidden under the hood, the performance version is the most powerful one in the C-Class model history. Mercedes could not come at Goodwood Festival without a surprise for their amateurs fans of horsepower. Stuttgart manufacturer has brought with it a special...
Mercedes offered to the public information about the new CL facelift. The model has many changes to the aesthetic level but also a new engine. Mercedes released today the first details and images of the CL-Klasse facelift surgery. The German model comes with a front more aggressive look and with a new propellant. On the outside, CL-Klass has revised optical...
German tuning firm Kicherer decided to have a go at Stuttgart's latest super coupe, the SLS AMG Gullwing and I rather like it. The new creation doesn't really go a long way away from the original yet the image it provides is totally different. The modified Gullwing now boasts a full body matte black foil wrap which is combined with...
The 2010 International Engine of the Year awards seen an end to proceedings and in that end there were ten different engines being honored in 11 categories, plus an overall winner chosen. The engines were rated by a jury of automotive journalists from around the world had the difficult task of rating the engines and ranking each of them in...
It would seem like it was just yesterday that the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was leaving the drawing board and entering production and already the eco-mentalists have gotten to it. To be frank, Mercedes unveiled their plan for an all electric version of the SLS AMG nearly a year ago but every single time I see one of these cars I...
