Mercedes is getting in on the Nurburgring lap recording-setting action, knocking the Alfa Romeo Stelvio QV from its pedestal by setting a new lap record for a production SUV, using the GLC 63 S. It has just set a lap in 7.49.369. Well, it always had the potential to set […]
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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S claims Nurburgring lap record (video)
Mercedes-Benz is claiming a new Nurburgring lap record with its Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door, recently clocking a lap in 7:25.41. This is apparently a new record for a four-seat vehicle. Yes, we know. The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 currently holds the record for a production sedan, with a […]
2018 Paris Motor Show highlights – mega gallery
The Paris motor show is always a big deal for car manufacturers and car fans, as it is regularly used to show off the latest and greatest concepts and new showroom models. This year was no different. But as usual, many of the debuts were spoiled by earlier online reveals […]
Mercedes-AMG Project ONE prototype testing continues
Mercedes-AMG is busy preparing its upcoming Project ONE hypercar, with testing and development now moved to race tracks and proving grounds. The engineers have been extensively testing the new hypercar in the digital world, in the lead up and following the concept car’s debut last year. This digital development process, […]
2019 Mercedes-AMG A 35 hot hatch revealed
Following a few teasers earlier in the week, this is it. The all-new Mercedes-AMG A 35 hot hatch. It comes in underneath the A 45 super hatch. First thing’s first, the engine. It’s a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder based on the M260 unit, producing a neat 225kW and 400Nm. Peak torque […]
Mercedes-AMG A 35 intermediate hot hatch officially previewed
This is the first official confirmation we’ve received that the will be a Mercedes-AMG A 35 performance hatch joining the lineup very soon. A bunch of teaser images have been released to help build excitement. We first saw the idea of the A 35 AMG performance model during prototype testing […]
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class update now on sale in Australia
Local specs and prices for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have been announced, with new ‘EQ Boost’ tech added and styling revisions made to Australia’s favourite luxury sedan. Five main variants are on sale in Australia, spanning from the C 200, C 220 d, C 300, and into the AMG C […]
Mercedes-AMG G 65 recalled in the USA for being too fast
The mighty Mercedes-AMG G 65 V12 SUV has been recalled in the USA for a rather strange problem; it’s too fast. Well, sort of. It seems the AMG G 65, which is powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 producing a whopping 463kW and 1000Nm, goes too fast in reverse gear. […]