Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new generation two-seat roadster, called the ‘R173’ SLC. Replacing the R172 SLK, the SLC is the mid-cycle facelift with minor updates. The biggest changes are under the bonnet, with a new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 on the SLC 43 AMG. Opening the range is the 135kW/300Nm SLC […]
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2016 Mercedes-AMG S 65 Cabriolet revealed; 1000Nm V12 drop-top
Following the reveal of the new Mercedes-AMG S 65 Coupe, the performance manufacturer has now unveiled the drop-top Cabriolet version. If you’re after the pinnacle in automatic luxury and power, and all the headroom you could ever need, this is your car. Under the bonnet is a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 […]
2016 Mercedes-AMG E 63 to get 9spd, C 63 AMG cabrio mooted
The head honcho at Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers, has spilled the beans on some of the brand’s upcoming products that we can expect over the next few years. Talking specifically about the next E 63 – the hi-po version of Mercedes-Benz’s next E-Class which has already been promised to have game-changing […]
New Mercedes-AMG SLR in the works, could be mid-engined – report
The rumor mill keeps turning thanks to whispers that Mercedes-AMG is plotting an all-new SLR for a 2018 launch, becoming a successor to the previous SLR McLaren. Auto Bild, a German media outlet, is reporting that an SLR successor is currently in development, with engineers tossing up whether a mid-engined […]
Mercedes-AMG increasing V12 production to meet demand
In a surprising move, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it is actually increasing the production of its bi-turbo AMG V12 powertrain. Contrary to almost every trend rolling through the automotive industry of late, AMG, the performance arm of Mercedes-Benz, will increase production of its V12 powerplant by expanding its manufacturing capacity […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG ‘W213’ prototype spotted (video)
Mercedes-Benz has been spotted test driving a prototype version of the next-gen W213 E 63 AMG high-performance sports sedan out on the Nurburgring. We’ve seen various spy shots of the new E-Class, which will adopt the company’s latest, more bulbous design language, but this is the first time we’ve seen […]
BRABUS Rocket 900 Desert Gold Edition debuts at Dubai show
Showcasing the pinnacle in flamboyance and expense, BRABUS has unveiled a special and very exquisite project car at the Dubai Motor Show. It’s called the Rocket 900 Desert Gold Edition. Based on the flagship Mercedes S 65 AMG (what else?), the BRABUS Rocket 900 comes with an extensively tuned and […]
Mercedes-Benz GLS officially revealed as GL-Class replacement
Following some leaked images earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz has now gone ahead and officially unveiled the new GLS large SUV. It replaces the GL-Class. As seen in the leaked images, the GLS doesn’t just receive a name change as part of the company’s new naming structure, it also gets a […]