Some updates for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class range have been announced for Australia, with new engine tunes and new options coming in to give the popular mid-sizer a more competitive edge. Perhaps the highlight to the new range is the introduction of the C 300 which replaces the C 250. It […]
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Mercedes-AMG working on ‘softcore’ A 45, CLA 45, GLA 45
Mercedes-AMG’s two-tiered approach has spread across the lineup, where 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 ’63’-badged models co-exist alongside slightly tamer twin-turbo V6 engined ’43’ models. This philosophy is soon set to trickle down to the GLA and CLA AMG models. The double-whammy approach looks like it will be tried on the next-gen […]
Updated Mercedes-Benz GLA now on sale in Australia
The Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift has landed in Australia, bringing bolder and more truck-like styling to the A-Class-based crossover, plus new technology in brought in. The front-end benefits from more angular headlights and a more detailed grille, which is reminiscent of the GLE and features a more aggressive look. Inside, there’s […]
Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar powertrain revealed
It’s been in the making for a little while now but here we see the first real teasers of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG hypercar, dubbed Project One. The German brand has shown off the epic car’s powertrain system, in the flesh, at the Nurburgring 24hr event which took place over the […]
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class previewed via LinkedIn
The arena of premium C-segment hatchbacks is about to get much hotter, with an all new BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class due in 2018. Mercedes-Benz has taken to professional social media platform LinkedIn to preview the next-generation A-Class compact car, with CEO Dieter Zetsche posing next to the development […]
2017 Mercedes-Benz V 220 now on sale in Australia
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz V-Class van range has been broadened in Australia with the introduction of a mid-spec V 220 BlueTec. Utilising the same engine as the $56,380 and more spartan Valente, the V 220 scores a 2.1-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder that churns out 120kW of power and 380Nm of torque, mated […]
Mercedes-AMG GT four-door coupe spotted, to ride on MRA platform (video)
A prototype version of what is believed to be the much-rumoured and recently conceptualised Mercedes-AMG GT four-door has been spotted out and about, testing in Germany. It’s been long-reported that Mercedes was planning to introduce a four-door version of the sexy GT coup; Mercedes even unveiled a concept version earlier […]
Maybach Smart Fortwo envisioned, shows potential?
Sometimes it’s fun to combine things that don’t belong together, as you can get a surprising result. Like that Vegemite chocolate which came out last year. Celery and peanut butter. Simpsons and Family Guy. But does the notion of a Smart city car gel with the idea of oligarch-spec Mercedes-Maybach […]