As promised, Mercedes-Benz has previewed two concept variants of its upcoming X-Class ute, to showcase both the aesthetic and off-road potential of the new luxury pickup. The X-Class “stylish explorer” and X-Class “powerful adventurer” are two variants unveiled at the Artipelag museum in Stockholm, designed to illustrate the versatility of […]
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Mercedes-Benz pickup concept confirmed for October 25
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will be revealing a concept version of its upcoming pickup ute on Tuesday, previewing the production model set to arrive next year. The new ute will borrow plenty from the current Nissan Navara in terms of underpinning hardware and platform, but on top is expected to […]
New Mercedes-Benz ‘GLT’ ute to debut October 25?
Mercedes has apparently set a date for the global unveiling of its highly-anticipated ute, with the unconfirmed moniker of ‘GLT’ or ‘X-Class’. French network TF1 is reporting that Mercedes’s first ute is set for its official debut at an invite-only presentation on October 25. It’s said it will again be […]
Mercedes-Benz autonomous tech to save occupants over pedestrians
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed its autonomous driving system will prioritise the safety of its occupants rather than pedestrians, according to an interview with an executive member from Daimler. The rise of autonomous vehicle technology, particularly higher levels of autonomy like level four and above, has brought with it a range of […]
Mercedes-AMG C 63 ‘R’ / Black Series spotted at Nurburgring (video)
It seems Mercedes-AMG could be planning a more potent version of the C 63 V8 sports car, with plenty of clues suggesting an ‘R’ version could be on the way. AMG fans will remember the previous-gen C 63 Black Series, and there is also a chance the Black Series name […]
2017 Mercedes-AMG E 63 to be AWD, with ‘drift mode’ – report
AMG has confirmed the end of the line for its rear-wheel drive layout for the E 63, with the next model turning in favour of a 4MATIC drivetrain. It is set to be packaged with a Drift Mode though. The current fourth-generation W212 E 63 can be optioned with the […]
Brabus extracts 1450Nm from Mercedes-AMG GLS 63
Brabus has turned its attention to the recently-renamed Mercedes-AMG GLS 63, extracting an additional 195kW and 690Nm from the AMG powertrain. Welcome to the Brabus 850 XL. The Brabus 850 XL was built as a special order for a client, but due to popular demand from who must be none-other-than […]
Mercedes Generation EQ bows at Paris motor show
Mercedes-Benz has previewed the design language of its upcoming electric vehicle range, with the debut of the Generation EQ concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The future lineup is all set to fall under the EQ umbrella, a name which incorporates IQ and Electricity, or ‘Electrical Intelligence’. The concept […]