The battle for the hearts and minds of crossover SUV owners is heating up, with confirmation from Mercedes that a near-production version of the new GLC Coupe will be unveiled next week in Shanghai. Marketed by Mercedes as a ‘crossover coupe’, the GLC shares its platform with the latest generation […]
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class updates announced
The latest generation C-Class has been a resounding hit, and to help push it along even further some updates have been introduced, including a new range-topping four-cylinder C 300 joining the range, along with revised specifications for some models. The news was announced via Mercedes-Benz’s overseas division, with Australian details […]
Mercedes-AMG GT S on sale in Australia from $295,000
Say hello to AMG’s new beast, the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT S, soon arriving in Australia. This is the company’s answer to high-end driver’s cars such as the Porsche 911 and Jaguar F-Type R. The GT is the second ground-up car Mercedes-AMG has made, following in the footsteps of the SLS AMG ‘gullwing’. […]
Daimler confirms Nissan involvement with new Mercedes pickup
After some speculation, Daimler and Renault-Nissan have finally confirmed the upcoming Mercedes-Benz pickup/ute will share some of its architecture with the 2016 Nissan Navara NP300. Daimler says the one-ton ute will “meet the specific needs of its customers” and “will have all of Mercedes-Benz’s distinctive characteristics and features”. Other than […]
Mercedes-AMG could build bespoke four-door GT – report
Mercedes’s mental tuning house AMG may produce its own individual four-door GT sedan, not based on any existing Mercedes model, according to brand chairman Tobias Moers. Tobias Moers told Motoring reporters on the sideline of the New York Auto Show that the brand could have a “stand-alone four-door sports car” […]
New Mercedes-Benz pickup could be offered in the USA
When Mercedes announced plans to produce its first mid-sized pickup/ute, the manufacturer said it was aiming to enter the Australian, European, South African and Latin American markets. There were no initial plans or desires to offer the pickup in the US, right up until the point that Mercedes-Benz US CEO […]
2015 World Car of the Year award winners announced
Cue the drums, there is a new champion in town following the World Car of the Year awards ceremony overnight at the New York Auto Show. The events took place at a conference during the NY Auto show, hosted by Bridgestone and Autoneum. The Mercedes C-Class was given the top […]
Mercedes-Benz ute could be based on new Nissan Navara – report
Last week Mercedes-Benz confirmed it is planning to introduce a ute within the next five years (2020) to tackle the very-competitive and popular 4×2 and 4×4 segments. Reports now suggest the Merc’ ute will be based on the new-generation Nissan Navara. A news story published by Automotive News says Nissan […]