Hardcore 4×4 fans will be interested to hear Mercedes-Benz Australia is introducing the 2021 G-Class lineup, which includes a new G 400d diesel variant as well as the fire-breathing G 63 AMG. Powering the new G 400d is Mercedes’s recent ‘OM656’ 3.0-litre inline-six turbo-diesel engine. It produces 243kW and a […]
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Expedition Motor completes ultra-cool Mercedes-Benz 250 GD restoration
How’s this for the ultimate summer explorer vehicle? It’s the latest project by Expedition Motor Company in the USA, taking a rare 1991 Mercedes-Benz 250 GD two-door and transforming it into a modernised and refurbished open-top, go-anywhere bush-basher. The 250 GD ‘Wolf’ is already known as a unique SUV, featuring […]
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE, G-Class awarded 5-star ANCAP, Tesla Model 3 under assessment
In ANCAP’s latest round of crash test data analysis, the new Mercedes-Benz GLE and G-Class SUVs have been awarded the full five-star rating. Both models impressed with good occupant protection. Using Euro NCAP’s crash test data, the local ANCAP division has assessed the results for the GLE and given it […]
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. […]
2018 North American International Auto Show – highlights (mega gallery)
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit kicks off the motoring calendar for 2018 with some interesting new concept cars and some global debuts for new showroom models. This year Mercedes revealed its new G-Class, with special guest Arnold Schwarzenegger helping out with the unveiling, while Lexus debuted its […]
Schwarzenegger helps unveil the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been unveiled at the Detroit auto show, with a special presentation put together on the eve of the event with Arnold Schwarzenegger helping out with the festivities. Schwarzenegger would have to be the ideal celebrity to help promote the new model, and not only because […]
2019 Mercedes-Benz leaks online, off-road specs confirmed
Mercedes-Benz has revealed some preliminary details of the next-gen, 2019 G-Class SUV, while also handing out some teaser images showing prototypes being put to the test off road. At the same time, some official images revealing all have leaked online. The company says much of the off-road testing for the […]
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class interior revealed
Interior images of the next-gen, ‘W464′ Mercedes-Benz G-Class wagon have been released, showing the smart and advanced new cabin for the first time. The W464 G-Class is set to adopt an all-new platform which is expected to help see around 250kg cut from the big beast’s kerb weight. This should […]