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Report: Mercedes-Benz readying raft of new product, including B-Class coupe

The product pipeline for Mercedes-Benz is a Horn of Plenty over the next three years, with at least seven new models landing on American shores on top of refreshed and new-generation offerings. We've seen the new CL, CLS, S-Class and R-Class, and spy shots of the coming SLK, SL, SLS Convertible, C-Class Coupe. Beyond those, it's the next B-Class that could be one of the most intriguing additions to the MBUSA playbook. The redesigned hatch will be made more compelling for American buyers, and will be the first Mercedes to arrive Stateside ... Read more →

Brabus announces tuning program for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Zach Bowman

It was only a matter of time before Brabus got around to turning its attention to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The German tuner has given the Silver Arrow's newest supercar the once over with a ...

Video: Well, you don't see a classic diesel Mercedes E-Class wagon drift everyday Steven J. Ewing

This might be one of the coolest things we've ever seen... this year. There are hundreds of videos floating around the 'net of people drifting their hotted-up Nissan Zs, Ford Mustangs or Big ...

Brabus hearts Apple, launches iBusiness luxury sedan Steven J. Ewing

The folks at Brabus have always been known for fitting ridiculously high-powered engines into the full line of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, but this new creation has more than just staggering ...

Report: Daimler denies Zetsche will be replaced by Bernhard soon Jeremy Korzeniewski

There's no question that Wolfgang Bernhard is well liked by the boys at Daimler. In fact, rumor has it that he's currently being groomed (for the second time, actually) to take the reins at ...

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eBay Find of the Day: Porsche-built 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is the timewarp sleeper of our dreams 9 days ago on Autoblog

In 1992, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche briefly entered into a love affair that would produce one very special offspring: the Mercedes-Benz 500E. The car was to become the godfather of all super sedans, packing a 5.0-liter V8 with a staggering (for the time) 322 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of ...

Angry Benz owner goes on showroom rampage 10 days ago on Autoblog

Sudeep K. Agarwal, a Mercedes owner in India, decided he'd had it up to here and wasn't going to take it anymore. Over a period of a few years Agarwal took his Mercedes to a dealer in Bangalore to have the same problem repaired, but the dealer never got it fixed to his satisfaction. During one ...

Officially Official: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS revealed before Paris debut 11 days ago on Autoblog

It seems like every automaker wants to have a "four-door coupe" in its lineup these days. Hyundai has its rakish new Sonata, Volkswagen has the stylish CC and BMW has reportedly given its Gran Coupe concept the go-ahead for production. This is certainly one of the hottest automotive design ...

Spy Shots: Next-gen Mercedes SL63 AMG beefs up 13 days ago on Autoblog

Well, take a look-see at what our intrepid band of spy photographers have just netted. Apparently, the go-fast gurus at AMG have been hard at work on a bevy of new Mercedes-Benz goodies, including the car you see above. Underneath all of that cladding lurks the next-generation SL63 AMG. Even ...

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz CLS getting the inevitable AMG treatment 13 days ago on Autoblog

Surprise, surprise – Mercedes-Benz is working on an AMG version of its next-generation CLS-Class coupe sedan. Our spies recently caught this prototype out and about, and underneath all of that cladding is what we imagine to be an immensely attractive, steroid-enhanced version of the new ...

Leaked! 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS peeks out before official debut 15 days ago on Autoblog

Whoops! The men and women in Stuttgart weren't planning to unveil the new Mercedes-Benz CLS just yet, but the crew from eMercedesBenz snagged these leaked images showing the new four-door coupe in all its production-ready glory. As expected, the new CLS takes a lot of its styling cues from ...

GAZ Siber to switch from Chrysler Sebring to MB E-Class?! 16 days ago on Autoblog

Russian automotive manufacturer GAZ is being courted by a number of handsome suitors, according to Inside Line. While the company currently produces the Volga Siber at its Gorky Automobile plant, there's some indication that Daimler may want the facility to switch to building the Mercedes-Benz ...

Cadillac CTS, Infiniti M models earn Top Safety Pick status from IIHS 16 days ago on Autoblog

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has put a new crop of large luxury vehicles through its crash test gauntlet, and the Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M joined some impressive company in scoring a Top Safety Pick designation. The CTS and M clinched the highly regarded award by receiving the ...

Monterey 2010: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 shines in silver 18 days ago on Autoblog

That image above speaks for itself. All you really need to know is that this isn't Dubai, Russia or even Germany – it's right here in Monterey for classic car week. You can probably identify the Mercedes-Benz inside that shiny wrapper on your own, but just in case you've recently taken an ...

Rumormill: Mercedes working on B-Class-based CLC Shooting Brake 19 days ago on Autoblog

Oh, Mercedes. When will you learn that the CLC was just a bad idea? BMW did so with the chopped-trunk 318ti, but Mercedes seems determined to make its counterpart work. To that end, the Silver Star automaker is reportedly working on a new derivative. Drawing its inspiration from the CLS ...

Swedish man may pay largest speeding fine ever 20 days ago on Autoblog

Just because major portions of the German Autobahn have no speed limit doesn't mean you can drive as fast as you want anywhere in Europe. Where there are posted restrictions, most European countries take speeding very seriously and levy hefty fines. The latest case in point is a 37-year-old ...

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 order books open for 2011 race season 21 days ago on Autoblog

The full-on competition version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is now officially available to order for race teams in preparation for the 2011 season. Mercedes-Benz will start delivering the GT3-class race cars in February of 2011, leaving plenty of time for teams to do their own preseason ...

Mercedes-Benz recalls 3,500 G-Class SUVs over turn signals 22 days ago on Autoblog

The 2002 through 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is equipped with covers for the front turn signals – added for style as much as protection. Undoubtedly, many owners of the blocky SUV have never given the covers a thought, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has and it's been ...

World's fastest 3D film showcases SLS AMG 22 days ago on Autoblog

We finally know what Mercedes-Benz was up to when Tiff Needel stopped by the Isle of Man to drop in on some sort of high-budget commercial shoot. It turns out that the Silver Arrow wanted to nab the title of the world's fastest 3D film by shooting David Coulthard as he pushed the company's new ...

Study: Only hybrid to pay its owner back is a... Mercedes-Benz? 23 days ago on Autoblog

Despite its combined rating of 50 miles per gallon, the Toyota Prius is reportedly not the best hybrid to buy if you want to recover the extra money spent on that battery and electric motor through fuel savings. Surprisingly, that honor falls to the Mercedes-Benz S400 hybrid. How is it that an ...

Rumormill: Mercedes planning C63 AMG Coupe 27 days ago on Autoblog

It's been confirmed for some time that Mercedes-Benz is developing a new two-door coupe version of its C-Class to replace the current hatchback CLC model. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that Autocar is reporting that Mercedes-Benz is also working on an AMG variant of the coupe to ...

Mercedes-Benz produces its last CLS 28 days ago on Autoblog

Back in 2004, there was no Porsche Panamera, no Aston Martin Rapide, no Volkswagen Passat CC or Audi A7 Sportback. Just the Mercedes-Benz CLS: the four-door coupe that started it all. But after six years of production, the first-gen CLS has ended its production run after more than 170,000 units ...

Taming the Beast: Brabus gives Mercedes-Benz G-Class electronically adjustable ride control 28 days ago on Autoblog

Brabus has developed an electronically controlled suspension for the Mercedes G-Class, replacing the standard units with gas-pressure shocks with adjustable valves that go from "extra comfortable" to "sporty comfortable." Actuation is handled via a knob installed just above the shifter, and ...

Chrome-dipped Mercedes SLS AMG shines at German GP 28 days ago on Autoblog

Is nothing sacred? We've seen all manner of chromed-out Mercedes, from the SLR McLaren to a C63 (and more than we care to remember in between), but some things ought to be left alone. If the SLS AMG weren't enough to warrant exclusion from this most Middle Eastern of practices, we'd have hope at ...

Shamelessly retro Mercedes SLK-based HMC Hidalgo looks better than expected 29 days ago on Autoblog

Now here's a pleasant surprise. The designers at Helvetic Motor Company have officially pulled back the sheets on their Hidalgo, and we have to say that while we were expecting the worst, this Swiss Miss is actually pretty sharp. When a builder announces their intention to reskin a perfectly ...

Review: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec lives large, treads lightly 1 month ago on Autoblog

Drop the term "Big Benz" in conversation and most people assume you're talking about the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. While the full-size flagship sedan has – deservedly – earned that moniker over the years, when it comes to sheer size and volume, the GL-Class is truly Benz' behemoth. But ...

Mercedes-Benz unveils 2011 S63 AMG with twin-turbo 5.5L V8 [w/video] 1 month ago on Autoblog

Engine downsizing has now come to the almost top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG with the adoption of AMG's new twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8. The new direct-injected V8 bumps output up from a mere 518 horsepower to 571 horsepower along with generating 663 pound-feet of torque between 2,250 and ...

Bloomberg: Mercedes to overtake battered Lexus as U.S. luxury leader? 1 month ago on Autoblog

After a decade at the top of the U.S. luxury vehicle sales charts, Lexus may soon be unseated by the previous leader, Mercedes-Benz, as well as BMW. While Lexus sales have been recovering this year from the dismal first half of 2009, Mercedes-Benz has been climbing even faster. One possible ...

Twin-Turbo Temptresses: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63, CL65 AMG 1 month ago on Autoblog

How does one make the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class more exclusive than it already is? If you're Mercedes, you unveil the gonzo AMG variants. Appearance-wise, changes are minimal for the 2011 CL63 and CL65 AMG, save for the addition of Mercedes' new corporate face, which includes the standard LED ...

Rumormill: Smart Roadster to make a comeback 1 month ago on Autoblog

The internets are abuzz with word that the recent partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Renault may allow the the long dead Smart Roadster to be revived. The folks at Autocar report that a source within Smart says the company has had its eyes on bringing the roadster back to market for awhile ...

Rumormill: Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG to bring 270 hp to the party 1 month ago on Autoblog

A few months back, word began to spread that AMG is working on a performance version of one of Mercedes' smallest cars. If true, it would not only mean giving the hi-po treatment to a segment hitherto untouched by the gents at Affalterbach, it could entail swapping a front-wheel drive hatch for a ...

Mercedes-Benz's all-conquering E63 AMG gets power bump, interior upgrades 1 month ago on Autoblog

Mercedes-Benz has released the skinny on the upgrades the company has planned for next year's E63 AMG, at least for European buyers. According to the German automaker, the four-door will come from the factory with an extra 11 horsepower, thanks largely to new tuning. That bumps the final figure ...

Report: Next-gen Mercedes A-Class to draw influence from Concept Fascination, F800 showcars 1 month ago on Autoblog

Things are looking up for the much ballyhooed Mercedes-Benz A-Class. While most of the motoring world has been wincing since the Silver Arrow said that it would be reworking its compact segment entry, rumor has it that the German manufacturer is actually contemplating incorporating design cues ...

**Video: Fifth Gear joins David Coulthard on the Isle of Man with Benz's SLS AMG** 1 month ago on Autoblog

David Coulthard was called to the Isle of Man to pilot an SLS AMG for a scene in a 3-D film. To ensure that DC could strut the coupe's stuff, some of the island's roads were closed to the public. That meant a place with no speed limits also had no traffic. And that meant Fifth Gear's Tiff ...

It Will Never End: Mercedes-Benz reportedly working on nine-speed automatic 1 month ago on Autoblog

According to Autocar, an admission by a Mercedes-Benz engineer proves that the company is working on a nine-speed automatic transmission. That isn't exactly new, since talk of such a beast has been broached before. The difference this time is that Autocar's sources says the gearbox will be ...

Report: German mfgs cleaning up as appetite for luxury cars is 'bottomless' 1 month ago on Autoblog

There's a three-to-four month wait for a new 5 Series and BMW has raised its 2010 global forecast to 1.4 million units. Mercedes-Benz Q2 production exceeded 300,000 units and Daimler's operating profit for the period was €2.1 billion ($2.7B U.S.) Audi's percentage increase in sales in 2010 ...

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Autoblog Podcast #193 - Hot Mustangs, Volt Mileage, 1 Series M, Mazda design and Lotus Evoras

Chris, Sam, Alex and Dan convene for Episode #193 of the Autoblog Podcast. We cover the Ford Boss Mustang and Roush supercharger package, the latest Chevrolet Volt fuel economy dust-up, the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, Mazda's apparent new design language and the Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS. Thanks for listening!