Mercedes tries to burst Shuanghuan’s tiny Bubble, gives up
Mercedes decided to sue Shuanghuan Automotive for copyright infringement for its Bubble microcar (called the Noble in China), claiming it was a copy of the smart fortwo. BMW then decided to bring its own case against Shuanghuan, citing the Shuanghuan CEO as… Continue reading
Mercedes Benz Brabus
Mercedes Benz Brabus , as usual, a very nice stand with almost the whole range on show. Several of the cars… Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz marks 80 years of protection with new S600 Pullman Guard
Click above for high-res gallery of the Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard
Short of riding around in a tank, among the highest levels of protection while motoring are provided by armored Mercedes-Benz. The German automaker has been protecting heads of state and captains of industry for 80… Continue reading
Spy Shots: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class getting updated
Mercedes-Benz big bomber, the S-Class, is due for a mid-cycle refresh next year and we’ll probably see its official form no later than the Geneva Motor Show in March. Judging from this latest batch of spy shots, we may actually see it much sooner, possibly… Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin comes to brilliant close with Vivienne Westwood
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin comes to brilliant close with Vivienne Westwood
STUTTGART/BERLIN - July 23, 2008: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2009 was concluded in glamorous style with a splash of eccentricity, with Vivienne Westwood’s show adding the crowning touch. Taking part in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin for the… Continue reading
First Test: 2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec
By Matt Stone
Non-Smoker: The high-tech 50-state diesel has arrived
As I steamed up an on-ramp in the newest E320 Bluetec, my friend asked, “Wow-this thing got a turbo?” There were four aboard, and he was impressed by the tug at his… Continue reading
Carlsson CK50 based on Mercedes-Benz SL500
German tuning specialist Carlsson has prepared its new tuning kit for the facelifted Mercedes-Benz SL-Class roadster. Implanting new ECU unit into the original 5.5-liter V8 engine and adding a four-pipe exhaust system, Carlsson increases its performance by 47… Continue reading
Mercedes’ storming super saloon
When it comes to flagship sports saloons Mercedes-Benz models have tended to rank behind those of BMW or Audi. Cars sporting the AMG badge have always had plenty of grunt - but were perceived to be more compromised in terms of handling dynamics and feel than those… Continue reading
A Driving School for the Ford GT
By Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief, Edmunds.com
“Hello, Auto Claims division? Yes, there was this event called ‘The GT School’ that involved driving our 605-horsepower Ford GT at speeds up to 140 mph at Willow Springs International Raceway. But Turn 9 is a little tricky… Continue reading
First Look: 2009 Audi Q5
Meet the segment stylemeister
By Angus MacKenzie
The BMW X3’s a bit Bangle-quirky, and the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK looks like a blocky mini-truck. So clean, simple, and sporty is the logical route for Audi’s entry in the compact premium SUV segment, the Continue reading
1st prototype of 2009 Porsche Panamera caught testing
By Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor
Flush with cash from strong sales of its Cayenne SUV, Porsche is looking to expand beyond its sports car roots yet again with an all-new sedan. Revealed here in our exclusive spy video, this 2009 Porsche Panamera prototype was caught while undergoing… Continue reading
The Super-Light Racing Car
By Michael Russell
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR design. Co-developed by DaimlerChrysler and McLaren Cars, this sports car/super car hybrid can go from 0 to… Continue reading
BMW M3 Coupe 2008
BMW has finally revealed some pricing information on its 4th generation BMW M3 coupe. In the U.K., equipped with a 4.0-liter, 420hp V8 engine, the super-coupe will cost generous £50,625 on the road.
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