Mercedes has taken the wraps off its new-generation GT sports car, the 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL that will launch with two V8 models featuring all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering. It is the first time the SL will be offered as a standalone 2+2 model from AMG, having been developed from the …
Read More »Next-gen Mercedes-AMG C63e S drops V8 for hybrid-four
The next-generation Mercedes-AMG C63 S will lose its sonorous V8 engine that has powered the high-performance sedan since the 2005 W203 C55, and become the C63e S. As you would guess from its name, taking its place is a hybridised engine but with only half the cylinders! Closely related to …
Read More »2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: all you need to know
The all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been officially unveiled. Available in sedan and estate body styles, the new C-Class brings an evolutionary design, new interior and improved technology. Here’s all the essential info about the new C-Class. Interior The cockpit features a full LCD driving instrumentation screen, positioned right in …
Read More »1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster up for grabs for $1.2M
First, a confession. I don’t usually pay much attention to older vehicles, as I can’t see the point in owning or driving an outdated piece of technology but there’s one exception – the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. It’s the one ‘old’ car that I’d happily own, if only I …
Read More »Refreshed 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S bows in
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 has received a facelift following the base car’s recent refresh, bringing with it a minor restyle, retuned air suspension, improved aerodynamics and additional options. Like the regular models, the biggest change takes place around the back, with the new model getting a pair of reshaped horizontal …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro top-dog confirmed for Australia
Rejoice! AMG’s most hard-core variant, the Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro is headed to Australia despite being ruled out for our market previously. Confirmed by Mercedes-Benz’s local arm, just 15 units of AMG’s most focused variant will be offered locally with a price tag of $453,200 before on-road costs. That’s $84,500 …
Read More »2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe debuts with revitalised looks
Following on the footsteps of the refreshed Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe and Cabriolet have also been updated with sharper styling, and more technology. Up front, the revitalised models get AMG’s bold Panamericana grille, standard LED headlights and slightly tweaked front bumper, while the rear end features …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz GLB arrives priced from $59,900
Mercedes-Benz’s first ever seven-seat compact crossover, the GLB, has arrived priced from $59,900 plus on-road costs. Described as a more practical and roomy alternative to the GLA, the GLB is available with the option of seven seats. To accommodate the extra row of seats, the GLB is significantly bigger in all …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG G 63 sharpened with KW coilover suspension
Suspension and chassis expert KW Automotive has developed a fully adjustable coilover suspension kit for the Mercedes-AMG G 63. Designed to improve the G wagon’s handling without sacrificing ride comfort, the KW DDC coilover suspension are compatible with the onboard electronics and are controlled by the factory sensors of the …
Read More »2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class spied with radical new cockpit
The all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been spied almost fully undisguised, revealing its fresh styling inside and out. Shared on Twitter by Ray Chen, the images show an evolutionary front styling with a wider Mercedes grille flanked by a pair of slimmer headlights. Around the back, the changes are slightly …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG G63 gets yacht-themed interior from Carlex
Automotive interior specialist Carlex has transformed the cabin of the Mercedes-AMG G63 into mimicking that of a luxury yacht. The marine-themed AMG G63 is creatively called the G-Yachting Limited Edition, which the Poland-based company says it created for “enthusiasts of luxury and marine style.” The exterior is available in a …
Read More »Hofele unveils bespoke Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet
This Mercedes-AMG E53 Cabriolet by Hofele was due to be unveiled at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show but due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent cancellation of the event, Hofele did the next best thing – unveiling it online. Dressed in striking ‘Royal Peacock Blue’ metallic paint, the car features …
Read More »Audi and Mercedes-Benz colouring books make isolation pleasant
We live in an unprecedented time with governments all around the world locking down cities and pleading for everyone to stay at home in an attempt to flatten the curve of the dreaded new coronavirus, including here in Australia. Naturally, restricted movement means many people suddenly have plenty of time …
Read More »Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé ‘Aero Edition 63’ introduced
The strictly limited and performance-laden Mercedes-AMG C 63 S Coupé ‘Aero Edition 63’ has hit showrooms. Just 63 examples of the C 63 S Coupe Aero Edition 63 will hit the road in Australia and New Zealand, featuring functional enhancements as well as distinctive trim and colour elements. As the …
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