The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLT is expected to hit showroom floors this time next year and it will compete against the likes of the Toyota Tundra, Chevy Colorado, and even the Ford F-150. Because it will be a smaller size, it is easier to know what kinds of engines might show up under the hood. Actually, it will be very similar to the GLE in terms of power specifications and trims. Read the rest of this entry
Ever since Mercedes-Benz reorganized its structure of vehicle names, it has been shooting out new cars faster than you can say Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach. Not only did the GLK-Class and the M-Class become the GLC and GLE, but the SL-Class and S-Class got refreshed bodies, the E-Class got a new brain, and a new style of SUV, the SUV Coupe, was introduced to dealership floors. Still, the company is not done. The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GTC release date will shock the world as it combines the legendary GT with other, more affordable cars. Read the rest of this entry
The new Mercedes-AMG GT R is everything we could ever ask for from Mercedes-Benz. From the Green Hell Magno paint to the adaptive aerodynamics and Venturi-effect cooling systems, basically the only thing separating the GT R from an actual race car are the three extra seats surrounding the driver. All the speed and vomiting is obviously the main attraction here, but one of the coolest things about the new GT R is the resurrection of the panamericana grille that was made famous by the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Roadster! Read the rest of this entry
If there is one thing Mercedes-AMG is good at, it is making more power than the competition. Whether it be diesel, supercharged, turbocharged, or biturbocharged, Mercedes-Benz is always ahead of the game with horsepower and torque. With the release of the GT R, we decided to take a look at what makes a Mercedes-Benz a Mercedes-Benz. Is it the forced induction that does the trick or is it something else. Our first mission is to find out what the boost pressure is on the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R. Read the rest of this entry
The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R is the first Mercedes-AMG vehicle in history to have active rear-wheel steering, meaning all four wheels turn in conjunction with the steering wheel. The introduction of this also puts the GT R on a short list of passenger vehicles to ever be offered with similar technologies. One of them, in particular, was the car made famous in the Fast and the Furious franchise, the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, which was only in production from 1999 to 2002. Read the rest of this entry
The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R was unveiled last weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and we are excited to say that we underestimated the power of the newest addition to the AMG GT family. The new GT R is cleared for takeoff, but legal on the street. Could it the most extreme passenger car to ever assault a public road? Probably, yes. Read the rest of this entry
We may be jumping the gun a little bit, but certain German publications are calling Mercedes-Benz out for mentioning a long term goal of creating a separate brand for electric vehicles. Right now, Mercedes-Benz offers a few all electric vehicles such as the B-Class and the A-Class, but they are not available in the United States. There is also an electric option for the new GLE SUV, but again, it isn’t available in the United States. Will a Mercedes-Benz all-electric brand make it to the United States of America? Read the rest of this entry
The E-Class station wagon has been a part of the E-Class lineup since the model’s birthday in 1993. Now, Five generations later, we are looking at a brand new E-Class for 2017 with a new trim designation, more cargo room, more power, and more gears. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC Wagon release date is coming up in about six months. Could it bring back the popularity of the station wagon that got lost in the 70s with tie dye and suede? We think it is a definite possibility. Read the rest of this entry
Technology and safety are at constant odds together in the automotive world. As technology advances, cars are able to produce more power in a more confined space, naturally prompting a higher top speed. Especially for cars like the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, customers beg for the limits to be pushed every year. With this outspoken desire for more speed, there is an opposite and equal reaction from national safety companies and mothers saying that the cars are already fast enough. Read the rest of this entry
One of the things that makes the Mercedes-AMG GT S a driver’s dream is the hot inside V biturbo setup in the 4.0-liter V8. This aggressive engine receives praise from everyone who gets to control it, but did you know there is actually a Mercedes-Benz C-Class hot inside V as well? Read the rest of this entry