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Mercedes-Benz Whensday: The Birth of an Icon

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Where did the name Mercedes come from?

Mercedes-Benz has a very complicated history that involves a lot of collaboration and a lot of name changes. Even today, the company is trigger-happy on changing names. For example, the GLK-Class just became the GLC, the GL-Class is turning into the GLS, and the M-Class is dead to the GLE. To figure out where all this nonsense comes from, we travel all the way back to 1902 when Mercedes-Benz received its first name change. If you are already a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast, you are probably familiar with names like Daimler, Benz, and Maybach, but where did the name Mercedes come from?

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA

How Big is Your Gas Tank and How Far Will It Take You?

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Posted in Comparison, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE

2016 Mercedes-Benz SUV Gas Tank Sizes

Whether you are planning on using your Mercedes-Benz as a cross-country vacation wagon or a cross-town commuter, one of the biggest selling points of an automobile is gas mileage. It is an important part of planning because, hey, fuel isn’t free. What are the numbers really telling us? Here is a complete list of 2016 Mercedes-Benz SUV gas tank sizes.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Oil Change

How to Identify Automotive Liquids by Color

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Posted in DIY, Maintenance, Service

What is leaking from my car?

If you are staring at a puddle of unidentifiable liquid in your driveway, you are not alone. Every year, an unknown number of scared drivers, Mercedes-Benz or not, are faced with a leak of some kind. Actually, it is quite common because vehicles rely on up to ten different liquids at a time to operate at OEM standards. This might be more than you were expecting but never fear because Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale is here to help you figure out what is leaking from your car. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz Whensday: The SUV Fit for a G

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Posted in Auto Show News, Comparison, Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz G-Class History

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class just may be one of the most fascinating Mercedes-Benz vehicles in history. For nearly 50 years, the G-Class has simply existed. Sure it has received modern exterior and interior pieces of style that keep the technology up to rich-person standards, but for the most part, it has remained unchanged. How has it been able to maintain its position at the top of the food chain without making any changes? Are there any other SUVs you can say this about? Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Mercedes-Benz Whensday: The Legend of the CLA

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Mercedes-Benz CLA United States Introduction

If you’re new to the Mercedes-Benz game, you may not realize that the Mercedes-Benz CLA is actually only three years old. With so many classic and iconic cars under the Mercedes-Benz belt, it may be hard to believe that the CLA was an instant classic before the first one was even built, but wait until you hear about the Mercedes-Benz CLA United States introduction. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA

What’s New With The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA? Can You Wait Until October?

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2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA Facelift

Last year, Mercedes-Benz discontinued four models in order to introduce the GLC, GLE, SLC, and the GLS. Thanks to this, the Mercedes-Benz CLA is no longer the new kid on the block. In fact, to celebrate its success, Mercedes-Benz is giving the little guy some new features for the NYIAS release. The biggest of which is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA facelift. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA

What does your curb weight say about towing capacity in your Mercedes-Benz?

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Posted in Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE

2016 Mercedes-Benz SUV Towing Capacities

For many, one of the most important numbers to look at when buying a new Mercedes-Benz SUV is towing capacity. If you are going to be pulling a boat or a trailer of any kind, it is important you know how much you need and how much is available before making an investment. Here is a complete list of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz towing capacities. If any are left blank, it is because we are still waiting for Mercedes-Benz to release the numbers and we will update them once the information is available. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC

2016 Mercedes-Benz SUV EPA Fuel Economy Estimates

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Posted in Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE

2016 Mercedes-Benz SUV MPG Ratings

Gas mileage is often one of the most important measurements when it comes to buying a new car. For many, a small change in fuel economy can be a tipping point between one car or another. Why then is it so hard to find gas mileage information? Here are the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SUV MPG ratings. Read the rest of this entry >>

2017 Mercedes-AMG E43

New Features of the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan

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2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 Changes

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a top-tier sedan, coupe, or cabriolet. To Mercedes-Benz, that means it must provide excessive performance, cloud comfort, and class-leading efficiency all at the same time. Some people call it overkill, but those familiar with Mercedes-Benz culture know that the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 changes everything we thought we knew about luxury and performance. Read the rest of this entry >>