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AMG CEO: V8 Buyers Will Have No Problem Switching To Electric

Giancarlo Perlas October 4, 2024

Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe claimed buyers will have no problem ditching V8 in favor of electric powertrains. Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe previously admitted that customers need some time to get excited for electric technology. He added that it’s important for them to be open-minded. AMG CEO: People Will Move on From V8 to EV Fast-forward recently, the AMG boss continued his rather controversial electrification narrative. According to Schiebe, buyers will have no problem switching from a big V8 engine to electric. “Customers who came to the brand because of the V-8 did not come because they just wanted to have a big engine,” explained Schiebe in an interview with Autocar… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG ONE Beats Its Own Record In Nurburgring By 5 Seconds

Giancarlo Perlas October 3, 2024

Mercedes-AMG ONE just set a new record as the fastest road-legal production car on Nurburgring. The F1 technology-based hypercar broke its own record in 2022 by five seconds. AMG ONE Breaks Its Own Record On September 23, German motorsports driver and AMG brand ambassador Maro Engel once again took the AMG ONE on the 20.832-kilometer endurance track. This time, the Formula 1 technology-based hypercar logged a time of 6:29.090, beating its previous record by over five seconds. The event also marked the first for a series hybrid supercar to take on the world’s most demanding racetrack and beat the magic mark of 6:30 minutes. TÜV Rheinland officially measured and notarized the… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes F1 Celebrates Petronas’ 50th Anniversary With New Livery

Giancarlo Perlas September 20, 2024

Mercedes F1 unveiled a new petrol green design in front of its Silver Arrow race cars. The new design honors the team’s long-standing partnership with Petronas. The Malaysia-based oil and gas company celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. Mercedes-AMG just unveiled a new livery for its W15 E Performance Formula 1 car. The petrol green front covering the front wing and side pods commemorates the 50th anniversary of its racing partner, Petronas. Mercedes F1 Honors Partnership with Petronas Team Principal Toto Wolff acknowledged that Petronas has been Mercedes’ longest-standing partner. He assured that the collaboration between the two remains strong. As proof of their dedication to each other, Wolff noted… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Prepares For Major AMG And Maybach Unveilings At Pebble Beach

Giancarlo Perlas August 8, 2024

Mercedes-Benz, particularly its Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Maybach arms, gears up to make a statement at the upcoming Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach on August 18. The three-pointed star marque is expected to showcase another blend of luxury, heritage, and motorsport legacy to highlight its storied past and vision for the future. AMG, Maybach, and Vintage Mercedes Models at Pebble Beach With an array of exciting reveals planned, including the debut of the new Mercedes-Maybach SL and several special editions, Mercedes is ready to captivate audiences and reaffirm its status as a leader in automotive excellence at the upcoming Pebble Beach event. The New Mercedes-Maybach SL One of the most anticipated reveals… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG Prepares For Electrified Future With First Dedicated EV

Giancarlo Perlas August 6, 2024

Mercedes-AMG is preparing to launch its first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) architecture. The AMG.EA platform is rumored to debut by late 2025. The recently spied Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door EV is expected to carry the new platform. Mercedes-AMG, renowned for its signature V8 and V12 engines, is embarking on a transformative journey into the electric vehicle (EV) market. With the automotive industry gradually shifting towards sustainable energy to meet its ESG commitments, the performance division of the three-pointed star marque is gearing up to unveil its first fully electric vehicle. According to rumors, the groundbreaking EV will debut in late 2025. It will be built on AMG’s proprietary AMG.EA platform, which… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GLE Clad In Camo Spied Testing

Giancarlo Perlas June 7, 2024

A Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 SUV was just spotted on the road wearing some camouflage. Is the GLE on its way to another redesign, or is the three-pointed star marque already working on its next-generation model? Another Facelift for the GLE? Spy photographers recently spied the Mercedes-AMG GLE donning a camouflage. Considering that the luxury SUV just underwent a facelift this year, it’s unclear if its maker is looking to introduce further updates in the auto’s design or if we’re seeing a test mule for a next-generation model. The latest spy shots from Carbuzz show a zebra-patterned camouflage covering the GLE’s fascia. The concealed parts include the front grille, bumper, and… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 Gets A Makeover From Mansory

Giancarlo Perlas May 14, 2024

Mansory just unveiled its new build for the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6. The latest project of the tuning specialist is called “Mansory Gronos.” The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 only had a two-year production run, with only a hundred units ever delivered to customers. However, it remains one of the ultra-rare gems of the G-Class range and Mercedes. Although its successor, the Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4 Squared, was also impressive in its own right, it does not exude the same level of personality that the six-wheeler has. Mansory Redesigns the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 With these in mind, it would be such a treat to see one on the roads nearly a… Continue Reading »

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