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Mercedes Cars to Watch Out for in September and October

Giancarlo Perlas August 19, 2014

The first half of 2014 marked the entry of a lot of new variants for the different classes of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. A special mention goes to the launching of the S-Class coupe, which has garnered high reviews from enthusiasts and critics. This September and October, more vehicles will be added to the legendary three-pointed star marque. Coming This September Nearing its launch is the much-anticipated Mercedes AMG GT. At the start of 2014, spy photos of the new sports car have been leaked to the Internet, and a lot of images and videos of it have followed, including the official ones released by the Mercedes-AMG performance division. The pure sports car… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes B-Class Orders Start on September 12

Giancarlo Perlas July 19, 2014

A source stated that the facelifted Mercedes B-Class (W246) is set to hit the showrooms of dealerships in Europe before the year ends. According to MB Passion, the enhanced B-Class will be out for sale by November 2014. Orders for the vehicle can already be placed starting September 12 though. That’s before it even debuts in October at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2014 in Paris. As earlier reported, there are no major changes in the overall design and wheelbase of the Mercedes B-Class. It does, however, benefit from a couple of technological upgrades, including a new set of twin-xenon headlamps with new a cleaning system. The navigation system also receives… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Enters a New Battleground in the US EV Market

Giancarlo Perlas June 25, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is gearing to introduce its first mass-produced pure electric vehicle in the U.S. According to Forbes, the flagship luxury vehicle brand of Daimler is looking for an end of June or early July release of the EV in the American soil. The entry of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive in the region will pit it against the more established brands when it comes to EVs such as Tesla and Nissan. It should be noted that Tesla is currently dominating the county’s EV market, thanks to its Model S. On the other hand, Nissan is also enjoying its fair share in the electric car market through Leaf model. Mercedes-Benz is looking at a stiff competition… Continue Reading »

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Facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class Spied

Giancarlo Perlas June 12, 2014

Last month, we have shown the facelifted Mercedes-Benz B-Class spy shots. Recently, new images of the vehicle surfaced again, which showed its bare rear exterior as it was being loaded to a container behind a truck. Despite the low quality of the pictures, we can see that the back of the vehicle bears a striking resemblance to its current model. Even the dimensions of the soon-to-be-released Mercedes B-Class version seems to remain the same. The taillights, rear bumper and exhausts appear to have received minor tweaks though. Particularly, the turning signals at the back looked to be repositioned. Check out the photos below for the latest spy shots of the slightly redesigned Mercedes B-Class, which… Continue Reading »

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Facelifted Mercedes B-Class will Debut at Paris

Giancarlo Perlas May 18, 2014

A new Mercedes B-Class will debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. According to MB Passion, the next version of the car will have some minor tweaks in its design, although its overall shape and size shall remain the same. Add-Ons in the New Mercedes B-Class Based from the source, among the features that will be added in the upcoming Mercedes B-Class are Bi-Xenon headlamps, and headlamp cleaning system. Its navigation system will also get several upgrades. There will be optional LED headlamps as well for the enhanced auto. The report claimed the soon-to-be-launched Mercedes B-Class will be offered in all-wheel drive for areas that experience snow. In warmer climates, such… Continue Reading »

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Kelley Blue Book Praises 2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive

Giancarlo Perlas May 9, 2014

Kelley Blue Book, an automotive valuation company based in Irvine, California, was all-praises with the 2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive in a review it posted last Wednesday, May 7. According to Kelley Blue Book, the car is just right when it comes to styling, design, pricing, energy-efficiency, and other features. It even said that the introduction of Mercedes B-Class electric cars is an indication that the electric vehicle segment in the market is maturing. The B-Class Electric Drive may share some styling features of the Nissan Leaf and Ford Focus EV, but it still retains the signature luxurious profile of Mercedes-Benz cars. In particular, the slope and body lines of the car… Continue Reading »

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A Closer Look at the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Giancarlo Perlas May 1, 2014

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show is already prepping for its debut in the United States of America this summer. It will come with a base price of $41,450. Specs of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive The first-ever fully electric-powered car of Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. carries an engine developed by Tesla Motors. It has a battery pack with 28-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. The final output of the production model’s motor is 132 kW with 251 lb-ft of torque. That’s 75 kW and 23 lb-ft more than what Mercedes quoted during its debut. The power of the car enables it to sprint from zero… Continue Reading »

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