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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe Fleet Spied During Testing

Giancarlo Perlas July 18, 2022

Previous spy shots of the ruggedly camouflaged prototype of the rumored Mercedes-Benz CLE convertible early on have left us wondering whether or not it will also have a coupe version. A new video just unofficially gave us the answer to this question. A new spy video from the ever-reliable walkoART recently showed a fleet of what looks like Mercedes-Benz CLE cars being tested. Although heavily wrapped in camo, all the vehicles appear to be sporting a fixed roof, which confirms their coupe profiles. According to reports, Mercedes-Benz USA already informed its network of dealerships about the discontinuation of the C-Class and E-Class coupe and convertible models going forward. The decision… Continue Reading »

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What Do US Buyers Say About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Giancarlo Perlas July 15, 2022

Before the SUVs started taking a big slice of the sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the C-Class was the brand’s best seller. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class just had its facelift for the 2022 model year featuring some subtle updates in its exterior design and plenty of interior upgrades to scale up its tech offerings. But how did the C-Class perform with US buyers? According to the analytics firm JD Power, the overall rating of the C-Class based on customer-verified data is 79 out of 100. This score was derived based on the following parameters for the Mercedes-Benz C300 Sedan, Coupe, and Convertible models as well as the Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe and Cabriolet,… Continue Reading »

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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Video Review

Giancarlo Perlas July 11, 2022

Not so long ago, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the three-pointed star marque’s best-selling auto before its legion of followers shifted their preferences to crossovers and SUVs wherein the counterpart of the car, the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, now happens to be taking its place as the new best-seller. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that the C-Class holds a special place in the German automaker’s past and present cars with its over 30 years of production history. The C-Class has undergone a series of updates for the 2022 model year, and it now almost looks like the downsized S-Class at a glance. It is defined by its smoother exterior surfaces and subtle… Continue Reading »

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A Closer Look at the Upcoming Mercedes-AMG C63 PHEV

Giancarlo Perlas July 3, 2022

The Mercedes-AMG C63 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle recently made its way at the 2022 Goodwill Festival of Speed. Although it came disguised in camo, a closer look at the car reveals a lot of its features. The plaque near the AMG C63 does not say much about it except what we already know about its powertrain. According to the partial technical data presented there, the car will use the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine used by the Mercedes-AMG A45. Together with a 204-horsepower electric motor, the output of the PHEV will be peaking at a whopping 680 hp. As for the exterior, the AMG C63 will get the same design… Continue Reading »

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Brabus Unveils New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Engine, Exterior, and Interior Upgrades

Giancarlo Perlas June 30, 2022

Brabus continues to do what it does best with the cars bearing the three-pointed star mark. Recently, the German tuner just announced its new tuning package for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan and station wagon. The new refinement program of the specialist for the car consists of engine, exterior, and interior modifications. First off, Brabus provides the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine of the Merc a boost of 45 hp and 37 lb-ft of torque from its B30 PowerXtra kit. That brings up the total output of the car to 300 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. Likewise, it spikes the turbodiesel version of the engine to 310 hp and 443 lb-ft… Continue Reading »

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Performmaster Gives a Last Hoorah to the V8 Mercedes-AMG C63

Giancarlo Perlas June 26, 2022

The gradual electrification of all Mercedes-Benz models has led to the phase-out of some V8 and V12-bearing units. One of the casualties is the Mercedes-AMG C63, which is about to ditch its V8 powertrain in favor of a smaller engine partnered with an electric motor to produce a plug-in hybrid setup. As a last salute to the outgoing AMG C63’s V8, Performmaster recently unveiled its project called the “C63 V8 Final Edition”. The key feature of the car is the bump in its V8 engine by 102 hp and 103 lb-ft of torque to bring up its total output to 612 hp and 620 lb-ft. The power-up cuts the 0… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes CLE Sets Out to Replace the C-Class and E-Class Coupes and Cabrios

Giancarlo Perlas June 21, 2022

The line-up of Mercedes-Benz has ballooned over the years, but the company later realized that having a wide array of spin-off cars doesn’t always translate to more sales. Let’s say, for example, the C-Class and E-Class coupe and convertible models aren’t exactly really doing well even during pre-pandemic times. So, their axing has been in discussion in the past few years. Now, the German automaker finally confirmed that the mentioned two-door units are about to be streamlined into a single car, the Mercedes CLE. According to reports, MBUSA already informed its US dealerships about the matter. The decision came after the dwindling sales of the coupe and cabrio offshoots of… Continue Reading »

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