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Electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class Makes Its World Premiere In LA And Beijing

Giancarlo Perlas April 27, 2024

The fully electrified Mercedes-Benz G-Class just graced the Franklin Canyon Park event and the Beijing Auto Show. Key features that were kept from the public during its soft launch last January are finally out. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has greatly evolved from its military background to a status symbol for the Who’s Who of different industries, especially in the entertainment sector and the political arena. This year marks another milestone for the cultural icon of the three-pointed star marque as it just simultaneously held the world premiere of its new electric model at a Franklin Canyon Park event and the Beijing Auto Show. The electric G-Class already made its soft launch… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Is Testing The Drive Pilot In China

Giancarlo Perlas December 29, 2023

Mercedes-Benz is doubling down on its autonomous driving technology in key markets. After getting approval for the Drive Pilot’s deployment in Germany and the USA, the three-pointed star marque is also setting its sights on bringing the tech to the Chinese market. Drive Pilot Goes to China Recently, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is aiming for the potential rollout of its luxury cars equipped with the Drive Pilot tech in Beijing to further appease Chinese buyers. This comes hot on the heels of its successful applications for Level 3 self-driving technology on German and American roads. The approval for the testing of conditionally automated driving in some designated highways of the… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 Clone Debuts in Beijing Auto Show

Giancarlo Perlas May 9, 2018

Many Chinese companies are known for their blatant copyright infringement. Mercedes-Benz vehicles are no exception. Recently, another rip-off came out in the Chinese market that copied the looks of the Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6. The Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 clone is known as the “BJ80 6×6”. The six-wheeler copycat just made its debut at the recent Beijing Auto Show. The body, especially the front end of the BJ80 6×6, unmistakably got its design from the Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6. It is surprising to note that the vehicle was made by Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. or BAIC. It should be noted that the Chinese automaker has strong links with Daimler. In fact, the parent of… Continue Reading »

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What’s So Special About the Mercedes-Benz C-Class L Sedan?

Giancarlo Perlas April 30, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class L Sedan was just unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show alongside the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan. So, what makes this one special? More Legroom than the Standard In a nutshell, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class L is all about offering the rear passengers more room to stretch their legs. The car simply carries all the updates found in the refreshed standard C-Class sedan. However, the C-Class L sedan is longer by 3.1 inches compared to the standard model of its range. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class L Sedan was made to cater to customers who prefer getting chauffeured to their destinations. Extra space can be… Continue Reading »

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Four Facts About the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan

Giancarlo Perlas April 27, 2018

After accidentally getting exposed, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan was officially unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. As expected, the car is merely a derivative of the A-Class hatchback instead of an all-new series. Here are the key features of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan that we learned during its debut: 1. Design The Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan is all too similar with the A-Class hatchback in its design. The only major changes between the two can be found in their measurements and rear design. According to Daimler, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan is 4,609 mm long, 1,796 mm wide and 1,460 mm high. The wheelbase of the car… Continue Reading »

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Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury: Top 5 Features, Photos, Video

Giancarlo Perlas April 25, 2018

The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury has finally been unveiled at the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. As expected, it is indeed a sport utility vehicle, but with a twist. Here are 5 things you need to know about the new Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury based on the press release of Daimler and interviews of key Mercedes personalities during the major motor show in China: 1. Exterior Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer at Daimler AG described the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept as a combination of an SUV and a saloon. He said that the auto is influenced by the cultures of the Western and Far Eastern hemispheres. The traces of a notchback saloon… Continue Reading »

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Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury Leaked Before Beijing Auto Show

Giancarlo Perlas April 23, 2018

The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury appeared in a teaser video once more before the 2018 Beijing Auto Show. The vehicle is believed to be the Maybach sub-brand’s most awaited standalone sport utility vehicle. Thanks to its leaked images that surfaced online though, we were able to confirm it. More than a week ago, we featured a teaser video from Mercedes showing the luxury vehicle’s interior. The badges indicate that it is from the Maybach segment. It shows a unique interior too, which is not yet carried by any Mercedes units. What gave it away as an SUV though is the layout of the interior elements. The height and inclination of… Continue Reading »

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