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This Beijing Auto BJ100 Uses the Mercedes GLK Platform

Giancarlo Perlas November 4, 2014

Would you believe that the mammoth Sport Utility Vehicle above, called the Beijing Auto BJ100, was based from the China-made Mercedes GLK? According to CarNewsChina, the chiseled vehicle was indeed based from our beloved SUV with the three-pointed star logo. The BJ100 debuted at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show in its concept form. The targeted production of the SUV is next year. The source claimed this abomination was made by Beijing Auto, and its platform utilized the one used by the Mercedes GLK that is manufactured in China by Beijing-Benz. The production version of the Beijing Auto BJ100 will also make use of the 2.0 turbo and 3.0 V6 petrol engines found… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Vision G-Code Crossover Concept Unveiled

Giancarlo Perlas November 3, 2014

Coinciding with the opening of the Mercedes-Benz R&D center in Beijing, China, the three-pointed star brand also released its new subcompact crossover concept dubbed as the Mercedes Vision G-Code. According to the press release of the company, the concept crossover aims to attract younger Asians into the brand. Shorter than the Mercedes GLA Based from the images and information provided by the German automaker, the G-Code will be designed as a Sports Utility Coupe. It will measure 161 inches, which is even shorter than the GLA—the brand’s smallest crossover so far. Not much was revealed about the engine specs of the compact crossover concept. However, the plan is to equip… Continue Reading »

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Daimler has high hopes for Denza EV in China

Ryan Joseph Ramos August 26, 2014

It’s been a few months since Daimler held the world premiere of its Denza electric vehicle, the highly anticipated product of its joint venture with Chinese company BYD. With the vehicle expected to go on sale next month, Daimler’s China executive has reaffirmed the great expectations heaped upon this collaboration, going so far as to say that it is “the best Chinese electric vehicle.” In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Daimler AG board member responsible for Greater China, Hubertus Troska, reiterated that the company has high hopes for the Denza EV. Daimler is banking on the quality and marketability of this new car to spark EV sales further, and with higher volume… Continue Reading »

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Two Well-Maintained W202 Mercedes C-Class Spotted in China

Giancarlo Perlas August 8, 2014

The W202 Mercedes C-Class hit the production line in 1993 under a 1994 model year. Its platform was retired in 2000 to make way for the W203 models. With more than two decades since the W202 Mercedes C-Class first came out, and more than a decade since its production came to an end, it is rare to find one in a very excellent condition. However, Car News China happened to stumble on not one, but two of them in a pretty good condition in just an interval of several days. The first sighting was just outside the Third Ring Road in the eastern part of Beijing. The W202 was fitted with the… Continue Reading »

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Look at This Beautiful W126 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL

Giancarlo Perlas August 2, 2014

The W126 was the second flagship car of Mercedes-Benz to bear the S-Class name. It was the successor of the W116 line. The production stage of the sedan variants of the luxury car ran from 1979 to 1993 while the coupe versions were from 1981 to 1991. The car surely looks back at 35 years of history with the latest model having a little more than a decade of existence. Considering the years when the W126 was available in the market, it is really hard to find a car in its range that is in good condition. However, a contributor in CarNewsChina.com recently showed some pictures of an excellently-maintained car… Continue Reading »

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Shiny Piano Black Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster Spotted in Beijing

Giancarlo Perlas July 18, 2014

The Mercedes SLR McLaren is supposed to be hard to come by in China because the car was never officially exported to the region. However, a lot of folks in China with serious connections in the gray market and a lot of money to burn have found their hands on these very rare babies. One of them was spotted in the recent Beijing Crab Island International Auto Show. This was the same show that provided us a look at the monstrous Mercedes Unimog U500 camper. The object of interest in the event was a Mercedes SLR McLaren roadster painted in piano black, which gave its armor a very glossy look. Moreover,… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Unimog U5000 Turned Into a Camper in China

Giancarlo Perlas July 11, 2014

The Mercedes Unimog U5000 is such a massive beast in both on-road and off-road conditions. Recently, a new version of it was spotted in China at the Beijing Crab Island International Auto Show. What makes this one very special is that it has been converted into a camper. A few days ago, we released details and photos of the Mercedes Marco Polo, which is the three-pointed star brand’s answer to the Volkswagen California campervan. However, some may find the cabin sticking in its roof very awkward, pretty much the same with its VW rival. Despite the smaller sleeping room of the Mercedes Unimog U5000 camper, it seems to be better… Continue Reading »

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