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Comparison Between The Lotus Emira i4 And Mercedes-AMG A45 S

Giancarlo Perlas August 18, 2023

When the worlds of British elegance and German engineering collide, automotive enthusiasts hold their breath. The comparison between the Lotus Emira i4 and the Mercedes-AMG A45 S is like pitting a symphony against a rock concert – both wildly thrilling, but uniquely distinct. This showdown unveils a clash of engineering brilliance and driving experience, setting the stage for fierce competition. Powerhouse Partnerships: Engine Transplants and Performance Feats Engine swaps are akin to surgical procedures, and like a skilled surgeon, Lotus and AMG have performed miracles. The Lotus Emira i4, embracing AMG’s heart transplant in its base trim, boasts a powerhouse engine codenamed ‘M139’ – a masterpiece of precision and power… Continue Reading »

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Top 3 Reasons To Watch The Latest Season Of Top Gear

Giancarlo Perlas October 11, 2017

Top Gear relaunched in 2002 and has been a staple on British and international television ever since. Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond made it work, and graced us with the coolest show about cars, especially our Mercedes-Benz, and driving that we never knew we wanted. Even people who weren’t interested in cars enjoyed the series. Its hosts lived out all our driving fantasies, with great humour and panache. Unfortunately, Jeremy Clarkson went a bit far with his irreverent attitude to societal rules when he verbally and physically abused a producer. That, in addition to previous misconduct (including alleged racism, xenophobia, and much more), led to his firing. James… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG GT R Review in UK

Giancarlo Perlas April 28, 2017

The Mercedes-AMG GT R is also known as the “Beast of Green Hell.” For obvious reasons, that’s because of the car’s powerful engine, great performance and very aggressive looks. TopGear recently put the UK model of the sports car to the test in order to see if it definitely lives up to the hype. They sure did have a lot of good things to say about it. Engine The Mercedes-AMG GT R is equipped with a 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine. It can produce 577 bhp and 516 lb-ft of torque. The zero to 62 mph acceleration of the auto is at 3.6 seconds with an electronically-limited top speed of 198 mph. Design The Mercedes-AMG GT… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d Coupe Review

Giancarlo Perlas November 5, 2016

The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe combines its maker’s successful design language of its coupe cars and SUV. The result is a sensual piece of art with pretty decent specs. Recently, Top Gear reviewed the Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d Coupe, the diesel model of the SUV. Here are their thoughts about it: Extra Stylish For a price tag of around £41,000, the Mercedes GLC Coupe boasts a sexier design for an SUV. Top Gear praised the SUV coupe to be extra stylish inside and out. It is definitely a worthy adversary to the BMW X4 and Porsche Macan in the market. The interior of the auto is excellently laid out. Despite touchscreen of the SUV… Continue Reading »

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The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Is The Most Handsome Of The Lot

Giancarlo Perlas June 7, 2016

We’ve always believed Mercedes-Benz churns out the classiest and most elegant cars known to mankind. Sometimes, we even like it better than most luxury cars out there. The aesthetic engineering is always to die for. Now, Mercedes has been producing about seven different models of crossovers and SUVs, but it has oddly unveiled a car that could potentially overshadow other models. The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate has that sleek look Merc is known for, with an engine and practicality to attract even the most discerning of car owners. If you want space, the E-Class Estate will certainly give it to you. By just flipping the rear backseats down, you’ll get 1,820… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Comes as DLC in Forza Motorsport 6

Giancarlo Perlas December 4, 2015

Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe in Forza Motorsport 6

Are you itching to drive the Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe? Although it’s not yet in Meredes-Benz showrooms, you can simulate your driving experience with it through the recently-released DLC (downloadable content) of Forza Motorsport 6. The latest Forza video game is exclusively available in Microsoft’s Xbox One. It features more than 450 cars, customization options, realistic weather effects, 70-hour story mode, single and multiplayer mode, and nine race tracks, among others. The game was unveiled with much hype at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan on January 12 this year. It was also promoted by BBC’s Top Gear. Based on the gameplay demo using the new content, the… Continue Reading »

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Is Shifting Your Mercedes to Neutral When Stuck in Traffic Advisable?

Giancarlo Perlas October 10, 2015

Should you put your Mercedes-Benz to N or neutral when not moving due to heavy traffic? By way of a habit, many of us probably do this. But is it really advisable? I was browsing through some stuff online when I came across an article related to this from Top Gear Philippines. One car owner raised the question of whether the practice will have a bad effect on his car with automatic transmission gearbox. According to the answer provided by the source, it is only proper to shift your Mercedes to neutral when at a complete halt in traffic. First, this will help you save fuel. Keeping the transmission in Drive or D when… Continue Reading »

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