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Rare 2007 Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG: A Forgotten High-Performance MPV

Giancarlo Perlas March 31, 2023

When it comes to high-performance vehicles, the Mercedes-AMG lineup has become a household name over the years. The presence of the number “63” in its suffix signifies a car that’s truly special. And in 2007, Mercedes-Benz came out with something that can be considered unique, even for the AMG division: the R63 AMG that’s currently up for grabs in an auction. Key Features of the R63 AMG The R-Class was introduced in 2005 as a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). However, the auctioneers at The MB Market just couldn’t help but refer to it as a minivan for some reason. What made the R63 AMG special was the fact that it was… Continue Reading »

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Warning! 1 Million Mercedes Cars Recalled

Giancarlo Perlas June 19, 2022

Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to issuing product recalls, especially when the safety of its valued customers is at risk. The three-pointed star marque just announced this June that it is recalling one million of its vehicles sold worldwide. Before you go into panic mode and start blasting the ear of your dealership’s service representative, only older Mercedes units are affected by the product recall. So, if you just bought your Benz past 2015, just continue with your usual routine with your vehicle or read further to know more about the issue. Models Covered by the Recall According to Reuters, only the 2004 to 2015 models of the ML SUV, GL… Continue Reading »

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Rare Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG Fitted With Hippopotamus Nubuck Leather

Peter Parcon December 17, 2015

Despite its rarity, one owner of a Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG wanted to make it more unique with the help of Carlex Design Europe, as shown on a report from autoevolution.com. Carlex Design Europe is a Polish workshop specializing in distinctive interior work. A custom leather interior was installed into the rare performance crossover from the AMG division of Mercedes-Benz. The custom interior installed by the craftsmen at Carlex was made of Hippopotamus leather. A good amount of the interior surface of the R63 AMG was covered with the Hippopotamus Nubuck leather. The hippo leather featuring stitching was installed into the dashboard, the seats as well as the inside portion of… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class is Getting Prepared for China

Giancarlo Perlas August 12, 2015

The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is staging a comeback. But this time, it will be targeted exclusively for customers in China. According to CNBC, the assembly of the R-Class recently commenced at the AM General assembly plant located in Mishakawa, Indiana. It was the same facility that built the Hummer H2 from 2002 to 2009. Based on the source, Mercedes got into a deal with AM General that involved moving the production of the R-Class into the latter’s facility. The reason for the move of Mercedes is to let its Vance, Alabama plant to focus on the production of the more in-demand units of the brand. The decision to transfer the assembly of the R-Class to another location… Continue Reading »

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Humvee Maker Will Now Handle R-Class Production

Giancarlo Perlas January 28, 2015

Based on several news sources, Mercedes-Benz recently turned to AM General to handle the production of the R-Class. AM General is popular for making the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), or the Hummer. To be honest, I thought the R-Class was already history, so I was quite surprised about the recent development centering on the range. My first reaction when I saw the headlines was, “Really, the R-Class is still around?” It should be noted that the R-Class wasn’t quite as popular as the other series of the three-pointed star brand. When it was launched in 2005, its sales figures were way below expectations. In its best year, only… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz V-Class Out and About in Winter Testing

Ryan Joseph Ramos January 20, 2014

Just after that massive polar vortex and with possibly a new one on the way, coupled with the sun’s pronounced lack of activity, the temperatures we’re experiencing are perfect for cold-weather testing. That’s something that the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz V-Class took head-on recently, as it was spotted testing in the snowy wild ahead of its official reveal on January 30. The new V-Class is set to replace the R-Class luxury MPV in terms of its role within the automaker’s vehicle lineup, although it is being marketed as the successor to the Viano MPV line. The unveiling is set to be held in Munich, Germany. It is notable that the V-Class… Continue Reading »

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Heath Ledger Commemorated On A Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Peter Parcon July 30, 2013

Heath Ledger is considered by a number of people to be the best person who played the Joker in a Batman movie. He played the villain in 2008 edition of the movie entitled “The Dark Knight.” Recently, a Mercedes-R-Class was given a wrapping that paid tribute to the actor. Fans of the actor will find this tribute appealing especially if they are also Mercedes-Benz fans. The design shows the Joker on the hood of the R-Class with the text saying “Why so Serious?” The same text is also located at the rear of the vehicle. The makeover was done by specialists from Russia-based Re-Styling. They used their creativity to bring… Continue Reading »

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