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Is This the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series

Giancarlo Perlas October 7, 2014

Tobias Moers confirmed plans for a Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series at the 2014 Paris Motor Show during an interview with Evo. However, don’t get your hopes up too much for now because the AMG chief hinted the car is a part of a long-term plan. Thus, it would take a couple of years from the present before it will be unveiled. The source predicted the launching of the super car might not happen before 2018. Just after the revelation, Top Gear produced a render of the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series, which you can see above. This possible image of the extreme performance version of the GT was the handy work of a photoshopper known as rc82 workchop…. Continue Reading »

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Is Daimler Planning to Run Aston Martin

Giancarlo Perlas October 6, 2014

Will Daimler increase its stake with Aston Martin? Is the multinational corporation interested in running the supercar brand? These questions have been thrown a lot since news about the parent of Mercedes-Benz acquiring a share in the British automaker broke out. Aston Martin would surely get the leverage it needs in the market with a big name such as Daimler running it, or with the big German company pouring more cash to the brand. Sadly for the British carmaker, Dr. Dieter Zetsche vehemently denied such speculations. Dr. Zetsche has been saying over and over again that his company is not interested in running Aston Martin. He explained that their relationship would… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz V250 BlueTEC 4Matic Debuts in Paris Next Month

Giancarlo Perlas September 18, 2014

A new model in the V-Class lineup will hit markets soon. According to Inautonews, the Mercedes-Benz V250 BlueTEC 4Matic model will debut in the 2014 Paris Motor Show next month. Based from the source, the newest addition to the V-Class range gets its power from a 2.1-liter four-cylinder engine. The total output of the van will be somewhere around 190 hp and its peak torque will be at 324 lb-ft. The power is distributed through a 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission. The fuel consumption of the vehicle is claimed to be 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers. That would be approximately 42.1 mpg in UK and 35.1 mpg in US. On the… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid Specs Confirmed

Giancarlo Perlas July 11, 2014

Frankfurt Motor Show May Feature The Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid

The Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid sedan is scheduled to make its public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, which will be held some time in October. Months before the actual event, Mercedes already disclosed its specs. The Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid is one of the most ambitious and most complex cars of the German automaker this year. This plug-in hybrid model will be using the all-new parallel petrol-electric drivetrain. The system will enable the vehicle to consume an average of 3 liters per 100 kilometer. In addition, it will reduce the auto’s carbon emission dramatically. Based on reports, the technology will only yield zero emission at a range of 30 kilometers. The S500 Plug-in… Continue Reading »

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Facelifted Mercedes B-Class will Debut at Paris

Giancarlo Perlas May 18, 2014

A new Mercedes B-Class will debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. According to MB Passion, the next version of the car will have some minor tweaks in its design, although its overall shape and size shall remain the same. Add-Ons in the New Mercedes B-Class Based from the source, among the features that will be added in the upcoming Mercedes B-Class are Bi-Xenon headlamps, and headlamp cleaning system. Its navigation system will also get several upgrades. There will be optional LED headlamps as well for the enhanced auto. The report claimed the soon-to-be-launched Mercedes B-Class will be offered in all-wheel drive for areas that experience snow. In warmer climates, such… Continue Reading »

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2016 Mercedes AMG GT will have V8, not V6 Engine

Giancarlo Perlas March 24, 2014

Rumors have been circulating about the 2016 Mercedes AMG GT for quite some time. Among the speculations being passed around online is that it will be carrying a V6 engine. However, a report from GT Spirit recently killed the rumors about the possible integration of the V6 to the car. According to the source, Tobias Moers, the CEO of AMG, revealed during an interview that they would be using V8 engines instead. He cleared out that there won’t be any V6 version for the 2016 Mercedes AMG GT. The AMG chief explained that there is still more room to make the V8 more efficient, so they are sticking with it…. Continue Reading »

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