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Mercedes-AMG A-Class and CLA to Get Cheaper Versions

Giancarlo Perlas May 30, 2017

The Mercedes-AMG A-Class and CLA range will get cheaper versions that will sit below their respective AMG 45 models. AMG CEO Tobias Moers said in an interview with Autocar, “We will complement our successful 45 models with two versions like we do with our larger cars.” No additional details about the matter were revealed to the public yet, but the affected cars will reportedly bear the “AMG 25” model names. If this comes into fruition, we will soon see the AMG A25 and the CLA25 models on the road. The cars are expected to have lower engine configurations compared to the current AMG A45 and AMG CLA45. The aerodynamic upgrades in the AMG… Continue Reading »

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Top 3 Things About the Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 Star Wars Edition

Giancarlo Perlas May 12, 2017

It seems that Japan is getting a lot of the special edition models from Mercedes-Benz. Earlier, we have reported that a Mercedes-AMG G63 50th Anniversary Edition was unveiled in the Asian country. In addition to that, they also got the Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 Star Wars Edition. Here are the top 3 features of the special edition model from Mercedes-Benz CLA based on a source: 1. Design The Star Wars Edition models of the CLA 180 are available in Night Black and Calcite White finishes. Obviously, the darker one represents the iconic villain of the Star Wars franchise, Darth Vader, while the lighter one is a tribute to his loyal Stormtroopers. The theme based… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Receives a New Look for Halloween

Giancarlo Perlas November 1, 2016

The official social media page of Mercedes-Benz USA just released a new picture of the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45, which can be seen above. It came with the caption that said, “With 375 hp on tap, the AMG CLA 45 is a monster in its own right.” Then the luxury car maker proceeded to put a “halloween” hashtag on the post. The photo had been obviously enhanced by some environmental lighting and fog effects. However, it sure looked mean with its creepy, red mansion door background. The picture is just ideal for the Halloween. The subject here possesses a gun metal-like finish. It is possible though that it is only the… Continue Reading »

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New CLA And CLA Shooting Brake are Rockstars From Mercedes-Benz

Giancarlo Perlas September 27, 2016

Do you want something bold and dynamic for a vehicle? If you do, then the new CLA and CLA Shooting Brake may be the car for you. Mercedes-Benz has released a 1:33 video of the two cars on YouTube, and they are looking mighty fine. There are no cheesy voice overs or a reiteration of already existing technology on the Merc. Rather, Mercedes decided to wow us with the body styles of the CLA and CLA Shooting Brake. With the setting of a high-speed chase, the two new cars from the German automaker made us yearn for their sporty and expressive designs. The new CLA and CLA Shooting Brake received… Continue Reading »

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2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Small in Size for the Tight in Budget

Giancarlo Perlas June 20, 2016

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA is the German automaker’s smallest sedan, perfected to target a specific buyer base. Now on its third year, the CLA received just a number of trims, feature and option updates, but all the while maintaining its fairly average price range. There are a number of competitions in the market, namely the redesigned Audi A3, the BMW 2-Series, the Acura ILX sedan, the Buick Versano, the Lexus CT 200h hybrid, and the Infiniti QX30 by next year. The base CLA 250 has a single powertrain, though there’s a pricier version, too, that uses a more powerful version of the same basic engine setup. The CLA 250 promised… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Film Features The CLA

Giancarlo Perlas June 8, 2016

The Mercedes-Benz CLA takes center stage in this new Spring/Summer 2017 fashion campaign from the German brand. Shot by renowned Swedish director Christian Larson, the campaign features the CLA as we have never seen it before. Try to imagine a teaser from an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat thriller. That’s how the 1:50 video uploaded by Merc on video-sharing site YouTube is going to make you feel. The video features the campaign’s style rebels and partners—the English musician Eliot Sumner and German model Lucie Von Alten. Both of them are dressed by London-based designer David Koma. The two emerged from a burning background that begs to question why a facelifted CLA, whose production… Continue Reading »

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Eva Shaw Impressed By Mercedes-AMG CLA 45

Giancarlo Perlas May 21, 2016

What is life without performance? For music producer and DJ Eva Shaw, it’s “unthinkable.” Such is Shaw’s passion for music and performance that only the very best in car can impress her. Thus, enter the compact car Mercedes-AMG CLA 45. We didn’t see much of the car on the video, but Shaw’s testament of its power, dynamics and performance is enough to convince us we are probably looking at the best Mercedes has to offer us. Shaw lives for the moment, for every performance that brings her that incredible rush of feeling alive and powerful. To harness that power and keep her upbeat all through the day, she needs the… Continue Reading »

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