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Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR: A Car Powered by the Mind

Giancarlo Perlas September 11, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz Vision AVTR really amazed us when it was unveiled at last year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas because of its very futuristic appearance and innovative biometric interaction program that lets the driver steer the auto using subtle gestures. The name of the concept car means “Advanced Vehicle Transformation”, and it is also a play of “Avatar”, which happens to be one of the highest-grossing sci-fi films of our time. The Avatar-inspired car is one of the highlights of the three-pointed star marque at the Munich Auto Show this month. This time, it is packing a new feature that lets it read the mind of its user…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept to be Unveiled at the Munich Auto Show

Giancarlo Perlas August 16, 2021

Joining the Mercedes-Benz EQE as well as the rumored Mercedes-AMG EQS and Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV at the Munich Auto Show coming this September is the Mercedes-Benz EQG. Although the latter will be shown in its concept form, the product will serve as a blueprint for the long-awaited electric vehicle based on the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Production Version Due in 2024 According to Autocar that also provided probably the most accurate render of the EQG so far based on our expectations, the EV twin of the G-Class is due for production in 2024. That should help keep the brand on target with its electrification goals going to 2030. Mercedes-Benz EQG Features… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-Benz EQT Electric Van Concept Teased

Giancarlo Perlas April 24, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is surely taking its entry into the electric vehicle market seriously. Still fresh from the official debut of the Mercedes-Benz EQS, the German automaker is already teasing its Mercedes-Benz EQT concept. According to the Global Media Site of Daimler, the EQT will be unveiled at the company’s Mercedes Me Media digital platform and several social media channels on May 10 at 11:00 AM CEST. The EV will serve as a forerunner to the planned Mercedes-Benz T-Class due next year. The event will be hosted by the skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. An event that grand already speaks a lot about the EQT. That means it will not only be just… Continue Reading »

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Revisiting the AAVision Concept: Mercedes-Benz’s Success Story in the SUV Scene

Giancarlo Perlas January 7, 2021

The year 1996 marked Mercedes-Benz’s successful foray into the sport utility vehicle market. Prior to that, the three-pointed star brand only had the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in that category, which is more rugged than the version that we know today. However, the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz AAVision concept took the company in the direction of an everyday use SUV. The auto paved way for the M-Class (W163) the following year, which transitioned into the Mercedes-Benz GLE to establish its ties with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class car. From then on, the lineup that started with the concept vehicle sold two million units worldwide making the GLE-line the best-selling SUV in Mercedes history. What’s… Continue Reading »

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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS: 5 Things We Know So Far

Giancarlo Perlas January 4, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz EQS is already on its final leg of testing, and it won’t be long until it is unveiled to the public. So far, its maker has confirmed that the electric sedan based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be launched this 2021 in Europe and in the US. As we wait for the arrival of the EQS pure electric vehicle, check out the five things that we know about it so far based on official announcements, hints from its maker, Mercedes insiders, spy shots, and rumors: Faithful to Its Concept Form… Almost Most of the time, the production version of a car ends up nothing like its concept. However,… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4 Squared Electric Off-Roader Unveiled

Giancarlo Perlas October 14, 2020

Mercedes-Benz just unlocked the off-road capabilities of the EQC electric vehicle. The German automaker gave the sport utility vehicle a taller ride height as well as more aggressive approach and departure angles than the standard Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The new concept is called the Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4 Squared. Sadly, the EQC 4×42 Squared is only a one-off creation from Mercedes, and it will unlikely go beyond the concept stage. However, it just shows that EVs are not only for the concrete pavement but they can also go off-road. The EQC is the first fully-electric SUV from Mercedes under its EQ range. Due to the pandemic this year, the arrival of the… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX EV Promises Over 750 Miles Range

Giancarlo Perlas October 9, 2020

The three-pointed star marque recently revealed an upcoming concept electric vehicle called the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX. Its maker claimed that the electric car can reach more than 750 miles at full charge. Yes, that’s “miles”, not “kilometers”, so that’s about 1,200 km or a trip from Beijing to Shanghai. Instead of simply going for a battery pack that’s larger than what they have in their EVs now, Mercedes is focusing on improving its power pack’s efficiency and range. The company said that they aim to put more efficient batteries in their production cars in the future. “We have set up a group of our engineers to take on an extraordinary… Continue Reading »

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