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Top 3 Features of the Brabus Mercedes-AMG S65 Rocket 900 Cabriolet

Giancarlo Perlas September 19, 2017

Mercedes-AMG surely rocked the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show with its unveiling of the Project One concept car that promises more than 1,000 hp in its power unit. For those who could not wait for limited edition hypercar to be produced, Brabus presented an alternative with their very own Mercedes-AMG S65 Rocket 900 Cabriolet. Here are the top three features of the AMG S-Class with the aftermarket upgrades from the German tuner: 1. Engine As the name of the tuning package implies, it provides the Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet nearly 900 hp. Brabus retained the biturbo V12 engine of the range-topping convertible S-Class, but to achieve such power, the specialist increased the displacement… Continue Reading »

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Top 3 Features of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell

Giancarlo Perlas September 15, 2017

It was announced during the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show that the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell is already in its preproduction stage. Mercedes also provides us a look at the key features of the plug-in hybrid SUV. 1. Power Units Unlike the Mercedes plug-in hybrids that we have been accustomed to that combines a petrol engine with an electric motor, the GLC F-Cell makes use of hydrogen and electricity. The set up makes it very environment-friendly because of its zero g/km CO2 emission. The SUV can hold up to 4.4 kg of hydrogen in its tank. That is good to propel the vehicle to more than 437 km in hybrid mode. On… Continue Reading »

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First Look at the Mercedes-AMG Project One

Giancarlo Perlas September 11, 2017

After so much hype, the Mercedes-AMG Project One concept has finally been revealed in Frankfurt. The hypercar brings Formula 1 technology to the road and is made for day-to-day drive. Design The Project One follows the design elements of the other hypercars today. The new mid-engined AMG car bears a striking resemblance with the Pagani Huayra but with the integration of Mercedes’ Sensual Purity design philosophy. Powertrain The Project One is powered by a turbocharged engine and four electric motors. It carries a 1.6-liter V6 engine with direct injection similar to the Mercedes F1 car. The electric motors boost the performance of the turbocharger, crankcase and both front wheels. The… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Reveals New S-Class Cabrio’s OLED Taillights

Giancarlo Perlas August 28, 2017

Shortly before the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Mercedes-Benz revealed more details of its S-Class Cabrio’s OLED taillights. This tells us that Mercedes is, at least, preparing to unveil updated versions of the S-Class cabriolet and coupe. The teaser video from the company showed off the Cabrio’s OLED taillights. The 22-second teaser video showed the left rear lamp in close detail. This was to highlight the 33 individual OLED elements on the taillights. The OLEDs are arranged in three rows and were overlapping each other to curve around the lamp. This was made possible because of the thin profile of the OLED lights. Each of the row can be controlled… Continue Reading »

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Top 3 Expectations in the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door

Giancarlo Perlas June 25, 2017

Spy shots of the production version of the Mercedes-AMG GT saloon have been making their rounds online. The prototype appears in a fully-camouflaged body, but the contours of the car reveal some of the things we can look forward to about it. Here are the top three expectations we have in the four-door Mercedes-AMG GT based on its latest spy photos and several reliable sources: 1. Design It seems the spied prototype retained many styling elements found in its concept version. Reports say that the production version of the Mercedes-AMG GT saloon will ride on a modified MRA platform and it will certainly adopt the updated design of its earlier two-door sibling,… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz EQA Hatchback in the Works

Giancarlo Perlas June 3, 2017

As reported previously, Mercedes-Benz is gearing to launch at least 10 electric vehicles (EV) by 2022. The units include sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks and commercial vehicles. Recently, there are speculations that one of the models coming out within that period is the Mercedes-Benz EQA. According to Autocar, the three-pointed star brand will unveil another concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The unit will be an EV that will make use of the company’s modular electric platform (MEA). The concept will be for the Mercedes-Benz EQA. The source said the EQA will sport the styling elements shown in the EQC like the defined bonnet line, glasshouse, hatchback tailgate and skateboard-like platform… Continue Reading »

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Why Getting the Extra Warranty Matters When Buying the AMG Hypercar

Giancarlo Perlas March 20, 2017

The unveiling of the new Mercedes-AMG GT Concept at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show gives us a good preview of the future AMG hypercar. Being operated by hybrid unit derived from the brand’s winning 1.6-liter Formula One engine, it is expected to produce at least 1,000 hp. As good as it may seem to be, there is a good reason why customers should opt for the extra warranty when buying the car. F1-Like Performance But With F1-Like Maintenance In the interview of Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers with Motor 1, he revealed that the AMG hypercar would require a lot of maintenance. That should be the expected trade off when fitting an auto… Continue Reading »

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