What we have here is a failure to communicate undesirability, and here’s why. Back in the old days, wagons existed for hauling stinky, obnoxious kids home from the baseball game. Back in the day, wagons weren’t cool. They were rolling environments of unpleasantness; the automotive symbol of being unhappily married with 2.2 devilish children. The […] More »
Let’s dream for a moment, shall we? Let’s imagine the United States was lucky enough to have both the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG and the A45 AMG. Imagine having to decide between the two. Heaven forbid those first-world problems, but which car would you choose? You may like the swoopy four-door-coupe silhouette of the CLA […] More »
The guys at Motor Trend are at it again, pumping out the classics. Jonny Lieberman ushers you through 16 minutes of an acid-laced automotive testosterone trip. Getting a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series ($296,075) together with an SRT Viper ($114,985) is pretty awesome, but then the practical mind knocks at the door, and you think to yourself, “These cars […] More »
Will the BMW M3 have some competition in the U.S. starting this fall? If the 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG has anything to say about it, then yes. Instead of a 4-cylinder engine that powers the C-Class, this particular enhanced performer will be pushed on by a 6.2 liter V-8 which generates 451 horsepower and […] More »
While there’s nothing quite as satisfying as buying a new car, buying a certified pre-owned Mercedes Benz comes darn close. For many Mercedes-Benz shoppers, a CPO vehicle probably never even crosses their minds. But the experts at CarsDirect know a good value when they see one. Check out their article, which compares buying a new […] More »
The 2009 Mercedes Benz E550 enjoys some pleasant criticism: apparently its front seats, with their comfort headrests, are “dangerously relaxing”. If you are feeling a little sleepy while shopping for your next luxury sedan, start with the 2009 Lexus GS460. It is very comfortable in its own right, and the invoice might get your heart […] More »
Toyota gave their luxury arm its own name, one that is recognized worldwide in its own right, when they initialized Lexus. Rare to Japanese product releases, the Lexus was launched in the US first. This is no accident, as the US boasts a strong market for luxury cars. In the battle of luxury darlings, how […] More »