With open arms, consumers welcomed the 2014 CLA250 to the Mercedes-Benz lineup like people welcome their favorite long-lost friend to a high school reunion. In contrast, the automotive press welcomed the CLA250 to the Benz lineup like relatives welcome a drunken uncle to the family Christmas party. Consumer Reports didn’t like it, and people I know […] More »
By: Manuel Carrillo III | January 7, 2014
“The best car in the world,” as Mercedes brass calls it, has been redesigned. Welcome to the era of the W222 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Let’s talk about the milestones in automotive engineering this generation represents. It’s the first car ever in production to forego the use of light bulbs. Be still and you can feel the […] More »
By: Manuel Carrillo III | July 19, 2013
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 »
By: Manuel Carrillo III | July 16, 2013
Chris Harris brings sliding, smoky drifts to his video reviews. Tiff Needell brings his racing experience to his. Irina Olhovskaya? Well, she brings something else to the table. It’s not just her bubbly persona and uh… insightful commentary that make this review of the G500 worth watching.
By: Marcus Slater | August 8, 2012
We don’t rely on Edmunds to supply us with thrilling car reviews a la Top Gear or the Drive network. We’d expect that type of thing for the C63 AMG Black, but Edmunds address the car a little more soberly, or with some objectivity. Some say their videos have been boring, but I’d say […] More »
By: Marcus Slater | July 31, 2012
By Sam Moses Overview The 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class is all new, with ML350 4MATIC gasoline and ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC diesel versions available. Read on for a detailed review of the smoother and better next generation M-Class. Spoiler warning: it’s sick!
By: IBxAnders | October 20, 2011
Content provided by New Car Test Drive The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class appeals to drivers who want the off-road and towing capabilities of a full-size SUV with the comfort and maneuverability of a car-based crossover, and preferably one with a three-pointed star on the hood. The GL-Class is a full-size, seven-passenger luxury crossover SUV. Larger than […] More »
By: IBxAnders | June 21, 2011
