First Time on the Ring: Mercedes SLC

First Time on the Ring: Mercedes SLC

While Mercedes has released a handful of official “spy-photos” of the upcoming SLC sportscar – previously known as the “baby SLS” – some weeks ago, these are now the first spy-photos showing the sportscar racing down the Nürburgring. Reportedly codenamed the C190, the prototype is heavily camouflaged but appears to be heavily influenced by the SLS […] More »

By: | August 23, 2013


2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Time Warps Laguna Seca

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Time Warps Laguna Seca

The Motor Trend Best Driver’s Car competition is fast becoming the U.S. version of Top Gear’s Power Lap. Seeing different contenders with varying chassis setups handle similar conditions might be the pinnacle of consumer reporting for enthusiasts. For today’s Best Driver’s Car video, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series makes its way around Mazda Raceway […] More »

By: | August 22, 2013


Mercedes-Benz Reveals the S500 Plug-In Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz Reveals the S500 Plug-In Hybrid

We’ve known Mercedes has been planning an S-Class plug-in hybrid since 2009’s Vision S500 Plug-In Hybrid concept. In July we reported the production version would be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Now Mercedes-Benz has revealed the S500 Plug-In Hybrid. First off, we’re really impressed with a land yacht that can get 78 mpg and […] More »

By: | August 21, 2013



Spied: Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

Spied: Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG

Last week Mercedes revealed its new GLA-Class crossover. This week we have spy shots of the hottest GLA-Class variant: the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG. Undergoing testing on the Nürburgring, this spied AMG is making light usage of the camouflage, which leads us to believe the quick crossover will be revealed later this year. The 4MATIC GLA45 […] More »

By: | August 21, 2013


2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG Wagon Devours Laguna Seca

2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG Wagon Devours Laguna Seca

On this week’s AMG Monday Morning Wake Up Call, we have something special that only comes once a year: Motor Trend’s Best Driver’s Car competition. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG Wagon — the most powerful E-Class ever — is administering this morning’s wake-up call with a thunderous exhaust note and a smattering of speed […] More »

By: | August 19, 2013


Photo of the Week: SL-Style Grille on a C300

Photo of the Week: SL-Style Grille on a C300

A scoop of subtlety plus a dollop of customization equals a boatload of charm, and that’s the recipe for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC called “SilverStreak”. Here is what forum member aowhaus has to say about finding and installing this grille on his early W204 C-Class: “[I’ve] been [searching] for a new-style grille for a while now, […] More »

By: | August 16, 2013



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