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Mercedes-Benz Sets “Green Hell” Lap Record with Green SLS

Mercedes-Benz Sets “Green Hell” Lap Record with Green SLS

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive is the world’s first electric vehicle to circle the Nurburgring’s Nordschleife in under eight minutes! It lapped the ‘Ring with an official and certified time of 7:56.234 minutes. The SLS AMG Electric Drive makes 751hp and 738 lb.ft of torque with power going to all four wheels. According […] More »

By: | June 6, 2013


Mercedes Benz Offers Illuminated Three-Pointed Star

Mercedes Benz Offers Illuminated Three-Pointed Star

Mercedes-Benz just revealed this new illuminated Three-Pointed Star grille emblem, available as a dealer-installed option on the 2014 E-Class, 2013+ GL-Class, 2012+ M-Class and 2006+ CLS-Class. Benz promises the back-lit star will be available on other cars too, but no word on whether they’ll be installing future examples at the factory. The “night-light” Three-Pointed Star […] More »

By: | June 5, 2013


Commercial Break: Ride Along at the Ring

Commercial Break: Ride Along at the Ring

At the end of May, we brought you the footage of Mercedes-Benz opening the Nurburgring 24 hours with a bang. Videos continue to trickle out from the German automaker, and here’s their latest. Ride along on the front wing of Michael Schumacher’s W 02 as he takes on all 154 corners of the famous circuit. […] More »

By: | June 5, 2013



Mercedes and Toyota Praise Tesla Motors

Mercedes and Toyota Praise Tesla Motors

Tesla had a rocky year back in 2008 when the company had trouble securing resources. According to Elon Musk, the company’s Chief Executive, their earlier woes were so bad that the company nearly shut down. He had to spend nearly all his personal reserve in an effort to save it. But thanks to a timely investment by Daimler, by pouring $50 million into the company, it was able to support its operations

By: | June 5, 2013


Rubbin’s Racin’: On Board Vid of DTM AMG Benz

Rubbin’s Racin’: On Board Vid of DTM AMG Benz

Gary Paffett just tweeted this clip shot on board his Mercedes-Benz AMG C-Coupe DTM car. As you’ll clearly see, “rubbin’s racin’.” Indeed. Also, check out the flames on the overrun… The footage comes from the start and first lap of the third race of the season, held at Red Bull Ring Spielberg. Sounds are sick, […] More »

By: | June 4, 2013


MBWorld’s Fathers Day Gift Guide 2013

MBWorld’s Fathers Day Gift Guide 2013

  Father’s Day is June 16th, and if you’re like most guys, you probably haven’t even thought about it. But not to fear! We’ve assembled a great list of gifts for Dad’s that are are gear heads and fans of the finer things. From driving lessons to private jets, we’ve got you covered.     […] More »

By: | June 4, 2013


Meet the Ancestor F1 Edition

Meet the Ancestor F1 Edition

This morning BBC television presenter Lee McKenzie tweeted a photo of a Mercedes-Benz W 02 and a W196. Soon after there was a video of the meetup of the two machines on YouTube. Then came a photo of Lewis Hamilton and Stirling Moss standing side-by-side at Silverstone in front of the cars. Hamilton has done this […] More »

By: | May 31, 2013



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