In the early 2000s, MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) gained a lot of attention and popularity amongst large families who sought the ultimate practicality. The small A- and B-Class fulfilled this role quite well but, in 2005, Mercedes-Benz (MB) went a step further and created the W251 R-Class, …
Mercedes-Benz has secured its name as one of the most illustrious and best-selling brands in the world. Remember, their slogan is “the best or nothing”. Mercedes has always been a company known for its top-notch car automation and high-class comfortability, all within an affordable price in …
When we’re talking about one of the most famous bands in the world, who has been active on the music scene for almost six decades, you’d expect the band members to also have a rockstar lifestyle. With a combined net worth of $1.45 billion, the three …
Back in 1997, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class famously failed the moose test by tipping over before entering the final straight section, prompting the company to issue a recall after first attempting to deny there was a problem. Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with solid state battery test ride Twenty-four …
Despite the ongoing health crisis, traveling by bus is still a thing, at it will probably continue to be so for many, many years, at least when large distances like the ones in the U.S. and Canada are involved. And granted, there are plenty of buses …
Last month’s revelation that Mercedes was temporarily discontinuing most of its V8 models in the U.S. would have been earth-shattering news five years ago. But given the mess Covid, the shortage of semiconductors, and global logistics problems have caused other carmakers, Merc’s explanation that supply …
Mercedes revealed the first compressor cars at the DAA in 1921 in Berlin, Germany. Engineers knew that more charge-air pressure equaled better performance. The installation of the compressor brough a major output increase in the automobiles. One hundred years have passed since Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft revealed the …
Mercedes-Benz will stop investing in new or next-gen plug-in technology, preferring instead to focus on simpler, more cost-effective EVs. Speaking to Germany’s Handelsblatt at IAA Munich, Markus Schäfer, Mercedes’ head of development, said that the plug-in hybrid’s days at Mercedes are numbered. He argued that …
Electric vehicles are coming as automakers rush to begin laying the foundations for their all-electric futures. The transition will be fascinating to experience as companies shift toward a new paradigm, with plenty of uncertainty adding to the excitement and apprehension. That change will cause casualties, though, …
Mercedes-Benz 12/55 HP Type 300 Mannheim is the star of the Classic Gala that will take place in Schwetzingen, Germany, this September. The classic automobile is for sale. The 1927 model seems to be exceptionally well-preserved and it is publicly on the market for the …
It’s hard to imagine things more insane than a roaring V8 parked under the hood of a minivan. While most people immediately go straight to the entirely over-the-top R63 AMG. Of course, we understand why. With 500 horsepower and a zero-to-sixty sprint in under 5 seconds, …
