World Auto News & Reviews

The new 2010/2011 Collection from Mercedes-Benz heralds new levels of style and sophistication for the discerning buyer.

The range features unique items designed exclusively for Mercedes-Benz; a stunning part of which is a selection of patent ladies accessories. (more…)

If you want your Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI to be faster and more “carbon-fibery”, German tuning firm, Väth, has you covered with its latest package that includes cosmetic upgrades and a variety of modifications under the hood.

There are two levels of performance upgrades for the car’s 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. Priced at €1,200, the first kit bumps output from 204HP and 310Nm to 255 HP and 370 Nm. As a result, top speed is lifted to 260km/h or 162mph. The second stage, which includes a new intercooler (€1,186.60) and a sport exhaust system (€2,011.10), brings output to a more potent 270HP.
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With order books now officially open, Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for its track-only SLS AMG GT3. The race-ready SLS AMG GT3 will carry a base price of $430,190, or $511,925 when VAT is included. Deliveries of the SLS AMG GT3 will begin in February.

Reflecting the SLS AMG GT3’s close relationship to the road-going version of the SLS AMG, the racecar is powered by Mercedes-Benz’ sensational 6.2L V8. Although that beefy V8 makes 571 horsepower under the hood of the standard SLS AMG, the FIA has yet to determine the SLS AMG GT3’s final output.
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Yesterday, we posted a video that showed David Coulthard as he made his way around a road on the Isle of Man. We thought it was just a random little test drive brought to us by Mercedes to promote the SLS AMG. Now we know better.
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Around one million customers have bought a vehicle of the current C-Class production series since the market launch of the C-Class sedan in March 2007 and of the estate model in November 2007.

“The C-Class is our best-selling production series and therefore of great importance for Mercedes-Benz,” said Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars.
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