Search Results for: mercedes benz
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class History
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class History The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact four-door luxury sedan, based on the platform of the Mercedes-Benz W176 A-Class and W246 B-Class compact sedans. The aerodynamic profile is not only eye-catching, but has the lowest amount of drag in the entire industry. Early History The CLA-Class was introduced on the auto show circuit…
Embrace Every Season with the All-New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Photo: Mercedes-Benz Just in time to make your (or a loved one’s) holiday special, the all new 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet is equipped with even more impressive tech to make it your go-to ride in every season. Now equipped—for the first time ever—with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive, the E-Class Cabriolet features AIRCAP®…
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Archives
Just when you started to think that Mercedes-Benz has seemingly run out… Originally scheduled to debut at the upcoming New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz… Mercedes-Benz is reporting a 3.7% year-over-year sales increase for October 2015. In… As of the end of July, Mercedes-Benz has now sold over one… June Mercedes-Benz sales in the United States…
Mercedes-Benz's Sensual Purity Design Philosophy Explained
The Mercedes-Benz Sensual Purity design philosophy may sound as though it was inspired by a bad erotica novel, but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye—metaphorically speaking, that is, since eyes are literally what design languages speak to, after all. For automakers, it’s important to develop a unique yet consistent design that…
Kylie Jenner Buys a New Mercedes-Benz Convertible as a Birthday Gift for Friend
It must be great to be friends with reality TV star Kylie Jenner. You get to do all the fabulous rich-people stuff like walk red-carpets, get into any club you want, and receive Mercedes-Benz convertibles for birthday presents. Yes, you heard that right. Jenner recently shared a photo on her Instagram page of the new black…
Mercedes-Benz Debuts its Luxury Vehicle Subscription Service in Atlanta
Atlanta drivers can now utilize the Mercedes-Benz Collection subscription service To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of its luxury subscription service, Mercedes-Benz has expanded Mercedes-Benz Collection to Atlanta, where the brand’s headquarters is located. The high-end service was previously only available in Nashville and Philadelphia, offering subscribers the opportunity to drive in style…
New Mercedes-Benz Logistics Center Completed
Giant warehouse turned into a new Mercedes-Benz logistics center in Vance, Alabama. Six months ago, the new Mercedes-Benz logistics center was merely a twinkle in the carmaker’s eye. Now, the $70 million, giant warehouse covers more than 900,000 square feet and has been up and running for a little over a week in Vance, Alabama….
Buy Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1977 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1300
Preamble: In the following blog about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1977 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1300, we will refrain from making any of the following jokes: Equating the Unimog to a Terminator Equating the Terminator to a Predator Equating the Terminator to Mr. Freeze Anything to do with “Expendable” income Any references to being Governor “Get to the choppah”…
Nerd Alert: There Will Be Three Mercedes-Benz in Mario Kart 8
Note the sound of a million childhoods dying an agonizing death Want to know a really great way to piss off nearly the entire fan base of a popular video game franchise? Cross-branding! Mercedes likely felt prickles of flames dancing at their neck back in late May when they announced that their GLA would soon…
Did Steph Curry Buy His Wife a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen?
NBA superstars are known for driving some pretty unique cars. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is an adamant supporter of the Kia K900 and Houston Rocket’s center Dwight Howard owns a customized Dodge Challenger Hellcat, but have you ever wondered what the wives of famous NBA players drive? If your name is Ayesha Curry and…
Passion Pit and Bastille Headline Second Mercedes-Benz Evolution Tour
The band members of Passion Pit Photo: Ariellerubin There are many ways for a company to promote a vehicle. They can show it off at an auto show. They can display it in dealership lobbies. They can place billboards for it around cities. Mercedes-Benz thinks all those options are boring. So for a second year, they are hosting a…
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is available as a coupe (pictured) or SUV The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a completely new vehicle in Mercedes’ lineup—at least in terms of name, as it replaces the legacy left by the M-Class. Already, it is proving successful as one of the top three best-selling Mercedes vehicles in September. The…
5 Celebrities Who Own Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs
Introduced to the United States in 2002, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV has become the vehicle of choice for wealthy celebrities and business people, who use the luxury vehicle as a symbol for their success and social status. Also known as the “G-Wagon,” the G-Class SUV was originally developed as a military vehicle and has been…
Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Can Now Activate Amazon Alexa and Google Home
Don’t worry, reading this article won’t accidentally activate your Google device Google Home and Amazon Alexa seem to be in the news quite a lot these days, and not always for the best reasons. After all, Burger King got into quite a bit of hot, flame-broiled water after activating Google Home devices with one of…
Fetty Wap's Mercedes-Benz Coupe Will Leave You Speechless
In 2015, New Jersey rapper Fetty Wap blew up, took over the radio with multiple hit singles, and officially became a hip-hop superstar. The only logical next step in the rap star’s career was to invest his earning into some fancy luxury rides, most notable of which is his Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Edition 507, which…
Duncan Jones’ Futuristic ‘Mute’ Casts a Classic Mercedes-Benz
It’s nice to know that it isn’t just freezing cold in America Photo: manmademovies Everyone on the team at The News Wheel really likes cars (obviously), but we also enjoy kicking back and relaxing with a good movie. When the two worlds mix together, we tend to get a bit wound up. Today, director Duncan…
Integrate Your Apple Watch with Your Mercedes-Benz Navigation System Because Why Not
You can now integrate your Apple Watch with your Mercedes-Benz navigation system The Apple Watch has been out for nearly a month now, and the overwhelming consensus seems to be: in what world would anyone anywhere need this if they already have any other kind of Apple or smart device? Regardless, Apple fanatics are now…
Mercedes-Benz LED Logo: Bigger, Better, Brighter?
Looking for a way to spice up your Mercedes-Benz? (And if you are, you just might officially be the world’s biggest show boater, but hey, you drive a Mercedes. Who cares?) If indeed you are in the market for something bright and flashy to show off your MB (and if you don’t mind throwing down…
3 Cars Nab 2019 Top Safety Pick+ Awards for Mercedes-Benz
2019 Mercedes-Benz at the 2018 Paris Motor Show Photo: Matti Blume under CC BY-SA 4.0 Luxury and safety make for great companions on the roadways. This shows as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced three 2019 Top Safety Pick+ awards for Mercedes-Benz models, including the GLC, GLE-Class, and E-Class 4-door sedan. Learn More: About the…
Bettina Fetzer Earns New Role as Head of Marketing for Mercedes-Benz
Bettina Fetzer will officially become the head of marketing at Mercedes-Benz on Nov. 1 Photo: Mercedes-Benz Bettina Fetzer, who currently oversees the PR for brands and global products at Mercedes-Benz Cars and has helped catapult brand recognition of the automaker and strengthened relationships with the press via new platforms and digitization, will move into a…
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Earns Spot on US News’ List of Most Reliable Luxury Cars
When you invest in a luxury car, you’re expecting a lot — powerful performance, outstanding style, a comfortable cabin, and advanced technology features. And, of course, you want your luxury car to go the distance. According to U.S. News & World Report, if you’re looking for reliability, you need to consider the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS,…
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV Price Tag Revealed
The Mercedes-Benz GLE (2018 model pictured) will bring additional competition to its segment with $53,700 MSRP. Mercedes-Benz amps up the competition it brings to the SUV segment. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV price will start at $53,700, which includes the LE 350. Additional models in the lineup include the GLE 350 4MATIC, which will start…
Mercedes-Benz Worldwide Sales Pass the One Million Vehicle Mark in 2015
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles helped sales surge in a slowing Chinese market As of the end of July, Mercedes-Benz has now sold over one million cars worldwide, thanks to surges in sales in Europe and China. During the first seven months in July, 1,048,178 Mercedes-Benz vehicles were sold in countries spanning the globe. 149,753 of those…
Mercedes-Benz Unimog Archives
The Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 is one of the most complex trucks in… Many people have already designed their ideal zombie-fighting vehicle, but have you… Preamble: In the following blog about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1977 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U1300,…
2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Engine Shakeups Improve Model
Mercedes has confirmed new 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class engine options Rumor had it that everyone’s favorite world-famous German luxury brand planned to offer something new in terms of a 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class engine. Previously, the G-Class was powered by a 5.5-liter V8 (in the G550), but enthusiasts were hoping for something with a little more power—and…
New 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
Added on December 14, 2016 The News Wheel Back to Post Next Image »
'Jurassic World' Characters Escape Dinos by Driving Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
Many people have already designed their ideal zombie-fighting vehicle, but have you considered what you would drive to survive a dinosaur attack? One of this year’s biggest anticipated blockbusters has a suggestion for you. According to Jurassic World, the best way to escape from the claws of rampaging reptiles is to drive a Mercedes-Benz. Based…
2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Looking for a little luxury in your life? Treat yourself to the all-new 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available as either a coupe or a sedan. As a coupe, drivers can opt for one of three trim levels: S550 4MATIC, AMG S63 4MATIC, or AMG S65. As a…
2018 E-Class Coupe Is an Intriguing Addition to the Mercedes-Benz Lineup [Photos]
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe will make its debut at the Detroit Auto Show The newest addition to the Mercedes-Benz family is the stylish 2018 E-Class Coupe, which joins the E-Class Sedan and All Terrain model that were introduced earlier this year. “With its clear, aesthetic lines, our new E‑Class Coupé appeals equally to heart…
Best-Ever November Sales Earned by Mercedes-Benz
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class It was a profitable November for Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA)—1.6% higher than last year for the automaker; November 2017 recorded a total of 30.838 units sold whereas November 2016 accounted for 30,363 vehicles. And there’s more good news for the automaker. Get a Closer Look at Mercedes-Benz’s Best: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV “Mercedes-Benz…
Mercedes-Benz of India Offers Customers Jurassic World Fossil Hunting Experience
Come face to face with a real dinosaur! Well, really just its bones. We spoke last month of the extensive campaign between Mercedes-Benz and Jurassic World. The campaign has spawned several advertisements, television commercials, and even a few microsites. However, the campaign will be even more extensive in India. According to a press release from…
Behind the Badge: Mercedes-Benz's Star Emblem Holds a Big Secret
Some automakers’ logos change every decade as they struggle to establish a credible brand identity, while others have remained consistent for a century. One emblem that has come to represent quality, innovation, and tradition in the automotive industry is Mercedes-Benz’s three-pointed star. This iconic design has adorned the grilles and radiators of quality vehicles for…
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Overview
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a fleet of adaptable and affordable performance vehicles. Whether drivers prefer an exposed cabin or a sense of solitude, the Mercedes SLK can meet their needs. Thanks to a few performance upgrades, driving the Mercedes SLK-Class of roadsters is more optimized than ever before. There are three trims in the 2016…
Daimler Abandons Plans for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Diesel Models in America
Mercedes diesel models are starting to die off For months, speculation has gone back and forth about whether or not Mercedes-Benz will sell diesel models of its 2017 vehicles in the United States. Now we finally have an answer, and that answer is no. Daimler has put a hold on the certification process for its…
Haters Wish They Could Own Kevin Hart’s New Mercedes-AMG G65 SUV
Despite having $500,000 worth of clothing, jewelry, and other items stolen from his Los Angeles home last month, comedian Kevin Hart is keeping a positive attitude and even picked up a new Mercedes-AMG G65. Hart formerly owned a Mercedes-AMG G63, but it looks he’s making some major upgrades to his car collection as he also…
Mercedes Sales Archives
In recent months, Mercedes-Benz has been able to achieve some rather impressive… Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced yesterday that it recorded its best September ever… As of the end of July, Mercedes-Benz has now sold over one… The first half of 2015 is over. During the first six months… May was another successful month for Mercedes-Benz….
The 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Is the Station Wagon You Dream about Owning
The 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon will become available in the US later this year Mercedes-Benz recently announced that it will be releasing a new station wagon in the US, but this model will be unlike anything that most people have ever seen. That’s because the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon can sprint from 0…
Matt Kemp and his Mercedes G-Wagen
Added on May 24, 2016 The News Wheel « Previous Image Back to Post
The Curious History of the Mercedes Red Baron
Kind of like this one, but red. Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simões via Flickr Some cars are iconic. The DeLorean from Back to the Future. The Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters. The eponymous Herbie from The Love Bug series. The one thing all of these vehicles have in common is that the general public knows and associates them…
Kylie Jenner’s New Mercedes-Maybach S600 Will Bring Tears to Your Eyes
Jenner’s daily struggle of deciding which car to drive just got a little bit tougher What do you buy your celebrity girlfriend for her 19th birthday when her driveway is already filled with expensive vehicles like a Ferrari 458 Spider, Rolls Royce Wraith, and Mercedes G-Wagen? Well, if you’re a famous rapper who goes by the…
Only 75 Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolets to Be Sold in US
Mercedes hasn’t announced pricing for its new Maybach, but it will undoubtedly be at least six digits Mercedes-Benz shocked car lovers around the world earlier this year when it unleashed the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 coupe during Monterey Car Week. While the Maybach 6 was nothing more than a concept vehicle meant to showcase the brand’s…
Mercedes Closes Out 2018 with a December to Remember
With a new year underway, car companies are reviewing their numbers from the past year, and you have to imagine that some are very satisfied like Mercedes-Benz. While its new cars rebounded at the end of the year, its pre-owned vehicles succeeded its previous year total. Strong final month Even after a slow start, Mercedes…
US News Names Three Mercedes Models to Its 12 Best 2-Seater Cars List
2018 Mercedes-Benz SL Although the interior does not accommodate many, the performance of these three 2-seating Mercedes-Benz models, recently named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 12 Best 2-Seater Cars, is definitely worth alienating your friends for. Check Out: The exciting 2019 updates for Mercedes-Benz 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC First mention goes to…
Rapper Drake Buys Mercedes-Maybach Pullman Worth More Than $500,000
Drake’s new Mercedes Maybach Pullman that he told his fans to Google Photo: Mercedes-Benz Placing third in this year’s Forbe’s Hip Hop Cash Kings list with an income of approximately $39.5 million, it comes as no surprise that rapper Drake can afford to buy any car he feels like, and he wants everyone to know it….
[PHOTOS] 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 Unveiled Prior to New York Auto Show
The 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 may look like the standard E-Class, but it packs a big surprise underneath the hood Originally scheduled to debut at the upcoming New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz decided it couldn’t wait until late March to show off its newest luxury car, so the German automaker went ahead and released photos and specs…
TAC President CEO Tests Bulletproof Mercedes in Craziest Way Possible
In an ideal world, this video doesn’t need a warning. But, ya know, here’s a warning The folks at Texas Armoring Corporation, as one might guess from their name, are in the business of armoring cars. For almost 40 years, they’ve been the global leader in manufacturing and supplying lightweight armored and bulletproof vehicles, and…
[WATCH] Two New Weird Mario Mercedes Commercials
Back in May, Mercedes-Benz announced that it would be teaming up with Nintendo in order to promote its GLA. Part of this partnership involved the inclusion of the Mercedes-Benz GLA as DLC in Mario Kart 8, and that was a good thing. Another part of this partnership resulted in a very off-the-wall commercial that featured a…
Mercedes GLC Earns Top SUV Award from Motor Trend, Impresses with Performance & Engineering
Pictured: 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 The SUV market is a tough crowd to excel in. With so many similar competitors saturating the segment, how does one stand out? Apparently, the Mercedes-Benz GLC found a way, as it just won Motor Trend‘s “2017 SUV of the Year” award. The GLC Class SUV, which sits between the smaller…
