Category: Mercedes-Benz (Page 3 of 12)

Mercedes-Benz Launches “Dreamer – a DRIVE PILOT Story” Campaign

June 21, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

(June 21, 2024) – Mercedes-Benz has continued to set new standards with innovative technologies since the invention of the automobile 138 years ago. Now, the current development and introduction of automated driving systems is redefining the role of the automobile. Today, automated driving functions are already increasing comfort and convenience. DRIVE PILOT is the first system for series-production vehicles to allow drivers to engage in certain secondary activities safely and legally while in slow-moving traffic on suitable freeways. The system has been certified for sale in California and Nevada in the S-Class and EQS Sedan. Experts refer to this as conditionally automated driving according to SAE Level 3¹. Continue reading

ON THE BLOCK: Sir Stirling Moss’s Mercedes-Benz 500SL Heads to Auction

June 4, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

A 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL ordered new by Sir Stirling Moss OBE returns to the open market, when it goes under the hammer at H&H’s Duxford sale on 19 June, with an estimate of just £10,000 – £12,000. Continue reading

Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed Concept Car Offers a Look at the First Model in the Mythos Series

May 22, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

AFFALTERBACH (May 22,2024) – Exciting, energizing and breathtaking – the Mercedes‑AMG PureSpeed concept is the highlight in the run-up to the Formula 1™ Monaco Grand Prix. The radical design of a completely open, two-seater performance car without a roof or windscreen is a tribute to motor racing. The concept car provides a preview of the first model in the highly limited Mercedes-Benz Mythos series. The world premiere of the Concept Mercedes‑AMG PureSpeed took place in an exclusive setting on the sidelines of the Formula 1™ Monaco Grand Prix. The vehicle was unveiled on a floating pontoon in the harbor of the principality and also impressed Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team racing drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. Continue reading

Everrati Reveals Full Details on its Zero-Emission Mercedes-Benz SL W113 ‘Pagoda’

May 8, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

Everrati Automotive Limited (Everrati™), the leading technology company specializing in redefining and futureproofing automotive icons through the integration of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, is setting new standards for understated, sustainable luxury with its zero emission Mercedes-Benz SL W113 ‘Pagoda’, full details of which are being revealed today. Continue reading

The New Mercedes-AMG CLE Coupe Combines Agility, Sportiness and Elegance

April 29, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

Affalterbach (April 29, 2024) – Mercedes-AMG is sharpening its product portfolio with the new 2024 AMG CLE 53 Coupe. Arriving at U.S. dealerships in summer 2024, the sporty two-door coupe combines the best of two worlds: the agility and sportiness of the AMG C-Class with the elegance of the AMG E-Class. The AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with turbocharging via an exhaust gas turbocharger and an electric auxiliary compressor has been thoroughly modified and now produces 443 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque (443 lb-ft for 10 seconds with overboost). The 48-volt integrated starter generator (ISG) provides support at lower engine speeds with 23 hp and 151 lb-ft. Power is transferred via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9G transmission and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ fully variable all-wheel drive. Continue reading

Mercedes-AMG Debuts New Flagship GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE During F1® Chinese Gran Prix

April 20, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

AFFALTERBACH/SHANGHAI (April 20, 2024) – On the sidelines of the Formula 1^® weekend in Shanghai, Mercedes-AMG unveils the new flagship of the AMG GT Coupe portfolio – the 2025 AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE – expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2024. The extremely powerful E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive featuring a Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine at the front and an electric motor on the rear axle delivers lightning-fast response and consistent power delivery. Innovative motorsport technologies inspired by those proven in the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team’s hybrid race cars forms the basis of the unique driving experience with exhilarating performance and outstanding driving dynamics. Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Announces US-Only Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S “Edition 1”

April 2, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

ATLANTA (April 2, 2024) – Mercedes-Benz USA elevates the most dynamic model of the AMG CLA portfolio with the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S “Edition 1.” The special edition model features numerous unique exterior and interior design elements, in addition to a generous suite of standard equipment. Limited to only 25 units for the U.S. market, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S “Edition 1” arrives soon at U.S. dealerships, priced at $81,195¹. Continue reading

The All-New Mercedes-Benz G-Class Carries on a 45-Year Legacy

March 26, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

STUTTGART/GRAZ (March 26,2024) – The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has long been regarded as an automotive icon and this latest generation reinforces its leading position among luxury off-road vehicles. The all-new G 550 impresses with improved performance from the electrified powertrain, expanded driver assistance systems, elevated comfort and enhanced technology. The model series now offers the most diverse portfolio to date and extensive customization options. Established in 1979, the G-Class has evolved from its utilitarian roots while retaining its unmistakable character. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 arrives at U.S. dealerships in second half of 2024. Continue reading

The New Mercedes-AMG GT 43 Coupe Offers Elegant Driving Pleasure for Purists

March 19, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

AFFALTERBACH (March 19, 2024) – Mercedes-AMG is expanding the portfolio of the new AMG GT Coupe with the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 43. The lightweight, Handcrafted AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged engine in conjunction with rear-wheel drive offers a highly dynamic driving experience and agile handling. Continue reading

ON THE BLOCK: Over 200 Vehicles in the Lost Barn from the Estate of Louis Coetzer

March 13, 2024 / moto+match / 0 Comments

Oom Louis Coetzer, a highly respected and well-known car collector in South Africa, died in a tragic car accident with his wife in 2020. Some 450 cars were believed to be in his collection at the time, 200 of which were sold through an auction in 2021. Most of those cars were reportedly in exceptional condition. But earlier this year, an additional 200 vehicles were found tucked away in Barkly East and his personal barn in Bloemfontien. Most of the classic cars in this latest barn find are unrestored and in varying condition, from project cars with potential to a plethora of parts. It would appear from the find that Coetzer favored Mercedes-Benz, but there are also a number of two-door utility vehicles or “Bakkies” as they’re known in South Africa. Continue reading