Beginning in 2011, Lexus lost its title as the best-selling luxury manufacturer in the United States. It held that position for 11 years. BMW, which performed comparatively well throughout the recession, took its place at the top spot, with Mercedes coming in second. This year BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been locked in the tightest of […]
If you a purchaser of the latest in high-tech items but do not welcome the overnight line-up at an electronic store, you are perhaps very familiar with the process of waiting a special, desirable product. A case of days or weeks in many instances, there is also times where a specific item could be delayed […]
The internet spoils a lot of the best-laid plans for new car launches. A few weeks ago, Mercedes-Benz released a teaser video of the redesigned 2014 E-class. This video was introduced before the Los Angeles International Auto Show, but the car didn’t show up there. With little details made available from Mercedes, we weren’t sure […]
Mercedes-Benz is readying an update to the E-class for the 2014 model year. Since 1997 the E-class has had a distinctive quad headlight setup. This look largely defined Mercedes styling in the 2000s. Lately though, Mercedes has shown off a sharper and more defined styling language. As a bread and butter model, the E-class has […]
Each year manufacturers submit entries for the LA Design Challenge. They range from wacky to sedate (and mostly the former). This year’s entrant for Mercedes-Benz is called the Ener-G-Force. As the G in its name implies, it is an SUV that aims at being a modern take of the G wagon. The G wagon has […]
The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the original Mercedes G Model . It has been around for years, an iconic model line known around the world for its ruggedness and off-road prowess. In that regard Mercedes-Benz had an excellent basis from which to build its crossover/SUV lineup. Today the GL line includes the G-Class, GL-Class (which […]
Cars say a lot about you, and there are some who really like to make a statement. Others like to blend in. Undoubtedly, buying a Chevrolet Volt or Toyota Prius is significant. When you take an existing models and add a hybrid drivetrains, you blend in – such as with a Nissan Altima Hybrid. Ford […]
You’re a top tier luxury manufacturer that doesn’t have an electric vehicle development program. Suddenly, everyone around you is approving plug-in electrics and pure electric vehicles and you want to get in on the game. What’s the answer? If you’re Mercedes-Benz (or Toyota), you turn to Tesla. During dark days for Tesla, Daimler provided Tesla […]
Front-wheel drive models from BMW (Concept Active Tourer previewing 1-Series GT) and Mercedes-Benz are on their way. The A-Class has been sold in Europe for years, but it never made its way to the United States. Word currently is that the car won’t be sold here, but that the CLA will. CLA is a small […]
Treasure troves of information are often found at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Patent filings are often found that demonstrate new technologies, as well as trademarks that may indicate a future model. In the automotive and technology industries, these sites are often scoured for these details. In February, Autoblog discovered some drawings […]
45 years. Yep, that’s about mid-life crisis time. Fortunately, AMG isn’t experiencing one. Mercedes-Benz’s dedicated performance division is selling more cars than ever. First quarter sales were up by a record 30 percent, and last year around 30,000 cars were sold. Performance at top levels is thriving; witness the division’s SLS AMG GT sports car. […]
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LA(ME) AUTO SHOW 2012
Los Angeles is what some might consider the center of car culture. In terms of car design and moving the needle, the LA auto show was as exciting to look at as star on the walk of fame. With so many cars getting better fuel economy, better handling, quicker 0-60 times, loaded with tech, and […]