Recent reports state that Mercedes-Benz are thinking about building the C-Class in the United States. The change in build location would protect the sedan from being attacked by horrible currency fluctuations and also declining profitability. If this all goes to plan, the C-Class will be built in Vance, Alabama, where it will share factory space with the M-,...

Mercedes-Benz is apparently planning to create another stand-alone sports car as a follow up of the AMG-first SLS 2011. The AMG company will head this project, once again, where they would add a smaller V8 coupe to the line up. The smaller coupe will challenge the Porsche 911 for sales, and street cred. At the moment Mercedes-Benz is focusing on a good, and successful...

Mercedes-Benz South Africa has released the new E 63 AMG. The range topping E-Class will feature day-to-day driving with a sense of power and exhilaration. The new AMG will feature the same amount of power when compared to the SL 63 AMG. The engine for the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG will be a 6.3-litre 386kW V8 with 630Nm of torque. This motor will have all of its...

It’s been said that South African consumers are becoming more ‘eco-friendly’, as they are purchasing greener vehicles. For instance, Mercedes-Benz has said that they have started selling a lot of BlueEFFICIENCY models to the general public. “To this end Mercedes-Benz Cars is pleased to report year-to-date sales of the C-Class C180 Kompressor...

America’s Gullwing team has created the new 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG Panamericana. The Panamericana is the work of Texas tuner Arturo Alonso, the company’s chief engineer, as he tried to revive the retro look of the Gullwing 300SL. The design on the Gullwing Panamericana is in line with the original Gullwing 300SL as there is a new front radiator grille...

We recently heard news that Mercedes-Benz would create a Black Series SLS AMG for the year 2013, but before this happens Mercedes-Benz will award the Formula One a new safety car. The news came from Twitter, as well as InsideLine as they said that “Mercedes officials tell us the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will replace the SL63 as the F1 safety car for the 2010...

The hottest Mercedes-Benz will soon be even more irresistible. Merc’s AMG department will allegedly create a Black Series version for 2013. The Black Series SLS AMG will obviously be a limited production model as it features an extra 50 percent on the price tag. The Black Series model will most probably be bumped up to over 600-horsepower and 500lb-ft of...

Mercedes-Benz has created a new Executive C-Class sedan which features new exterior and interior styling changes. The new upgrade kit is based on the C 180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY model which uses a 156-horsepower engine. Changes on the Executive model include a new Sport Grille as well as 16-inch wheels and also chrome trim finished on the boot lid and exhaust. The...

Expression Motorsport has released a new set of photos and details regarding their latest project – a modified Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG. The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Wide Body will feature a new aerokit which will “differentiate this ML from those of a more traditional variety.” The new front fascia will loose the standard bumper for a new three-section...

Hamann has released a new set of images regarding the red and yellow Volcano models. There are currently no details available on these two cars, however, it is assumed that they will join the previous black and white models from 2008. Each of the cars house interior colours which match the exterior. The Hamann Volcano’s are based on the Mercedes-Benz McLaren...

Inden Design has released a new tuning program for the pre-facelift R230 Mercedes-Benz SL 500. The new kit was based on the SL 65 AMG where the body kit features new front and rear bumpers, aggressive side skirts and a rear diffuser. There will be new tail lights, a carbon fibre diffuser, unique door handles and a new set of mud guards. Expect 20 inch wheels...

Mercedes-Benz has announced the Performance Package Plus for the C63 MG. This package will boost power by 30-horsepower for a total of 487-hp. The 0-100km/h time will be 4.4 seconds where the top speed will be limited to 255km/h. Power upgrades come include new forged pistons sourced from the SLS, as well as a new connecting rods and a lightweight crankshaft. The...

New black and white pictures straight out of the EU trademark office reveal the latest styling design for the brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible is expected to arrive in the first half of 2010, where it will have a four-seat layout, with a similar roof setup to that of the Audi A5 drop-top. In other words —...

Mercedes-Benz brought the SLS AMG Supercar to Sedona, California where it met up with its ancestors — a load of 300 SL’s. Details on the event are pretty limited, however we can see that there is a 1955 300 SL Alloy Coupe — one of only 29 — on show. This car was raced by Bruce Kessler and Lance Reventlow. There were over 30 vehicles on...

Magna International, the company that will soon run Opel, has signed a deal with Mercedes-Benz to develop and build aluminium bodies for the SLS AMG. “We can be proud that we are the only supplier in Europe able to manufacture a body made only out of aluminum — that underlines once more our leading position in challenging and innovative technologies,”...