Tag: mercedes
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2017 Lexus LX 570: The luxobarge value?
We live in an era in which flagship luxury SUVs start around $70,000, and they can easily top $100,000. Heck, the Mercedes-AMG G65 exceeds $220,000. And that’s before we start talking about the Bentley Bentayga and its available dash clock priced at $170K (no, that’s not a typo). To say things have gotten out of…
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Ford has some tips for driving through an ice storm
Oh, the weather outside may be frightful. Driving, however, can still be delightful. Since you’ve some place to go, here’s what you should do if it snows and it snows and it snows. Well, actually, these tips are for when it’s a bit more slick outside and you’re facing down an ice storm. CHECK OUT:…
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2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class spy shots
A new generation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is brewing and we have the first spy shots. The prototype was spotted at a Mercedes technical center in Germany and reveals many of the details of the upcoming compact hatchback, the nameplate’s fourth generation. The proportions match those of the current model but we can see the…
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Rosberg wins 2016 Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Alonso crashes out
Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] put on a strong showing at an action-packed Formula One Australian Grand Prix today, though a slip in strategy meant Mercedes AMG would ultimately reign supreme. The race was won by Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg. Fellow Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in second about 8.0 seconds later, while Ferrari’s…
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2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 revealed ahead of NY show
Slotting in above the brand’s new E300, Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division has unveiled its new, performance-oriented E43 sedan. Technically referred to as the Mercedes-AMG E43, the car is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 engine rated at 396 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, the latter of which is available from 2,500 rpm to 5,000 rpm.…
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class First Drive
What’s the best pick for a sun-drenched, cross-country luxury-car road trip for two—on a route that doesn’t shy away from challenging mountain two-laners? The set of contenders has reshuffled over the years, but the Mercedes-Benz SL holds strong on the shortlist. For 2017, this roadster original has reached a crossroads in the…
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2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe Revealed
Mercedes-AMG, the performance arm of Mercedes-Benz, today unveiled the 2017 C43 coupe ahead of its public debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. There is a little confusion surrounding this model, so let’s clear it up. The C43 is basically the coupe version of the Mercedes-AMG C450 sedan. Both share the same engine and most…
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RSR Nissan GT-R Tows Snowboarder Around Spa: Video
When the snow falls in Belgium, it covers up one of the world’s great motorsports circuits. Spa-Francorchamps is sitting under a whole bunch of the white stuff at the moment, and that means the track is closed. Well, it’s not totally closed as the driving instructors at RSR (Ron Simmons Racing) recently showed us. One…