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The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV plays a recorded V8, the $59,900 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N simulates an eight-speed dual-clutch, and the Ferrari Luce amplifies its motors.
Read moreThe electric 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV makes up to 1,153 hp and plays a V8 sound that AMG recorded with 16 microphones on reference cars including the AMG GT R.
Read moreBrabus lists 12 builds of the Mercedes-AMG G 63 with prices that include German VAT, from the 800 Sahara Urban at €559,320 to a six-wheel XLP at €1,333,775.
Read moreBrabus announced the 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio on September 22, a 900 hp convertible Mercedes-AMG G 63 limited to 10 cars and listed at €1,020,275 with VAT.
Read moreAMG boss Michael Scheibe says the division is doubling down on combustion. The new flat-plane V8 lands in SUVs first, and the C-Class is getting a six instead.
Read moreWith many unknowns still looming, electric vehicles are the future and the future is now. Mercedes-Benz is all in. Its expanding lineup of EVs is the same as the new status quo for many domestic and global manufacturers. Last year, the German manufacturer debuted the EQE SUV. It’s a midsize five-passenger sport utility vehicle counterpart to the EQE sedan and was available in EQE 350, EQE 350 4Matic and EQE 500 4Matic trims. Key Takeaways Dual electric motors and a 90.6-kWh battery pack with a combined 617 horsepower. 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds and 677 horsepower with the $4,000 AMG Dynamic Plus package. Charging: a 9.6 kW onboard charger and 170 kW peak DC fast charging, 10 to 80 percent
Read moreBig and bold and wearing a front-grille badge the size of a serving platter, the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 sport utility vehicle is all about luxury, power and excess all in no uncertain terms. The biggest SUV from the manufacturer’s high-performance subsidiary, the three-row family hauler does nothing subtle. It features a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with hybrid assistance and delivers 603 horsepower. It generates another 21 horsepower from the Integrated Starter Generator (ISG). It’s a 48-volt auxiliary on-board motor that operates an electrical system giving a boost power to several systems. Key Takeaways Test car: the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS63, a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with hybrid assistance and a nine-speed automatic transmission. 603 horsepower, plus 21 from the 48-volt Integrated Starter Generator;
Read moreThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class debuted in 1993 as the manufacturer’s entry-level sedan. Now 30 years old, the C class is no longer the cheapest in the lineup. It’s a go-to level for many brand loyalists and it’s an expanded lineup in 2023. The newbie is the Mercedes-AMG C 43. It’s a turbocharged four-cylinder (the V6 is gone) and the German automaker’s entry-level performance sedan. The electric turbocharger is a first for a production car. Competition includes the Audi S4, BMW M3 and Genesis G70. Key Takeaways 402 horsepower and 369 pound-feet from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, sent to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic. 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, with top speed limited
Read moreAston Martin called upon 73 years of heritage to unveil last week not only a new member of its iconic DB line, but a corresponding new vehicle category. In debuting its newest DB12, Aston packed so much “new” into the latest DB it required its own category — the super tourer. The DB12 super tourer — and the simultaneous farewell to the DB11 — offers a lot more. More power, more performance, more timeless styling and more technology are deployed to perfect the hardware used by its DB11 predecessor. The part-aluminum chassis utilizes a reworked cross brace, undertrays, a crossmember, and strut towers for a 7 percent increase in torsional rigidity. Engine components are also shared between the predecessor and
Read moreMercedes-Benz S Class fans wouldn’t typically associate the historically plush ride with supercar-rivaling performance figures. But that’s what the newly debuted S63 E Performance delivers. Mercedes’ next-generation S63 is equipped with nearly 800 horsepower, four-digit torque figures and sophisticated hybrid technology. All are firsts for the S Class AMG. The S63 also retains the turbo V8 synonymous with top-tier AMG models unlike the recently launched, four-cylinder C63 E Performance. The Mercedes-AMG achieved a 3.2-second 0-60 launch and 180-mph limited top speed. The S63 and its renowned 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 pump 603 horsepower and 664 pounds/feet of torque. These numbers are boosted to 791 and 1,055 respectively when factoring in the rear-mounted electric permanently synchronous motor (PSM) and 13.1-kWh, 400-volt battery.
Read moreConsumers purchase vehicles for nearly as many reasons and varieties of cars and trucks. Budget, fuel economy, brand preference, dependability and an intangible like status are priorities. The 2022 AMG EQS has qualities from several categories, it’s also a vehicle purchased simply because a buyer who doesn’t need justification wants it. Introduced about a year ago, the full-size luxury sedan is the first electric offered by the AMG line, the separate but connected, performance-oriented lineup of vehicles affiliated with Mercedes. It’s not marketed so directly, but it’s the German manufacturer’s response to Tesla. It has many features also available in the Tesla lineup, but it’s offered by a nearly 100-year-old carmaker and without the controversy of the polarizing e-machines introduced
Read moreSeven years ago, Mercedes-Benz changed the name of its mid-size sport utility vehicles from M-Class to GLE. It aligned the vehicles with the badges of the manufacturer’s most closely related sedans. The SUVs are offered in five trims, including the AMG GLE 53, and they remain among the carmaker’s most versatile luxury wheels. With the AMG GLE 63, the two siblings feature the subsidiary’s suite of high-performance engines and superior interior accouterments that can elevate the offerings to six-figure vehicles. Key Takeaways Test car: 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 with a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder, 429 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic. $73,550 MSRP and $101,080 with options. 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. 18 mpg city, 22 highway. Technology: twin 12.3-inch infotainment
Read moreThe 2021 Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC, a compact luxury sedan, is positioned in a wickedly competitive segment. It defines automotive industry rivalry at its best. Several BMW and Audi models are top German counterpart competitors. The Cadillac CT4, Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS and Volvo S60 are also long-time stalwarts. More recent additions include the Kia Stinger, Genesis G70 and Volkswagen Arteon, expanding the all-worthy list to more than a dozen choices. Pick one and rejoice in your good choice. Key Takeaways Powertrain: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 302 horsepower and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds for the 3,153-pound sedan. 22 mpg city and 29 highway (EPA). $45,850 MSRP and $57,890 as
Read moreMercedes-Benz doesn’t make it easy for luxury crossover and sport utility vehicle buyers. It’s not because the German automaker doesn’t offer quality vehicles. It does. But where does a shopper start with three levels of offerings, including the brand’s AMG and Maybach relationships. The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35, is a small entry-level luxury sport utility vehicle, and it’s a worthy choice. Key Takeaways Test car: 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 302 horsepower, an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic and standard all-wheel drive. $49,500 MSRP and $60,135 as tested. 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds, with a 155 mph top speed. 21 mpg city and 26 highway. Rivals named: Audi Q3, BMW X1, Lincoln Corsair, Land Rover Discovery Sport and Volkswagen Tiguan. Third row: An optional
Read moreGerman automakers have among the industry’s most loyal customers. In J.D. Power’s initial loyalty survey last year, Lexus led return customer ratings among luxury brands with 47.6 percent. Mercedes-Benz was second (44.2 percent), followed by BMW (43.6), Porsche (43.5) and Audi (43.3). What the prominent California data intelligence company can’t and shouldn’t be expected to determine is if automotive loyalty has a financial ceiling. When a customer decides to their sell their Mercedes-Benz, will they still purchase a new model regardless of price? Key Takeaways Powertrain: 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 603 horsepower, a nine-speed automatic and 4Matic all-wheel drive, assisted by a 21-horsepower electric motor/generator. 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 174 mph. Over
Read moreThe 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series, the fifth edition of the race car-inspired lightweight speedster with a top speed of 196 mph, will go on sale in the summer of 2013. Engineered in line with the AMG Lightweight Performance strategy, the Black Series weighs 3,417 pounds, achieves a power/weight ratio of 5.49 lb/hp and negotiates the 0-60 mph standard acceleration test in 3.5 seconds via its seven-speed sports transmission. “The new SLS AMG Black Series is a perfect study in the one hundred percent transfer of technology and engineering from motorsport to road,” said Ola Kallenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “We have drawn inspiration from the worldwide success of the SLS AMG GT3 customer sport racing car on both
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