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2014 Mercedes S-Class revealed (and it’s a tech-monster)

, May 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Plutocrats and CEOs, your new ride is here. Mercedes-Benz has finally taken the wraps off of the new 2014 S-Class, and as you might expect it's a cacophony of brand new tech, luxury fittings, more intelligent driving-aids than just about anything else on the road, and even a nod to fuel-efficiency and the environment. Set to hit dealers in September, the well-appointed four door is the first car not to feature a single traditional light bulb - everything is lit up by nearly 500 LEDs - and can even squirt non-lingering perfume through the cabin to "individualize the smell of the interior." Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz GLA concept sports laser video projector headlights

, Apr 18th 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes-Benz likes to keep this high-tech and modern with their vehicles, so naturally it makes sense that the company's latest concept -- the GLA -- has laser projection headlights capable of beaming videos. The CUV is set to make an appearance at the Shanghai Motor Show next week, but it seems the company wanted to tease it first before its official unveiling. Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz to use Garmin navigation in future models

, Apr 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Garmin has announced today that Daimler AG has picked the company to be the navigation system partner for most future Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Garmin is one of the big front runners in the navigation system industry, and they even have mobile apps that iOS and Android users can take advantage of while on the road. Read The Full Story

Mercedes shows off five new vehicles at New York International Auto Show

, Mar 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be unveiling five new vehicles at the New York International Auto Show. Among those five vehicles will be two cars making their world debut and three vehicles making their US debuts. Mercedes says that these new vehicles represent five out of 30 models that will be launching within the United States over the next seven years. Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 is a luxury 6-wheel drive beast

, Mar 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its G63 AMG 6x6, a beastly luxury SUV with an insane 536-horsepower and six 37-inch wheels. The vehicle is modeled after the 6-wheel drive G320 CDI, an Australian army vehicle that has been in use for the past couple years. Unlike a military vehicle, however, the G63 AMG 6x6 features all the trimmings you'd expect in a six-figure SUV, with a cabin that can hold four and a curb weight of 8,322 pounds. Read The Full Story

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG inspires Cigarette Huntress boat

, Feb 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

When we hear the name Mercedes-Benz, most people automatically think of cars and SUVs. One of the more iconic Mercedes-Benz vehicles is the company's G-class also called the G-Wagen. Mercedes has offered the boxy G-series in a hopped up AMG version for a number of years. Despite its large size and boxy proportions, the vehicle is impressively quick. Read The Full Story

SlashGear’s Super Bowl XLVII ad spot roundup

, Feb 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

For some people, the Super Bowl isn’t about the game, but about the commercials. We saw a lot of them during this year’s game, and there was no shortage of advertisements relating to technology, cars, and movies. We decided to round up all of the Super Bowl commercials that we thought SlashGear readers would enjoy most, including ones from Samsung, Best Buy, GoDaddy, and even BlackBerry. We’ve embedded some of our personal favorites right in this post, with links to all the other ads that are relevant.

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Mercedes-Benz USA has record month with 24,059 vehicles sold

, Feb 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes-Benz USA has reported a January sales increase of 10.7-percent over 2012, with the number of vehicles sold totaling 24,059. Specifically, the Mercedes-Benz line experienced its record January sales, with a total of 22,501 vehicles sold, an increase of 10.8-percent over last year. The sales were fueled by both SUVs and passenger vehicles. Read The Full Story

Ford, Daimler and Renault-Nissan team on fuel-cell cars by 2017

, Jan 28th 2013 Discuss [0]

Ford, Daimler AG, and the Renault-Nissan alliance will jointly a develop a fuel-cell system for eco-conscious motoring, with the first mass-market, "affordable" model tipped for 2017. The pact - which follows a similar agreement by BMW and Toyota, also concerning fuel-cell technology - will see a single fuel-cell stack and system that will form the basis of a new range of cars from each marque, with the same underlying technology rebranded to suit different consumer segments. Read The Full Story

Mercedes CLA revealed (and it sure is swoopy)

, Jan 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes has ripped the wrap off its CLA, insisting that the four-door coupé actually kick-starts a new segment altogether, blending luxury, sports, and eye-catching styling. Borrowing more than a few design cues from Mercedes' Concept Style Coupé of last year, the CLA will hit showrooms from April priced from €28,977 ($38,700) though that swiftly rises if you opt for one of the meatier versions with performance closer to the avant-garde looks. Read The Full Story

SilverLit Mercedes-Benz iOS controlled RC Car Hands-on

, Jan 8th 2013 Discuss [0]

We know the holiday shopping spree has already ended and Christmas is long gone, but a neat new toy is being shown off here at CES from the folks at SilverLit. What we have here is an awesome RC Car that is controlled by your iOS device of choice, but that isn't all it does. The RC car has speakers, moving doors, actual headlights and more that all work seamlessly with your iPhone or iPad. Listen to music, or annoy your co-workers with this gadget. Read The Full Story

Mercedes unveils more details on 2014 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet

, Jan 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Mercedes-Benz has officially announced its restyled 2014 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet cars. Mercedes says that not only does the new E-Class have updated styling; the vehicle is also equipped with new assistance systems that are part of the Mercedes intelligence drive. These systems help prevent accidents with other vehicles and pedestrians and offer an enhanced version of Active Lane Keeping Assist. Read The Full Story
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