Mercedes-Benz

Whenever a carmaker unveils a new electric car, I tend to get excited. With the seismic changes in today’s automotive industry, the introduction of a new EV is more than just the usual fanfare of presenting a new model to the public. It signifies the current direction of a particular carmaker. In the case of Mercedes-Benz, it took some time in coming up with their first all-electric vehicle. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC is the first of many to come from Stuttgart, and so naturally it has to be special. I got to drive it in rainy Norway.

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Entry-level luxury cars like the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 4MATIC have a fine line to walk. On the one hand, they're the gateway to an aspirational brand. At the same time, though, Mercedes' margins get healthier the further up the range you shop: it's in Stuttgart's best interest to get you hooked on the three-pointed star and then rapidly coax you into larger, more expensive models.

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If you want the luxury of an S-Class but the capacity of an SUV, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS is making a strong pitch to be the cosseting off-roader of choice. Debuting at the New York Auto Show 2019 this week, the all-new SUV is Mercedes' biggest and most lavish, now larger, more powerful, and more well-equipped than before.

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Mercedes-Benz's all-electric EQC SUV may not be on sale yet, but the automaker is already revealing a special edition of the brand new zero-emissions truck. Arriving at the New York Auto Show 2019, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC Edition 1886 builds on the electric SUV the company revealed last September as its challenger to the Audi e-tron and Tesla Model X.

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Mercedes-AMG is giving the GLC 63 line-up a revamp, with new exterior lighting, sharper driving dynamics, and a tech bump for the cabin. Making their debut at the New York Auto Show 2019 this week, and headed to dealerships later this year, the new 2020 AMG GLC 63 SUV and 2020 GLC 63 Coupe now get Mercedes' brand new MBUX infotainment system, which first appeared last year.

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Compact SUVs that look just as tough as their bigger siblings are big business, and the Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB taps into that aesthetic nicely. Making its debut at Auto Shanghai 2019, the new concept SUV isn't the largest out there - indeed, it's actually shorter than a C-Class sedan - but it still manages to seat seven and look the part.

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Mercedes pulled the wraps off the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4Matic this week, and it looks enough like the Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic that you may need a double take. The CLA 35 4Matic is a four-door coupe according to Mercedes, and it shares the same engine as the A 35 uses.

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BMW, Daimler, and VW have been accused of colluding on emissions cheating by the European Union antitrust regulators, the first step in process that could lead to huge fines for the automakers. According to the European Commission, the three car companies worked together to restrict competition around greener internal combustion engines.

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Not long ago Mercedes unveiled the GLC SUV to the masses. The German automaker is now back with another version of the GLC called the GLC Coupe. It's not really a coupe thanks to its four doors, and it has the higher stance of an SUV.

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There are lots of Americans out there that would like to have a slick wagon, or shooting brake but alas the wagon isn't that popular here, so few are offered. One of the few options comes from VW with the Golf wagon and Alltrack, and another is from Subaru with the Outback. Mercedes has a new shooting brake for Europe that is billing as a sports car with load space.

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Mercedes has unveiled a new version of the sweet AMG GT called the AMG GT R Roadster. Mercedes is aiming the car at track day fans and those who want a sports car for the streets that is fun and attractive. The GT R Roadster is a limited edition version of the car with only 750 units being made globally.

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Mercedes-AMG has unveiled a new performance SUV with the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4Matic+ debuting. The heart of the performance SUV is a 3.0L in-line six-cylinder engine that makes 435hp and 520 Nm of torque. That gas engine is paired with a 48V onboard electrical system.

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