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The initial excitement about fully electric cars has died down a bit now, and experts and laymen alike agree that electrifying everything that moves out there is nothing more than a pipe dream (at le...

People keep telling us the horsepower war between German automakers is a thing of the past. How, then, will they explain the new2019 Mercedes-AMG G63, which is more powerful than ever? This mighty offroader now packs an insane 585 horsepower from a 4.0 liter V8. Based on the new generation of the G-Wagen with its cute new lights and fancy interior, the2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 is also the most capable iteration of this car ever built. Zero to 100 km/h takes only 4.5 seconds. That alone is mind-boggling in a car this size. Thelimited maximum speed of 220 km/h, or 240 km/h with the AMG Driver‘s package, is the other astonishing figure, no less than the titanic 850 Nm of torque the engine gener...

The partnership between Mercedes-AMG andCigarette Racing is legendary. Every time AMG comes up with a new supercar the boat makers release a special model celebrating that car. And so now it is time for a speedboat version of the AMG Project One, and it’s calledCigarette Racing 515 Project ONE. Right now we only have a teaser drawing of this magnificent thing to drool over, but the wait is not going to be long sinceCigarette Racing 515 Project ONE will be revealed next week atthe Miami Boat Show (February 15, 2018). Judging by what we can see, the boat tries to replicate the unique look of the hypercar with a special paint work featuring a silver base and black accents. As the sea-faring...

German tuner IMSA is known to those who have know a thing or two about the world of high-end tuning as the firm with some of the craziest body kits ever. With their latest project, however, they have gone sensible and focused mainly on performance. The result is thisIMSA Mercedes-AMG S63 which they have re-badged the S720. And there’s a clue as to the kind of power you can expect from this luxurious and classy monster. Don’t get us wrong.IMSA Mercedes-AMG S63 does come with a number of new body components. But these are very subtle and understated compared what we usually expect from this tuner, and their main purpose it to enhance the performance and make the car faster. They do so thro...

The trendiest trend in the auto world in 2018 seems to be artificial intelligent. Car makers are scrambling to get ahead in this field, and Mercedes-Benz just made a huge leap with their new infotainment system. Unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, the newMercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) is an infotainment system infused with AI. You still get all the traditional features of a good in-car entertainment and coectivity system, only with the MBUX they are better. You gethigh-resolution Widescreen Cockpit with touchscreen operation, navigation and voice recognition. But these in theMercedes-Benz User Experience are complemented withaugmented reality technology plus intelligent voice control wit...

Americans love their SUVs plush, and so Mercedes aounced the launch of a more ‘Grand’ version of their GLS for the US market. The 2018Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition comes withexclusive interior and exterior elements that set it apart from the standard version. The cost of this extra luxuriousness will be aounced after the debut of Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition at the Detroit Auto Show and before it reaches the dealerships in mid-2018. It will be available on bothGLS450 4MATIC and GLS550 4MATIC, so if you only want to look top-of-the-line but don’t big power to go with it you can get the smaller, cheaper one and still enjoy the looks and amenities. As for what makes the Mercedes-Benz ...

These days it is rare to find a high-performance V8 engine even in sports cars and luxury saloons. And yet for some reason Mercedes-Benz offers them in a mid-size SUV. That makes theMercedes-AMG GLC 63 a bit of a unico. We’re not sure who...

Mercedes-Benz aounced today they are “on the road to the future” with a three-prong assault on emission and fuel consumption. The strategy road has three lanes in which they boost their development of electric cars, step up their hybrid game, and try to further enhance inteal combustion engines to use less fuel and emit less CO2. The plan calls for the release of ten electrified models by 202...

German car makers have a long history of partnership with Hollywood blockbusters. It’s a fruitful relationship for the studio and the car maker, but leaves the unsuspecting movie goer wondering why is everybody in this movie driving the same make of cars? The latest flick to get monopolized is the upcoming superhero movie JUSTICE LEAGUE which has hooked up with Mercedes-Benz. Now, you might r...

One of the Mercedes-Benz debuts at this year’s IAA Frankfurt Motor Show which didn’t get the attention it deserved was this new S-Class. The2019 Mercedes-Benz S560e is a plug-in hybrid version of the new S-Class set to go no sale in the U.S. in about two years. And as you would expect it is poised to be at the top of the game. It’s fuy, but by today’s standards of EVs and fuel cells the te...

German tuner Brabus has a very special “ONE of TEN” badge which they use very rarely and only for their most extreme creations. Now that is what was called for when they finished the newBrabus Mercedes-AMG G65, stepped back and looked at it. This bad boy is quite possibly the most extreme luxury SUV ever created anywhere in the world. If you doubt that just look at the figures: 6.3 liter V12...

So finally, after what seemed like ages, Daimler finally unveiled theMercedes-AMG Project ONE rather unceremoniously at the IAA 2017. Well, they brought out Lewis Hamilton who ridiculous new pair of glasses, but other than that the 1000+ horsepower hyper machine didn’t get much special treatment. ThisMercedes-AMG Project ONE is still a showcar and the final customer version may differ slight...

The latest offering from the house of Brabus is an insanely powerful Mercedes sedan. I know that doesn’t narrow it down much, so here’s another clue: it’s based on an E-Class. The newBrabus Mercedes-AMG E63 S 700 is going to be one of the hottest tuner cars at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s amazing how much power these Germans can extract from just 4 liters. Powering theBrabus Merce...

This year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) will see the debut of yet another special edition G-Wagen. This time its the AMG versions getting a treatment called the Exclusive. 2018Mercedes-AMG G63 and G65 Exclusive Edition models feature only cosmetic upgrades inside and out. You all know how brilliant these cars are technically. So let’s cut to the chase and see setsMercedes-AMG G63 and G65 Exc...

They may have become businessmen in recent years, the masters of the luxury segment and the makers of some of the most lavishly equipped super saloons, but AMG engineers are still racing guys at heart. That’s why they just went ahead and made a new customer racing car in form ofMercedes-AMG GT4...

Because of their deep involvement with the world of fashion, Mercedes-Ben often hooks up with high-profile celebrities who, in exchange for a big pile of cash, attend their events and promote their stuff. The latest catch is iconic actressSusan Sarandon who has done a photoshoot with Mercedes C...

Taking their relationship with Mercedes-AMG to the next level, Aston Martin is releasing a new version of the DB11 super GT with the V8 engine out of the AMG GT. The 2018Aston Martin DB11 V8 bi-turbo expands the model’s range and should attract new buyers with its blend of performance and effic...

Pretty much everything about the previous generation Mercedes C63 AMG is exciting as hell, except for the interior, which is bland and dull and boring as… well, hell. Not to worry though, because tuners like Carlex Design can. provided you give them a big fat check, tu things around and make t...

Daimler has plaed many celebratory events for the 50th aiversary of Mercedes-AMG, the Affalterbach-tuner which was incorporated into the company half a century ago and since then has become the byword for high-quality performance driving. And they are kicking things off with a handy video hi...

Famed Japanese tuner Liberty Walk have been busy lately with a bunch of super car they wanted to widen, but that doesn’t mean they’ve forgotten about the less glamorous cars whose owners want a taste of LB goodness. So they are in the process of prod...