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Will.i.am has a new project car in the works, this time developed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz AMG. The actor and singer is actually a brand ambassador for AMG’s new electrified lineup, starting with the 2023 GT 63S E Performance ...

Right car, wrong time: Mercedes-Benz X-Class - why the German giant couldn't compete with the Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class seemingly filled out the German giant’s commercial line-up nicely – but didn’t find enough buyers. It had all the makings of a sales hit – a famous brand entering a booming market with a headstart thanks ...

2022 Mercedes-Benz T-Class is the premium minivan for urban dwellers

Mercedes-Benz last summer revealed a redesigned version of its Citan compact commercial van, and this week the automaker revealed the van’s passenger-oriented T-Class twin. There aren’t any plans to bring either version to the U.S., so local readers shouldn’t ...

Top 10 underrated SUVs: The shrinking violets that should be celebrities! CarsGuide Podcast #228

Video of 10 most underrated SUV and crossover models – why aren’t you buying these? CarsGuide Podcast #228 Episode 228 – Top 10 underrated SUVs In this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and Tim Nicholson talk all things motoring, including: ...

Preview: 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 debuts with F1-style turbo, over 400 hp

Mercedes-Benz has a redesigned 2022 C-Class on its way to showrooms across the country and once again the nameplate will offer performance models developed by Mercedes-Benz AMG. The first of the AMG-enhanced C-Class models to arrive is the new ...

2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 detailed: More power, less cylinders for latest BMW M340i, Genesis G70 Sport and Audi S4 Avant rival

The Mercedes-AMG C43 is now powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, but still punches out 300kW/500Nm. Mercedes has shown off the first of its new-generation C-Class-based AMG models, with the C43 breaking cover and expected in Australian showrooms in ...

Test drive: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 still reigns

The bold and the beautiful still airs on the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. With all the style and none of the drama of a certain soap opera, the seven-seat SUV formerly known as the GL has been giving luxury car ...

Is this the biggest rival for the Tesla Model X yet? 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS seven-seat SUV to debut in Australia next year as premium flagship electric car

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the same wheelbase as the EQS sedan. Take a look at the car that could give Tesla nightmares. Mercedes-Benz has ripped the covers from its EQS SUV, which, as its name suggests, is a ...

Mercedes-Benz issues two recalls for fire risk in SUVs and faulty rearview cameras

Mercedes-Benz will recall its larger new SUVs for an increased fire risk, as well as many newer model sedans, coupes, convertibles, and wagons for a faulty rearview camera projection that can be remedied with a software update, the NHTSA ...

Have we reached the tipping point for electric car sales in Australia? Tesla Model 3 success and sales jumps for Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf and more point to wider acceptance

The Model 3 is the clear standout when it comes to electric vehicle sales in Australia. There‘s nothing like a dramatic spike in fuel prices to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles. The past month has seen huge increases ...

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class spy shots and video: Mid-cycle update on the way

The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is about to go under the knife for a nip and a tuck. The GLE-Class arrived in its current form for the 2020 model year and we should see this updated version start sales next year ...

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet spy shots: AMG tests entry-level convertible

Sedan sales may be on the decline but the situation is even worse when it comes to convertibles. As a result most automakers have either scaled back the number of convertibles they offer or dropped the body style altogether. ...

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX electric-car concept hits 1,008-km milestone

Mercedes-Benz says its experimental Vision EQXX electric car has traveled from the Stuttgart suburbs to the French Riviera on a single charge, using just 8.7 kwh per 62 miles to drive a total of 1,008 km, or 626 miles, ...

Review: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQ 350+ slips into the electric-luxury mainstream

Mercedes already has grabbed the third rail of luxury by turning on the S-Class to electric power; we’ve taken you for a ride in that 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS and its AMG EQS upgrade. But what happens now, as it banks its benchmark ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE: Electric sedan sized like Model S arrives late 2022

The next fully electric luxury car from Mercedes-Benz, the 2023 EQE sedan, will closely follow the introduction of the 2022 Mercedes EQS flagship and arrive in the U.S. late in 2022. We’ve already had some preliminary time in the ...

Up close with the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX: Slipping into a not-so-distant future

It would be easy to dismiss the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX as the latest electric concept car that won’t amount to any kind of reality. Its ultra-futuristic styling and lofty range/efficiency targets don’t fall into any production-car norm at first ...

Don't expect used car prices to come down any time soon! New industry data reveals overblown prices are here for a while longer

According to an industry report, the average price of a used car is now $33,000. Never has it been so hard to get a used car at an affordable price and, faced with global economic uncertainty and the effects ...

First drive review: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS fuses electric-car wizardry with S-Class serenity

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS pitches the luxury nameplate out of its comfort zone and into an all-electric future it had slow-tracked over the past decade. Even with its remarkably rapid development, Mercedes is in the unenviable position of playing ...

Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 43 arrives with 4-cylinder engine, electrified turbo

Mercedes-Benz AMG on Wednesday unveiled a new version of its redesigned SL convertible, one powered by a 4-cylinder engine. The car slots in roughly where the V-6-powered SL 400 used to sit, though its availability in the U.S. is ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 spy shots and video: Minor update planned

The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class stuck around for four decades and was given multiple updates over the years to keep it fresh. We’re not sure how long Mercedes plans to keep the current G-Class on the shelf before giving it ...

BMW Z4 and Porsche 718 Boxster finally have some competition! 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL 43 landing this year to try and snatch the sporty convertible crown

The Mercedes-AMG SL 43 uses a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, but packs a mighty 280kW/480Nm punch. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the entry point to its new-generation SL model, the AMG SL 43, which eschews the twin-turbo petrol V8 of its ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 Hatchback spy shots: Mid-cycle update for hot hatch

Mercedes-Benz is working on an update for its A-Class compact range, and the latest prototype to be spotted is for the sporty A35 Hatchback from AMG. None of the various A-Class Hatchback models are sold in the U.S. but ...

Mercedes-Benz Maybach caps off Virgil Abloh collaboration with bespoke S-Class

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday unveiled its third and final vehicle collaboration with the late Louis Vuitton fashion designer Virgil Abloh. While the previous collaborations were one offs, this is one is a limited-edition version of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sedan that ...

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT spy shots and video: Redesigned sports car spotted

Even though Mercedes-Benz AMG replaced its GT Roadster last year with a redesigned 2022 SL, the coupe version of the GT sports car has stuck around and will soon be redesigned itself. The latest spy shots and video show ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class spy shots and video: First update for SUV icon's second generation

Steve McQueen's 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 fails to sell at auction

A 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 once owned by Steve McQueen went up for auction on Bring a Trailer but failed to sell. The car was bid up to $164,000, but didn’t reach its reserve price. The King of ...

Biggest Aussie car fails! Leyland P76, Honda CR-Z, AU Falcon, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224

Video of Biggest car fails in Australia! ZB Commodore, Mercedes X-Class and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224 Episode 224 – Biggest Aussie car fails! In this episode, James Cleary, Andrew Chesterton and Byron Mathioudakis talk all things motoring, including: Sometimes a ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 E Performance spy shots and video: Plug-in hybrid super sedan on the way

A new generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class started sales last year, but the version most Motor Authority readers will be interested in, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63, was notably missing. That’s because AMG has some major changes pegged for its ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 Hatchback spy shots: Mid-cycle update on the way

Engineers from Mercedes-Benz AMG have been spotted testing an updated version of the A45 Hatchback. No versions of Mercedes-Benz’s A-Class Hatchback are sold in the U.S. but some of the changes you see here are likely to filter across ...

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2022

Volkswagen’s Touareg R is just one model which will replace the flagship performance mantle in its range with a hybrid in 2022. It’s fair to say hybrid cars are now a hot topic in Australia, with an explosion of ...

Best electric cars arriving in 2022

2022 will see more choice and more affordable electric cars arrive in Australia, such as the Kia EV6. During the course of 2021, it felt as though electric vehicles (EVs) reached something of a turning point. Many automakers released ...

Best sedans arriving in 2022

The Tesla Model S will get its second facelift in late 2022, with it headlined by a new Plaid performance flagship. Sedans aren’t over yet, not by a long shot. Electrification, combined with lighter engineering, more elegant styling and ...

Best SUVs arriving in 2022

The fourth-generation X-Trail has been a long time coming for Nissan, so it will be one of the biggest new SUV releases of 2022. There’s no denying that the SUV is Australia’s favourite type of new vehicle. After all, ...

Best crossovers arriving in 2022

The third-generation Honda HR-V small SUV and a host of other crossovers will enter showrooms in 2022. Light and small cars have been rapidly declining in popularity for years now as new-vehicle buyers have flocked to crossovers and larger ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class coming with mild-hybrid, transparent hood tech

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday provided the first details on a redesigned GLC-Class currently in the works. Prototypes for the third generation of Mercedes’ small SUV have been testing in public for more than a year, and recently Mercedes completed the ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT spy shots and video: Redesigned sports car spotted

Mercedes rolls out a special G63 to mark 55 years of AMG

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday revealed a special-edition AMG G63 commemorating 55 years of the AMG performance skunkworks. It was revealed alongside a new AMG GT Track Series sports car designed for track enthusiasts, and at present neither vehicle has been ...

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