Mercedes' Birthday Present

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster

A couple days ago, Mercedes-Benz celebrated its 125th birthday. As a birthday present, today, the company officially pulled back the covers of the all new SLK Roadster at the museum in Stuttgart, Germany. As you can see, this is a very good looking car, due to the fact the most of the design was taken from the SLS AMG. When it comes out this summer, you'll have a choice of two models: the SLK350 with a 3.5-liter 302 horsepower V6 engine, or the SLK250 with a 1.8-liter 201 horsepower turbo-4 engine, but that one will come at a later time. One of the biggest accomplishments with this car is the all new Magic Sky Control System in which changes the color of the clear glass roof when you're driving along. Prices have not been announced yet, but they might be at Geneva, in which the car will make its global debut.

It's Someone's Birthday Today

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

Yep! Yesterday, actually, was Mercedes-Benz's 125th Birthday. Ever since the 1880's with the Daimler three-wheeler, Mercedes-Benz has been revolutionizing the essence and science of transportation. They've been hailed as one of the safest and best car manufacturers in the world making ideal cars like the award-winning E-Class, the insanely fast SLS, the ultra-spacious S-Class, the small yet sick C-Class, and the revolutionary CLS. To celebrate its 125th birthday, some of the old greats of Mercedes (300 Sl, 600 D, etc.) sang, or should I saw honked, happy birthday at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. It was quite interesting and somewhat funny. They also welcomed a brand new face into the museum: the all new CLS coupe. Check out the video below to see what happened.

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Mad Merc 2x

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The Sick Mad Merc returns with the same old engine, but all new styling. That means you'll still have 451 horsepower coming from the 6.2-liter V8 engine, but now you can have this raised by purchasing the Development Package which increases the power to 481 and the limited top speed from 155 to 174 MPH. As you can see, this car features all new body stylings including LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED taillights, and some new bumpers. It also looks like Carbon Fiber has suited this Mad Merc with some of this material on its mirrors and in the cockpit. Another new feature in this car is the gearbox. The last one had a 5-speed automatic. This one has a 7-speed SpeedShift MCT transmission which brings the acceleration up as well. Look for this new Mad Merc along with other new Mad Mercs at the Geneva Motor Show this March.

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Twitter-Fueled Silver Arrow

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic Sport

Every day, car companies are continuously trying to improve their cars by adding more technology to them making them easier to drive. Mercedes have amped it up a notch. With new system wirings and new technology, they've come up with something that doesn't even need a driver at all: Twitter. Yep, the video you see below is the video of a man controlling a CL550 4Matic via Twitter by giving it simple commands like GO Forward, Turn Right, Turn Left, Reverse Left. What made these tweets different from others is that he added @MBrCarTest then a hash tag then his command to his tweet. He had some much, he even attempted to park it next to a very expensive Gullwinged car. See the action and science take place below.



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A Man's Machine

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Sport

This is the all-new Mercedes-Benz SLK, and all though it might look like a women's convertible, it presses all the right buttons making it one for the men. First off, its new 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 302 horsepower, making it very powerful, and we men love power. 0 to 60 is done in 5.0 seconds on its way to a limited top speed of 155 MPH. We men love speed as well. And, since it's small, it's also very lightweight making it good in the corners. We men love gripping cars, so that's okay. It's also quite affordable, starting at under $40,000, and we men love cheap things. So, if you think that this car is girly, don't be fooled. Mercedes created this car in such a way that men can enjoy it as well. Here's a clip of the car being kitted out on a racetrack.



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Silver Arrow Spectacular

1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (Test Drive Unlimited 2)

TDU 2 is only 3 weeks away and it will feature over 91 cars from manufacturers all around the world. One of those manufacturers is Mercedes-Benz. They're bringing 7 of their cars into the game including the SLS AMG, the SLR Stirling Moss, and this 300 SL Gullwing. Recently, Atari released a clip showcasing the silver arrow cars in the game. You can check it out below.

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Diesel = Powaahh!!!

2011 Audi Q7 V12 TDI

Do not underestimate diesel powered cars! They may not have a lot of horsepower or go as fast as regular petrol cars, put when it comes to torque and mileage, they defy all odds. For example, this crazy SUV you see in front of you is Audi's Twin-Turbodiesel V12 powered Q7. It's not the fastest V12-powered car ever with a 0 to 60 time of 5.5 seconds and a top speed of just 171 MPH. It's not the most powerful V12 ever with 500 horsepower produced from its engine. But, as for torque, it shatters most V12's out of the water. The number: 738 lb.-ft. of torque. That's more torque that you get from the Pagani Zonda R! As for mileage, it gets 21 MPG which might not sound all that impressive, but compared to most V12's, that's pretty good.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI Estate

Here's another example: the Mercedes C350 CDI. Under the hood is a 3.5-liter Turbodiesel V6 producing 231 horsepower. Again, not the most powerful V6 in the world and it's not the fastest with a 0 to 60 time of 6.4 seconds. But, it gets 400 lb.-ft. of torque. That's more than you get in a V8 S-Class. Not to mention, it's cheaper and more fuel efficient than an S-Class to, valued at about $30,000 with over 30 MPG. That's incredible! Diesel cars are quite powerful when it comes to torque. In fact, if your diesel has, let's say about 700 lb.-ft. of torque, you could have the ability to tow a 160 ton Boeing 747. It's true! Volkswagen have done it with their V10 TDI Touareg. Check the video below to see the towing in action.



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Mad Merc, ayy?

2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition

It seems that the C63 has become the most popular breed of supreme performance of the AMG chain. Mercedes has recently released this special Mad Merc with a more powerful 6.2-liter 481 horspower V8 engine. 0 to 60 is now done in 4.4 seconds, but the top speed stays the same: limited to 155 MPH. There's also an exterior change in this car. It now dons a coat of Magno Alliante Grey paint along with a new Carbon Fiber rear lip spoiler, Carbon Fiber mirror shells, 19-inch black alloy rims, and red brake callipers. This Merc definitely looks rather mean, which is why it's only available in Canada. Only 30 Affalterbachs will be made, each costing $81,000 Canadian. So, if you live in Canada, and have this car, you will be able to enjoy the monstrous sound of the Merc's V8 engine while listening to the deep bellow of an old Moose.

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Elegance With the Top Down

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Sport

Say hello to the all new Mercedes-Benz SLK-class. From the face of it, it looks rather sexy. This is because since 2005, the SLK has borrowed the design from Mercedes' top supercar. From that time, it was the SLR McLaren. This time, its the SLS AMG. I have to admit: such styling just fits with this car. It looks incredible. It performs incredibly as well. This SLK350 Sport that you see here is powered by a 3.5-liter 302 horsepower V6 engine. 0 to 60 is done in 5.4 seconds and the top speed is limited to 140 MPH. There will be an entry SLK250 with a 201 horsepower 1.8-liter turbo-4 engine as well as a monstrous SLK55 AMG with Mercedes' all new 5.5-liter Naturally Aspirated V8 engine. Not to mention the car has this awesome "Magic Sky" Panoramic roof that dims itself with the touch of the button. The car will make its official debut at Geneva after its launch at Stuttgart where the company will celebrate its 125th anniversary. Check out the video below to see the car in action.



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Give Me the Green Light

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-cell

That might just be the title of a song, but the essence still stands. Mercedes-Benz have just given the green light for production of the SLS AMG E-cell. When it is produced, it will be the most powerful all-electric car in the world with electric motors averaging up to 525 horsepower. 0 to 60 time is in 3.7 seconds with a limited top speed of 130 MPH. So, when you buy this car next year, you'll be saving the earth and outrunning cheapskates.

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Green is the New Fast

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

This vivid color may strike even the most cheerful of people. But rest assured, those cheerful people will turn into electrical maniacs after driving this futuristic SLS. By the time of its release next year, this EV (electric vehicle) will be the most powerful EV ever made with 525 horsepower packed under the bonnet in the form of electrical motors and lithium-ion batteries. Mercedes say that this car will do 0 to 60 MPH in 3.7 seconds, matching the time made by its petrol-powered twin-brother. The top speed is unknown, but a while back, the company did say that this car would be limited to 135 MPH, because any faster, and the batteries will heat up and the car will explode. Anyway, this car is currently in a dead heat with the 918 RSR at the NAIAS. Who's better? Find out later.

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Sick with Two Less Doors

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Here it is, everyone! The sick C-Class loses its two rear doors and is now more sporty than ever. Introducing the C-Class coupe. It shares the same face, rear lights, and front interior of the regular sedan, but everything past the front seats have changed. There is now one less seat in the back. The body is more curved for aerodynamic purposes. Other than that, this is still a C-Class. The base engine is now a turbo-4 with 201 horsepower. All the engines and features will be carried over from the sedan, except for one model that will have Mercedes' new 5.5-liter Twin-Turbocharged 563 horsepower V8 engine: the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. Europe already has a C-Class coupe, but they named it the CLC and it's much smaller and looks more like a VW Golf. This one is coming to America and looks more aggressive. Be on the lookout for this car at Geneva this March.

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Passing With Flying Colors

Michael Schumacher racing in the Mercedes MGP W01

In F1, it's not only about having a very fast car. It's also about being safe in it. Take for instance Ayrton Senna, one of the best drivers in the Formula One league who raced for Williams. He was a fantastic racer, but a catastrophic accident not only smashed his car, but ended his life as well. It was then that the FIA had to take precautions in safety with racing. Now, cars must be tested for faults and crashes. There have been some teams that have failed the tests, but some teams that went on to pass, with flying colors. The Mercedes-Benz GP Petronas Team was one of them. So what they've done was created a racing ma chine that has a lot of power (over 870 horsepower), is unbelievably lightweight (less than 700 kg), is extremely fast (almost 230 MPH), and is safe at the same. According to recent reports, when testing the F1 car for crashes, it passed with flying colors. This happened to be the second F1 team to pass the FIA crash tests. Can you guess what the first team was? If you said Ferrari, then you're correct.

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Second Loss of the Year

2011 Mercedes ML63 AMG

I am also sad to report that Mercedes-Benz has killed off the ML63, their most powerful SUV in their catalog. It's 6.2-liter Naturally Aspirated V8 engine produced a catastrophic 518 horsepower. 0 to 60 was done in 4.5 seconds and without the limiter, it could hit 180 MPH. It was pretty fast for a very tall and bulgy SUV. Unfortunately, Mercedes is ending its production in order to increase sales among the less powerful diesel and petrol engines. So now, the most powerful engine you can get is the 5.5-liter 382 horsepower V8 that you'll get on the ML550 or ML500 if you live in Europe. So, as they say in Germany, Auf Wiedersehen ML63 AMG. We will meet again another day; and I'm not kidding. Mercedes-Benz is also doing this to make room for the all new 2012 ML-Class, which is said to be revealed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show this March. Who knows? An all new Twin-Turbocharged ML63 could be on the uprise.

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Four-Cylinder Rubbish!!!

2010 Ferrari F60

It seems like the Formula One League want to make some changes to the cars in 2013. Instead of having massive V8 engines power the racing cars, they suggest having turbocharged 4-cylinder engines power the cars in order to save weight, petrol, and some green. Although it seemed like a good idea to the heads of the board, one member thought it was absolute rubbish, and you can guess from the picture where he's from. Ferrari CEO and the former president of the Formula One Team Association (FOTA), Luca di Montezemolo, was outraged by the idea of having turbo four engines power the F1 cars. You have to understand that the only engines Ferrari will make are V8 engines, V12 engines, and Twin-Turbocharged V8 engines for the future Enzo replacement. They have never created a four-cylinder engine for any of their cars, and they never plan to. You'd think Mr. Montezemolo was the only against this, but it seems Mercedes-Benz has joined the Fray as well. Mercedes-Benz motorsports chief Robert Haug notes that the change in engines would be uneconomical. The reason is that if they do change to four-cylinder engines, it will cost more money and more headache designing it and tuning it while they could just stick to the ones they have now. This has been common in F1. First in the late 60's to 80's,  Formula One cars were powered by V12 engines. Then in the 90's, V10 engines were used. In the new millenium, V8's were introduced. There's been a constant dying down of cylinders since the beginning of F1, and this is not good. According to Jeremy Clarkson, when it comes to cylinders, "More is better". Let's see if Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz can have other racing teams go up against this. What do you think? Should F1 stick with V8's or is it time for a change? Post your comments on here or on Facebook.

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One Seriously Mad Merc

2011 Mercedes-Benz B55 Prototype

What happens when put 12 young Mercedes-Benz trainees in a room with a small B-Class Diesel? If I were you, I would've taken 20 steps back to the moment of fleeing the room because they just went crazy! What these trainees have done was exchange the 2.0-liter diesel engine for a 5.5-liter 383 horsepower V8 engine. The also managed to modify the body, lower the suspension, and add bigger, fatter tires for grip. Their end product: a compact German hot rod. They call it the B55 and it's the craziest Merc I've ever seen in my life. Imagine driving to work in Germany blowing the doors off a 4-cylinder Mini Cooper with your V8 B-Class. Unfortunately, this was just a mere prototype and Mercedes-Benz has no intentions of selling it. They did a good job with it though. Here's a video of it doing what it does best: a burnout.



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2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport Review

2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sport

With the economic crisis hurdling down on us, its hard for most of us to achieve our dream and buy that fancy luxury you've wanted since you were a kid. However, Mercedes-Benz, which is always two steps ahead of everything, came to the rescue with this rather peppy luxury-sports sedan. From the face of it, the C-Class does look rather pretty. It has some facial features similar to that of the S-Class. It might not have as much features as the S-Class, but you can have its face and a lot of other things for a whole lot less.

City Cruising

First off, there's the engine, which is 3.0-liter V6 producing 228 horsepower. It doesn't sound like much, but it means something to this car. You can get the engine connected to a 6-speed manual transmission (Standard) or a 7-speed automatic transmission (Available on rear-wheel drive models, standard on 4Matic models) which will get the car from 0 to 60 MPH in less than 6 seconds. That's pretty quick for quite a small luxury car. It weighs just 1.5 tons so it should feel light when driving it. And thanks to its lightness and non-powerful engine, the car will do an EPA estimated 22 MPG, which makes it very good when saving money on fuel.

Red Hot!

As a city cruiser, the ride is very comfortable and rather cozy for a cheap luxury car. In comfort mode, the suspension is softened up and helps remove all the nasty bumps and jolts that you might come across if you're strolling a place like Manhattan. I tested out its suspension in a very bumpy place in New Jersey known as Plainfield. It was surprisingly soft, although it isn't recommended that you drive one like an idiot, which I saw one person do the other day. I don't have a picture to show you what he did to his C-Class, but let's just say don't think you're car is invincible, because it isn't. Anyway, the ride is very comfortable on very harsh roads, and that includes snowy roads like the ones we've received a few days ago.

Speedy Getaway

As for handling, that was very surprising as well. Since this car is very light and has the power directed to all four wheels, expect to make turns on a dime. Truthfully speaking, this car has the ability of out-gripping a BMW 328i X-Drive, which is also very good. In sport mode, the suspension is stiffer and throttle responses are sharper if you want to do some sporty driving. I tested this mode out on some very windy roads in Franklin (yes, there are some windy roads there). The car feels very light and in the same way, very composed. I was making sharp turns at 60 MPH; no understeer or oversteer at all. It's so fast and so grippy, it literally made me sick. My stomach was doing well. I was rushed to the hospital. My leg still hurts from fainting. That's how sick this car is. It wasn't a pleasant sick, but it was a good sick.

Picturesque Moment

So, price-wise, this is car is 70% affordable. You can get the new C-Class now with 4Matic All-Wheel Drive, Satellite Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, COMAND System, iPod Integration, 6GB Hard Drive, Enhanced Voice Control, Heated Front Seats, and over 100 more features for just $42,600. Now, that does sound like a lot, but compared to its rival, the BMW 328i X-Drive M Sport, you can get all of this for $47,650, more than $5,000 more than this one. So, price-wise, the new C-Class is the perfect buy in this economic crisis. You'll be able to feel luxurious and somewhat sick at the same time.

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Maybach Coupe?

2011 Xenatec Maybach Cruiserio Coupe

Some of you may have heard or seen the Maybach Excelero. It was the only 2-door coupe Maybach had ever produced. Only one was made and sold for about $8 Million. Well, today it seems that the idea of a Maybach coupe did not die. The designer of the Excelero, Fredrik Burchhardt, was commissioned once again by Maybach to design a 2-door version of the popular 57 S Limo. The results: a coupe with a 57 S face, shorter body, two longer doors, more LED lights, and Mercedes CL-Class design. The first model ever produced is still at the Daimler showroom in Stuttgart, Germany. However, a Saudi Arabian Automotive Company known as AutoKingdom found interest in the new 57 S Coupe and decided to invest in it for $93 Million. So now, you can have your own Maybach Coupe with all the luxury and design of the limo, just shortened into a coupe, for about $894,000. Better hurry though. Xenatec are only turning 100 57 S Limos into coupes.

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A New Era of AMG

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG  (Courtesy of EVOCARS)

Say hello to the all new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. It now has a new face with new bumpers and a new interior. LED lights now come standard in the front and rear lights. It now looks more aggressive than it did before, and it should since it will be powered by an old heart. Instead of using AMG's all new 5.5-liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine, the C63 will get an upgraded version of its old 6.2-liter Naturally Aspirated V8. Lets hope it really is more powerful than it was before or it won't make a lot of sense. The Twin-Turbo V8 engine, Mercedes says, will instead be put on the C63 AMG Coupe coming in the fall of next year. Anyway or another, this is one serious Mad Merc.

Sunday Drivers

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI 4Matic Estate

Ever wonder what would happen when you mix this all new E-class wagon with a slow Sunday Driver? Only Mercedes-Benz have the answer to that. Formula One racing legen Mika Häkkinen was seen driving this E-class in the snow trying to overtake an old SL roadster driven by none other than his Schumacherness, Michael Schumacher. He ends up overtaking him. So, that's it right? He's overtaken him proving that 4Matic technology is great on the snow. Show's over, right? Wrong! You'd be surprised who takes him from behind. Watch the video to find out who.