The new G class has a whopping 612 horse power!



The Mercedes Benz G class has officially shows its ever-so-slightly redesigned face to the world. As we've discussed previously, it looks a whole lot like last year's model, but distinguishing tweaks outside include the dashes of LEDs underneath the headlights and new side mirrors.

Inside, the dash and console get a thorough resculpture, with bezeled dials in the cluster and discrete control pods replacing the flat planes in the previous model. Additional comfort and luxury options can be checked if one wishes for radar-based cruise control, Blind Spot Assist and Parktronic. The ESP programming has even been reworked…
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Mercedes-Benz CLC Hits the NY Auto Show

At auto shows like the New York Auto Show you would expect to see some remarkable concept and future vehicles. If you plan to be represented at a show like this then you better bring the heat. Consumers, critics, enthusiasts and many others will be on hand for the show and ready to voice their opinions, so everything must be perfect. 

Mercedes-Benz plans on introducing a secret concept called CLC-Class in NYC - A compact vehicle set below the A-Class sedan trim.

With the world a general public leaning towards small fuel efficient cars auto makers would be foolish to look…

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Mercedes-Benz in the Community

Mercedes-Benz hasn't achieved well over a century of success on accident. They did it largely by gaining the approval of luxury drivers across the world via exceptional products (i.e., the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, M-Class) and service. In the spirit of giving back and showing their profound gratitude, Mercedes-Benz gives to a variety of charitable programs. To offer you greater insight into the German automaker's philanthropic initiatives, Mercedes-Benz of Shrewsbury is going to…

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New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series caught braving the cold

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series cold-weather testing spy shotsMercedes-Benz has a history of offering performance models that would make any niche supercar manufacturer cower. The latest among them is the SLS AMG, but the gull wing coupe and its roadster counterpart aren't the extent of what the German automaker's skunk works have in store. No, that place of honor at the top of the Mercedes-Benz lineup will soon be taken by an SLS AMG Black Series.

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We just received a 5 out of 5 customer rating on DealerRater

On Tuesday January 10, 2012 I walked into the Mercedes-Benz dealership of Shrewsbury and was greeted with friendly faces and smiles. I was offered assistance and asked to be sure to let anyone in their team know if I had any questions, however, never once was I pressured or harassed by the sales team while leisurely considering my options in the showroom and outdoor lot. With the assistance of Adam Orlando, I was able to test drive the 2012 GLK350 on the spot from which I should note, an impressive number of GLKS in varying colors and options was available…
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Mbrace2 Brings Facebook and Web Browsing to Mercedes-Benz

Have you ever wished you could scroll through your Facebook feed, find great eats with Yelp or search Google while waiting in your car? Some people might jump to their smartphone but Mercedes-Benz has revolutionized the car experience once again with their Mbrace2.

"It works seamlessly, automatically, and 24-7. I admit that [it] won't change the world, but it is a very real improvement in terms of independence," 1 Dr. Dieter Zetsche, head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, said in a keynote speech here at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

The Mbrace2 is powered by a cloud based service from Hughes…

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Mercedes-Benz DICE concept brings gesture controls to the cockpit [w/video]

Not to be outdone by its competitors from Ingolstadt, Mercedes-Benz brought out its own vision of the future of interiors, complete with augmented reality, a fully customizable dashboard and gesture-based controls. There's not a knob or button to be found...

The video after the jump demonstrates the Dynamic & Intuitive Control Experience (DICE) far better than words can convey, but the basic elements are these: a series of proximity sensors detect hand motions across the interior, allowing you to scroll, select and control a variety of functions. The highlights include the ability to get information about the businesses and sights…
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Mercedes-Benz brings the matte in from the cold

Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic in matte silverSome things are at the fringe because they belong there. The tastes are too peculiar, the style too strange for the masses. But once in a while something emerges from the fringe into the mainstream because it deserves to be, because people learn to like it. Like matte paint finishes.

Long the purview of aftermarket tuners rejecting the glitz of the gloss, matte finishes are slowly finding their way onto automakers' show stands and into dealership showrooms. Hyundai broke new ground at the Detroit Auto Show this week in announcing the availability of the new Veloster Turbo in flat grey…
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This is the quickest Mercedes-Benz ever

Renntech Mercedes-Benz SLRBehold what could very possibly be the world's quickest Mercedes-Benz. The good people at Renntech managed to get their hands on a Mercedes-Benz SLR, and quickly set to nudging the power to obscene levels.

According to DragTimes.com, the vehicle boasts 160 horsepower over stock form, which puts the final output in the neighborhood of 680 ponies at the rear wheels. Throw in a set of Hoosier drag slicks and you have a vehicle capable of dashing to 60 in a scant 2.2 seconds. That's plenty  quick, and the vehicle doesn't give anything up as it…
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