We covered the Mercedes-Benz GLA Concept over a year ago when it made its debut, and then really went deep when we took Merc’s new crossover SUV to Coachella. With big sales surely on the horizon, it was only a matter of time until renowned German tuners BRABUS got their fine engineering paws on the vehicle. The […]
26
May
Entry level goodness from renowned German tuners
27
Feb
Apple TV, refrigerator, Mac Mini computer & 800-horses of power
German modifiers/overlords of automotive badassery BRABUS have applied their skilled hands to Mercedes-Benz timeless G65 Wagon. Set to debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show, the BRABUS 800 “iBusiness” Mercedes-Benz G65 ain’t your typical G-Wagon. As can be expected the G65 undergoes BRABUS’ usual stringent exterior overwork — including Widestar body kit, LED daytime running lights, […]
31
Jul
German built faster, more lightweight e-bike
In addition to the presentation of their smart Fortwo at the Geneva Motorshow 2012, German tuner BRABUS and Smart presented a matching electric two-wheeler: the Smart BRABUS E-Bike. The e-bike has a 500-watt hub motor, which is double that of a regular smart bike, and weighs more than 10% less which helps the bike exceed […]
23
Aug
A collaboration that combines three of life's great pleasures
WeSC and smart have joined forces for a collaboration that combines three of life’s great pleasures: music, travel and transportation. The Swedish clothing brand and the German automobile company’s collaboration includes gold-plated headphones with WeSC logo on the sides, as well as a matching limited edition smart car modified by BRABUS — the largest independent tuner […]
13
Jul
BRABUS 800 E V12 Cabriolet lifts Mercedes Benz to new heights
BRABUS, the largest independent tuner of Mercedes Benz vehicles, has just unveiled their 800 E V12 Cabriolet — now the fastest and most powerful four-seat droptop in the world. Stuffing the tuner’s signature biturbo twelve-cylinder high-capacity engine into a standard open-top Mercedes E-Class, BRABUS has unleashed a convertible monster ready to tear up asphalt the […]
2
Dec
Land Rover's Defender SVX gets a boating makeover
German aftermarket giant Brabus has their Danish subsidiary Startech line give a complete cosmetic makeover to Land Rover’s iconic Defender SVX off-road champion. It’s cosmetic because there are no modifications done to the engine or performance, simply some alterations to make it match its Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting Edition moniker. This isn’t the first […]
