We were in Hamburg, Germany when Mercedes-Benz unveiled its luxury flagship, the S-Class Sedan — which was labeled the most technologically advanced sedan ever built. Fireworks, an Airubs 380, Alicia Keys performing with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra… it was pretty clear Benz was pulling out all the stops for what it considers the shining jewel […]
17
Jul
Handbuilt V8 engine with 0-60 MPH In just 3.9-secs
17
May
Benz flies us to Hamburg to witness the birth of the 2014 S-Class
Ok now picture this: You’ve been flown to Hamburg, Germany to witness the reveal of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship vehicle, the hallowed S-Class. They shuttle you to a giant hangar at the Airbus factory, next to where the fuselage of the world’s biggest commuter plane, the A380, is built. Once there the fine craftsmen at Benz ply […]
26
Apr
What it's really like to drive a 740 horsepower EV?
Remember when we talked about spending a day on the famous Paul Ricard Circuit with a 740 horsepower, $600,000 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive? Well this is the complete story of taking the Fastest EV in the world on a ex-Formula One track… The feeling is surreal. Does not compute. Syntax error. I’m already […]
17
Apr
Benz latest small car entry leaks before Shanghai Motor Show
Just like almost every other auto manufacturer in the world, Mercedes-Benz understands the crucial transition to going small. While the luxury aspect of the brand continues to grow larger and larger, new segments are opening up below the expanding waistlines that offer Benz a chance at a new market. It was such a world that […]
16
Apr
Only 100 units of the Asian exclusive G-Wagon to be made
Perhaps to feed Japan’s seemingly insatiable hunger for all-black G550 SUVs, Mercedes-Benz has announced the production of a vehicle they’ve dubbed the “Night Edition”. Only 100 of these blacked-out versions of the G550 will be built and sold exclusively in Land of the Rising Sun later this spring. The “Night Edition” gleams with an obsidian black exterior […]
5
Apr
On the ex-Formula One track with the Fastest EV in the world
We’re going to be doing some collaborations with well curated automobile culture site eGarage, aiming to bring you a series of pieces that reflect our mutual aesthetic. This is only the first episode, they’ll be plenty more coming… Keep your eyes up… Last month we were lucky enough to be invited to St. Tropez, France, […]
11
Feb
A special edition CLA with Neon Art interior & AMG parts
We’ve been following the development of Mercedes Benz’s gorgeous CLA ever since it was introduced as the “CSC” Concept Style Coupe last year. Then we saw it firsthand at the Transmission LA: AV Club Opening Party and were even more blown away. Well now the car is moving into production, and its worldwide introduction during the […]
10
Dec
Aluminum frame fitted with SRAM, Fox Racing, Shimano & more
It doesn’t get more eco-friendly than cycling or more luxury than a Mercedes-Benz, so why not combine the two? This year Mercedes-Benz has temporarily set aside the notions of a luxury hybrid to create a 2012 Mountain Bike. With a lightweight aluminum frame built for trail or off-road experience, this bike bundles endurance, safety, and […]
