Mercedes CLA 45 AMG

Mercedes anticipated the presentation of the new Mercedes CLA 45 AMG, the most powerful version of the new four-door compact coupe, scheduled for the New York motor show, which starts on March 29, now revealing images and technical data.

The Mercedes CLA 45 AMG uses a AMG four-cylinder , two-liter turbo engine with 360 hp and 450 Nm associated with an automatic dual-clutch seven-speed and 4Matic AWD gearbox. Performances: 4.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h top speed limited to 250 km / h.

Compared to normal Mercedes CLA, the 45 AMG heave more aggressive grille finished in black and brake calipers painted in red, prominent rear spoiler, sports seats, among other unique applications.

Mercedes SL turns 60

It all started in the 1952 racing season, where the success has expanded from Bern to Le Mans , Nürburgring and Carrera Panamericana, the Mercedes 300 SL leave behind all opponents.
Demonstrating the impressive sporting car gene that accompanied his successors. The double victory in the Carrera Panamericana in Mexico, was a milestone in the life of the Mercedes 300 SL and Mercedes-Benz.

The entire preparation was completely different in view of race conditions in Central America. The preparation was held at altitude in Austria, Grossglockner mountain, where the Mercedes 300 SL has tested to its limits. The race in Mexico was in Puerto Aires at 3196 meters above sea level, but finding the optimal setting of the carburetor was very difficult because there were steps with decreases between 200 and 300 meters.

At the end through various improvements could increase the power of the Mercedes 300 SL from 170 hp to 180 hp and after eight steps Kling and Klenk gained the victory and Lang/ Grupp the second place (both pairs of pilots in a Mercedes 300 SL). So Mercedes-Benz reached one of the most important victories of the brand in the 50s.

Mercedes E63 AMG

2010 Mercedes E63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz presents in Geneva the new generation of Mercedes E-Class and a the top of this offer is the new Mercedes E63 AMG.

There are two engines available: 5.5 V8 biturbo V8 with 557 hp and the biturbo 5.5 with 585 hp.

Prices range between $ 182,000 and €$ 205,000.

New Mercedes E-Class

The new generation of the Mercedes E-Class features a deep aesthetic upgrade, especially in front and rear optics, and is distinguished by the inclusion of important new safety technologies and driver support. Even though most are optional, the new Mercedes E-Class can now, for example, braking in a 100% automatic way, up to 50 km / h, avoiding collision at the rear of the vehicle ahead or even run over a pedestrian!

The diesel engines have undergone technical review to improve efficiency (lower consumption). At the top of range, place for the new AMG engine versions of 557 and 585 hp, and the four wheel drive system.

Mercedes-Benz already accepts orders for the new Mercedes E-Class, first units will be delivered to customers in April, either in the 4 doors body, whether in the van.
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Mercedes revealed new E63 AMG

The number of new Mercedes that will be in Detroit next week is simply staggering. Not only did the brand intend to make the world debut of the new four-door compact coupe Mercedes CLA, as will present the full range revamped E-Class, in addition to the world premiere of the Mercedes E63 AMG and the launch of new versions AMG S for E63 AMG and CLS63 AMG.

The latest model in the range is the new AMG E63 will be available in three trim levels - base, 4Matic and S. All versions are equipped by the Mercedes engine 5.5 V8 twin-turbo with 557cv and (720nm) and a seven-speed transmission. The Model S is only available with 4MATIC version and the power is increased to 585cv and 800nm​​.

Mercedes S-Class: the car that needs no driver

A car that drives himself. This is the big news from Mercedes for next year, with the new Mercedes S-Class as figurehead of a novel technology called autonomous steering system.

This is made ​​possible by a large number of sensors - 26 - distributed throughout the body and whose tasks are, among others, by the traffic control and the distance to the nearest vehicle. By compiling all this information, the system will be able to control the car.

Mercedes reinforces production in Germany and Finland

The launch of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been, according to the brand, the most successful ever, forcing the Rastatt plant in Germany, to increase shifts due to more than 70 000 orders.

The model, modified by Mercedes to compete with the direct competitors Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series, but also with the generalist cars Volkswagen Golf, Opel Astra and Renault Mégane, has received an investment of 1.2 billion euros and started a new generation of Mercedes cars.

The increase in orders forced Mercedes to increase the Rastatt teams "to deliver the vehicles as quickly as possible," explained Peter WESP, general director of the factory.

Furthermore, the factory of Kecskemét, Hungary, which produces mainly the Mercedes Class B, is also operate "at full capacity" to produce the new Mercedes Benz A-Class

In view of orders, Daimler, owner of Mercedes-Benz, recently asked the Finnish supplier Valmet Automotive to produce over 100 000 units between 2013 and 2016.

The chief executive of Daimler, Joachim Schmidt, said in presenting accounts of the company 'sales increased due to the launch of the new Mercedes Class A and Class B, " hoping, with these results surpass a new sales record.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class by Brabus

The Mercedes A-Class is still new in the market, but Brabus has long been working on components of performance. The unveil in full at the next Essen Motor Show, within a month, these accessories include a rear spoiler and a front baffle whose profiles were developed and tested in a wind tunnel by engineers from Brabus.

Wheels with various designs and diameters between 17 and 19 inches, the maximum affordable at Mercedes A-Class. The clipping of the suspension was reduced in height and adapted for use with low profile tires.

But the most important innovations are certainly in the engine, and Brabus only disclosed to date the presence of a double tailpipe. We'll see what the addition of power in reserve, from the 1st of December.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class pictures

Mercedes C-Class Cabrio.

Mercedes-Benz is already working on the next C-Class generation , which should emerge next year . However said Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA to USA Today, among the variants of the new Mercedes C-Class is a convertible.

This will be the most affordable Mercedes-Benz cabrio.

The entry version of Mercedes-Benz C-Class convertible should have a turbocharged four cylinders engine and, in addition, the range will include a new V6, Diesel and a hybrid engine between the range of options.

McLaren seeks alternative to Mercedes

McLaren prepares to put end to the deal with Mercedes, which covers the supply of F1 engines until 2015.

The McLaren team will return to use Honda engines starting in 2013, the season in which the builder will start to pay the German partnership that began in 1995.

The British media revealed that McLaren does not intend to include in their cost 8 million pounds turning to a builder with whom achieved remarkable success between 1988 and 1992, seasons in which it won four world titles - three with Ayrton Senna and one with Alain Prost.

From 2014, the technical regulation of F1 provides a significant change when it comes to engines, which will be turbo 1.6-liter V4 - they are currently 2.4-liter V8.