Archive for the 'Mercedes-Benz' Category

Mercedes-Benz C-Class First Impressions

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

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Mercedes-Benz Canada invited Canadian automotive journalists to test-drive the new C-Class sedans on Quebec’s roads and on the new Calabogie track, to discover their temperament. (more…)

Supermodel in Plain Sight - 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Monday, August 20th, 2007

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Its true that you never know what youll find plying Woodward at the Dream Cruise, but even we about walked into a stop sign when we saw this drop-to-your-knees gorgeous 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. (more…)

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

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Klaus Nesser, CEO of Mercedes’ Maybach and SLR divisions stood in front of a room, facing a gaggle of eager journalists waiting to hear the details on Mercedes-Benz’s newest and most highly anticipated supercar, the 2008 SLR McLaren Roadster. He seemed to be searching for the right approach with which to begin his presentation. Then, as if having been struck by a moment of clarity, Nesser grinned and got right to the point. “Well, we took the top off.” And with those words, we were introduced to the fastest convertible on the planet. (more…)

Mercedes-Benz P8 - Mercedes Concept Car

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

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2008 Mercedes Benz P8 is officially a concept, which means that the cost proposal is still under way, hence no guesses for the prices. Convertible is expected for the car with regular coupe. (more…)

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series - Road Tests

Friday, July 27th, 2007

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What does a niche-market manufacturer do when the niche it has carved becomes surprisingly full of eager customers? Carve another one, of course, and raise the ante. (more…)