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Mercedes G-Class Finalist for Motor Trend SUV Of the Year

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The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has created a legacy of being an SUV for people who want a vehicle that compromises nothing. For many years, the G-Class was originally the G-Wagon, as it was developed and engineered to be a German military vehicle that could tackle every situation the military could throw at it. Now, the G-Class is a finalist for the coveted MotorTrend Magazine’s SUV of the Year Award. 

Over the last few years, the G-Class has been powered by a V8. However, Mercedes-Benz has given the G550 a massive update, with a 3.0-liter turbo…

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2025 GLC Hybrid Provides Great Value

 

Mercedes-Benz has put every luxury SUV on the market on notice as it offers one of the more perfect SUVs with the first-ever GLC SUV with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant called the GLC 350e 4MATIC®. Hybrid vehicles are considered by many experts to be the sweet spot for buyers looking for an environmentally friendly vehicle that can be fully electric while still having a gas engine for long-distance worry-free traveling.  

Engine, Battery Pack, and Performance 

The 2025 GLC 350e 4MATIC® starts life with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that…

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Why Mercedes-Benz's Late Design Chief Bruno Sacco Was a Maestro

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Maestro, noun: “A great or distinguished figure in any sphere.” Bruno Sacco was both great and distinguished in the field of automotive design, helping to create a period of dominance at Mercedes-Benz that lasted no less than four decades. From 1974 until 1999, he held the titles of Head of Styling and Head of Design. Sadly, Maestro Sacco passed away on September 19th of this year, but he helped create a legacy that will live on for centuries.  

A Word from Mercedes-Benz 

In a press release, Marcus Breitschwerdt, CEO of Mercedes‑Benz Heritage GmbH, would say...

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Drive Top Down in a Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 Cabriolet

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most incredible feeling one can get in a convertible is driving with the top down. There is nothing but infinite headroom, blue skies, and the world all around you. Even driving around the Metroplex, that feeling is unlike anything else. 
 

 

That’s the experience behind the wheel of a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 Cabriolet. Top-down driving that is enjoyable anywhere you go.  

 

Jalopnik recently had one in for a review. The reviewer stated that he actually loved it.  

 

What’s not to love about the 2024 CLE 450 Cabriolet?

 

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Overlanding with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

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The COVID-19 pandemic may have been a challenging time for us, but it spawned some popular ideas for many who wanted to do something different than stay in place. Our desire to roam free expanded the growth of recreational vehicle sales, part of which were vans converted into RVs—specifically, the conversion of vans into overlanding rigs.  

 

Overlanding is the ultimate expression of freedom, taking “off-the-grid” to new levels. Instead of settling into a comfortable space in the woods, overlanders want to go beyond—outward and upward. Many overlanders have taken to converting vans…

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AIRSCARF Adds New Dimension to the CLE Cabriolet

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The convertible experience is the supreme way to drive across Texas. With the skies above, there is unlimited headroom for dreaming along the highway.

 

Over the years, aerodynamics has played a role in updating the convertible experience. Attention is also paid to occupant comfort while keeping the roof down to enhance the experience.

 

On the Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet, both the AIRSCARF® and AIRCAP® systems are a part of the experience. These two features were developed for maximum comfort, making open-top driving in cool weather more pleasant than ever...

 

 

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