It has been a while since we have done this sort of post. Mainly because Formula 1 has become less dramatic, more politically correct. And thus, boring. No more are the days when there were crashes and flames. Well, some crashes still show up here and there. But from racers I could not be bothered … [Read more...]
Is Downsizing a Pointless Attempt at Regulating Fuel Efficiency?
The old adage ‘there is no replacement for displacement’ might be a little to old. Or is it? At the moment, most of the world’s car manufacturers are opting for downsizing. This topic is not new at all. But aside from the New York Auto Show that just happened, there is not a more … [Read more...]
A Rundown of The 88th Geneva Auto Show (Part 1)
The Polestar 1 Volvo has long since started downsizing everything to a 2.0-liter inline-4 for both diesel, and petrol models. And now they've added a hybrid powertrain to take advantage of that flexible 2-liter lump. Volvo's inline-4 is pretty flexible. They have done it turbocharged, … [Read more...]
Tesla Sales Overtake Mercedes, BMW
"The best or nothing", Mercedes' long standing motto just hit it back dab smack in the face. Because what do you do when some other manufacturer offers more luxury, serenity, and performance -and mileage! - in a car that costs less? You go get one yourself! That is what you ought to … [Read more...]
Lots of Eights in a V-12
I have been writing a lot of Brabus lately. Well, that's because they keep on getting the headlines. If 888 bhp and 885 lb-ft of twist is not enough to make headlines, I don't know what is. It isn't like the Mercedes-AMG S65 cabrio needed more power. It already churns out 621 bhp and 738 … [Read more...]
10 Cheap Cars That Will Make You Look Rich
Compared to the last 20 years cars have been treated to inflation. Some carry standard features that would be an expensive option for a flagship model in the past. Today, even a Volkswagen Polo has SatNav. But if we cut all the technology and just consider what makes a car a car, then you might be … [Read more...]
Our Sort-of-Grown-Up Christmas List
McLaren has just unveiled the Senna supercar. But we’re not going to talk about it. Because if you were paying attention, you already saw that Danny has told you everything you need to know about it. A bonkers track-only hypercar. Instead we are going to make wishes to Santa or the Tooth Fairy. The … [Read more...]
No V-8 Here. Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 is an Inline-6.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled their new CLS-class at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the CLS450. But unusually for Mercedes, it hadn't mentioned an AMG version. Tobias Moers, Mercedes-AMG boss, said that instead of an AMG CLS 63 there will be a CLS 53.It will be powered by a 3.0-litre … [Read more...]
MERCEDES-AMG EXTENSIVELY UPGRADES AMG GT FAMILY
Affalterbach. Mercedes-AMG celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017. To the theme of “50 Years of Driving Performance”, the sports car and performance brand is marking the occasion by extending the AMG GT family of sports cars with the new Mercedes-AMG GT C Coupé, which joins the existing AMG GT C … [Read more...]
Mercedes-AMG To Build 12-Cylinder Engines In Mannheim
Due to strong demand for its high-performance automobiles, Mercedes-AMG is to start the assembly of its 12-cylinder engines in a new location at Daimler’s site in Mannheim. The traditional AMG “one man, one engine” philosophy continues to hold true: each powerful AMG engine will be built completely … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz Vision Tokyo: Connected Lounge
The Vision Tokyo is the latest trailblazing spatial experience to come from Mercedes-Benz: its monolithic structure, futuristic design idiom and unique lounge ambience in the interior define it as luxurious, young and progressive – thus making it a fitting tribute to the sophisticated megacity and … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz “concept IAA” (intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile)
The Mercedes-Benz "Concept IAA" (Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile) is two cars in one: an aerodynamics world champion with a Cd value of 0.19 and a four-door coupé embodying irresistible design. The study, which is celebrating its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, switches … [Read more...]
A Day Trip To Mercedes World
It doesn't take much to entice me out of my office and when Pete phoned me up asking if I fancied a road trip to Mercedes-Benz World, I had a job to control my excitement. I have never really fallen in love with any Mercedes, but I do like them, but they are not a car that is ever on my list of cars … [Read more...]