Wheelers Blog & News tagged "mercedes"

The Mercedes AMG GT Roadster revealed its two new versions and they are absolutely the definition of Double Trouble! The standard GT delivers 469 hp, 465 lb-ft of torque and achieves 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and the GT -C roadster equipped with a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine delivers 550 hp, 502 lb-ft of torque and achieves 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The roadster has the same chassis of the AMG GT Coupe whereas the GT C spoils itself with brand new features taken from the GT R. The highlight of...

When you thought that the Mercedes GLE Coupe can’t get any better TOPCAR breaks all beliefs and tunes this “standard” SUV Coupe into a muscular beast with such an aggressive look. From extended funders, carbon hood and powerful diffuser, the Mercedes GLE gets reworked from the front to the back introducing as well a modified bumper. If you wish to get for your GLE an extreme makeover, Ultra-light forged wheels between 21& 23 inches can be added with numerous cabin customization and power...

Mercedes AMG family is getting bigger and we’re super excited about their brand new addition. The youngest member of the family is the brand new Mercedes GLE 450 AMG who obviously got the good traits of its “ancestors”: the C 450 AMG and the GLE 450 AMG Coupe. Same as these two, the new SUV features a 3.0L V6 biturbo engine delivering 362 horsepower and 520 Nm of torque. The gearbox is of 9 speed (9G Tronic) automatic transmission supported by its rear-biased 4Matic all-wheel drive...

Is it just us or this Mercedes- Benz SLR McLaren looks absolutely jaw dropping? Spotted in France, This SLR is restyled with a flashy chrome wrap that fades into glossy black. The more you look into it, the more you feel how this chrome-colored cover highlights the unique appeal of this Mercedes-Benz super car. If it looks that amazing when it’s parked, imagine how it would like when speeding on the highway! Just a damn fantastic speedy meteor blowing everyone’s mind!

Mercedes Arabia officially confirmed on snapchat that they will be launching the new Mercedes GLC in October 2015! The New GLC will be replacing the previous Mercedes GLK. It has been renamed according to Mercedes’ new naming system and will be following as a rule, the C-class series. According to Mercedes spokesman in Saudi Arabia, the new GLC will be launched at first with its GLC250 model featuring a 2.0L, 4 cylinder turbo engine delivering 241 horsepower. Make sure to stay tuned for...

  Classic cars can be good investments, great conversation pieces and can be a joy to drive, work on or merely look at!   If you don’t see why you should be dragging around a 30 year old car, we'd be more than happy to explain:   -Lucky for you vintage cars are usually cheaper.   -You can have a closer relationship with your car: You’ll be spending a lot of time in your garage of course; you’ll get to know your car pretty well… It’s just the beyond awesome to be able to restore it,...

 "It’s not a Kia, but it’s still good”,  Rafael Nadal, Kia’s Brand ambassador and winner of ATP’s tournament commented upon receiving a brand new Mercedes AMG GT as a prize. Not fascinated by the bright yellow color of his new vehicle, the Spanish tennis player who’s been representing Kia for almost 10 years subtly asked if he can change the color! Perhaps beating Victor Troicki in the final game and winning his 1st title on grass since 2010 is more satisfying for him than owning the...

Schumacher continues to recover from a skiing accident that occurred in December 2013. His agent asked the public to always be reminded of how serious the injury is. Schumacher spent several months in a coma following the crash, before he was transferred to a Swiss hospital after being conscious again in late June 2014. Since September 2014, he continues his rehabilitation at his home on Lake Gland in Geneva. “Schumacher's rehabilitation costs are €140,000 a week, while the total cost...

Valtteri Bottas on Thursday tried to play down rumours he is shaping up as a Ferrari driver of the future.   The Williams driver denied the wilder of the reports, for instance that he has already signed a 'pre-agreement' to join the fabled Italian marque.   "I saw some and heard plenty of stories and it's sometimes quite funny to hear those because in the end you know what's the case and what's not," the Finn told reporters in Barcelona.   "There's a lot of people making up...

Although disappointed, Toto Wolff had to chuckle late on Sunday when asked if Malaysia signalled the "end of an era" in formula one.   Although it was somewhat of a jibe at his former teammate Daniel Ricciardo and team Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel observed that his win for Ferrari was arguably the "first time Mercedes got beaten fair and square" in the new turbo V6 era.   But is it premature to say the 'era' of Mercedes' domination is now over?   "Formula one is a bit extreme sometimes,...

Dominant 2014 champion Mercedes thinks its rivals can catch up. Germany's authoritative Auto Motor und Sport on Thursday estimated the marque's advantage last year at as much as 60 horse power. Many believe that is too great a gap to bridge in just one winter, but Renault has worked hard on its structure and engine, Ferrari set the test pace at Jerez and newcomer Honda is famous for having dominated F1 in the 80s. Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell agrees: "The rules of physics and...

Boat racing team Cigarette Racing has a long history creating competition boats inspired by Mercedes sports cars. And its latest project is a collaborative effort with Mercedes-AMG in the form of the Marauder GT S Concept. Teased in sketch form here wearing a yellow body color, prominent AMG badging and a rakish windscreen, the 50-foot boat will be unveiled alongside the car on which it draws inspiration from at the Miami International Boat Show next month.