As we’ve talked about before, Mercedes-Benz is a brand famous for firsts. It’s constantly on the cutting edge of innovation, invention, and change, with a legacy of discovering and implementing patents that make the entire car industry safer. Instead of hogging these patents to themselves, many systems, such as the anti-lock braking system, or ABS,[…]
Starting as an independent engineering firm, AMG, which stands for Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach, combined with Mercedes-Benz in the late 1990s. Since the firm’s inception by former Mercedes engineers in 1967, however, they’ve crafted some amazing creations that car fans across the world have ogled. These are some of the best Mercedes-AMG models to come out[…]
Photo by Writegeist (Wikimedia Commons) Mercedes-Benz is a brand known for innovation, but they also tend to get a little experimental with some of their parts and products. In 1952, they blew the world away when the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL race car “flapped” its “wings” for the first time, sparking a new way to think[…]
Photo by Jamal Nazareth (Wikimedia Commons) Mercedes-Benz and rival BMW are like the Coke and Pepsi of the German car engineering industry. They’ve been at it pretty much since BMW, or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, opened in March of 1916. And the rivalry doesn’t look like it’s going to stop any time soon. Stuttgart and[…]
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz lineup is a rather interesting and exciting one given what we know so far. All of us car enthusiasts have our own desires, sense of style, and preferences; these are merely our own opinions. But this is the list of the top 2017 Mercedes models we’re really jazzed about. These are the[…]
Photo by Allen Watkin (Flickr) Drivers who can afford luxury cars usually have high expectations of their automobiles, seeking the premium features and designs that are standard with these vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is one option for discerning drivers who have set the bar high for their automobiles. This car manufacturer understands that people often want even[…]
Photo by Leonid Mamchenkov (Flickr) That Mercedes-Benz parked in your garage may be a sweet ride, but like all cars, it needs ongoing maintenance to keep it in fine shape. When a part wears out, you may suffer sticker shock to learn the retail price for a replacement. Exorbitant prices have led many consumers to[…]
Photo by Christian Bortes (Flickr) Diesel-fueled vehicles and Mercedes-Benz share a long history, starting with the Mercedes-Benz 260 D. In 1936, the 260 D was one of the first passenger automobiles produced to run using a diesel-fueled engine. Like cars, both diesel fuel and technology have changed and improved over time, resulting in quieter vehicles[…]
Photo by dave_7 (Flickr) You might be saying to yourself, “Why would you ever want to put an auto part from a junkyard in your nice Mercedes?” but there are some occasions when it’s the way to go! Junkyards where you can pull your own parts are great, and there is always at least one[…]