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Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz is a German automobile manufacturer, a multinational division of Daimler AG. The brand builds luxury automobiles, buses, motor coaches and trucks. Mercedes-AMG is the performance arm and builds high-performance luxury vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/forum/need-your-help-category-descriptions#sthash.uQGZf3vG.dpuf

July Was So-So Month for Most German Carmakers, While VW Has Continued Sales String

By Marc Stern on July 4, 2018 - 7:00PM

While Volkswagen continued its strong sales string, most other German manufacturers had a slower-than-planned month. Interestingly, two trends emerged in July; 1. trucks are still continuing their hot streak, and, 2. sedans may be making a comeback.

Mercedes PHEV Move Only Prolongs an Inevitable Problem

By Al Castro on June 26, 2018 - 5:01PM

Mercedes Benz's PHEV move is disappointing, but why do carmakers insist on PHEVs? There are three reasons for it.

Mercedes C-Class has highest rate of recalls in study.

Study: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Has Highest Recall Rate Of Any Vehicle

By John Goreham on May 24, 2018 - 12:27PM

A new study has found that of all the cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs for sale in America, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the highest recall rate.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e 4-Matic Plug-In-Hybrid, Review

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e Plug-In-Hybrid Offers Impressive Performance

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2018 - 1:31PM

If you are looking for a luxury SUV, that’s fuel efficient, but also offers up impressive performance, the GLE 550e is a unique blend of both worlds.

Did VW use diesel-breathing monkeys in experiment? NYT report says yes

By Marc Stern on January 29, 2018 - 1:04AM

According to a report in the New York Times, Volkswagen, Daimler, and BMW funded a study to determine if diesel fumes were carcinogenic. The study was seeking an answer to World Health Organization claims that diesel emissions did cause cancer. The automakers backed away from the report.

Alex Guberman speaks with H. Fisker at CES 2018

Electric Car Future at CES: Unveilings, Surprises and Disappointments

By Alex Guberman on January 15, 2018 - 3:55PM

CES 2018 has come to an end but the hype it has created in the world of electric cars is just starting to spread. It is clear that electric cars are becoming more than just cars. They are hi-tech devices on wheels that are connected to the rest of our world. So, it is no surprise that more and more electric cars and EV related technologies are being showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

These 6 Vehicles Mercedes Is Displaying at CES Are Either Ugly or Incredible

By Armen Hareyan on January 4, 2018 - 5:23PM

What do you think about these 6 cars that Mercedes-Benz is bringing to CES? The show starts on January 7 and beside displaying six vehicle Mercedes-Benz also says you can use the wallet function of your smartphone to save all details on your mobile phone.

Here Is The New Mercedes-Benz CLS

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2017 - 1:38PM

Today the 3rd generation 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class finally made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Here is what Mercedes sent us about the new vehicle

Five of the Most Exciting Gadgets in the Mercedes E Class

By Armen Hareyan on November 22, 2017 - 4:14PM

Mercedes Benz recently unveiled its new 2018 E-Class Coupe in Barcelona, Spain. As we’ve come to expect from the luxury German automaker, the newest offering from the E-Class is packed to the brim with impressive technology and gadgetry. Take a look at these tech highlights from the Mercedes E Class. Torque News reader Kristien Matelski contributed this story.

VW, German brands join to establish Europe-wide fast-charging network for EVs

By Marc Stern on November 4, 2017 - 4:24PM

Four major European brands, including Volkswagen, have joined together to form a new high-speed electric vehicle charging network. Called Ionity, the new network announced plans to have 400 charging stations in place by 2020.

VW, Daimler, BMW offices raided in growing collusion scandal

By Marc Stern on October 23, 2017 - 10:59AM

Investigators from the European Union "visited" the offices of Daimler, the Volkswagen Group and BMW Friday and Monday amid a growing investigation of cartel-like behavior by the German auto industry.

Green Mercedes-AMG GT R In The Middle of American Trucks

By Armen Hareyan on October 3, 2017 - 4:01PM

What is the Mercedes-AMG GT R doing in the in the middle of all these awesome American trucks?

Why Are Automakers Turning To 48-Volt Mild Hybrids? Emissions One Reason

By Marc Stern on September 26, 2017 - 12:47AM

In interviews with leaders of the auto industry, it turns out that mild hybrid technology has a place at the automotive table as it replaces diesel technology in the product mix.

2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class, new Mercedes mid-size pickup

BMW Calls Mercedes X-Class “Appalling”; Now They May Build One

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2017 - 10:28AM

A BMW exec calls the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup “appalling”. BMW says they may build their own performance-oriented luxury truck.

Plug in Hybrid Mercedes S Class One Step Closer to Tesla Model S

By Alex Reichenbach on September 15, 2017 - 9:38PM

Mercedes has unveiled a new plug in hybrid at the 2017 Frankfurt Automotive Show. Some of the specifications of Mercedes S 560e are impressive putting it in direct competition with Tesla Model S.

Flipping Its Script, Volkswagen Plans Bonuses To Get Older Diesels Off Road

By Marc Stern on August 9, 2017 - 9:36PM

Volkswagen is doubling down on an incentive plan to get older diesel models off the road in Europe. Though the automaker has been reluctantly yielding ground to the idea of incentives, last week's German diesel car summit brought agreement from the three major diesel manufacturers in Germany to offer incentives to remove diesel vehicles that meet only Euro 1 to 4 air standards off the road.

Germany Bans Thousands of Porsche Cayennes From Road Until Emissions Glitch Fixed

By Marc Stern on July 28, 2017 - 9:57PM

Germany's Transportation Ministry has banned the sale or use of 22,000 Porsche Cayennes because the crossovers have "defeat devices" in their emissions software control stack.

Daimler Beats VW, BMW As Key Whistleblower in Europe Car-Cartel Probe

By Marc Stern on July 26, 2017 - 11:27PM

As the Justice Department begins its informal review of the automotive business practices of Germany's Big Five, it seems that the timing of this turn of events may have as much to do with who was first in the mad-dash to number one.

U.S. Launches Review Of Reports VW, BMW, Daimler Colluded for Decades

By Marc Stern on July 25, 2017 - 2:01PM

According to a news report, the Justice Department has launched an informal review of German reports of major collusion among the country's major carmakers. The report appeared in the influential German magazine Der Spiegel.

Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan at Shanghai

Mercedes-Benz Dealers Get Their First Look At A-Class Sedan, Arrives Next Fall

By Will Maley on June 19, 2017 - 9:31AM

Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch their next-generation compact lineup beginning with the new A-Class hatchback and sedan. Rumor had it that Mercedes was planning to launch the sedan in the U.S. We now have confirmation of this.

Mercedes' Next-Generation Compacts To Offer Two Flavors Of AMG Performance

By Will Maley on June 8, 2017 - 2:35PM

On certain Mercedes-Benz models, you can choose from two different AMG models that offer varying levels of performance at different prices. Soon, this two-tier lineup will be appearing on Mercedes next-generation compacts.

Mercedes Will Debut New Downsized Engines For Next-Gen Compacts

By Will Maley on May 24, 2017 - 2:56PM

The next-generation compact vehicles from Mercedes-Benz will not only be riding on a new platform, but will be boasting new engines.

2017 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Is Cheaper than Outgoing Model

By Will Maley on May 23, 2017 - 4:41PM

Before too long, the only powertrain you'll be able to get from Smart is electric. But at least it will be the least expensive way to get into an electric vehicle.

Next Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class To Become A Fastback

By Will Maley on May 15, 2017 - 3:05PM

With the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class getting a sedan variant, this leaves the CLA-Class in a precarious position. There will be two sedans of the same size sitting on dealers and one could eat into the other's sales. It seems Mercedes has a solution.

Mercedes-Benz Pulls Plug On Certifying 2017 Diesel Vehicles

By Will Maley on May 10, 2017 - 4:22PM

For the past few months, we have been reporting on Mercedes-Benz trying to get their 2017 model year diesel vehicles to be certified by the EPA. We have the latest update on this saga and it isn't good.

Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ Estate Edition 1 Is the Most Expensive E-Class

By Will Maley on May 3, 2017 - 3:46PM

Are you someone who has money burning a hole in their pocket? Then Mercedes-Benz may have a model for you.

Rumored: Mercedes-Benz SLC Could Be Shown the Door

By Will Maley on April 27, 2017 - 3:36PM

Last month, Mercedes-Benz boss Dieter Zetsche said the brand would be doing some pruning to their lineup, with a primary focus on niche models such as coupes and convertibles.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon Lives (In Canada, Minus the Diesel)

By Will Maley on April 25, 2017 - 2:39PM

Last January, Mercedes-Benz announced the C-Class wagon would be arriving in Canada. At the time, no release date was given. Since this announcement, Mercedes has been oddly quiet about it.

Don't Buy a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

By Collin Woodard on April 21, 2017 - 6:25PM

You'll be better off waiting for the 2018 version to go on sale.

Mercedes-Benz Class A Concept Previews the Future Compact Lineup

By Will Maley on April 18, 2017 - 3:09PM

If you thought auto show season was done, think again!

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