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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

Why do many luxury cars once rated tops do poorly in new crash test

By John Goreham on August 16, 2012 - 12:49PM

The IIHS had found in recent years that most new cars were getting excellent marks on all the tests it performed. How can the IIHS stay relevant if all the cars do well? Change the tests of course.

Concept Style Coupe is the future for Mercedes-Benz

By Denis Flierl on August 15, 2012 - 7:51AM

Mercedes-Benz will display the Concept Style Coupe at Pebble Beach for auto enthusiasts to see what the future holds for the German automaker.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz.

The Mercedes SL63 AMG highlights this week's events at Pebble Beach

By Don Bain on August 13, 2012 - 4:00PM

When the Tour d’Elegance convenes at Pebble Beach this week, the 2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG will mingle with six significant variations of the SL-class from the early days of the breed in the 1950’s.

Mercedes-Benz recalls over 8k ML-Class SUVs over dangerous floor mat flaw

By Anthony Faccenda on August 11, 2012 - 6:09PM

Defective all-season floor mats could cause the vehicle's gas pedal to stick, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class: Germany’s most attractive car

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2012 - 10:44AM

Readers of Germany’s leading car magazine AUTO BILD, have voted the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class the most attractive German car on the planet.

The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with Crosswind Stabilization.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class returns with Crosswind Stabilization

By Don Bain on August 6, 2012 - 10:16PM

The refreshed 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class will debut at the 94th PGA Championship, to be held later this week on The Ocean Course of Kiawah Island. This is the perfect place to show off its new Crosswind Stabilization on the premiere coastal golf course with 10 ocean side holes and frequent water-borne winds.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster. Photo from MBUSÅ website.

Win a free 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster lease for a year

By Don Bain on August 6, 2012 - 1:53AM

Facebook promotional contests are getting to be as common as cell phones, but Mercedes-Benz Best Summer has something none of the others can boast – the opportunity to win a yearlong lease of the fabulous 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster.

If A New Electric Car Is Too Expensive, Build Your Own

By Nicolas Zart on July 30, 2012 - 2:07PM

If electric cars are expensive so far, the choice is growing, so is the affordability. But if $30,000 is still too much, then how about converting your own oldie into an EV?

Do new car safety features really help?

By John Goreham on July 27, 2012 - 8:41AM

Mercedes rear seat belt bag makes us wonder if the automakers are past the point of diminishing returns.

Mercedes announces production of a new compact SUV

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2012 - 7:43AM

Mercedes-Benz will be bringing an all-new compact SUV to production that will be built alongside the new A-Class.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550. Photo courtesy of MBUSA.

Mercedes-Benz next generation 2013 GL-Class Uberwagens

By Don Bain on July 17, 2012 - 3:02AM

Fresh from a redesign and only now marking its second generation, the Mercedes Benz GL-Class may have a retro look, but it’s definitely looking forward with state-of-the-art safety technology that not only sees impacts before you do, but notices if you’re getting drowsy, too.

First Mercedes A-Class rolls off assembly line with attractive pricing

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2012 - 9:45PM

The first 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class rolled off the assembly line today in Rastatt, Germany with a surprisingly low base price.

Protean Secures Funding Moving Its Electric In Hub Wheel Forward

By Nicolas Zart on July 10, 2012 - 12:09PM

The idea of placing the electric motor inside a wheel has pros and cons and so far only Protean and Michelin have developed working models. Protean has now secured an additional $80 Million.

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

Mercedes announces CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake "Edition 1"

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2012 - 8:04AM

Mercedes-Benz has released full details on the new high-performance CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake and "Edition 1" with exclusive features and performance.

Mercedes SLS AMG E-CELL separates itself from boring electric car crowd

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2012 - 7:31AM

The SLS AMG E-CELL along with six other Mercedes-Benz battery and fuel cell-powered electric cars took part in the Silvretta E-Car Rallye this weekend. But the supercar from Mercedes is different.

The Forza 4 July Car Pack offers everything from Hudson to McLaren

By Patrick Rall on July 6, 2012 - 12:22PM

The July Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 4 hit the Xbox Live Marketplace earlier this week with ten new cars ranging from Hudson to McLaren – spanning 60 years of high performance in a variety of very different forms.

2013 Mercedes CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake details leaked [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2012 - 8:08AM

The high-performance 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake details have been leaked.

2013 Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake revealed [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 1, 2012 - 7:42AM

Mercedes-Benz has officially released details on the all-new 2013 CLS Shooting Brake.

David Coulthard catches 178 mph golf ball in Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2012 - 5:35PM

Watch Formula 1 legend David Coulthard catch a golf ball going 178 mph in a moving Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster.

Mercedes-Benz E350, BMW X5 and X6 recalled

By Aaron Turpen on June 20, 2012 - 4:10PM

Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC wagons for rear suspension issues. BMW is recalling 2012 and 2013 X5 and X6 SUVs for power steering leaks.

2013 Mercedes SLS AMG GT runs its fastest Nurburgring ever

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2012 - 9:03AM

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT that was recently revealed has run the Nurburgring in under 7:30.

583 hp 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG GT raises the bar

By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2012 - 7:55AM

Mercedes-Benz announces an all-new 2013 SLS AMG GT with performance enhancements made to the AMG supercar.

550 hp 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG details released

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2012 - 7:45AM

Mercedes-Benz has released details on the new GL63 AMG high-performance SUV that will be arriving in the U.S.

Here are 5 exotic technologies that will blow your mind including seats that hug

By John Goreham on May 30, 2012 - 1:52PM

These technologies may seem weird, but once you try them you will want them - especially the lights.

Diane Kruger co-stars with Mercedes-Benz F-CELL

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2012 - 7:40AM

Actress Diane Kruger and other eco-conscious consumers hit the road with the hydrogen-powered Mercedes-Benz F-Cell.

Michael Schumacher is second richest athlete in the world

By Denis Flierl on May 10, 2012 - 9:43PM

Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher is the world’s second-richest athlete, racking up $823 million in career earnings.

Mercedes C63 AMG vs Porsche 911 GT3 vs BMW M3 GTS [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2012 - 7:30AM

Chris Harris takes the Mercedes C63 AMG, Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M3 GTS and puts the three cars through a two-day test drive on road and track.

C1 Bank offers free Mercedes-Benz with new $1M account

By Anthony Faccenda on May 1, 2012 - 8:27PM

Clients that sign up for a new five-year $1 million CD will have their choice of four different 2012 Mercedes-Benz models.

The 2012 MB C350 4Matic Coupe. Photo courtesy of MBUSA.

Mercedes-Benz three-peats as Best Place to Work in New Jersey

By Don Bain on April 26, 2012 - 6:44PM

For the third consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz has been named the Best Place to Work in New Jersey by an august coalition of groups, including the Employers Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the State Chamber of Commerce.

Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe kinetic headlight

Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe storms LA before Beijing

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 4:26AM

With its cool "kinetic lights" the Mercedes Concept Style Coupe was in an event hosted by the Beastie Boys' Mike D before heading off to Beijing.

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