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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#st…

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch: The Beginning Of The End For Personal Car Ownership

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 8:23PM

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch will be the beginning of the end for personal car ownership. While this won’t happen overnight, once we have the equivalent of horizontal elevators only the rich are likely to continue to own cars, and maybe not even them.

Future Gas station with mini-mart converted to electric charging and rendered by Gemini

Ionna Charging Stations: Finally Making EV Charging Stations Make Sense

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 7:38PM

Ionna addresses one of the significant shortcomings of EV vehicles, public charging, by building charging stations with amenities similar to those of gas stations. This could be a massive game-changer for EVs.

Future High Performance EV Generated By Gemini

Head Of Mercedes Performance AMG Group Confident Buyers Will Switch To EVs

By Rob Enderle on October 3, 2024 - 6:44PM

The head of Mercedes AMG group is partially right that performance car buyers are interested in tech and that there are reasons they should prefer EVs. But, without focused marketing, it is doubtful they’ll pivot to EVs as quickly as they otherwise might.

Smart Tires Are Coming From Pirelli and Bosch While Airless Tires Are Coming From GM And Michelin

By Rob Enderle on September 19, 2024 - 6:55PM

The combination of Smart Tires and Airless tires will be a game changer for both the track and the road making car safer and spare tires a thing of the past.

TOPS Will Replace Horsepower In Future Electric Cars

By Rob Enderle on September 12, 2024 - 6:57PM

TOPS, or Trillions of Operations Per Second, will increasingly be more relevant to how we measure cars than HP or any other metric as automobiles and their functions become smarter than we currently are.

Who Should, And Should Not, Buy An Electric Car, If You Have a Garage With Enough Headroom

By Rob Enderle on September 4, 2024 - 5:42PM

A lot of people who bought electric cars don’t want to buy another and a lot of people who bought electric cars, like me, will never go back to gas. So who should buy an electric car?

2024 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 Review - A Racecar In SUV Clothing

By John Goreham on July 25, 2024 - 5:56PM

We review the AMG GLC 43 SUV, which is trying very hard to be a racecar.

2024 Bentley Continental GTC Speed PHEV is the heaviest convertible to feature an internal-combustion engine

The Heaviest Sports Cars Currently On Sale: Look Where Nissan and Lexus Rank

By Dimitar Angelov on July 16, 2024 - 10:44AM

Lexus and Nissan rank among the heaviest sports cars still on sale.

2024 Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid vs. Mercedes Benz S580e

I Want A Luxury Sedan That Can Do It All, What Should I get?: 2025 Porsche Panamera SE Hybrid vs. 2025 Mercedes S-Class Hybrid

By Bhavik Sreenath on July 4, 2024 - 9:39AM

Torn between the 2025 Porsche Panamera SE Hybrid and Mercedes S-Class Hybrid? This in-depth comparison analyzes performance, luxury, tech, and value to help you choose the perfect high-performance hybrid sedan.

2025 Mercedes AMG GT63 S E Performance is the latest answer to the Porsche 911 Turbo S

Disecting The 2025 Mercedes AMG GT's Weight Problem

By Dimitar Angelov on June 24, 2024 - 12:17PM

With a curb weight of 4,722 pounds, Mercedes AMG GT is heavier than a Bugatti Chiron, and there are a few reasons why.

Acura TLX packs K20 engine similar to the Honda Civic Type-R and Acura Integra Type-S

Four-Cylinder, Luxury Sedans That Are Quicker Than A Modern-day Hot Hatchback

By Dimitar Angelov on June 19, 2024 - 8:44AM

If the Boy racer look doesn't work for you, these luxury sedans are stylish and pack more performance than a modern-day hot hatchback, from just four cylinders.

Below Sticker Price Recommended Cars from Consumer Reports

The Most Discounted New Car Deals Right Now

By Timothy Boyer on June 13, 2024 - 2:09PM

Consumer Reports’ analysts recently found 10 models that right now are selling below their MSRP in this latest exclusive analysis of car deals

EV Charging Experts Are Still Stymied & Frustrated By Public Fast Charging

By John Goreham on June 6, 2024 - 9:45AM

Expert electric vehicle testers have experienced multiple different types of fast-charging failures, incompatibilities, and slow charging occurrences over the past weeks. If EV advocates and experts can't make these things work right, who can?

Cars That Depreciate the Least and the Most the First Year

Cars That Depreciate The Most In The First Year of Ownership

By Timothy Boyer on June 2, 2024 - 2:50PM

Here are the worst cars that lose the most value in the first year of ownership. Plus, the best cars to buy that have the least depreciation in the first year of ownership.

Mercedes GLC continues to have issues with its hybrid powertrain

Owners Continue To Have Issues With Their Mercedes Hybrids, Dealers Do Not Claim Responsibility

By Dimitar Angelov on May 31, 2024 - 11:30AM

Apparently, Mercedes says you have to drive your GLC hybrid at least 20 miles a day or it will lose charge, a disgruntled owner recently shared with me.

New SUVs With The Most Deal-Breaking Flaws, You Can Avoid A Costly Mistake

By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2024 - 9:46AM

Which are the SUVs with the most deal-breaking flaws? Consumer Reports has identified the SUVs to avoid. Check out the complete list here before you make a costly mistake.

The Best SUVs For Camping, KBB Says For New Go Subaru Outback, Used It’s Forester

By Denis Flierl on May 9, 2024 - 6:40AM

Which are the best new and used SUVs for camping this summer? Check out the nine best from KBB, and I'll explain why the Subaru Outback and Forester models should be on your list.

Used Car Sellers Beware, This Latest Scam Targets You

By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2024 - 9:27AM

A new scam is targeting private-party used car sellers. To avoid being scammed, check out the details here.

The 10 Least Reliable Car Brands And The Ones To Avoid Most

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2024 - 9:59AM

What are the least reliable car brands for 2024? According to Consumer Reports, Stellantis brands and luxury automakers dominate the list. Check out the ten worst automakers in terms of reliability. Should you avoid them?

The 10 Slowest Selling New Cars, How To Easily Outwit Dealers On One Of These Models Now

By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2024 - 12:25PM

Find out which new cars are slowest-selling and why now is the best time for you to negotiate the best deal with a new car dealer. Don't leave money on the table.

10 SUVs That Offer Near-Sports Car Performance

By Dimitar Angelov on April 26, 2024 - 4:05AM

These SUVs are more athletic than they suggest and the power-to-weight ratio on some of them is comparable to a true sports car.

Stay Away From These 5 Car Brands With The Highest Maintenance Costs, You’ve Been Warned

By Denis Flierl on April 24, 2024 - 11:32AM

Which car brands have the highest maintenance costs? If you said the German brands, you'd be right. Check out the five highest and the one brand higher than the Germans.

Here Are 5 Good Reasons To Get Your Hands on The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQG

By Bhavik Sreenath on April 24, 2024 - 8:21AM

The iconic Mercedes G-Class goes electric! Discover the 2025 EQG – retro style, cutting-edge EV tech, tank turns, and serious off-road chops.

2024 AMG GLA 35 4MATIC- A Sports Car Hiding In Luxury Crossover Clothing

By John Goreham on March 29, 2024 - 4:07PM

The 2024 AMG GLA 35 is a Mercedes-Benz vehicle hiding in a tiny niche. Maybe a niche you are interested in?

Mercedes Krug is a real off-road vehicle

An Unstoppable Mercedes Overlander Worth Half a Billion Dollars Is the Krug Rhino XL

By Boris Georgiev on March 26, 2024 - 10:48AM

The Mercedes-Benz truck you're searching for is the 2024 Krug Expedition Project Rhino XL, if you need a place to stay while traveling off the usual route.

Mercedes continues with its electric endeavors

Mercedes-Benz Releases A 313-HP Plug-in Version Of The GLC

By Boris Georgiev on March 25, 2024 - 3:17PM

Mercedes-Benz's 313-HP plug-in GLC takes about 6.6 seconds to reach 60 mph.

IIHS Warning, The 7 Cars Failing Its New Automated Driving Test

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2024 - 11:09AM

The IIHS reported that eleven new cars were rated "Poor" in its new partial driving automation system testing. See which seven vehicles are the worst.