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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…

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.

Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe in LA

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 4:14AM

Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe rear three-quarter

Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupe rear quarter

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 4:13AM

Former NFL star Hines Ward selling 2009 Aston Martin and 2010 Mercedes-Benz on Ebay

By Anthony Faccenda on April 21, 2012 - 5:03PM

Ward's Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz are up to $152,500 and $72,875 respectively.

Mercedes Launches Powerful G63 AMG

By Keith Griffin on April 19, 2012 - 11:00AM

The G-class at Mercedes-Benz is a line of vehicles that can beat almost any vehicle off-road and now it can beat most on-road with the launch of the G63 AMG.

Mercedes-Benz launches new furniture line in Milan

By Anthony Faccenda on April 18, 2012 - 1:20PM

The German automaker has partnered with a premiere Italian furniture manufacturer to bring consumers a unique line of automotive-inspired furniture.

Active Comfort visualized by Mercedes Benz

Mercedes wants you to "nap" while driving

By Aaron Turpen on April 13, 2012 - 3:36AM

After hiring a bunch of experts with titles like "musicologist" and "sleep researcher," Daimler is working on finding new ways to make Active Comfort a way of life in our vehicles. Which includes power naps and personal fitness coaching in the car.

Using collaborative platforms is the beginning of open source

Making Sense Of When To Use Open Source For EVs

By Nicolas Zart on April 11, 2012 - 6:45PM

The debate is raging as whether to use open source for electric cars or not. The arguments are great from both sides but there is ultimately one outcome.

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