Brabus, notorious Mercedes tuner, has attempted to create a sports car out of a Smart car. This is probably the only time you’ll ever see the words “sports car” and “Smart car” in the same sentence, the exception being when saying that the Smart Fortwo is in no way a sports car. Unlike past Brabus Smarts , this Smart Brabus ED will be based on the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive ; an updated version of the electric Smart also debuted in Geneva. Power comes from an electric motor that makes 81 hp and 100 lb-ft of torque. (Standard Smart EDs make just 74 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque, if you can believe it.) It should be a lot faster—or maybe not so devastatingly slow. Brabus’s electric car is equipped with a sports suspension that lowers it by 0.4 inch. The standard wheels have been replaced with 16-inchers in the front and 17s at the rear. Other changes include a sport steering wheel with paddles that let the driver select a more aggressive battery-recuperation setting. Plus, the requisite aero kit. Also revealed at the Geneva show was the Smart Brabus ebike. In the same powerful, eco-friendly mindset as the Brabus ED, this matte-black and green bike is powered by a 500-watt electric motor. That’s twice as powerful as the motor on the standard Smart ebike (available throughout Europe and North America), but despite this the Brabus model weighs 10 percent less (somehow) than the Smart version. The ebike can reach speeds of 28 mph. Both the Brabus Smart and the ebike will be available in 12 countries by the end of this year, although the U.S. will not be included. Continued here: Brabus Tunes Smart Electric Drive and Smart Ebike [Geneva Auto Show] Read the rest here: Brabus Tunes Smart Electric Drive and Smart Ebike [Geneva Auto Show]

The Mercedes SLK by Vath is based on the R172 SLK 350 model, that is powered by a 3.5-liter engine Read more from the original source: Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Redone by VATH

In the United States we don’t equate Mercedes-Benz with hatchbacks (or MPVs, or vans….) but in Europe it is a whole different story. Mercedes-Benzes are viewed as a much more The A- and B-Class lines have been important sellers for Mercedes, and they are taking on an even bigger importance in the future. The previous generations of these cars haven’t exactly been stunning in their levels of premium design and refinement. Mercedes has put an all-out effort into redesigning them, with an eye on entering the U.S market and gaining more share in Europe. According to Mercedes, this new aggressiveness begins with the name: “A is for Attack: the A-Class is a clear statement of the new dynamism of the Mercedes-Benz brand”, says Dieter Zetsche, Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. “It [A-Class] is completely new, down to the last detail. In automotive development, it’s not often you get the chance to start with a clean sheet of paper. Our engineers and designers have made the very most of that opportunity.” An A-Class, with style. That is definitely a change. One of the defining features of the A-Class was its sandwich platform that was designed for safety and gave the car its unique, tall design. This time around that platform has been replaced with the new Mercedes Front Architecture (MFA) that the company plans to underpin a good portion of its future sales growth. The design of the A-Class stays remarkably true to the concept, and it continues with the brand’s new, sharper edged styling language. Premium elements such as the detailing and surfacing help to set it out from more plebeian hatchback models. If there is one area we aren’t feeling it is out back, where the car does little to establish an identy for itself. Still, it is very good looking and the new A-Class seems to have a luxury presence that the old one sorely lacked. There isn’t one element of stodginess to be found. The interior is similarly worlds apart. For a supposedly premium vehicle, the previous car didn’t come across that way. In stark comparison is the sporty cockpit design of the 2013 A-Class, which features circular gauges, contrast stitching, ambient lighting and upgraded materials. The optional integral seats are a design element...

Mercedes-Benz will show the first U.S.-bound model from the front-wheel-drive family of small cars it’s developing, as a concept at next month’s 2012 New York Auto Show. With one of its new front-drive models–its B-Class MPV–already in production, Mercedes today took the covers off the sleek A-Class five-door hatchback, the second from the new… Read more: Mercedes-Benz "CLC" Coming to New York Auto Show

  The luxury car market (especially in Europe) desires the flexibility and practicality of a wagon. However, as the word ‘wagon’ is a forbidden article in sales brochures of premium-badged vehicles, luxury car brands have concocted a multitude of phrases to substitute in the description for cargo-friendly automobiles. Acura and Cadillac uses the Sport Wagon moniker as a means to convey some excitement joining utility. Mercedes-Benz will debut their fusion of sport and wagon practicality in the form of the Shooting Break next year built off the CLS-Class architecture. Making its first public appearance at the 2012 Geneva Motor show, Jaguar will join the modern premium wagon landscape with the XF Sportbrake. As reflected in its energetic name, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake conforms to wagon-like shaping but relays a confident sport sedan exterior grace. Resulting in a flattering shooting-brake design, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake roofline makes a near effortless arch from the A-pillar to the rear tailgate. A reconfigured front end for the XF Sportbrake displays an upright main grille opening. Bi-xenon headlights are accented by LED daytime running lights wrapping the lamp housing in a J-pattern. At the Jaguar XF Sportbrake’s prominent rear portion, LED light housings are aesthetically connected through an elegant chrome bar.     Providing customers a chance to infuse the extra styling edge onto the exterior, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake will come available with an Aero Pack and Black Pack. Enhancing the front bumper, side sills and extending the XF Sportbrake’s standard rear spoiler, the Aero Pack will be standard on some trim levels. The Black Pack darkens surfaces of the Jaguar XF Sportbrake while adding alloy wheels. A refined five-passenger interior, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake immediately offers a roomy cabin. The Jaguar XF Sportbrake’s interior is finely decorated with aluminum and wood veneers providing the driver with amenities such as Adaptive Cruise Control. Presenting a maximum cargo capacity of 1675 liters (59.15 cubic feet) with the 60/40 split rear seats folded down, the space inside the Jaguar XF Sportbrake is more than three times larger than the XF sedan volume. The XF Sportbrake’s rear space can be configured with available floor rails...

The new Mercedes-Benz Viano PEARL Limited Edition demonstrates the possibilities offered by a large-capacity vehicle Original post: Mercedes-Benz Viano PEARL Limited Edition Makes World Premier

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a clear statement of the new dynamism of the Mercedes-Benz brand Read more from the original source: 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Officially Unveiled

We have previously published the leaked official photos of the Audi A3 rival, Mercedes-Benz A-Class. In the Geneva Motor Show, the official photos and specifications were released by Mercedes-Benz. The 211 PS, A 250 is not coming out with the AMG version just yet. But the vehicle is already powerful in itself. The 1.6L petrol engine produces 121HP, while the diesel engine has a 1.8L A 180 CDI which can make 250 Nm of torque. The A200 CDI follows with 136 PS and the A220 CDI 2.2L engine makes 168HP and 350 Nm of torque. Inside, the iPhone on wheels system will surely captivate anyone. The infotainment system mounted on the dash shows a lot of great features, which not only entertains but also helps the driver of the vehicle. Aside from that, the interior designs, from leather seats to the complete look, shows that it is borrowed from the B-Class. Read more from the original source:  The “More” Official Photos of the 2012 Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes-Benz presence at the Geneva Motor Show will be spearheaded by the new A-Class. The Golf-sized hatch may be an unlikely standard-bearer for the three-pointed star, but it is a crucial part of a new Mercedes marketing direction. More » Original post: Mercedes A-Class: ‘A’ is for ‘Attack’ [Geneva Motor Show] Read the original: Mercedes A-Class: ‘A’ is for ‘Attack’ [Geneva Motor Show]

Advertising is in many ways the cultural vernacular of this age. We live our lives through brands and their associated imagery, we use ad taglines as everyday speech emphasis, we even celebrate the cult of creativity that goes into simply selling a product. More » Originally posted here: COTD: Don Draper Edition [Commenter Of The Day] View original here: COTD: Don Draper Edition [Commenter Of The Day]

Ten official photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have been leaked on the web See the rest here:  2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Official Photos Leaked

Mercedes-Benz, as well as Audi and BMW are using new cars to the DTM this year. The three star brand is using a brand-new silver arrow that is so stunning, you would know that it is a Mercedes even from a distance of a mile. The new DTM car is an AMG Mercedes C-Class Coupe with improved tires and better looks. More than those new stuff, the extra safety it provides in all sides of the vehicle is the best improvement there is in this race car. In the video, you will see David Coulthard with the Mercedes AMG C-Class Coupe that’s going to be used in the DTM race. Read the rest here:  Video: 2012 Version of the DTM Race Car

It’s finally here! There have been a lot of reports about the 2012 Mercedes A-Class but nothing has ever been as official as this one. After publishing renderings and spy photos, it is no doubt that everyone wants the real thing. Autofans, a Belgian website, leaked the official photos of the A-Class in silver and silver blue. The A250, does not have the AMG badge so we’re assuming that this is just the plain A-Class which looks so original and so unlike Audi, which is a good thing. Previous reports say that it probably will have some of the characteristics of the rival’s car, so we’re just really glad that it’s not a bit Audi-ish. See the gallery below. Got it from AutoFans . See original here:  The Official Photos of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The C63 AMG BULLIT Coupe 800 goes 0-62 mph in 3.7 second, 0-186 mph in 23.8 seconds and has a top speed of 230 mph See the original post: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800

The Mercedes-Benz new F-Cell B-Class is invisible to the environment with 0.0 emissions and is now Invisible to the eye See the rest here: Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell Becomes Invisible