New Mercedes-Benz SCL600

New Mercedes-Benz SCL600 automobile — including technical innovations such as a joystick in place of a steering wheel, a video monitor in place of a rear-view mirror, and swiveling gull-wing doors are difficult to classify as “true” or “false.” They are genuine photographs of a real car, but that car was constructed as a research [...]

Mercedes Benz finishing the touches on its 2010 GL facelift

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class was first introduced in 2006 and didn’t appear in most markets until a year after this, but despite its relatively young age engineers are already hard at work testing prototypes for an updated version of the SUV. Like the facelifted ML-Class introduced last year, the 2010 GL will only receive a few [...]

Mercedes Benz 2000 SLA Vision roadster

One Mercedes-Benz source said that “…the new front-drive platform will lend itself to many new bodystyle options”, which may include the long-rumoured sub-SLK two-seater convertible in the vein of the 2000 SLA Vision roadster. Based on the original, W168 A-class platform, it was one of the stars of the German company’s 2000 Detroit motor show. [...]

Mercedes’ A-grade B-class revolution

MERCEDES-BENZ is expected to unveil its next-generation B-class small car in 2011 with an all-new front-wheel-drive platform that might include a relatively affordable two-seater convertible. However, while the Concept BlueZero show car displayed at last week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the strongest indicator yet as to what the blocky five-door hatchback [...]

2010 Mercedes Benz R-Class facelift

Sales figures for the R-Class haven’t managed to live up to the expectations of the German luxury brand, but Mercedes Benz is determined not to completely write-off its ‘Grand Sport Tourer’ just yet. The R-Class received a mild facelift last year to help turnaround flagging sales, but a second and more extensive update is in [...]

The new E-Class CoupŽ from Mercedes-Benz

The new E-Class CoupŽ from Mercedes-Benz has been unveiled at a special reception at the Saar residence of German Ambassador Dr Hubert Lang. Described as one of the ‘new generation’ of Mercedes Benz modern cars it is now available from Al Haddad Motors starting from BD35,000. ‘With its classic coupŽ side aspect, our new two-door [...]

Mercedes-Benz Announces S-Class Hybrid

How could Mercedes-Benz possibly improve on their gorgeous S-class sedan? It’s already the very definition of sleek design and lithe handling. But apparently, looks and handling weren’t enough. They made it a hybrid. But not just any hybrid. Mercedes upped the ante and made it a certified environmentally-friendly vehicle. The certification recognizes not just its [...]

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

Mercedes-Benz’ next-generation SLK is still about three years away from its official debut, but our spy photographer have once again spotted the two-door sports car while out testing. Insiders say the next SLK will debut sometime in 2012. Though the prototype is still heavily disguised, it’s visible that front grille and headlights will be more [...]

2012 Mercedes Benz ML-Class

As the world’s automakers go back to the drawing board on what they need to compete in today’s market, both structurally and in terms of product, parts sharing and efficiency are increasingly becoming key concepts. The next-generation of the Mercedes Benz ML-Class SUV could embrace both concepts with a much closer link to the next [...]

Mercedes S400 Hybrid hits Middle East in September

Mercedes Benz is entering a new era by introducing the S400 Hybrid luxury saloon. It gives you everything you expect from a S-class with fuel economy of a small city car. You still get a 3.5 liter V6 developing 280 hp, but thanks to Mercedes hybrid technology average fuel consumption is pretty low at 7.9 [...]