1,000-plus-hp Mercedes-AMG ONE gets F1 tech on the road

Back in 2017, Mercedes-AMG revealed the Project ONE, a hypercar with a Formula 1-inspired hybrid powertrain that generate over 1,000 hp and propel the vehicle to over 350 km/h (217 mph). It’s been five long years but the production version of the super… Continue reading 1,000-plus-hp Mercedes-AMG ONE gets F1 tech on the road

Brabus transforms Mercedes G-Class into gnarly, dune-sending SxS

Brabus does something a little different to celebrate its 45th anniversary, stripping the Mercedes-AMG G63 into a downright evil off-road buggy that looks plucked straight from the side-by-side market. In fact, the Brabus 900 Crawler is a literal off-h… Continue reading Brabus transforms Mercedes G-Class into gnarly, dune-sending SxS

Mercedes Vision EQXX concept EV takes 1,000-km European road trip

Mercedes officially launched the sporty long-range Vision EQXX concept at a digital event back in January, promising 1,000 km (621 miles) of per-charge range in normal driving conditions. Now the company has put that claim to the test on a cross-border… Continue reading Mercedes Vision EQXX concept EV takes 1,000-km European road trip

Top 100 highlights of the 2021 auction year

Our annual highlights of the auction year reached a crescendo in this post-2021 coverage - the most explosive growth, the most ridiculous lots, and dozens of examples of the most expensive items in history ... not to mention the most bizarre lots we've yet seen. The most intriguing of them all was the sale by tender of (most of) the cars from the 2015 movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

The 2021 auction year was quite extraordinary, with almost all auction categories reporting unprecedented levels of participation and sales.

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Top 100 highlights of the 2021 auction year

Our annual highlights of the auction year reached a crescendo in this post-2021 coverage - the most explosive growth, the most ridiculous lots, and dozens of examples of the most expensive items in history ... not to mention the most bizarre lots we've yet seen. The most intriguing of them all was the sale by tender of (most of) the cars from the 2015 movie, “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

The 2021 auction year was quite extraordinary, with almost all auction categories reporting unprecedented levels of participation and sales.

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Solar-topped Mercedes EQV electric camper van ignites e-RV market

Not a full week into 2022, Mercedes-Benz continues swinging for the fences on automotive electrification. The cutting-edge Vision EQXX concept foreshadows how the brand plans to take a lead on the electric passenger car side, and now Mercedes becomes o… Continue reading Solar-topped Mercedes EQV electric camper van ignites e-RV market

Solar-roofed Mercedes Vision EQXX hypermiles toward Tesla overthrow

In a bid to deliver the most desirable electric vehicles the world over, Mercedes-Benz has pulled out all stops in its mission to increase range and efficiency. The Vision EQXX is the latest fruits of its labors, a sleek, four-door technological tour d… Continue reading Solar-roofed Mercedes Vision EQXX hypermiles toward Tesla overthrow

New Cars Will Nickel-and-Dime You – It’s Automotive As a Service

Every few years, someone pushing a startup to investors comes up with an acronym or buzzword which rapidly becomes the new hotness in those circles. One of the most pernicious …read more Continue reading New Cars Will Nickel-and-Dime You – It’s Automotive As a Service

New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper

The Sprinter and Vito/V-Class have long been the “Mercedes” of van life, underpinning countless camper vans and motorhomes, from monstrous off-roaders to large luxury retreats. After introducing the new Citan, Mercedes is eager to get its smallest van … Continue reading New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper

The spectacular cars of the 2021 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

The Villa d’Este is a 16th-century villa near Rome, which was for centuries a residence of the aristocracy – princesses, marquises, sultans, tsars and Popes have lived there. Since 1873, the villa has been one of the most charming and celebrated five-s… Continue reading The spectacular cars of the 2021 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este