Mercedes reveals ‘Concept Style Coupe’ in China

Mercedes-Benz has released the first official images of its latest concept car – known as Concept Style Coupe. The new four-door coupe is set to be one of the stars of the Beijing Motor Show next week, and further reinforces the importance of the Chinese market to car manufacturers. "The Concept Style Coupé is expressive and powerful in its design," said Dr Dieter Zetsche, Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. "We are staking our claim very clearly here. This is the model against which...

Mercedes introduces new Citan van for urban areas

For the first time, the Mercedes-Benz portfolio of vans now features a vehicle the car maker describes as being specifically for urban use. The Mercedes-Benz Citan will make its public debut at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover in September 2012. Based on a panel van, this urban van is available in three different lengths: compact, long and extra-long with safety equipment that includes Electronic Stability Program Adaptive ESP as standard, which takes the vehicle load into...

Mercedes launches iPad app for potential B-Class owners

Mercedes-Benz’s new B-Class iPad Brochure app features the very latest in augmented reality so customers can compare models and see thousands of interior and exterior options at a touch, the luxury car maker has said. The fully interactive app shows the model lines so customers can compare the SE trim with the Sport ‘slide by slide’ from three exterior angles. The configurator displays thousands of personalisation choices, with many customer-specific exterior and interior colour choices, trim...

Mercedes makes new ML 63 AMG 40% more economical than previous model

Mercedes-Benz has said that its new ML 63 AMG will be 40% more economical, emitting nearly 30% less CO2 than the previous model. The ML 63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-litre bi-turbo direct-injection V8 engine delivering 525 hp and 700 Nm of torque – or 557 hp and 760 Nm with the optional AMG Performance Package. In its standard specification this is sufficient to accelerate it from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds. The AMG Speedshift Plus 7-G Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission, featuring a...

Mercedes upgrades G-Class off-roader

Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its luxury off-road vehicle, the G-Class, including a redesigned interior and new optional safety features. Inside, the instrument cluster and centre console have had a complete makeover. The driver's field of vision now encompasses a colour screen, between two new round dials and the car features the Comand Online infotainment system, including a navigation system and internet access as standard as well as the Linguatronic voice-operated control system and...