Mercedes Concept EQA is Bladerunner's electrified A-Class

Every automaker has given its development department a GPS unit programmed to lead the way to Electric Avenue. Mercedes-Benz plans to secure some real estate on that block with at least ten electric models in its EQ sub-brand, all planned for sale by 2022. The first is expected to be a production version of the […]

A 114-year old Mercedes has more in common with a Tesla than you think

I’m extremely nervous to be behind the wheel of the 1902 model (built in 1903) Mercedes Simplex 40. The controls and open air sitting position remind me more of a John Deere tractor than the cars that currently fill our cities and interstates. After a quick tutorial, I got in, depressed the clutch, reached outside […]

Spy shots show how the new Mercedes G-Wagen is coming along

We’ve had plenty of recent spy shots of the redesigned Mercedes G-Class, including views of the inside. But while our spy photographer was grabbing our first look at the next GLS-Class, he caught another glimpse of the G-Wagen as well. It now has correct headlights and taillights. They’re LED, natch. And the AMG version’s covered […]

Mercedes teases hybrid supercar with Formula 1 tech

You’ve seen hybrid supercars before, but likely nothing quite so exotic as this. Mercedes-Benz is teasing the debut of the Mercedes-AMG Project One, a hybrid “supersports showcar,” at the Frankfurt International Motor Show beginning September 14th. While the preview image doesn’t show much besides a GT-style body (complete with an air scoop on the roof), […]

Mercedes teases Concept EQ A electric car ahead of Frankfurt

Mercedes-Benz released this teaser of the Concept EQ A ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. We don’t know much about the electric vehicle, but we think it’ll probably be a small hatchback to slot under the crossover-shaped Generation EQ Concept we saw last year in Paris. And, of course, this little machine […]

Mercedes teases 1,000-horsepower, 217-mph AMG Project ONE

Mercedes has been surprisingly forthcoming with details and information about its upcoming AMG Project ONE hypercar, having shown a completely undisguised powertrain. But the one part of the car the company has been tightlipped about is the body. Finally, the company has released a teaser giving us some idea of what the car will look […]

Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk in Mercedes on the way to Melwood – fan claims

After sealing a deal for Naby Keita yesterday, attention has turned to other players and Van Dijk remains a target for Liverpool. Southampton have been adamant the Dutch defender, who has been exiled from the squad due to his wish to leave, will not depart for any price this summer. But Liverpool fans on Twitter […]

Mercedes EQ concept car, Porsche WEC champ in Formula E | Short Circuit: Green news roundup

In the spirit of the “Recharge Wrap-up” we used to do, “Short Circuit” is a new weekly roundup of the green news that might have otherwise slipped through the cracks. Whether it’s geeky, niche, a bit far afield or just good weekend reading, you’ll find it here. Tesla drivers reported waiting in line at the […]

Ferrari announce Sebastian Vettel deal: Mercedes chief confirms talks were held

Vettel was in the final year of his contract with Ferrari but has committed his future to the Italians. The statement said: “Ferrari announces that Scuderia Ferrari has extended its technical and racing agreement with driver Sebastian Vettel for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 racing seasons of the Formula One World Championship.” Vettel follows his […]