Tests and Features

It wasn’t so long ago that station wagons and families went hand-in-hand. You old-timers out there will remember these long, awkward but very practical vehicles that could accommodate lots of passengers and, more importantly, the excess baggage that comes with having several children. You’ll undoubtedly remember the models that came …

Mercedes-Benz is quite literally launching us into the future, and has been for a while. After its Tech Day , an event introducing the future of the brand’s touring cars, the manufacturer is at it again by shining a light on the future of its light commercial vehicle division. As …

I’ve written a few news stories recently about the sales domination tug-of-war between the three German luxury brands, namely Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. One of the tricks to remain on top of shoppers’ lists is to have an answer to every vehicle the other guy has. Case in point: the …

A few months ago, during the C-Class Cabriolet launch, Mercedes-Benz gathered up the invited journalists to unveil the new 2017 E-Class Wagon, one of the rare cars still offered in this body style since the SUV tidal wave hit our continent and practically eliminated station wagons. However, there are still …

OTTAWA, Ontario – Mercedes-Benz is calling its latest 2017 E-Class sedan a “masterpiece of intelligence,” and there's not much I can say that goes against it. Its tenth-generation E-Class is indeed a marvel of technology and the closest thing on the road today to autonomous driving, which is both an …

In a few days, The Car Guide will be heading to our nation's capital of Ottawa to test out one of the most technologically advanced vehicles currently on the market—the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300. What's to come may be more about the sedan's electronics than its driving abilities, but we're …

SUVs remain a mystery for driving enthusiasts. Why would someone in need of a practical car turn to a clumsy, top-heavy vehicle that is no fun at all? After all, there a tons of great wagons on the market! In Europe, every sedan has its hatchback equivalent, giving us masterpieces …

If you think that the term “coupe” refers to a two-door car, welcome to 2016! That’s right, the word “coupe” now designates a style rather than a body type. A coupe is a vehicle whose roof slopes gradually toward the back rather than dropping abruptly, as they do on sedans.

The German automaker recently summoned automobile journalists to a presentation officially called “Road to the Future,” but nicknamed “Tech Day.” This program showcases the vehicles and technologies that will forge the future of Mercedes-Benz products. Just like many other manufacturers, Mercedes believes that the future of automobiles will be defined …

Prof Dr Thomas Weber, 62, has been responsible for Daimler Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development for 12 years. This means he is involved in a key position in the ongoing largest technological transformation of the automobile in its 130-year history. In the interview, he summarises where we stand in …