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First Drives2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe: The New Macho SUV4.0/5
Back in 2003, Infiniti literally created a new species of SUV by introducing the FX, a vehicle that blended the style and characteristics of a sport coupe with those of a utility vehicle. BMW joined in a few years ago with the X6, certainly the most notorious model of that …
BlogMercedes-Benz Truck Takes To The Road Without Driver
We recently tested the 2016 Metris , a new midsize van made by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes recently tested a much larger truck in Germany, a full-size tractor-trailer called the Actros. What is unique about this Actros is that it is equipped with Highway Pilot, a semi-autonomous driving system meant to alleviate …
First Drives2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris: The Sprinter’s Smaller Cousin4.0/5
The midsize van market must be booming in Canada because one Japanese and three American automakers have introduced new models here in the last few years. These small vans are more affordable, easier to manage and park in town, and they’re more fuel efficient than their full-sized counterparts. Mercedes-Benz wants …
First DrivesFirst Drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz C 400 4MATIC
I always struggle internally when I see range-topping versions of vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler or Mercedes-Benz C-Class cruising around town. On one hand I know that it's the support of these owners that keeps these vehicles on the road, with enthusiast sales certainly not enough to justify their existence.
First Drives2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC: Nothing Like The GLK4.0/5
As of 2016, there will be no point in looking for the Mercedes-Benz GLK in showrooms. It’ll be gone for good. Not only has the vehicle been fully revamped, but it’s been renamed the GLC in a move to restore logic to the brand’s model nomenclature. Going forward, all SUVs …
Spotlight on2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class: We're Driving It This Week
This year, Mercedes-Benz revised the nomenclature of its SUVs in a bid to better match the names of their cars. When new models are added to the family, the German automaker wants to make it easier for buyers to navigate the naming conventions. As of 2016, the GLK will be …
Spotlight on2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC: We're Driving It This Week
Mercedes-Benz just introduced the successor to the GLK in Stuttgart, during a world premiere held at the Hugo Boss headquarters. It is called the GLC, and the first model that will arrive in Canada this fall will be the GLC 300 4MATIC, powered by a 2.0-litre, 241-horsepower inline four. It …
First Drives2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S: A True Warrior4.5/5
From the legendary “silver arrows” that dominated the Grand Prix in the 1930s to the speedsters that nudged out their rivals at the most recent Formula 1 World Championship, Mercedes-Benz has proven time and again that it knows how to build performance vehicles. The brand boasts the same outstanding track …
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