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2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220: Small Luxury at a Big Price4.0/5

Past attempts by Mercedes-Benz to offer an exciting small car in Canada admittedly failed. Indeed, we can’t imagine anyone dreaming of owning a B-Class or CLA-Class. However, things have changed dramatically with the launch of the hot new A-Class. Technically, it’s not new at all. That car has been around …October 30, 2019

2019 Mercedes-Benz G 550: As Desirable As Ever4.0/5

There are a few cars and trucks on the market that have achieved such a level of admiration and desirability, that only a major screwup from the manufacturer could tank its sales. The Porsche 911 has reached this level, and so has the Jeep Wrangler . Here’s another one: the …September 20, 2019

2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC Wagon: Why Settle for a Sedan?3.5/5

Mainstream automakers have pretty much given up on the station wagon segment in North America, which means this type of vehicle is now in the hands of the luxury brands. That’s too bad, because a wagon offers the driving feel of a car with the versatility of an SUV. Case …August 23, 2018

2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 Wagon: Canada’s Little Darling4.0/5

As I’m writing this, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 wagon is only available in Canada for the North American market. I should have your attention now. Because if you’ve got one ounce of automotive enthusiasm left inside you, you should be rushing into your local Mercedes-Benz dealership to place an …July 19, 2018

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e: The New Green Card3.5/5

As the auto industry turns to alternative powertrains and SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 550e would appear as an ideal choice for today's environment. This new offering is a sign of the times, as the German brand's new plug-in hybrid, midsize SUV replaces the turbo-diesel GLE 350d. The 550e receives the …August 25, 2017

2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550e: Green Executive4.0/5

The electrification of the large luxury sedan segment is gaining momentum, as Mercedes-Benz has introduced the S 550e plug-in hybrid this year, joining a growing family of S-Class models that includes hot-rod AMG variants and the ultra-luxury Mercedes-Maybach S 600. It will go head to head with the BMW 740Le, …October 19, 2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC: Surprise and Please Yourself4.5/5

As humans, we are quick to judge. From our haircuts (or lack of hair altogether), to the clothes we wear and the cars we drive, we always have something to say about what the others are up to. The bottom line though, and we all know it, is that we …October 5, 2016

2017 Mercedes-AMG SLC 43: Civil AMG4.0/5

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 …September 8, 2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC: Simply Refined4.0/5

It's almost as if Mercedes-Benz set the trend for the automotive marketplace. Based on the 2015 Canadian automotive sales totals, consumers have shifted from sedans to SUVs, so it was perfect timing for the German brand to have a year dedicated to restyling and renaming its utility vehicles. The entire …March 18, 2016

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4MATIC: Just The Badge, Please2.5/5

If you want to hit an automotive home-run, then you need to swing for the fences - not move the fences closer to home plate and hope that no one else notices. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4MATIC lacks the finesse to compete on the same playing field as other luxury …March 18, 2015

2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550: Prestige, Performance and Comfort4.5/5

For years we’ve been explaining that the letters S and L in this car’s name stand for “sport leicht,” which refers to a “light sport” car. But today these letters more accurately describe “sport” and “luxury” as the 1,785-kilogram vehicle doesn’t exactly qualify as a featherweight. The term “sport” refers …September 19, 2014

Mercedes-Benz B250: Benz to the Bone4.0/5

Mercedes-Benz may build some of the most opulent cars in the world, but their big money makers are actually their more affordable models. This article focusses on the B250, the brand’s smallest car in North America. It’s not the most popular though—that honour belongs to the C Class. Nonetheless, the …May 15, 2014

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