Fit for a King: Omar Bongo’s Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulet Up for Auction

Fit for a King: Omar Bongo’s Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulet Up for Auction There are a lot of rare automobiles going up for auction at RM’s Sports and Classics of Monaco event, but we’re betting one example -- a 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet -- will be the star of the show.Why? Rarity, for one. Between 1960 and 1982, Mercedes-Benz built nearly 2677 600s, the vast majority (roughly 2190) being short wheelbase sedans. 428 Pullmans -- the long-wheelbase, six-door limousines -- were built, but were nowhere as rare as the 59 Landaulets, which sported a convertible top over the rear seats. For the most part, Landaulets were sold to...

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Lorinser Gives Revamped Mercedes-Benz S-Class More Power, Style

Lorinser Gives Revamped Mercedes-Benz S-Class More Power, Style Lorinser, one of Germany's most prominent tuning houses, announced some new custom accessories for the refreshed 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Although Lorinser considers the parts to be "new," they're essentially the same as before. Bumpers fore and aft are swapped with a more aggressive replacements designed to increase cooling capacity and reducing drag. Matched with side skirts and unique front fenders, the look is pleasingly different than the styling packs offered from the likes of AMG. Engineers have massaged the S600's twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-12 with a remapped ECU,...

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Is Mercedes-Benz Planning a BMW Mega City Rival?

Is Mercedes-Benz Planning a BMW Mega City Rival? While BMW works on developing its eco-friendly Mega City urban vehicle, it seems Mercedes-Benz may be working on a competitor. Reports indicate the Stuttgart-based automaker may be working on a compact EV offering of its own to counter the electro-Bimmer. According to Autocar, Mercedes is working on a "Project 50," a small, electric vehicle designed for commuters who drive primarily in large cities. The magazine reports the car will have similar dimensions to the original A-class subcompact. When it first debuted in 1997, the A measured a stubby 142 inches in length, but today's version has grown...

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Mercedes Announces New C-Class Coupe is Coming in 2011

Mercedes Announces New C-Class Coupe is Coming in 2011 The previous Mercedes-Benz C-Class "Sports Coupe,” as it was called, never exactly set the sales charts on fire, and was criticized for being a little too entry-level. But Mercedes apparently is ready to make a go of it again, announcing today that it will build a new C-Class Coupe starting sometime in 2011. The C-Class Coupe will enter production at Mercedes’ Bremen plant in Germany on the same line as the rest of the C-Class lineup. (The 2010 C-Class sedan is pictured.) The Coupe's arrival coincides with the coming C-Class refresh expected for the 2011 model year, which will see changes...

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Mercedes-Benz to Build Subcompact B-Class AMG, Destined for U.S. Market?

Mercedes-Benz to Build Subcompact B-Class AMG, Destined for U.S. Market? What’s next for Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division? According to executives, a hopped-up AMG variant of the next-generation B-class subcompact. Current AMG boss Volker Mornhinweg (who’s destined for Mercedes-Benz’s van division in a month) recently told Automotive News that the tuning wing is, in fact, developing a high-performance variant of the next-gen B-class. The car will be AMG’s first stab at something smaller than a C-class, but Mornhinwheg says it’s a move to attract younger customers. A B-class AMG would also be an ideal offering for Mercedes-Benz to counter...

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Next-Generation Mercedes-Benz SLK Spied

Next-Generation Mercedes-Benz SLK SpiedWe won’t see a new SLK roadster for another couple of years, but Mercedes-Benz is already diligently testing its all-new 2012 model well ahead of its debut. Surprisingly, engineers decided to leave most -- if not all -- of the heavy camouflage off the car. Size-wise, the test car looks as if it keeps its current dimensions, but is expected to shed some weight by employing additional lightweight materials. The current SLK’s SLR-inspired nose appears to have been eschewed in favor for a look influenced by the company’s latest supercar, the SLS AMG. Rearview mirrors are mounted on the doors -- another...

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