Mercedes-Benz has announced two separate recalls impacting certain GLE and GLS models in the United States. The first recall involves a lighting control unit that may malfunction and cause the left exterior reverse light to remain illuminated after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This means affected vehicles do not comply with the requirements […]
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Mercedes-Benz has been offering the option of ordering some of their models with the illuminated star logo up front for a few years now. Now, this feature has led to a recall in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the electrical ground connection of the illuminated badge may have been […]
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Finding an absolute winner when it comes to all-wheel drive systems can be extremely difficult, as various other factors such as engines, tires, weight and even the driver can prove just as important as the actual tech sending power to both axles. However, the guys over at the SUV Battle YouTube channel did a good […]
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Brabus has taken an interest into the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 de, offering visual enhancements for the plug-in hybrid SUV inside and out, as well as a boost in power. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel and electric motor powertrain that develops a combined 315 HP and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque is now good for 349 […]
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The United States Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have agreed to a $1.5 (£1.2 / €1.3) billion settlement with Daimler to resolve “alleged” violations of the Clean Air Act and California law. Under the proposed settlement, Daimler will recall and repair the emission systems in diesel-powered Mercedes sold in […]
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Mercedes has announced a number of updates to their lineup in the United States for the 2021 model year. Starting with the entry-level A-Class Sedan, the model gains Blind Spot Assist and new 18-inch bi-color wheels. MBUX Interior Assistant also becomes a new standalone option. Unsurprisingly, the changes to the CLA echo those to the A-Class […]
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If the regular Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 is considered a ‘super SUV’, then what would you call one with more power under its hood than a Porsche 918 Spyder? Modified by Wheelsandmore, the beast you see here boasts up to 907 HP (920 PS / 677 kW) and 848 lb-ft (1,150 Nm) of torque from the […]
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Hofele has launched a new tuning kit, this time for the Mercedes-Benz GLE, giving the mid-size German SUV a very Maybach-ish flair. The kit is based on the 450 model but available for the entire range, from the 300d right up to the 63. Visually, this is one seriously flashy proposal, thanks mainly to that […]
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Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Hofele has previewed a number of modified vehicles it is readying for next month’s Geneva Motor Show. A darkened teaser image and a series of close-ups preview the Mercedes-Benz models that Hofele has worked on. The picture shows two Mercedes-Benz G-Class models that Hofele has tricked-out although at this stage we can’t […]
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A group of citizens in New York came to the rescue of a woman over the weekend who was trapped under a Mercedes-Benz GLE. The NY Post reports that the woman was run over on the Lower East Side and trapped under the black Mercedes-Benz at the intersection of Delancey and Norfolk Streets. Footage shared […]
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