How would you feel if your over $100,000 S-Class Mercedes got recalled while brand new? That’s what owners of the 2021 S-Class are looking at. Today Mercedes recalled a batch of 2021 S-Class sedans over a steering issue. Mercedes-Benz sure isn’t what it used to be. Mercedes knows the optics-it even offered an apology Mercedes …
Buying a used luxury car is just smart, regardless of how financially secure you are. Avoiding the new car depreciation can save you thousands. And most luxury vehicles have pretty solid technology and features, even with a few years on them. In fact, a recent U.S. News list suggests the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class should be …
The G-Wagon, aka the G-Class, tends to be the model people first think of when you ask about an off-road Mercedes-Benz. However, as capable as it is, in terms of overlanding ability, it plays second-fiddle to another Mercedes-Benz: the Unimog. Still, while Mercedes Unimogs make for excellent campers, trying to find one isn’t easy. But …
The compact luxury SUV class has grown tremendously over the last few years. For 2021, Lexus earns praise for having the most reliable small luxury SUV, and Audi has made some impressive updates to its product lineup. Then there a few models that are mid-ranking. We’ve made a list of the small luxury SUVs that fall toward the …
The full-size van market has a few options to choose from if you’re looking for a hauler to meet the needs of your lifestyle. One of those options is the Mercedes Sprinter van, which might be a little on the expensive side, but it does offer quite a few features that could be useful for …
There are plenty of compact SUVs for you to cross-shop. But if you want a more refined experience, it’s worth splurging on a luxury model. The best luxury compact SUVs are elegant, dynamic, and plush. But if you want an exceptionally reliable one, there aren’t as many options. Consumer Reports surveyed the latest small luxury SUVs, and the org …
Weekend getaways and road trips are becoming increasingly popular. Since the pandemic has thwarted many travel plans, even people who never considered RVs are now exploring their options. And the camper van is proving to be the perfect vehicle. Couples and families are forgoing expensive hotel stays for the comfort-laden experience of van life. One …
In the automotive world, the color red is often associated with speed and fun. And although many Mercedes-Benz owners believed their choice of paint color helped make their vehicles sporty standouts, some are now seeing red. In fact, after a class-action lawsuit, the color is spelling disaster for the luxury automaker. Mercedes-Benz’s trouble with Mars …
If you want a large luxury SUV, there are several to choose from. Models like the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and the 2021 Cadillac Escalade are both great for different reasons. According to U.S. News and World Report, the Navigator Dominated the G-Class taking the No. 1 spot on the list of …
There’s an old saying: Dress Italian, speak French, drive German. Let’s leave couture and language to Vogue and Vanity Fair and focus on why German cars are the worldwide standard for performance and luxury. You could argue that the Brits make the most elegant and refined luxury cars, but nobody ever accused Rolls-Royce (a division …
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA is very athletic, but it has big issues that are tough to ignore. Would you still buy this entry-level luxury car?
Mercedes-Benz makes some of the most luxurious and comfortable cars on the market, and they’re usually well worth their price tags. However, that might not be the case with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS. Here’s a look at how a certain confusing feature may be holding the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS back from greatness. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz …
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series now tops the GT lineup, but it may have made the GT R obsolete. Which model are you more interested in?
A car that has steep depreciation is bad for its new owner. But, it can provide some sweet deals for those who purchase one that is used. So below is a summary of some of the vehicles with the highest depreciation after three years. This goes to show that if you can stand waiting then …
Since Johnny Paycheck released “Take This Job and Shove It” and put a song to many workers’ feelings in 1977, the soundtrack for fighting back against “boss man” has been set in stone. Factory jobs are the focus of the narrator’s discontent, and what is more “factory job” than an automotive factory. Well, one former …
When someone or something is considered competent, that’s generally a good thing. But for a luxury automaker, “competent” is a slap in the face. Car and Driver recently called the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC “wholly competent.” Here’s why that’s an insult to this high-end crossover SUV. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a …
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class underwent a complete redesign for 2021 and should reach U.S. dealerships by spring. As usual, the S-Class is packed with the top-of-the-line technology we’ve come to expect from a Benz. However, MotorTrend’s staff wasn’t thrilled by the inflated sticker price. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has a suggested retail price of $94,250. The …
The G-Wagon is already one of Mercedes-Benz’s most capable off-roaders. But when it comes to overlanding, even the G-Wagon has to bow to the Mercedes Unimog. Unfortunately, it’s rare that one pops up for sale in the US. However, the 2004 U500 Doug Demuro recently featured in one of his videos isn’t just in the …
Luxury cars can be very beautiful and decorative. There is one decorative car feature that many buyers probably haven’t given much thought to, and that’s the hood ornament. This ornamental emblem has been vanishing over the years, but the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is one place where it can still be found. The disappearance of the …
Buying a brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 is no small feat. With a starting price of around $62,500, this GLE certainly isn’t cheap. However, one owner in Atlanta, unfortunately, had their SUV stolen shortly after taking delivery. According to DJ Hurst via the VinWiki YouTube channel, the SUV was found by accident not long after it …
At least in the US, luxury cars tend to be what people think of when the name ‘Mercedes-Benz’ pops up. But the German automaker has an extensive history of more utilitarian offerings, too. It’s made minibuses like the Omnibus, for example. Plus, the G-Wagon was originally a rugged off-roader fit for civilians and military personnel. …
Tesla has set itself apart with its focus on innovation, technology, and green design. While its electric vehicles stand out today, other companies are working to catch up. Mercedes-Benz, for one, is positioning itself to steal Tesla’s thunder with eight new electric vehicles starting in 2022. Here’s a look at the German automaker’s plans. Mercedes-Benz’s …
Mercedes-Benz AMG has long since been known for producing some of the world’s fastest vehicles. Cruising comfortably at triple-digit speeds requires some serious engineering. As a result, even the tiniest components have to be built to withstand some serious forces. However, Mercedes-Benz AMG issued a new recall for its GT models for an unusual reason. …
For the 2021 model year, the Ram 1500 TRX won the honor of MotorTrend Truck of the Year. In fact, last year the Ram Heavy Duty was the 2020 truck winner. The year before that, the 2019 Ram 1500 gleaned the award. But once upon a time, a Mercedes-Benz SUV took the title. Once upon …
If your wishlist has always included a Mercedes-Benz, you’re in luck. You can actually get a used model for less than $20,000. Wondering how luxury cars that sell for nearly $100,000 new can be so cheap? It’s not a scam. Luxury cars tend to depreciate in value much faster than non-luxury brands, U.S. News explains. …
There are many good SUV options out there. If luxury is your flavor, there’s one 2021 Mercedes-Benz model that’s already won a prestigious award. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE beat out the competition to win Top Rated Luxury SUV from Edmunds. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE According to Mercedes-Benz, this SUV is hitting the market with a …
The market is brimming with luxury cars, but two of the best brands are BMW and Mercedes-Benz. In the compact-SUV segment, BMW boasts the X3, while Mercedes-Benz offers the GLC. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the two 2021 versions to help you decide which is better for you. The 2021 BMW X3 Because the X3 …
Each year, Edmunds rolls out its Top Rated awards. For the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, this is great news. Check out the Top Rated New Luxury Sedan for the 2021 model year. Why is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class so great? According to Mercedes-Benz, the E-Class climbed the ranks to become the best-selling model series in the …
Competition in the luxury sedan segment is growing increasingly tighter. If you’re in the market for a new car, it can make choosing one a difficult task. And neck-and-neck are the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA and Lexus IS. If you’re torn between these two compact luxury cars, check out our breakdown of their pros and cons. …
OK, if you’re going to throw down $100 grand on an SUV, what’s $30,000 more, am I right? I definitely won’t be spending that much on a vehicle any time soon––or ever, more likely. But I am definitely among the countless out there who think about what they’d buy with X amount of dollars. And––if …
Savage Garage is the name of a YouTube channel that chronicles a team of auto enthusiasts in the Miami area. The team owns a variety of performance, exotics, and hypercars. They recently decided to head out to a track for some car fun with their friends. Along the way, one driver was doing a high-speed …
We tend to get so worked up about the newest models of our favorite luxury vehicles that we forget about the ones that came before. Many drivers worry that buying a used car is a recipe for disaster and don’t realize they could be passing up a fantastic vehicle at an affordable price. A perfect …
The JD Power Sales Satisfaction Index is out for 2020. This takes a 1,000-point scale and determines the satisfaction of the sales process based on delivery, dealer personnel, paperwork, dealer website, and other factors. Almost 36,000 buyers were surveyed from January through June of 2020. So it determines which brands rated the best/worst overall sales …
The Mercedes-Benz G Wagon has been featured in reality television shows, music videos, and celebrity Instagram feeds for years. When you see one on the road, you know that they are a symbol of status, even more so than some of the other vehicles in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. But, despite the reputation, they aren’t as …
U.S. News is known for its year-end best-of roundups of vehicles of all types. When it came time to determine the best all-wheel-drive sedan of 2020, the magazine listed a variety of models — from Kia to Mercedes to Tesla — offering AWD standard or as an option. Even affordable cars and family sedans offer …
It’s trendy for automakers to build two or more models in a single segment. This holds especially true when it comes to the subcompact crossover SUV market. It was once a marketing tactic primarily employed by entry- to mid-level auto manufacturers, but now luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz offer more than one model in a …
Thanks in part to a Lamborghini Urus-derived powertrain, the Audi RS Q8 is a genuinely quick luxury SUV. But if you’re looking for premium SUVs that accelerate like sports cars, Mercedes-AMG also has some options. For example, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S. But which is the one to get? YouTube team Throttle House decided to …
We’ve been told for years that electric vehicles are less complex than gasoline-powered vehicles. That means they should last longer and experience greater reliability. That’s what we have been led to believe. But according to a recent survey electric vehicle reliability sucks. A reliability survey released by Consumer Reports paints a grim picture of “significant …
Few cars are as exciting to drive as roadsters, but not all are created equally. How do models like the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata and BMW Z4 fare?
Fast wagon fans were delighted when Audi announced the RS6 Avant was coming to the US. And it’s proven a worthy successor to the original fast Audi wagon, the RS2 Avant. However, it’s not the only luxurious high-performance wagon on the market; it’s not even the only German one. There’s also the Mercedes-AMG E 63 …
One of the most popular large luxury SUVs out there is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. This quirky SUV is known for its boxy look and tough performance on any road surface. It looks, however, like there are a couple of things holding it back from being the perfect choice to buy. The Car Connection saw …
Since the 2021 S-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s flagship car, it’s only natural that the automaker stuffed it with as many luxury features as possible. For some, though, it’s still not enough. For those customers, Mercedes has Maybach, a name that’s appeared on several upgraded S-Classes in the past. And it’s back for 2021 with the Mercedes-Maybach …
Have you ever felt like a vehicle seemed to be designed and built just for you? Certain vehicle brands speak exclusively to specific personalities and niche market buyers. Jeep buyers like to think of themselves as adventurous, for example. Jaguar owners might consider themselves prestigious. Of course, there are exceptions to every car-buying stereotype, and …
The 2021 Escalade is shaping up to restore the reputation of Cadillac’s iconic large luxury SUV. This is good news because it faces strong competition, not just from American rivals like the Navigator, but also from the likes of Mercedes. And just like the Escalade is Cadillac’s flagship, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is the German automaker’s …
On this list from Car and Driver, there is a pretty wide range of options if you are looking for the best used cars to buy under $5,000. Most lists like this are looking for reliability. Presumably compiled for the practical buyer, budget lists often base everything on the durability of a car. However, this …
The Mercedes-Benz CLA didn’t exactly get off to a great start. It was billed as a Mercedes that you could buy for less than $30,000. But as many reviewers pointed out, it really wasn’t a great $30,000 car, much less something you’d consider a true Mercedes. As for the AMG version, well, let’s just say …
Yes, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has just won MotorTrend‘s prestigious Car of the Year award. It was already a great luxury sedan before the 2021 redesign, but apparently, it’s gotten even better following its mid-cycle refresh. So much better, in fact, that it beat out some serious competitors such as the Porsche Taycan and the …
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the most established and respected midsize luxury models currently available. So much so that the model 2021 was just named MotorTrend’s Car of the Year. One of the E-Class‘s greatest strengths is its versatility. You can have it as a sedan, convertible, coupe, or station wagon with various engines …
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S reclaimed its title of being the fastest luxury-class car to conquer the Nürburgring. Are you surprised it did?
Yes, we’ve heard the Post Malone song. We know the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is a cool SUV. But it’s also out of reach in terms of pricing for most people. While we get that its crazy price tag is part of why people covet this big Mercedes truck, we can’t help but wonder. Is there a …
Nobody expects a great camper van to be cheap. But paying almost $150,000 for this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van is a little over the top.
