2010 Belgian Grand Prix in pictures
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Formula 1, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Renault | 1 Comment »As expected the McLaren chassis was more suited to the high speed straights of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit compared to the Red Bull Racing machines. Also, as expected, rain played havoc with best laid plans and while the first three drivers ...
Mercedes-Benz CLS: The video
Friday, August 27th, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz | 1 Comment »"It is now responsible for those butterflies in your stomach. The new CLS from Mercedes-Benz. Because seduction has to be flawless." Well, that's what the deep-voiced man on the video reckons. I'm not so sure, to be honest.
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz | 4 Comments »Mercedes-Benz has taken the cover off its new CLS four-door coupé, announcing the car will have its official reveal at the Paris Motor Show in October. Four-door coupé, by definition, is a misnomer, of course, but in 2003 Mercedes was one ...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster spy shots
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz | 1 Comment »Pistonspy have some nice shots of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster in action at the Nürburgring. It's expected we'll get a proper look at an undisguised SLS AMG Roadster before the end of the year. It may even be revealed ...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 photo gallery
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz, Motorsports | 1 Comment »Good news for wannabe track day heroes, Mercedes-AMG GmbH are now taking orders for their SLS AMG GT3 racer. If you do want to kick sand in the faces of the Audi and Porsche kids you'll need to cough up ...
VIDEO: David Coulthard, the Isle of Man and the SLS AMG
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz | 1 Comment »The combination of ex-Formula One driver, revered tarmac and Mercedes' latest supercar is one well worth savouring. Indeed, Mercedes-Benz made a 3D film about the experience. You can watch the old-skool 2D version featuring David Coulthard after the jump. There's ...
New vehicle sales report - July 2010
Saturday, August 7th, 2010 Posted in Holden, Hyundai, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, VFACTS reports | No Comments »Last month's high of 108,722 new vehicle sales came crashing back to earth in July. A comparatively low figure of 82,376 sales were registered. However, this result represents an increase of 9.3% on July 2009 data, so it's not all ...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 now with added bling
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz | 5 Comments »This chrome-look Mercedes Benz SLS AMG GT3 was recently spotted in Hockenheim at the German Grand Prix. The added bling to the GT3 supercar was done to help promote the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Well, it stands out I ...
VIDEO: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster test
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz | 1 Comment »Those of you who think gullwing style doors are a bit passe might be interested to learn the Roadster version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is getting closer to a release. This video filmed at the Nürburgring shows the car ...
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - Australian pricing & specs
Friday, July 30th, 2010 Posted in Mercedes-Benz | 3 Comments »The latest Mercedes 'Gullwing' model, the SLS AMG, has now landed in Australia. If you want to get your hands on one of these beauties you'll need to pony up the cash for the $464,000 list price, and then some. ...
2010 German Grand Prix in pictures
Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Formula 1, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Renault | 4 Comments »Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won the 2010 German Grand Prix. Good for him, it was a hard fought victory and if only that lowly team assistant in the bottom left of corner didn't ruin the photo opportunity above as the Spaniard ...
Tiff Needell on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Monday, July 26th, 2010 Posted in Fifth Gear, Mercedes-Benz | 4 Comments »In a recent episode of the revised Fifth Gear television program former F1 racer Tiff Needell got some one on one time with the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 'Gullwing'. The location for his drive? The Isle of Man. As it is ...
2010 British Grand Prix in pictures
Monday, July 12th, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Formula 1, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Red Bull Racing, Renault | 2 Comments »With victory at Silverstone overnight Mark Webber became the first driver to win three races in 2010. And, following that qualifying wing-swap controversy with teammate Sebastian Vettel, what a satisfying win it was too. Webber was determined to take the lead ...
New vehicle sales report - June 2010
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in Audi, Holden, Hyundai, MINI, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota, VFACTS reports | 1 Comment »The end of financial year saw some big numbers in terms of new vehicle sales in Australia. In fact, the final sales tally of 108,722 vehicles is the highest selling month on record. It betters the previous monthly high by ...
“You will not believe the performance”
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Posted in Green Machines, Mercedes-Benz | 6 Comments »Virgil Tracy drives the latest machine in the Thunderbirds garage. It's otherwise known as the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell and Virgil reckons it has some mojo, too. Check out the video after the break.
