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Mercedes-Benz Vision Duet Is For The Autonomous And Electric Future

Say hello to the Mercedes-Benz Vision Duet, a futuristic concept car that shows what premium vehicles could look like when Level 5 autonomous technology becomes a reality.

Designed by Lujie Huang as his senior thesis while studying at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, the Vision Duet is a three-seat grand tourer that aims to offer a new kind of road trip experience with a very innovative design.

Huang believes that through the shift to electrification and full autonomy, there will be a change in the grand touring experience from a driver-focused into a riding-focused one. With that in mind, the Vision Duet lacks any traditional controls like a steering wheel or pedals and instead has two comfortable, forward-facing seats and a large table in the center of the cabin. When the vehicle is parked, the glass roof can slide back and a third seat up front can be used. The designer was heavily inspired by the seating layout of leisure boats in creating the Vision Duet.

From the outside, the concept looks unlike any current Mercedes-Benz, but that’s no bad thing. Up front, it has a distinctive grille with a large three-pointed star, while the implementation of an electric powertrain has also allowed for an exceptionally short front overhang. There are also a set of small headlights connected by an LED light bar, and at the rear there’s an LED light bar and a sleek and sculptural bumper.

Note: This is an independent design study from Lujie Huang and is in no way related to or endorsed by Mercedes-Benz.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Transformed From Luxury Sedan To Sumptuous Family Hauler

You didn’t really think the new generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class would escape the rendering frenzy, did you?

Truth be told it’s not a frenzy, not yet at least, as what we have here is a single illustration that depicts the uncrowned luxury car king in a new body style.

With a reshaped back end, an elongated roof complete with thin rails and two more side windows, the 2021 S-Class has been turned into an elegant estate by XTomi. Despite that, it is safe to say that Mercedes would never make such a thing.

What they will do is start selling their new flagship sedan in a few months, with the first batch of cars expected to hit the U.S. shores sometime in Q1 next year.

Boasting an evolutionary design that brings it closer to the smaller E- and C-Class, as well as taillights inspired by the latest CLS, the all-new S-Class will launch with an engine family comprising of electrified six- and eight-cylinder engines, while a plug-in hybrid will follow shortly.

In Europe, Merc’s latest range topper will feature a selection of petrol and diesel engines, in the S450, S500, S350d, S350d 4Matic and S400d 4Matic, with the first two packing a 3.0-liter mild-hybrid with 362 and 429 HP respectively. In the US, the 2021 S-Class will be available in S500 4Matic and S580 4Matic guises, with the latter being powered by a mild-hybrid 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that puts out 496 HP.

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Posted by X-Tomi Design on Thursday, September 3, 2020

Another One Bites The Dust: 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 S Fails Moose Test

The new Mercedes-AMG A45 S is the most powerful hot hatch on sale and, despite being built on a front-biased all-wheel drive platform, it does feature a Drift mode that allows the back end to slide.

As a result, one might think that it is a proper track tool, with responsive steering and barely any understeer. However, for all its clever technology, it did not manage to pass the moose test.

The challenge that replicates what happens when drivers swerve to avoid an obstacle in the middle of the road and then try to get back in their lane as quickly as possible proved too much for the A45 S, which could not complete it at 49 mph (77 km/h).

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Engaging the Sport mode did not help, as it didn’t change the outcome. The driver had to lower the entry speed to 47 mph (75 km/h) in order for the hot hatch to not hit the cones, a result comparable to the much bigger Audi A7. What’s interesting is that the BMW M235i Gran Coupe, which features a similar layout to the A45 S, also failed the test.

With a whopping 415 HP (421 PS / 310 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque produced by its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, AMG’s ultimate hot hatch can hit a maximum speed of 168 mph (270 km/h) and does the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. It’s not available in the U.S., but in Germany, it starts at €61,103 ($72,227).

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Leave The Toy Hauler At Home And Go Glamping In This Luxury Motorhome With A Built-In Garage

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to make road trips more appealing, so why not vacation in luxury with this RV that features a built-in garage.

Based on the Mercedes Atego, this luxury motorhome from Concorde is the ultimate escape tool as it has all the comforts of home as well as a few surprises.

Of course, it’s most distinctive feature is the garage which resides in back. The Liner 990 GI can hold a Smart ForTwo, while the larger 1090 GI can accommodate models such as the Mini Cooper and Fiat / Abarth 500.

Also Read: This Unimog-Based RV Is Fit For The End Of The World

If that wasn’t interesting enough, the model has an air suspension and this apparently enables the motorhome to ‘kneel’ to ease with loading and unloading of vehicles.

Thankfully, the motorhome isn’t a one-trick pony as the interior is comfortable and luxurious. When entering, you’ll find an L-shaped sectional which resides across from a sofa.

Elsewhere, there’s a stylish kitchen with a gas stove, stainless steel sinks and a refrigerator / freezer. Other highlights include a power retractable coffee maker and options such as a microwave and dishwasher.

The motorhome also has a queen-sized bed and a spa-like bathroom that can be equipped with an optional “rainforest shower.” Of course, buyers can customize the model to suit their tastes and order higher variants that feature premium leather and walnut wood trim.

Motivation is provided by a 7.7-liter six-cylinder diesel engine that develops 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS). However, since it weighs so much, you’ll probably need a special driver’s license depending on when you live.

That isn’t the only downside as the motorhome comes with a house-like price tag that starts at €350,000 ($404,876 / £317,910).

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Is The 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG A Better Buy Than A 2020 C63 S Coupe?

The current 2020 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe is an absolute beast. However, is it actually a smart buy when you can purchase a used W204-generation C63 for considerably less?

In Throttle House’s latest ‘Cheap Meets Steep’ episode, they tested a 2020 C63 S Coupe against a 2013 C63 AMG Coupe and found that both are very fitting of an AMG badge.

The W204-generation car left the factory with Mercedes-Benz’s M156 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8. This engine is beloved by enthusiasts and in the facelifted C63 of the day with the available AMG Performance package, pumped out 480 hp at 6,800 rpm and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque at 5,000 rpm, giving it a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of just 4.4 seconds.

Moreover, not only does the 6.2-liter V8 provide excellent power and torque, but it also sounds glorious and is one of the best-sounding AMG cars ever.

The current-generation C63 S, introduced in 2014, comes outfitted with a new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 rated at 503 hp and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. While that is more than the old car, the new engine does have a little bit of turbo lag and doesn’t sound quite as nice.

Then you have to consider prices. In Canada where this review was conducted, the new C63 S tested was optioned out to roughly CAD$110,000 (~US$80,000), while a used W204 C63 AMG can be purchased for around CAD$40,000 (~US$29,000). This makes the latter kind of a bargain, but if you could afford it, should you go for the new one instead?

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