Former DTM driver becomes AMG brand ambassador: Maro Engel becomes a new instructor at the AMG Driving Academy German racing driver Maro Engel, a former DTM driver, has become a new AMG brand ambassador. Additional duties performed by the 26-year-old driver will include acting as an instructor for the AMG Driving Academy, as well as … Read more
IWC Schaffhausen teams up with MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team announced a new partnership with IWC Schaffhausen, with the Swiss watch manufacturer becoming the Official Engineering Partner of the team from January 2013. The link between IWC Schaffhausen and AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, dates back to 2004, when they reached … Read more
Introduced at the 2012 Miami Boat Show, the Inspired by AMG “Black Series” 50′ Marauder features a striking black and white design scheme that is carried throughout, from the Mercedes color-matched paint to the all-newly designed interior, upholstered with luxurious Alcantara. Billet aluminum pieces—more than 100—are integrated throughout, customized for the AMG Black Series boat, … Read more
Tesla and Mercedes-Benz to collaborate on the third model Californian electric car company Tesla announced that it would work with Mercedes-Benz on the third electric car project. Tesla is to provide the battery packs, electric motor(s), gearbox, inverter and all related software. Unfortunately, no other details on the collaboration were revealed but the news has … Read more
Forthcoming Daimler-Renault Citan van will come in pure-electric form Mercedes-Benz will launch the smallest van of its fleet. The van that uses the Renault Kangoo’s platform will be unveiled at IAA commercial vehicle show in Hanover in September, reports auto news. “We will take advantage of the trend toward city vans,” said Volker Mornhinweg, Mercedes-Benz … Read more
Luxury Carmakers Plan New Features for Obese Drivers Luxury cars couldn’t have been far behind the obesity problem. Luxury carmakers have been forced to upsize their vehicles as a result of drivers and passengers becoming more overweight, it has emerged. Porsche, Mercedes and BMW are just a few of the carmakers who have begun implementing … Read more