With the completely redesigned C-Class, Mercedes-Benz marks another successful chapter in teh premium mid-range segment.

Check out the video below for a look at the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class and make sure to stay tuned for coverage of the C-Class as it debuts in Detroit.

Ahead of its 2014 launch, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class XL was spied on the streets of Stuttgart and we have the video.  According to the latest reports, the extra-long wheelbase S-Class will be 200mm longer than the current long wheelbase S-Class (5,2446mm) putting it at 5,446mm  long.  The seating layout will remain the same as the standard with the addition of a third window behind the back door.

Power for the enlarged S-Class will come from a V12 5.5 liter engine that is capable of outputting 585 HP (430 kW) and could potentially adopt the S600 Maybach moniker.  No definite word on where the debut will happen but there is a good chance it will be debuted at the Guangshou Motor Show in China where they love long wheelbases.

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We’ve seen the Mercedes M-Class in several situations in the past, but even for us, this is a new one.  In the latest video from Mercedes-Benz, a female driver takes a 2014 M-Class into the middle of a demolition derby and shows not only her driving skills but the cars ability to handle itself in any situation.

Check it out below and click here for more of the latest Mercedes-Benz M-Class news.

Get a glimpse of the all-new MercedesS 63 AMG on the streets of Rotterdam in the video below.  And, if the video isn’t enough to satisfy your appetite, you can click here to check out the S63 AMG photo gallery.

Mercedes-Benz TV has unveiled a surreal new campaign for the Mercedes-Benz GLA featuring model, Georgia May Jagger. Titled, “Always restless.” The nearly two-minute video has Sir Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall’s daughter lounging on the GLA’s sunroof while her friend dances in the alley on a dark night while the neon city shines in the background.

Mercedes-Benz GLA Video Featuring Georgia May Jagger

Of course the video takes an entirely new turn when at the end a giant panda is riding in the driver’s seat, perhaps pulling a page from the Miley Cyrus playbook.

If you’ve ever been in a car accident, whether minor or major, chances are you were anything but calm, especially if that accident involved your car rolling over.  The Russian woman in this video, however, manages to remain completely calm as her car does a barrel roll, seemingly unconcerned by what’s happening.  She’s so calm, in fact, that I’m surprised she didn’t pull out her cellphone as it was happening to update her Facebook status to indicate part-time stunt driver as her occupation.  And if one crash isn’t enough, I’ve also included one of the greatest Russian crash compilations ever created, paying further homage to the glory of Russian driving.

Earlier this year, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe was previewed as a concept, containing every great automotive technology developed over the last 100 years and a few new things we’d yet to see in a car all perfectly packaged in a sexy contoured design.  Shown from above in the video, the S 63 AMG Coupe has a seductive hourglass figure, with broad fenders and a tight midsection, making it more elegant that the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class that it will be replacing.

Check out the video below from AutoEvolution to see just what has us so excited about the S-Class Coupe.

In 1965 AMG founders Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher built their first 300 SE direct injection engine at Aufrecht’s home for fun

AMG stands for Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach – the last names of the founding fathers Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher along with Aufrecht’s birthplace of Großaspach

The first AMG model developed after Daimler-Benz AG and AMG signed a cooperation contract was the Mercedes C63 AMG in 1993

In 2005, Mercedes-AMG became solely owned by Daimler AG when Aufrecht sold his remaining shares

AMG also provides engines for the Zonda and Huayra cars including the M120 exclusively for the Pagani.  It is the largest displacement naturally aspirated engine provided by AMG

In 2013, AMG reached a partnership with Aston Martin to provide engines and components for the next generation of Aston Martin vehicles

The only AMG car not to follow the “one man, one engine” policy was a CLS 63 AMG that was built by one AMG mechanic with the help of Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher

In 1989, Jochen Mass, Manuel Reuter and Stanley Dickens won the Le Mans 24-hour race in a Sauber C9 AMG

You can check out more interesting Mercedes AMG facts here or take your 10 minute break to watch this video from Mercedes AMG which summarizes the AMG history as well as gives an inside look into the production of AMG models as well as a look AMG’s present and future.

AMG Assistant Product Manager Will Vetter takes you on a walk around of the all-new Mercedes S63 AMG. He gives insight on how AMG cut weight and increased performance by utilizing new materials and technology like the carbon fiber housing for the spare tire, the two piece brakes as well as a host of additoinal changes.  The video also gives an insight into the engine production.  Check out the video and photo gallery below for a look at one of the best cars in the world.

Check out the video below for a look at the Mercedes GLA 45 AMG Concept in Mercedes’ latest teaser video.  For a better look, you can also take a look at the video stills in the photo gallery below.

Stay tuned as we’ll bring you the latest updates on the new concept.

The S 65 AMG is the only high-performance 12-cylinder automobile from a German premium manufacturer – and it is a car with a pedigree: the first generation of the S 65 AMG was launched in 2003, with the second generation being produced from 2006 until 2013.

2014 Mercedes S65 AMG

Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH: “Soon after the successful launch of the S 63 AMG, we are unveiling the new S 65 AMG. Supreme exclusivity and incomparable dynamism provide the guarantee of a high fascination potential. With the third generation of the S 65 AMG, we offer our loyal and discerning V12 customers a unique high-performance automobile.”

Key data at a glance:

2014 Mercedes S65 AMG Engine

The AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine delivers 463 kW (630 hp) with a maximum torque of 1000 newton metres – figures that enable the S 65 AMG to outperform all other vehicles in its segment. This superiority is highlighted by the car’s performance: the S 65 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The strengths of the 12-cylinder biturbo engine from Mercedes-AMG include its effortless acceleration in all speed ranges as well as its refined operation with the distinctive V12 sound typical of AMG. In short: the S 65 AMG impresses with its superior and stylish performance.

Compared with the previous model, fuel consumption has been reduced by 2.4 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC, combined). With a fuel consumption of 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC, combined), the new S 65 AMG is the world’s most fuel-efficient V12 high-performance saloon in terms of power and torque. The range-topping 12-cylinder model already meets the requirements of the EU6 emissions standard, which is not due to come into force until 2015.

2014 Mercedes S65 AMG

Technical highlights of the AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine:

• Biturbocharging
• Aluminium crankcase
• Forged crankshaft of high-grade alloy steel
• Multi-spark ignition with 12 twin-spark ignition units
• Air-to-water intercooler with low-temperature circuit
• Alternator management
• ECO start/stop function

Exclusive carbon-fibre engine cover with AMG engine badge

Opening the bonnet reveals the exclusive carbon-fibre/aluminium engine cover, which is a further sign of the exceptional status of the AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine. Two AMG logos on left and right together with a centrally positioned Mercedes star create a lasting impression. The 12-cylinder engine is assembled by hand at AMG’s engine production facility in compliance with the most rigorous quality standards according to the philosophy “one man, one engine”. Apart from serving as an AMG hallmark confirming superlative precision and production quality, the AMG engine badge bearing the engine technician’s signature underneath the Mercedes star offers unmistakable proof of the peerless DNA of Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance brand.

2014 Mercedes S65 AMG

AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC

As before in the SL 65 AMG high-performance roadster, AMG combines the 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC. Unlike in the direct predecessor of the S 65 AMG, which featured an AMG SPEEDSHIFT five-speed automatic transmission, the seven-speed automatic transmission with its wide ratio spread guarantees a noticeably lower engine speed level. This makes a key contribution to reducing the vehicle’s fuel consumption. The efficiency of the power train is further significantly improved by the fuel-economy converter, reduced-friction bearings and transmission oil heat management.

The AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC has three individual driving programs, which can be selected at the press of a button in the centre console: Controlled Efficiency (C), Sport (S) and Manual (M). In modes S and M the emphasis is on sportiness: maximum emotive appeal combined with truly perceivable dynamics is ensured by the brief, precisely defined cutback of ignition and injection during upshifts under full load; this shortens the shift times and lends an audibly more emotive tone to gearshifts. The ECO start/stop function is always activated in transmission mode “C”.

2014 Mercedes S65 AMG

Lithium-ion battery reduces weight by over 20 kilograms

Like the S 63 AMG, the S 65 AMG features a lithium-ion battery. This innovative technology offers numerous advantages over a conventional battery concept: with a capacity of 78 Ah, the lithium-ion battery replaces both the starter battery and the backup battery – resulting in a weight saving of over 20 kilograms. The high-performance battery is relatively insensitive to cold temperatures and has compact dimensions. S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG are the world’s first volume-produced vehicles with such a battery concept.

Mark Fetherston, Mercedes-Benz Exterior Team Leader on the CLA-Class, discusses the main design highlights of the popular new model.  The all-new CLA is a hallmark of bold design, but it’s in the smallest of details where Mercedes’ commitment to craftsmanship really shows.

Watch the video below and check out the photo gallery for a complete look at the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA.

A video was recently shot of the Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe touring Nürburgring in Germany.  The S-Class Coupe concept was first introduced in September at International Auto Show in Frankfurt and last week, Mercedes design chief Jan Kaul stated that the coupe concept is “very close to the production version.”  In order to make way for the Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe, the Mercedes CL 63 AMG will be dropped.

The Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe seen in the video will likely receive the sedan’s twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 that currently outputs 585 bhp (436 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque.

Watch the video below and stay tuned as we bring you the latest news on the all-new S63 AMG Coupe

Mercedes-Benz France released a new commercial for the GLA-Class.  Created by BBDO Paris, the commercial aims to highlight what’s at the heart of Mercedes-Benz DNA, and offers a visually stunning journey that does exactly that.

You can watch the video in its entirety below.

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG was caught over the weekend doing an official video shoot in the Netherlands.  The 2014 S 65 AMG had no camo other than a thin strip of tape over its trunk badge.  The V-12-powered S-Class is slated to make its world debut this November at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Watch the video below to see the 2014 S65 AMG completely uncovered.

With 542bhp, the Jaguar XFR-S finally has the firepower to go directly up against the German elite. Steve Sutcliffe from AutoCar puts the Jaguar to the test by putting it up against the powerful, agile and extremely comfortable Mercedes E63 AMG in what should be ultimate supersaloon battle.

Watch the video below to see just how the Jaguar XFR-S faired against the E63 AMG. Don’t have time to watch, skip below the video for the spoiler.

Spoiler: Without question, the Mercedes E63 AMG is the winner in this battle, it’s less expensive, handles better and is all around a better driving car.  The XFR-S is a great step for Jaguar but Mercedes has set the benchmark too high.

For a bit of fun this Tuesday morning, check out English magician Dynamo stunning Formula 1 and DTM legend David Coulthard by including him in his latest illusion.  In the video, Coulthard races with Dynamo in a Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG through sharp turns and fire, all while blindfolded.  But what really impresses Coulthard is the mind reading trick Dynamo performs at the end of the video.

Once you’ve watched the full magic trick, go behind the scenes to see what David Coulthard really thought of driving in a Mercedes SL 63 AMG with a blindfolded driver (with fire burning around him and his gorgeous hair exposed).

Following up our previous video of the 2014 E63 AMG testing on Germany’s infamous Nurburgring, here’s a second video showing a slightly camouflaged SLS AMG Black Series again running the Ring.

I obviously don’t need to tell you of the SLS AMG Black Series’ track prowess, as it’s been designed from the ground up to tackle road courses like the Ring.  But even knowing how good the SLS AMG Black Series is, it’s always fun seeing it in action.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy of bit of SLS AMG Black Series goodness for yourself.

If you’re looking for a great way to kick of this lovely Monday morning, we’ve got a couple fun videos for you , starting with this video of the 2014 Mercedes E63 AMG being put through its paces on the Nurburgring.

It’s not clear if this is indeed Mercedes still testing the new model, although the fact the E63 passes both the new F15 BMW X5 and camouflaged 2-Seris would indicate it is being run during a manufacturing testing session.  What is clear, however, is how incredibly well the 2014 E63 stays planted on turns – a truly impressive testament to the prowess of Mercedes’ 4Matic system.

Check the 2014 E63 AMG Video for yourself to revel in all the E63’s cornering glory.

Drive Network’s Chris Harris was recently presented with an interesting challenge – make the Ford Fiesta ST accelerate faster than it’s normal 6.7 second 0-60 mph sprint without touching the motor.  His plan:  tow the mini Ford 1.6-liter EcoBoost (rated at 182 HP)  with the massively powerful twin-turbo V8 5.5-liter 544 HP Mercedes G63 AMG, hoping the G63’s power would be enough to outdo the Fiesta, even with the Fiesta in tow.

Chris first tested out the Fiesta ST, sprinting from  0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds and 0-100 mph in 18.3 seconds. Then, with the Ford Fiesta ST in tow, the 2013 G63 AMG was put to the test.  The result:  the G didn’t have enough to beat the Fiesta, but it did manage to reach 60 mph in 9 seconds hit  100 mph in 22 seconds.

And while I applaud Chris’ attempt to better the Fiesta’s stock performance, I personally would have used the opportunity to drop the Fiesta ST out of an airplane and run the acceleration numbers, but that’s just me.

Even though you have the results of the test, check out the video below to see Chris Harris put the G63 AMG and Fiesta GT through their paces.