Mercedes-Benz GLB With the world premiere of the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLB, the automaker adds a new compact luxury SUV to the lineup between the current GLC and GLA models. The 2020 GLB rides on a wheelbase 5.1 inches longer than GLA and 1.7 inches shorter than GLC, yet it is the first Mercedes-Benz compact to…
2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 AMG 4MATIC Sedan: A Sleek and Sporty Mobile Device Entry-level models from automobile manufacturers generally tend to be pared down versions of upper echelon offerings and can often be lacking in overall appeal. Not so with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 4MATIC sedan in AMG trim, which moves in to take the place of…
“2019 Mercedes-Benz G550 Geländewagen” Iconic G-Wagen has Graduated from Spartan to Posh Initially known as the Geländewagen, (German for “Cross-Country Vehicle”), the venerable SUV is now more commonly referred to simply as the G-Wagen. The original 460-series Geländewagen went on sale in 1979, and it was offered with two wheelbases, a short wheelbase and a…
?2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Coupe? An Elegant Blend of Luxury and Sport The Tri-Star team at Mercedes-Benz ? more specifically, the AMG wizards, has transformed the venerable E-Class into a balance of 21st century styling elegance and performance engineering in three configurations: The Mercedes-Benz E53 Coupe; E53 Sedan; and the E53 Cabriolet or Convertible. All…
?2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC Plug-In Hybrid? EQ Power adds to Three-pointed Star Electrification OVERVIEW The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLCe is a compact luxury SUV that became the automaker?s second plug-in-hybrid crossover and one of many more electrified models on the way. It first appeared as a 2018 model. The GLC 350e is a Plug-in Electric…
?2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 Coupe Review? A Stylish, Sexy Sedan in Coupe?s Clothing Overview Recently, Mercedes-Benz revealed its latest example of high-performance personal luxury car. It is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 that skillfully combines the elegant appearance and the engine power and performance of a flashy sports coupe, but with the functionality of a…
?2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450 Coupe Preview? A stylish Third Gen Sedan in Coupe?s Clothing By Jeff Zurschmeide Edited by Arv Voss Mercedes-Benz recently revealed the latest of its high-performance personal luxury cars. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450 blends the looks and engine power of a flashy sports coupe with the functionality of a four-door sedan, and you…
LUXURY GREEN VEHICLES By Barbara & Bill Schaffer Each year members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association meet to evaluate some of the latest and greatest environmentally friendly vehicles available to U.S. consumers. This year the competition was held at the Pearson Air Museum located on the grounds of the Fort Vancouver Historic Reserve in…
?2018 Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG Sedan? An exquisitely styled Bad Ass Luxury Benz Choose your poison ? the Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG is available in three different configurations: Coupe, Convertible or Sedan. All are classified as a compact vehicle by the EPA. We?ll deal here with the sedan version Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG….
Lexus LC 500 to Volkswagen Jetta GLI By Bill Schaffer Mount Hood ? Here are the cars from the Lexus LC 500 to the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which made up the balance of the 24 cars in the 2017 NWAPA Run to the Sun. When the two-day drive was finished, the NWAPA members chose favorites….
