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Mercedes completes test with potential GT3 successor

The new car that could form the basis of the next-generation Mercedes-AMG GT3 racer has commenced testing in Germany

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Ex-Porsche Taycan Head Is AMG's New CEO

Update: Mercedes-AMG has appointed Stefan Weckbach as CEO, but he won't step into the role until July 1, 2026. He will also serve as Head of the Top End Vehicle Group, which includes the G-Class and Maybach models. Before becoming VW Group's head of strategy in 2023, he oversaw the…

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Mercedes Is Confident It Can Make 'Very Emotional' Electric Sports Cars

Enthusiasts argue that emotional electric sports cars are an oxymoron. Even if an EV has a stronger technical specifications sheet from top to bottom, traditionalists still prefer the old performance formula. Through its AMG division, Mercedes claims it can transfer decades of know-how with gas cars into purely electric vehicles.

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Mercedes Celebrates V-12 Engines With an Opulent Maybach S-Class

Mercedes has faced harsh criticism for demoting the AMG C63 to a four-cylinder, but deep down, it (probably) knows there’s no replacement for displacement. While archrivals BMW and Audi have long abandoned V-12 engines, and Bentley has retired the W-12, the ultra-rich can still buy an S-Class with a dozen…

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This ‘Strong Buy’ Stock Turns Other People’s Money Into Your Profits

Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) offers exposure to a diverse set of boutique investment managers. Shares set a new all-time in intraday trading on Sept. 17. AMG stock is up 35% over the past year. AMG currently holds a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart and has a Trend Seeker “Buy” signal....

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Mercedes-AMG's First Electric Supercar Launched In 2013. Is A Second One Finally On the Way?

Electric two-door sports cars are a rare breed, but AMG might make one (again). Its previous one was good enough to convert EV haters.

InsideEVs

Mercedes Might Make an Electric Porsche 911 Fighter: 'Emotionally, Yes, We Should Do That'

Electric vehicles are in an odd spot right now. Regulations are changing and sales are stagnating, but that doesn't mean automakers are completely abandoning big batteries for thirsty engines. Mercedes-AMG has the AMG GT XX coming soon, but it might spawn a two-door variant—if the company can justify the investment.

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The Mercedes-AMG C63 Might Get a Bigger Engine After All

A lot of digital ink has been spilled since Mercedes did the unthinkable and rolled out a four-cylinder C63. Although sales numbers were never released, the heavy discounts suggest that AMG has struggled to convince buyers that the electrified 2.0-liter is worth their money. High-ranking officials have even gone on…

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How F1's recent title battles stood with a third of the season left

The 2025 F1 season still has a third of the campaign to go and, as history points out, there’s still potential for plenty of plot twists in the world title fight involving Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris

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The Mercedes-AMG E53 Is the Cheapest Performance Wagon In America

Performance wagons are having something of a moment, and Mercedes, which sold fast wagons in the States years before Audi and BMW, is getting back in the game with its plug-in hybrid E53 Wagon. Today, Mercedes confirmed pricing for the E53 Wagon, which will start at $94,500 when it arrives at dealers…

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One German Automaker Vows To Keep the V-12 Alive

With the way things were going, the V-12 was destined to disappear as automakers downsized engines and added forced induction. They remain endangered, but V-12s are still far from extinct if Mercedes-Benz has its way. The automaker recently announced that the V-12 will stick around for a bit longer.

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Mercedes C-Class Electric: A 500-Mile EV To Rival The BMW i3

It will have a similar ‘Iconic Grille’ to the GLC illuminated by hundreds of individual LEDs and will likely be called the C-Class With EQ Technology.

InsideEVs

Mercedes-AMG Launches Its Most Powerful Customer Race Car Ever

Enthusiasts were quick to criticize Mercedes-AMG for softening the second-generation AMG GT, and with good reason. The front-engined sports car has become a much larger, heavier 2+2, morphing more or less into an SL coupe. To the dismay of purists, there's even a four-cylinder version now. But the original model…

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This wild Mercedes-AMG concept car just demolished several EV distance records – including driving 'around the world' in eight days

The Mercedes-AMG GT XX covered 3,404 miles in 24 hours thanks to ultra-rapid charging and plenty of coffee.

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Mercedes Is Making a New V-8 That Could Be Even More Powerful Than the Last

Mercedes faced immense criticism when it abandoned the "M177" engine for the latest AMG C63. Despite rumors of an eight-cylinder return, the sports sedan is not reverting to V-8 power. However, a newly developed, large-displacement combustion engine is in the works for a late 2027 release. It’s a "next-generation, high-tech…

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Mercedes Drove Its Electric Sedan 'Around the World' and Shattered 25 EV Records

Electric vehicles threaten the established order. In June, Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant long-known for its smartphones, set a Nürburgring track record for a production EV. Power is cheap, and as Mercedes-AMG prepares its new EV architecture, it put the platform through a grueling test—circumvent the Earth in eight days.

InsideEVs

The Mercedes-AMG GT XX Just Obliterated 25 Records

Thanks to 850 kW charging capabilities, the sleek four-door EV smashed the old 24-hour distance record by nearly 1,000 miles.

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The Lotus Emira Turbo SE Is An Intriguing Porsche Alternative: Review

From the get-go, Lotus had a winner in the Emira. The concept was simple but effective: buyers wanted that iconic Lotus driving feel with a cup holder. They wanted heated seats, but also to feel a bit like Jim Clark on their morning commute. They wanted supercar looks without the…

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Mercedes Just Teased a Ton of New Vehicles: 'Biggest Product Launch Program in History'

Mercedes isn’t in its best shape these days. Sales fell by three percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. 2025 isn’t great either, as demand declined by 6.2 percent in the first six months of the year versus the January–June 2024 interval. However, the three-pointed star has reasons to…

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This Little-Known Stock Keeps Surging to New Highs

Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) set a new 52-week high on July 24. AMG is showing strong technical momentum and has an 88% technical “Buy” signal via Barchart. Shares are up 21.6% over the past year and nearly 15% in the year to date. Analyst sentiment is generally bullish but some...

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The V-8 Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Looks Mean in New Photos

[UPDATE] Mercedes-AMG has released new images featuring the GT Track Sport in its natural habitat. Technical specifications remain shrouded in mystery, but Affalterbach reiterates the hardcore machine packs a V-8 engine.

Motorsport

Here's a teaser of the sportscar that could become Mercedes’ next GT3 model

Mercedes has released teaser images of a new sportscar that is set to be the base for its next-generation GT3 racer.

Autosport

Mercedes provides teaser glimpse of sportscar that could become next GT3 model

Mercedes has released teaser images of a new sportscar that is set to be the base for its next-generation GT3 racer.

InsideEVs

Mercedes-AMG’s New EV Acts Like It Has A V8. It's Way Better Than I Imagined

AMG really went all-out to simulate not only the sound but also the feel of a V-8 in its upcoming Porsche Taycan-rivaling EV, and the result is remarkable.

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'No One Showed Interest:' Pagani Customers Don't Want An Electric Hypercar

Pagani doesn't have trouble selling its cars. With around 50 produced every year, buyers are content to wait for an extremely long time to get their very own hand-built Italian supercar. That is, unless it's electric.

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