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Happy Birthday Mercedes-Benz and the Modern Motor Car

By Staff Writer Mercedes, Videos

On this very day, 29 January, 140 years ago the story of the modern motor car began. Karl Benz filed a patent for his Motorwagen in 1886, forever changing the world. Benz’s patent, followed by Gottlieb Daimler’s motorised carriage, or Motorkutsche, set the wheels in motion for one of the most significant inventions of humankind, […]

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History of the C-Class AMG – Part 3

By Staff Writer Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz South Africa will introduce the latest C63 AMG into the local market soon. Before that happens, we’ve been takin a look at the lineage of high-performance C-class AMGs. You can read Part One and Part Two by clicking these highlighted links. Sit back and enjoy the History of the C-Class AMG – Part 3 […]

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Mercedes-AMG GT2 Racecar Unveiled

By Banzai Matai Mercedes, Motorsport

Production-based GT racing has been on the rise these last few years. A clear indication is the revival of events such as the Kyalami 9 Hour. The largest of the GT classes is GT3. However, GT4 and now GT2 are on the rise. The Mercedes-AMG GT2 is a good example of OEMs getting behind the […]

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BMW M3 vs Merc-AMG C63S

By Staff Writer BMW, Mercedes

A few days ago Mercedes-AMG unveiled the all-new C63S (read our original report here). The range leader of the W206 family packs a mighty wallop thanks to an all-new powertrain with a major electrified component. In the months ahead we can expect the Merc to take on its rival from Bavaria. We take a look […]

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V8 Coupe Drag Race [w/video]

By Staff Writer Videos

UK automotive website Car Wow arranges some of the best drag races you’re likely to see on the internet. They pull together some really unique races, such as this Bugatti Chiron against a Formula One car or even this one-make face off between a range of high-performance Audis. However the two cars in this V8 […]

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Visiting the Mercseum [Gallery]

By Banzai Matai Gallery, Mercedes

Some time ago we were invited to attend the open day of a local Mercedes-Benz collection, known as the Mercseum. Warehoused just outside of Cape Town, this wonderful privately-owned collection is something to behold. Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook for more iconic, beautiful, and unique cars and collections. Widespread of machinery Over thirty models represent nearly […]

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