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REPORT: Future E-Class Coupe and Cabrio to receive the AMG treatment

Mercedes-Benz officials have recently admitted not offering an AMG variant for the E-Class Coupe and Cabrio was a major management mistake that shall not be repeated in the future.

The main reason for not building such models was the existence of the CLS 63 AMG, which can hardly be called a coupe even though the roofline might tell a different story. Latest market studies have shown to executives the real desire of the market, which is looking to buy a proper high-performance coupe in the business class.

Already late to correct this unfateful happening, Mercedes-Benz reassures now that the next generation of the E-Class Coupe & Cabrio (C 213/A 213), which is to be developed on a 100% 213 series E-Class technical platform, will be available as AMG models. From 2016 onwards, the moment we expect them to launch, the new E 63 AMG (or E 55 AMG) models will be powered by the new 4.0-litre V8 BITURBO tweaked to deliver over 550 hp. Depending on sales of the current generation, the Performance AMG 4MATIC and the subsequent S-Model shall also be retained in the lineup for all the body variants.

Above, you can see a digitally generated image by artist Khalil Bouguerra showing how the E 63 AMG Coupe could have looked if ever produced on the current model generation.

Image Credits: Virtuel-Car

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REPORT: Mercedes-Benz mulling a future GL-Class Coupe

Never has an automotive segment been so alert and ever-changing than that of SUVs. Once seen as pure fads, the city 4x4 began to quickly win masses of clients over the years. A development of the traditional SUV is the Sports Utility Coupe, in fact the same 5-door configuration with a rakish roofline which makes it more dynamic. Mercedes-Benz will its first vehicle of this kind, the MLC, in 2015. And this will not be the first on the list.

The Germans intend to build a similar version for the future GLK as well and now we have heard the GL-Class might also receive a coupe brother in the following years. It is said Mercedes-Benz wants to compete with the anticipated 4x4 luxury coupes from BMW and Audi, namely the X7 and the Q8. Of course, the Tuscaloosa facility from Alabama, USA will be the assembly location for the new model.

The GL-Class Coupe (C 166??) is scheduled to arrive sometime in 2016 and it will display a sporty attitude and a more dramatic styling than the normal X 166 model. We think this model will be intended as an S-Class SUV, so expect a luxury atmosphere inside, garnished with tones of technology, refined trimming materials and state-of-the-art equipments to ensure the maximum level of comfort.

Some journalists suggest the title of the GL-Class Coupe will be GLC, but remember - that has already been booked by the GLK Coupe. So, the GLS badge (rumored a couple of years ago) seems the most appropriate in this case. However, it would be wiser to wait for an official confirmation of the GL-Class Coupe from Mercedes-Benz before dreaming about any scenario.

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Daimler at re:publica 2013: What moves us tomorrow?

Where will the increasing connectivity of the automobile lead on to? Will there still be traffic accidents in the future? And will the car possibly even take the wheel? These and other exciting questions Dr. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, is asked at the re:publica, one of the biggest conferences of the European digital society. Among others, topics such as communication between vehicles or autonomous driving are in the center of the discussion. In addition, new mobility services like car2go and moovel are looked at from various angles.

The two founders of the re:publica, Andreas Gebhard and Johnny Haeusler, confirm: “Mobility is changing, that is beyond question. But how and what that means for all of us leaves definitely room for speculation. The more we look forward to the insights and perspectives of our partner Daimler what will be possible in the future. And maybe the future is closer than we assume.”

Under the motto IN/SIDE/OUT the Internet-oriented audience of the re:publica immerses from 6-8 May in Berlin into a world of curious questions and creative answers about the issues of politics and science, business and society. More than 350 national and international speakers offer the expected 5,000 visitors a varied program on seven stages and four workshop areas.

For the second time Business Innovation - the Daimler Lab for innovative business models – supports the re:publica as partner. As last year, the dialogue with the participants has priority at the Daimler booth. Under the motto “What moves us tomorrow?” the talks and discussions are recorded live with the help of Visual Recording techniques. Another element of the booth is an installation of www.moovel.com . The platform combines the services of different mobility providers for the optimal way from A to B - the user-friendly app links individual and public transport. Moovel started in July 2012 in Stuttgart and in October 2012 in Berlin. Since end of April 2013 moovel can be used in the area of Rhine and Ruhr as well.

In addition, Alexander Mankowsky from Research Society and Technology of Daimler AG deals in one of the workshops on May 7 with the question: “Does the digital conquer the analog worlds? From coexistence to disruption”. Together with Prof. Erich Schöls of the Steinbeis Research Center Design and Systems the futurologist discusses about the opportunities that may arise from disruptive innovations.