0 Mercedes-AMG previews the Concept GLA 45 AMG

Mercedes-AMG has just released a teaser video on their official Facebook page for what looks to be, at first, quite an awkward concept car: the Concept GLA 45 AMG.

Given the fact the A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG were released shortly after the introduction of the standard-spec Mercedes-Benz A-Class and CLA-Class models in their series production form, one cannot help but wonder why they took the strategy of showcasing a near-series concept of the future GLA 45 AMG.

At a closer inspection, the exterior livery is identical to the livery of the CLA 45 AMG Racing Series that was premiered in September (see HERE), which means Mercedes-AMG is planning to further expand their customer motorsport activities, which successfully started with the SLS AMG GT3, with a possible, racetrack-prone GLA 45 AMG Racing Series version.

The new GLA 45 AMG should be introduced later on, in early 2014. As its two brothers, the high performance version of the compact crossover will be powered by the rocking 1,991 cc, 4-cylinder turbocharged M133 engine. The 360 hp output will reach the ground through all four wheels thanks to the newly developed Performance AMG 4MATIC sports-oriented traction system which directs the impressive torque of 450 Nm as follows: 33% towards the rear axle and the remaining 67% to the front wheels.

Look for official details and pictures of the Concept GLA 45 AMG to be released as soon as tomorrow morning! So, stay tuned to www.mercedes-blogs.blogspot.com for the latest news!


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0 Mercedes-Benz releases teaser video of the new S-Class

The final days until the S-Class premiere scheduled for this Wednesday prove to be an painfully excruciating await. After yesterday's teaser picture released on Facebook, it was the turn of a presentation video today to preview the 222 model series. Obviously, hardly anything revealed on the menu as the video shows the same car as the one from the picture, in almost complete darkness, with some details such as the headlights, the radiator grille and the steering wheel being filmed from close-up.

3 days to go... :)

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0 The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows its face on Facebook

Mercedes-Benz is officially teasing the brand new S-Class on its official Facebook channel after posting an artistic image in almost complete darkness showcasing the barely illuminated front end of the upcoming 222 model generation. Moreover, the description indicates that there is even more to come tomorrow, 12th May. We think executives from Stuttgart have finally decided to counterbalance the latest trend and release the official slew of pictures and details on their new luxury flagship before any other unwanted leak happens till Wednesday, the day of the big unveiling ceremony of the new S-Class at Hamburg.

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