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SPY: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W 176) scooped ahead of Geneva reveal

By Adji | Published Monday, 5 March 2012

In less than 24 hours, the Geneva Motor Show 2012 will open its gate to media representatives and, finally, the new A-Class will be then officially premiered. If you haven't already had enough with the large quantity of scoops up to this moment, please take your time to digest this latest set of spy shots. At the start of sales, programmed for 15th June 2012, the new "Baby Benz" will offer a choice of six different 4-cylinder engines: three BlueEFFICIENCY petrol units (A 160 with 122 hp, A 180 with 156 hp and A 250 with 211 hp) and three BlueEFFICIENCY diesel powerplants (A 180 CDI with 109 hp, A 200 CDI with 136 hp and A 220 CDI with 170 hp). The high-end variants come with the 7G-DCT automatic gearbox as standard, the rest feature a six-speed manual transmission. The new A-Class will become available at authorized dealers beginning with 15th September 2012.

Check out more images after the jump!

Image Credits: GermanCarForum,Motor Authority

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SPY: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class scooped in RHD version

By Adji | Published Tuesday, 24 January 2012

The GLK (X 204) was revealed in 2008 and, although there were speculations it would hit UK stores around 2010, it was never produced in right-hand-drive (RHD) version. The situation is about to change with the arrival of the facelifted model for 2013.

The latest spy pics show a camouflaged prototype fitted for 'RHD countries', meaning Mercedes-Benz have finally made up their minds and solved the complicated issues of adapting the modified 4MATIC platform of the GLK for the this configuration. Apart from the position of the steering wheel, this version is identical to the standard model. The headlights, the radiator grille and the bumper will be refreshed, in addition to the new tail lamps and the revamped interior, heavily influenced by the C-Class. Moreover, Mercedes-Benz USA will add a diesel option for the new GLK beginning with this autumn. The GLK 250 CDI uses a 2.1-litre 4-cylinder engine rated at 204 hp and is the sixth model to join the diesel fleet for the U.S. market, alongside the E-, GL-, M-, R- and S- classes.

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SPY: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG scooped in Stuttgart

By Adji

Automedia's spy photographers have recently spotted a barely disguised G-Class prototype which looked to be the anticipated limited version G 65 AMG. The test vehicle was exiting the Research & Development Centre in Stuttgart when it was 'captured on tape'.

As previously said, this is the last time the Gelandewagen receives a solid update before its production is discontinued after 2015. While the exterior modifications will be mild, the interior will be almost completely rehauled and the 4x4 will also receive a complete technologycal package, including Merc's latest safety, assistance and infotainment systems. The entire range of engines is set to be revised with the constructor's brand new creations: the range-topping G 500 is expected to receive the V8 biturbo BlueDIRECT gasoline engine rated at 435 hp. If we talk about the Big Daddy G 55 AMG, sources state it is destined to use the new 5.5-litre V8 with peak outputs starting from 525 hp up to 571 hp (Performance Package). Caught in the latest shots, the special G 65 AMG super-SUV will sport some crazy tweaks to the powertrain and chassis - the engine under the massive bonnet will most probably be the good ol' 6.0-litre V12, which was lately upgraded to 630 hp of maximum output. According to recent reports, the new G-Class fleet is bound for the official premiere in March 2012, at the Geneva Motor Show.

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SPY - The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG scooped on the Ring

By Adji | Published Thursday, 26 May 2011

It's been a long period of time since we last saw signs of prototypes of the future 2013 GL 63 AMG on streets, but now the awaiting is over, as new spy shots captured on the Nurburgring circuit surfaced on various car websites over the internet. Like any other model tuned by the Affalterbach-based firm, the beefy SUV is undergoing a series of trials which includes a testing phase on the famous German track, where the engineers can get an accurate read to tweak the car for achieving top-of-the-range driving experience. A prominent grille with the big Mercedes-Benz star in the centre, powerful LED headlamps, an aggresive air intake, wider door sills, large AMG-design alloy wheels and quad exhausts will visually contribute to the overall muscular presence of the car. Outlined to follow right after the new GL-Class bows during the summer of 2012, the first-of-the-series GL 63 AMG is tipped to use the 5500cc twin-turbo V8 powerplant, available in the traditional two output stages: a standard 544 hp choice and boosted 571 hp AMG Performance Package variant. Despite of the outstanding dimensions of the 4x4, the sports-oriented chassis and the additional dynamics solutions installed by AMG should do the right tricks and transform the future GL 63 AMG into one very agile SUV.

Check out further spy shots after the jump!