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Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4² proves e-mobility can go further off-road

October 17, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

With electric vehicles going to take over in coming years, will some segments disappear? Will the rugged 4×4 vehicles and pick-ups slowly fade away? Not likely if we look at what Mercedes-Benz is working on as its electrification program progresses. The company has revealed a prototype which uses a drivable technology platform on the basis […]

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia informs customers of Star Shield programme during CMCO

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

With a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) now in force in Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor and Sabah, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia informs the public of the following measures with Mercedes-Benz Star Shield from October 14 to October 27, 2020. The Star Shield Programme The Mercedes-Benz Star Shield programme is a safety protocol […]

Hap Seng Star opens first Mercedes-Benz Accessories and Collection Boutique in Malaysia

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

While most people will think of cars when mention is made of Mercedes-Benz, the brand also has a range of exclusive lifestyle products for owners as well as those who are not owners [yet]. These products are available at most authorised Mercedes-Benz outlets and at Hap Seng Star’s new Autohaus, they are presented in a […]

The new Mercedes-Benz GLB-class

September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

When Mercedes-Benz announced its rationalization of model nomenclature or designations in late 2014, the offroad-SUV category had the G-Class, GLS-class, GLE-class, GLC-class and GLA-class. The new designations were matched to the core models (S-Class, E-Class, C-Class and A-Class) but there was a gap between the GLC-class and GLA-class which had no equivalent SUV to the [...] Continue Reading

Three additions to Mercedes-Benz SUV range in Malaysia

September 11, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has introduced the latest Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe and Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe with the flagship GLS 450 4MATIC to be available in early 2021. The new models join the brand’s SUV range which includes compact GLA, GLC and G-Class. “The new GLE Coupe seamlessly blends the unrivalled power of an […]

Mercedes-Benz Project Gelandewagen – the SUV as never seen before

September 9, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

‘Gelandewagen’ (and also ‘G-Wagen’) was a reference name to the 4×4 vehicle that Mercedes-Benz launched in 1979 which would evolve into the G-Class in the 21st century. It is also the name of the first outcome of a collaboration that is a first of its kind between Mercedes-Benz and Chief Creative Director and Founder of […]

Global debut of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223

September 2, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

After months of shutdown and cancellation of many activities, it seems that the auto industry is now making up for lost time with a vengeance. New models are being launched almost every month but in a new way: online. The traditional launch crowded with guests and media is no longer appropriate in the current pandemic […]

1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing car, W 194 series

Birthplace of the Mercedes-Benz SL – the racetrack

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

‘300 SL’ was the designation of the competition car from Mercedes-Benz with which the brand returned to international motorsports in 1952 for the first time after the Second World War. Although this car was not sold to the public, it did light the fuse for the development of the later SL-Class. The development of the […]

2020 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Coupe AMG Line

August 20, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

An enhanced C 200 Coupe AMG Line has arrived at showrooms of authorised Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Malaysia. While ‘enhanced’ often refers only to cosmetic changes, for this model, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has also installed a new 2-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine delivering 204 bhp/300 Nm. Compared to the previous 1.5-litre EQ Boost engine, the increase in output […]

All-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class set to be a pioneer in safety features again (w/VIDEOS)

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 Chips YapLeave a Comment

Mercedes-Benz will be launching its all-new S-Class (W223) next month and typical of the company when it comes to the prelude to a new model, information usually trickles out to highlight the innovations that the new model will introduce. In the case of the new S-Class, the company has released details of its enhanced PRE-SAFE […]

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