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Denver, CO - Car manufacturers and athletes often flock to places like Denver and Aspen to properly test and train, respectively thanks to the thinner air. Engines lose power at higher altitudes with less oxygen in the air to combust appropriately, and athletes lose stamina as they can’t get enough …

Effective since September 1st 2022, the new federal tax on luxury vehicles valued at $100,000 and more is worrying a lot of buyers and dealers. Fortunately, this measure only applies to brand-new models that have never been registered. This is another good reason to consider a pre-owned luxury vehicle! There’s …

It’s taken a few years, but it seems like I am finally warming up to the idea of high-powered, luxurious EVs. I guess it just took a near $150,000 Mercedes-Benz to really turn that leaf … After spending a week behind the wheel of this technological marvel, we find it …

All vehicles are not created equal when it comes to visibility, and Subaru is envied by its peers for being the best in this area. Unfortunately, some automakers choose to favour aesthetics over more practical considerations, going against a basic design principle stating that form must follow function. The size, …

The “van life” movement has become so popular over the last 20 years that several companies now sell or rent small vans that are fitted with everything you need for a camping weekend, or a good old road trip across the country. The prices vary widely, some adventure-ready vehicles even …

As the third model to be exclusively developed by AMG, the GT 4-Door Coupe is currently available in several variants powered by six- and eight-cylinder engines. The latest one, called GT 63 S E Performance , is a plug-in hybrid that generates a combined 821 horsepower and a whopping 1,084 …

The idea of a high-performance fully electric vehicle is not lost on me. I get the idea. I get the logic behind it. Having a battery-powered vehicle means instant power (it really does). There is zero lag, zero wait time for that burst of intensity to build. It is either …

Ah, the Germans. Stoic, organized, slightly strict, and oh-so talented when it comes to engineering their automobiles. And as the Mercedes-Benz engineers explained the all-new technology featured in the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C 43, that was never more apparent. The C-Class, now in its fifth generation, was initially introduced as a …

Considering the high value of pre-owned vehicles today, is it a good idea to turn to older models for those who dream of owning a Mercedes ? The answer’s always the same: it’s a gamble. Inevitably, a thorough mechanical inspection is crucial before you buy, but you also must expect …

SUVs now represent 74 percent of Mercedes-Benz sales in Canada, and the decline of sedans, coupes and convertibles has forced the company to eliminate certain models. The C-Class is still a key product for Mercedes-Benz. In fact, it will share its architecture with the redesigned GLC to be revealed on …