As far as station wagons (or Estates, or whatever we’re calling them this week) go, the Mercedes C63 AMG is pretty awesome. Of course, as everyone knows – more is more.  And MORE is what VATH Tuning is offering to C63 AMG Wagon owners with their new V63RS package for the über-wagon. Vath goes to work under the hood,… Read the rest

So you already feel pretty crappy that your significant other is forcing you to purchase the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate over its cooler and sexier looking sedan sibling. Worry not; Vath is here to help you out. The German tuning firm is offering a bunch of visual and performance upgrades that are sure to grab the attention of… Read the rest

Our “Driven” series highlights the several cars I was able to sample at IMPA’s Spring Brake 2009 event. These short takes are summaries of my driving impressions of the cars on the roads surrounding Bear Mountain State Park in Rockland County, New York.  Prior to Spring Brake, I knew this car was going to be present, but I was… Read the rest

On a gorgeous, sunny (but hot) Thursday, IMPA hosted the 2nd Annual Spring Brake event. Held at the beautiful Bear Mountain State Park on the Hudson River in Rockland County, NY, we could not have asked for a nicer day or better location.  What is Spring Brake? It is an opportunity for IMPA (International Motor Press Association) members to… Read the rest

Replete with Star Wars-like theme music, Porsche has released a video of its first sedan, the Panamera . Journalists who have already driven the car report that it is a phenomenal car, a step above its supposed rivals like the Mercedes-Benz CLS and BMW 7-Series (the Aston Martin Rapide will the closest true competitor, but it is not yet… Read the rest

In today’s economy, everyone is downsizing.  And by everyone, I mean even Rolls-Royce. It certainly seems like a coming sign of the carpocalypse (all trademarks to Jalopnik on that term), but the truth is that a smaller Rolls Royce makes a lot of sense.  Even the super-rich are tightening their pockets, which can be seen in the abysmally small… Read the rest

The ink is hardly dry on the announcement for Fisker’s new range-extended electric vehicle, the Karma and yet the company head Henrik Fisker is already talking about a successor. The company has come such a long way since its original inception. Originally the company sold coach built vehicles like the Tramonto and Latigo CS. The Tramonto was based on… Read the rest

Brian Wilson, the musical giant behind so much of the Beach Boys great music, sang at the Petersen gala in Los Angeles last week, and there were plenty of songs about cars and drag racing in the mix.

Read the original here Brian Wilson on the Beach Boys’ car songs:

Until now, the only way to experience the kind of technology featured in the Mercedes-Benz S-class was to buy a Mercedes-Benz S-class. Not anymore.

Read the original here New Mercedes-Benz E-class picks up panache and gadgetry galore:

German tuning company AVUS Performance today revealed its new customization kit for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. The standout is obviously the heavily tuned 6.L V8 engine that produces 585Bhp and 600Nm of torque . Hence, the car can effortlessly hit 200Mph (300 Kph). The AVUS C63 upgrades consists of stiffer suspension layout Mirror covers Black painted front grille, roof… Read the rest