Mercedes-Benz Adds Four-Cylinder Gasoline Engine to GLK Range For the First Time

Did you know that Mercedes-Benz has never offered a four-cylinder petrol unit for its GLK compact luxury SUV - up until now, that is? Well, that's about to change as beginning from June this year, European consumers will be able to order the updated model in GLK 250 4MATIC trim, which sports a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four gasoline engine producing 208hp (211PS) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of peak torque. Read more »

Next Mercedes GLK Won't Get AMG Version – Officials Fear it May "Dilute" the Brand

Since Mercedes-Benz announced AMG versions of the new A-Class and CLA, two all-new models, a hot version of the next generation GLK would have been written off as a certainty, until now. According to a new report from Caradvice, though, the redesigned version of the GLK, which will share its underpinnings with the next C-Class, will not be getting the AMG treatment. Read more »

Mercedes-Benz Recalling 8 Different 2011-2012 Models in the States for Fire Risk

Luxury-carmaker Mercedes-Benz said it will soon start sending letters to around 5,800 owners of eight different models in the United States to inform them of a new recall action to fix a problem that could cause a fuel leak and possibly lead to a fire. Read more »

Mercedes-Benz USA Details its 2013 Model Year Introductions and Updates

There is plenty of news coming our way from Mercedes-Benz, as the German premium automaker's U.S. division has released detailed information about its 2013 model year lineup.

On the brand-new model front, we have the next GL-Class 7-seat crossover that goes on sale in September with a choice of four engines including a 240hp V6 diesel, while the range-topping GL65 AMG with 550hp will follow early next year.

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