MUNICH – With this second-generation 2020 CLA-Class, Mercedes is moving its compact four-door coupe up a few notches in the Benz pecking order. Introduced in North America as a 2013 model, the first-gen CLA provided a stylish entry point to brand, but now that the A-Class sedan has taken up its post as Benz’s entry-level vehicle, the CLA heads upto

Vehicle Type The CLA effectively serves up a taste of the big-dollar motoring experience that pricier Mercedes models are known for, but on a relative budget. Luxury subcompact four-door coupe History/Description The Mercedes-Benz CLA-class launched in Canada in late 2013 for model year 2014, positioned as a “highly attainable

I had the pleasure of driving the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA recently and I must say it surprised me with its nimble handling and solid road feel. CLA is the smallest car in the Mercedes line-up – the “entry level” as it’s referred to in the trade – but the car has substance and is fun to drive. Actually, the CLA is not as small as you might think

With the kids back in school and the rest of us back to our regular work routines, it might feel like there’s not much to look forward to, now that another brief Canadian summer has passed. But by October, much of the country is in the midst of foliage season, as the leaves go out in a blaze of yellow, orange, and red glory. If you’re in the

Mercedes-Benz is recalling three of its compact 2016 CLA-Class sedans to fix improperly manufactured clutch assemblies . In the affected cars, one of the clutch disks may not have been properly welded to its hub and could separate, causing a loss of motive power. Dealers are being instructed to replace the dual-clutch assembly in the vehicles

The moment Mercedes-Benz announced its newest entry-level sedan, the German marque saw a surge in interest. Suddenly, every aspirational buyer in the country, especially those of the self-described entrepreneurial type had a signature ride.  “Hey! I can afford a Mercedes!”  There was concern of course, that the base-MSRP $35,300 CLA-C

High-performance luxury cars remain one of the most malleable profit generators for their respective houses. By building up the brand’s champions – be they labelled M, V, or RS – and then letting their octane-laden nectar drip down to more affordable models in the form of lowercase badges and packages, not only can development costs be better distr

January 1, 2020 is a significant date for all the usual reasons we humans look forward to flipping the calendar over to a new year. The first day of 2020 is even more auspicious because it’s also the start of a new decade, which will, no doubt, prompt even more reflection and self examination than usual – not to mention raising this all-important q

The first step into the world of Mercedes-Benz is the C-Class sedan. Yes, there is the CLA-Class , but I’m talking about the real world of M-B. The CLA 250 compact sedan does indeed have a huge three-pointed star within its grill, but its flinty ride and questionable cabin quality exclude it from delivering the bona fide goods. It feels a tad to

Introduced to the North American marketplace in late 2013, the first-generation CLA 250 filled an entry-level role in Mercedes-Benz’s Canadian lineup, sitting just above the B-Class hatchback. For 2020 the CLA 250 has been completely redesigned, and with the A-Class now expanded to include the less expensive A 220 sedan and A 250 hatch, the CLA 250

UPDATE: Added details on the fix from Mercedes-Benz Canada. Mercedes-Benz Canada is recalling 27,000 cars and crossovers to address a fire-prone fuse at the heart of a global campaign to fix one million vehicles. According to Automotive News and Transport Canada , if the car doesn't start the first time, and the driver repeatedly attem

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 gets all-new exterior styling that improves aerodynamics and overall driving stability by way of a new front bumper that gives the car a sleeker appearance, with an optional silver, black or chrome trim strip available across all models. The CLA 45 AMG, meanwhile, receives additional accents around the front and rea

Mercedes-Benz has just revealed an even hotter AMG version of its new CLA four-door coupe. More power, a reinforced chassis, and more AMG styling set the CLA 45 AMG apart from the rest of the line. The engine is an all-new 2.0L turbo four. While the outgoing CLA 45 had one of the most powerful fours around, this one boosts it by 7 hp and 4 lb-ft

Mercedes-AMG has just announced an engine without a car to go with it. But it's the most powerful four-cylinder in the world, and we're pretty sure whatever cars it goes in will be very, very fast. Four hundred and twenty-one horsepower. From two litres of displacement. That, Mercedes says, makes it the "world's most powerful turbocharged four-c

Mercedes-Benz had just revealed the all-new CLA coupe. And to showcase just how much tech is in the second-generation of the car, they've done it not at a traditional auto show, but at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The first-generation CLA was one of the first vehicles to bring four-door "coupe" styling to the compact car market. A