On this evening in the mountains above Wanship, Utah, Mercedes-Benz designer Achim Badstuebner, and Chief Engineer for Compact Cars Axel Heix provided a peek at the iconic German auto manufacturer’s soon-to-be-released GLB-Class, a luxury compact SUV. They’ve designed this one to “do it all.” Anyone surprised by the introduction of an

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

Sometimes the autoTRADER.ca Find of the Week is something downright affordable. Others, it's something a bit more expensive. Other times, though, we find something that's out of our normal price bracket, but so cool that we can't help but show it to you anyway. This is one of those times. It's a Ferrari that's old and not red. A 1963 Ferrari 250 GT

Several years ago, Mercedes-Benz ran an advertising campaign asking a target segment of the population a simple question. “Isn’t it about time,” Mercedes asked, that they considered parking one of the company’s luxurious, exclusive status symbols in their driveway? If I remember correctly, at that time it still cost a major chunk to buy a Benz,

Day 1 The Mercedes-Benz B 250, or simply the Mercedes-Benz B-Class , is a vehicle that I had never driven until now. Frankly, I have always tried to understand the appeal of this entry-level Benz, so maybe a week behind the wheel of a B 250 will finally allow me to solve the mystery of where the B-Class fits in the automotive landscape. What

Day 1 As with so many other people that will buy this vehicle, this is actually the first time I've driven a Mercedes-Benz for a full week, as all other Mercedes-Benz tests I have performed were on one-day events, so I'm going to spend some quality time with this little crossover to reacquaint myself with the brand. So what exactly is it that

“It’s like an airplane!” My daughter has been learning about airplanes in school, and she recognized the dining tray situation immediately. She also asked if she could draw on it. “Sorry, sweetie but no, if you get crayon on the nice press car Mercedes-Benz will be mad at Daddy.” Insert meltdown here. Of course, people who actually cough up mone

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

Bromont, Quebec - Mercedes-Benz Canada invited us to try out its 2015 B-Class recently and while it’s not an all-new version it does offer some updates over the outgoing model. Described as a “face lift” year by Mercedes, the latest B 250 – with a starting price of $31,300 – is “modernized,” according to Mercedes-Benz Canada, by “reinterpretin

When shopping for a family hauler, it can be tough to decipher between wants and needs. Plenty of people want SUVs with three rows of seats these days, even if they don’t need them – at least not with much frequency. (Either way, we’re still big believers in the merits of the minivan here at autoTRADER.ca despite their declining popularity a

It really doesn’t matter which vehicle wins this comparison test, for as cliché as it sounds, it’s the Canadian consumers shopping this segment who are winning. Both of these compact luxury utility vehicles are outstanding. Each is an overachiever in fuel efficiency, yet gives up little in the name of style, all-season practicality or comfort. In f

Jacob Black, Lesley Wimbush, Jonathan Yarkony This size of vehicle and class is not only the most rapidly expanding in terms of products, but it’s one of the big drivers behind 2014’s booming sales. Photos by Jonathan Yarkony Introduction, Jacob Black These three luxury SUVs (CUVS? Compact? Small-medium SUVs? Extra-medium SUVs?

MARBELLA, Spain – Whoever said the “rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain” (Noel Coward?) had no idea what he was talking about. The Costa del Sol reportedly enjoys 320 days of sunlight annually, but here we are, slogging through teeming rain, the Mediterranean obscured by fog, tires and shoes encased in gumbo-like mud of a most unfortunate colou

Vehicle Type Touring-ready comfort, pleasing performance, decent fuel economy, and a high-quality interior. Luxury Compact RWD/AWD Sedan History/Description The latest-generation Lexus IS hit the road in 2013, representing a total do-over of one of the brand’s most popular sedans for model year 2014. Numerous models, trim grade

The pressure is on when a company sets out to replace a successful product, which is exactly what’s happening with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 . By giving fans of the marque’s smallest crossover more of what they’ve come to expect (technology, features, and capable performance) and less of what they don’t need (unnecessary bulk), it appears