Mercedes-Benz News
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The 2012 Detroit Auto Show is in full swing, sometimes literally, with musical acts gracing stages and the occasional appearance by, say, Jon Lovitz for the Smart For Us pickup concept. But despite the hoopla, the cars are still the real stars. The two that just crossed Mercedes-Benz's stage are of the green sort, though they're painted brown. Both of the new hybrid E-Class sedans combine a 27-horsepower, 184 pound-feet of torque electric motor with a combustion engine to deliver what Mercedes-Benz claims is the most efficient full-size sedan in the world--at least in the case of the...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Live Photos: 2012 Detroit Auto ShowEven though it's already been revealed in full detail, right down to the body-in-white and all of its high-tech details, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class still merits some attention as it makes its in-the-metal debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Sure, it has some quirky styling in places, but on...
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Mercedes And Nissan To Build Four-Cylinder Engines In U.S.
In the latest step forward in the collaboration of Daimler and Renault-Nissan that commenced in 2010, the two auto giants have announced today they will start building new Mercedes-Benz four-cylinder engines at a plant in the U.S. The engines, which will eventually appear in several Mercedes-Benz...
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2011 U.S. Luxury Market Recap: It's Good To Be German
German brands enjoyed the biggest growth in the luxury market last year, capturing market share surrendered by Japanese luxury brands.
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Natalie Wood's Mercedes-Benz 300SL Heads To Amelia Island
Movie buffs traveling to this year's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will be in for a pleasant surprise: among all the classic rides on display will be Natalie Wood's Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The car will be one of several 300SLs on hand to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz's first Le...
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Mercedes E Superlight: Carbon Fiber, Fuel Cell Exec For 2015
It's difficult to discuss the weight of modern cars without referring to the old Colin Chapman adage, "add lightness". Still, the old Lotus chap had a point--by making a car lightweight, you improve it in every dynamic area, and efficiency increases too. Automakers are once more starting to take...
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After the launch of its first SUV, the G Class, more than 30 years ago Mercedes-Benz is now celebrating the sale of its two millionth luxury soft-roader. As you may have guessed, most of those SUVs have ended up in the U.S., though China is fast on its way to overtaking it, and despite fuel prices continuing to creep higher demand for the luxury soft-roaders shows no sign of slowing. Speaking at the announcement of the two millionth SUV sale, Mercedes-Benz sales and marketing chief Joachim Schmidt said, “The SUVs today are an important pillar of Mercedes-Benz’s growth and have...
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The Supermodel And The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been paired with Dutch supermodel Lara Stone in the latest campaign being run by fashion brand Calvin Klein. Dubbed “Icons of Style”, the campaign has kicked off with the unveiling of this striking image captured by photographer Alex Prager. It...
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Mercedes-Benz Exporting E-Class Models - From China
Mercedes-Benz and Chinese partner BAIC will begin exporting Chinese-built E-Class models; the question is, to where?
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Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series Laps The 'Ring In 7:46
A Mercedes-Benz's C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, equipped with the aerodynamics and track packages, has turned a lap of 7:46 on Germany's Nürburgring Nordschleife.
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Mercedes Bringing E400 Hybrid And E300 Bluetec Hybrid To Detroit
Mercedes-Benz is bringing two new hybrid models to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, one of which has been confirmed for sale in the U.S. next year. The two hybrids are the gasoline-electric 2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid and the diesel-electric Mercedes-Benz E300 Bluetec Hybrid, and for now only the...
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Mercedes-Benz Prepping SLS AMG Black Series Roadster?
When AMG unleashed the Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series back in 2008, engineers decided to do away with the regular SL’s heavy retractable hard-top and replace it instead with a simple fixed roof composed from lightweight carbon fiber. Black Series cars being the most focused and hardcore...
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By now you’ve probably read everything there is to know about the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (if not, click here), but here’s a new mega-gallery and collection of videos to ogle. The new model is the sixth-generation of Mercedes’ luxurious grand tourer and convertible, which began with the original 300SL ‘gullwing’ model and following roadster back in the 1950s. Living up to its German ‘Sport Leicht’ designation, the new 2013 SL-Class features an aluminum body plus a host of other weight saving modifications that ensure it weighs a substantial...
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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
On the heels of a major leak, the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 has gone official, with full specs and details of the new R231, the sixth generation of the SL Class. Powered in SL550 form by a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V-8 engine rated at 429 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, it's a significant...
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AMG's Performance Studio Can Handle Anything Your Budget Allows
If you want paint or trim options unavailable from your Mercedes-Benz dealer, the AMG Performance Studio offers a wide range of color and customization possibilities.
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2012 C63 AMG Coupe Black Series With Aero Package: Video
Mercedes-Benz will offer a track-centric aerodynamics package for the upcoming C63 AMG Coupe Black Series.
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Hot B-Class Is Only A Test-Mule For Smaller AMG Models, Says Insider
Over the past several months prototypes of the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class wearing some distinct AMG styling and performance cues have been spotted. This led to speculation that a hot version of the compact MPV was in the works, complete with an all-wheel drive system and high-output turbocharged...
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1965 Mercedes 220SE From 'The Hangover' For Sale On Ebay
One of three actual 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE convertibles used in the filming of the movie "The Hangover" is for sale on eBay.
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Mercedes-Benz expand its 4Matic product range in the U.S. to include the C-Class and E-Class coupes.
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Mercedes Wants To Teach You To Drive In Snow, Too: Video
Mercedes-Benz offers multiple winter-driver-training programs, at facilities in Austria and in Lapland.
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Red Gold Dream Mercedes-McLaren SLR Up For Sale
If you’re in the market for low-mileage Mercedes-McLaren SLR, we’ve got some good news for you: Swiss designer Ueli Anliker is selling his personal labor of love, a “slightly modified” SLR that’s sure to be unlike any other at your country club. His asking price for...
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Last R230-Series Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Rolls Off The Line
The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is just around the corner so that means production of the current-generation, the R230, has to come to an end. That end happened last week when the very last R230 SL-Class, build number 169,434, rolled off the car’s production line at Mercedes' plant in...
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Mercedes Goes AMG With Formula 1 Team For 2012
To promote its AMG performance division, Mercedes Benz is changing the name of its Formula 1 team for the 2012 season.
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Mercedes-Benz And Ducati Strengthen Partnership At Bologna Motor Show
Mercedes-Benz and Ducati are building on the cooperative agreement set up between the brands at last year's Los Angeles Auto Show.
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