2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition Details

The new CLS Grand Edition special-edition model sees Mercedes-Benz introducing a new highlight to the segment for four-door premium coupés. A matt designo paint finish lends spectacular definition to the lines of the coupé and makes the CLS Grand Edition really catch the eye. This exclusive style is echoed in the interior with high-grade designo leather and high-quality equipment details. All of which makes the multi-design-award-winning Mercedes-Benz Coupé unmistakable. Coupés are truly...

Read more 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss Details

Mercedes-Benz and McLaren are adding the crowning glory to the model family of their highly successful SLR super sports car with a new, uncompromisingly spectacular car. There is neither a roof nor a windscreen to separate the driver and passenger from the outside world; they enjoy unadulterated high-speed excitement with all the attributes of a speedster. The new Mercedes SLR Stirling Moss is also characterized by the most sophisticated technology and a breathtaking design which reinterprets...

Read more 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss

Images of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss have arrived which will be officially unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show at the start of next year. The images now take the wraps off all the spy images of the “Speedster” as we knew it. The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss has a 5.5L supercharged V8 that produces 650hp and is good for a 0-100km/hr time of 3.5 seconds. The 5-speed automatic gearbox continues to be used from the standard SLR model and allows the car to hit a top...

Read more Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO Concept Car

Mercedes-Benz is showing the way ahead in environmentally responsible electromobility by presenting its near-series Concept BlueZERO at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Based on a single vehicle architecture, this intelligent, modular concept allows three models with different drive configurations, all of which are able to meet customer requirements in terms of sustainable mobility:

Read more Mercedes-Benz SPLITVIEW technology for 2009 S-Class

In future Mercedes-Benz is equipping its luxury class models as the first premium brand with a display screen that allows the driver and front passenger to view two different programs at the same time. While the driver is checking the navigation instructions, the front passenger can sit back and watch a film on the very same display. This is made possible by new SPLITVIEW technology which the Stuttgart premium brand is introducing in the S-Class for the first time. Mercedes-Benz has...

Read more 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Images Leaked

Images of the upcoming 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have found its way to the web. The images give us an idea of what to expect when the model officially gets launched at most likely the Detroit or Geneva Motor Shows next year. Similar design for the upcoming E-Class can be seen in the ConceptFasination design study that was on display earlier this year.

Read more Review: Mercedes Benz C200K Estate - Bicycle Team Car

If you were one of the many bicycle fans that jumped on the band wagon either this year or last to stay up late and watch our favourite Aussie star Cadel Evans in the Tour de France, you’ve probably developed bags under your eyes like I have. Cycling is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia at the moment, the Tour Down Under held in Adelaide every year is getting more popular with some of the sports biggest stars making the journey to compete. No doubt you’ve heard that Lance...

Read more 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK 4MATIC Details

Soon it will be time to head for the ski slopes again, and drivers of Mercedes models with the permanent all-wheel-drive system 4MATIC can rest assured as they set off en route to their chosen winter paradise. Because the performance of the drive configuration on roads affected by snow or ice is truly impressive. Mercedes-Benz is demonstrating the high traction reserves coupled with excellent directional stability and safety in the new GLK at its 4MATIC workshop. In extreme winter conditions...

Read more 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLA

Mercedes-Benz is currently planning a new two seat roadster or compact four seat convertible to be spun off the next generation front wheel drive A-Class and B-Class platform. The brand previously considered a baby roadster to be positioned below the SL-K earlier this decade; however the current A and B-Class share a unique sandwich floor which would have been unsuitable for the sporty nature of a roadster due to the height of the platform. The decision that the next generation A and B-Class...

Read more 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor BlueEFFICIENCY

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been a great success since it launched in June 2007 and now gains one of the first BlueEFFICIENCY engines to launch in the UK. The C 180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY replaces the existing model and makes all the motoring cost savings standard for drivers, with no increase in the on the road price. BlueEFFICIENCY is the name Mercedes-Benz has given to a range of measures to improve fuel economy and reduce CO2 emissions. The C 180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY does...

Read more Mercedes myCOMAND, Internet-based Infotainment System

Mercedes-Benz is offering a glimpse into the future with myCOMAND, an internet-based infotainment system as part of a special preview during the Los Angeles Auto Show. myCOMAND is especially efficient and user-friendly and offers a range of functions unrivalled for variety. Using internet connectivity, all data and information is kept fresh and current at all times without the need for software or hardware updates. All functions are concentrated on one attractively designed user interface for...

Read more Video: 2009 Mercedez-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

The Mercedez-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is powered by a twin-turbo 6.0-litre V12 engine that produces 493kW and 1,000Nm of torque which is electronically limited. You would expect to see the latest 7-speed G-Tronic gearbox equiped, but no, the Black Series makes do with the 5-speed semi-automatic gearbox. Even with the 5-speed gearbox, the Black Series sprints from 0-100km/hr in 3.8 seconds and tops out at 320km/hr which is also electronically limited.

Read more 2009 Mercedes ML63 AMG 10th Anniversary

The successful ML 63 AMG will shortly be launched as the especially exclusive “10th Anniversary” variant. The 375-kW/510-hp top M-Class model fascinates with its striking appearance and extraordinary standard features. With the ML 63 AMG “10th Anniversary”, Mercedes AMG is celebrating ten years of high-performance SUVs. The ML 55 AMG with a 255-kW/347-hp AMG 5.5-l V8 engine, launched in 1999, is considered the trendsetter and founder of an entire vehicle segment. The ML 63 AMG “10th...

Read more 2009 Mercedes ML63 AMG Performance Studio

With the ML 63 AMG “Performance Studio”, the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO, opened in 2006, showcases its expertise in helping realise the dreams of individual motorists, offering exclusivity at the Affalterbach location. The very special M-Class features a combination of uniquely detailed fittings typical of the vehicles designed in the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO. Matching its “metallic Peridot brown” exterior paintwork, the ML 63 AMG “Performance Studio” features 21” high-sheen AMG light alloy wheels...

Read more 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series, Debut - (Global)

Mercedes-Benz will exhibit several new models highlighting the wide range of the luxury brand’s product portfolio. Offering a glimpse at the future of Mercedes-Benz coupes and sedans will be the Concept FASCINATION design study. Addressing the need for smaller, even more fuel efficient vehicles, the 2010 GLK350 4MATIC makes it’s Los Angeles debut just prior to going on-sale in January. Finally, emphasizing the high-performance dimension of the brand, the new 661 hp SL65 AMG Black Series coupe...

Read more 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK Concepts Cars - (Global)

Mercedes-Benz has created an unconventional presentation idea under the heading “Tuner Challenge”. Ahead of the equally unconventional SEMA Show in the gaming hotspot of Las Vegas, the Stuttgart company announced a competition for tuning firms. The object of desire – the compact GLK-Class. The distinctively styled automotive character with an edge seems predestined to arouse a wide range of tuning fantasies.

Read more 2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY - (Global)

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY featuring second generation direct fuel injection as the fourth BlueEFFICIENCY model in the C-Class. Compared to the current C 350, the new saloon consumes more than ten percent less fuel. At the same time, the innovative V6 engine delivers 15 percent more power and already meets future EU5 emission limits. As such, the new Mercedes-Benz C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY combines driving pleasure, safety, economy and environmental compatibility...

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class - (Australia)

After three successful years, Mercedes-Benz has overhauled the design and engineering of the B-Class. The facelift programme focused on environmental compatibility, economic efficiency and comfort, with further advances being made in each of these areas. Thanks to a series of detailed improvements, the four-cylinder engines now burn up to seven percent less fuel than previously, and distinguish themselves with remarkably low exhaust emissions that undercut the current EU limits by as much as 90...

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz M‑Class - (Australia)

Mercedes-Benz has meticulously revamped the successful M‑Class. The new generation of the dynamic, stylish SUV now has even more distinctive characteristics, and looks even sportier and more powerful.

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class - (Australia)

With more than 500,000 units produced within three and a half years, the A-Class is among the bestsellers in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. Now the latest generation of this compact car is showing itself to be more youthful, attractive and environmentally compatible than ever before. This is ensured by a completely revised design, high-grade appointments and new technical developments which further improve safety, comfort and economy. The release of this further-enhanced version of the...

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY - (Global)

From the end of 2008, Mercedes-Benz will be adding to its range one of the most fuel-efficient and therefore economical luxury saloons around in the form of the new S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Effective detailed modifications and advanced technology have lowered the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the new model variant by some ten per cent compared to its predecessor, which was itself very economical. Features of the first BlueEFFICIENCY model in the S-Class range include on-demand power...

Read more Video: 2009 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID - (Global)

Following on from the news release two weeks ago that provided the details on the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID comes this short video highlighting the key features of the luxury brands new hybrid sedan.

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S - (Global)

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving. Delivering 478 kW/650 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 335 km/h, this two-seater cabriolet surpasses the existing benchmark among open-top super sports cars – the SLR McLaren Roadster. Both vehicles feature a fully retractable folding soft top capable of withstanding the high speed and are made of carbon fiber.

Read more Mercedes-Benz Adaptive High Beam Assistant - (Global)

Nighttime journeys by car are about to become safer in future. Mercedes-Benz has developed an innovative system that automatically adapts headlamp range to the distance of vehicles ahead or to oncoming vehicles. This means car drivers will at all times benefit from optimum headlamp range to recognise other road users, pedestrians or danger spots more easily and more quickly. The adaptive high-beam assistant will be available from spring 2009.

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard - (Global)

The Mercedes-Benz special-protection unit marks its 80th anniversary with the launch of the new S 600 Pullman Guard state limousine

Read more 2010 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing - (Global)

Mercedes-Benz upcoming new supercar is rumoured to be the first car from the brand to wear an AMG badge in place of a Mercedes-Benz badge when goes on sale in 18 months time after being unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Now UK magazine AutoExpress are saying that production will run for a very short two years and only 12,000 units will ever be manufactured to keep the cars exclusivity intact. With this limited number of units we’re now not so sure of the previous reports claiming...

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID - (Global)

Mercedes-Benz is launching its first passenger car model equipped with a hybrid drive system in summer 2009 - the S400 BlueHYBRID. The combination of a modified V6 petrol engine and a compact hybrid module makes the S400 BlueHYBRID the world's most economical luxury saloon with a spark-ignition engine. The NEDC combined fuel consumption is a mere 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers. This makes for the world's lowest CO2 emissions in this vehicle and performance class - just 190 grams per kilometer....

Read more CGI: 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing - (Global)

The Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing is due for the conceptual launch at the Frankfurt auto show next year. It's said that the dimension of the car will be 4.65 meters in length, 1.95 meters in width and stand 1.25 meters tall. Also, the SLC will have a wheelbase of only 2.7 meters and weigh in at just about 1,650kg to help maintain the sporty dynamics.

Read more Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION Car Study - (Global)

Mercedes-Benz builds the world’s most desirable coupés – a claim which the Stuttgart-based car maker is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with its ConceptFASCINATION design study.

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and B-Class Pricing - (Australia)

Mercedes-Benz Australia have announced pricing and specifications for their new-generation A- and B-Class. From Spring 2008, the completely upgraded A- and B-Class will arrive in Mercedes-Benz showrooms nationwide with a host of new features, including Active Parking Assist and the new NTG 2.5 Telematics platform.

Read more New 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class - (Australia)

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for the new-generation M-Class luxury SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle). This revised and enhanced version of the dynamic, stylish luxury SUV has been meticulously revamped and now has even more distinctive characteristics.

Read more New Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class Sports Coupé - (Australia)

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a stand-alone model series in the guise of the new CLC, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz coupé family. The Sports Coupé's design, technology and equipment meet the discerning requirements of young drivers looking for an athletic car that gives an involving drive, while at the same time delivering the hallmark Mercedes quality standards in terms of safety, comfort, environmental compatibility and functionality. Compared with the previous Sports...

Read more Spy: 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK - (Global)

The current generation (C209) Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class has been on sale since 2002, having a facelift in 2006 and introducing an all-new generation launching in 2009. With the launch date closing in, new CLK test mules are becoming more frequently spotted undergoing development miles.

Read more CGI: New Mercedes-Benz SLR Speedster - (Global)

We’ve only seen the SLR Speedster with its zebra camouflage on, but now Jon Sibal has shown us what it may look like beneath.

Read more Spy: Mercedes-Benz SLC Gullwing - (Global)

What’s evident from the image is that the upcoming SLC will share many of its styling cues with the original Mercedes-Benz 300SL, which UK car journalist James May has often said to be the worlds first true supercar. With Mercedes-Benz ending its relationship with McLaren next year, the SLC will replace the current SLR as the brands most exclusive sports car. The new supercar is due to be launched in 2010 so expect more details to emerge in the coming months.

Read more Spy: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelifted - (Global)

The updated S-Class will receive a new front grille, modified front bumper, LED tail-lamps and a newly styled rear bumper. Noticed, is the quad exhausts pipes and an increase in chrome finishing’s for that premium touch. The current styling is simplified for the new-generation model which prompts a naturally flowing design.

Read more Game: CLC Dream Test Drive - (Global)

"Mercedes-Benz is offering online browsers a chance to race its new CLC-Class coupé around the streets of a virtual London". The customisable CLC 350 Sport is used which is the flagship model. The player who records the top time over the three summer months will be entered into a prize draw. The overall winner will recieve a real driving experience at Mercedes-Benz World, at Brooklands, Surrey.

Read more Spy: New Mercedes-Benz E-Class - (Global)

Spotted by automotivetraveler.com undergoing hot weather testing in Death Valley National Park in the state of California, is the upcoming all new Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Read more The New Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class - (Global)

Following its world premiere at Auto China in April 2008, the Mercedes-Benz GLK is being unveiled in its natural habitat for the first time. Boasting a body that is as practical as it is arrestingly succinct, an exceptional power spectrum and a bold personality, the new arrival has what it takes to redefine standards in the compact SUV class over all manner of route profiles – both on and off the road.

Read more Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series - (Global)

Sensational appearance, unique performance data, with light-weight design throughout and total exclusivity - that's the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. This high-performance coupé is a motorsport engineering thoroughbred, opening up new drive dynamic vistas to sports car enthusiasts. The AMG 6.0 litre V12 biturbo engine, with a maximum output of 493 kW/670 hp and 1000 Newtonmetres of torque, guarantees super sports car level performance. The powerful two-seater was developed in the...

Read more An E-Class at a Price You Would Think it Fell Off the Back of a Truck - (Australia)

Mercedes-Benz Australia has today released the E 280 Sports Edition priced from $98,000, saving customers at least $11,000 over an equivalent vehicle.

Read more The New-Generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: Sportier than Ever - (Australia)

Mercedes-Benz continues its long tradition of producing legendary sports cars with the launch of the new-generation SL-Class roadster, now available in Australia. The world's most successful premium roadster in its class features a new design with the emphasis firmly on sportiness and effortless superiority. These traits are also reflected in the handling qualities of the two-seater model, which now delivers even more athletic performance thanks to the new direct-steer system as well as...

Read more The New-Generation SLK: Rediscovering Roadster Driving Pleasure with More Power, Better Economy,...

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have long captured the hearts of sports car enthusiasts. Following an extensive facelift incorporating around 650 newly developed components, the SLK models of 2008 are even more dynamic and now offer an even more emotionally charged driving experience. Key visual enhancements include new-look front and rear sections, as well as a meticulously modified interior with a new instrument cluster and three-spoke sports steering wheel. The high-revving V6 sports...

Read more Mercedes-Benz extends its model range of premium compact cars - (Germany)

Mercedes-Benz will have an even stronger presence in the compact-car segment in the future, with a product line-up of four instead of today’s two vehicles. Investments of €600 Million in the Rastatt plant will secure the long-term capacity utilization of the plant. In order to sustainably boost its competitiveness, as well as to access new markets and create additional production capacities, Mercedes-Benz has also decided to built a new plant in Kecskemét, Hungary.

Read more Targeted Upgrade for the G 55 AMG: Classic with Added Appeal - (Germany)

Following its most recent makeover, the G 55 AMG from Mercedes-AMG is now even more attractive. Boasting an upgraded performance of 373 kW/507 hp, this offroad classic has also been given a fresh look, incorporating a reworked radiator grille and new 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. Inside, the exclusive interior features the latest generation of telematics equipment and optional climatised seats in combination with designo leather upholstery for enhanced passenger comfort.

Read more Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing for the New-Generation SLK-Class Roadster - (Australia)

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have long captured the hearts of sports car enthusiasts. Incorporating around 650 newly developed parts, the new-generation SLK models are even more dynamic and now offer an even more exciting driving experience. Key visual enhancements include new-look front and rear sections as well as a meticulously modified interior with a new instrument cluster and three-spoke sports steering wheel.

Read more Exclusive Special Anniversary Series of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV: The Edition 10 - (Australia)

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the tenth birthday of its successful M-Class, the top-selling premium SUV with 850,000 units to its name. To mark the occasion, Mercedes-Benz is releasing the attractive EDITION 10 model of this popular luxury SUV. The unique specification of this special M-Class includes 20-inch light alloy wheels, bi‑xenon headlamps and special bodywork highlights, along with a variety of additional luxury-oriented features. The sporty, refined interior features two-tone...

Read more Precise Performance: The Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC - (Global)

The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery, creating additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the...

Read more First-Class Turbo-Diesel Power: The Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI - (Australia)

The top-of-the-range luxury saloon from Mercedes-Benz is now available with a further-optimised version of the popular 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6, the same power unit that has impressed with it prodigious torque, remarkable fuel economy and exceptional emission levels in other Mercedes-Benz passenger car models. The S 320 CDI is now available in Mercedes-Benz showrooms and is priced from $190,900 (excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges). This is the first time Mercedes-Benz has offered...

Read more Australian Pricing And Specifications Announced For The New-Generation Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class -...

Mercedes-Benz today confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for the new-generation CLS-Class saloon. This magnificent four-door coupé – the pioneer of a whole new automotive segment – has been fine-tuned to provide customers with even greater appeal. The three-car range offers not only gentle revisions to its already stunning styling but improved levels of standard equipment, adding even greater value for those seeking cutting-edge sports styling with trademark Mercedes luxury, driving...

Read more Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing and Specifications for the Stunning New-Generation SL-Class Roadster

Mercedes-Benz today announced pricing and specifications for the new-generation SL-Class. Much more than just a standard facelift, the new-generation SL-Class is sportier than ever.

Read more Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Really Steps on the Gas

Stuttgart - Clean and economical at the same time – the natural-gas drive reconciles these apparent contradictions. The new Sprinter NGT with bivalent natural-gas drive system epitomises this view: substantially lower exhaust and noise emissions, considerably lower operating costs and a long range combined with the standard-fit drive are just some of the benefits.

Read more The New Generation Mercedes-Benz M-Class: More Dynamic, More Powerful and with Even More Style

Mercedes-Benz has meticulously revamped the successful M-Class. The new generation of the dynamic, stylish SUV now has even more distinctive characteristics, and looks even sportier and more powerful. The front end of this off-roader is now defined by a redesigned bumper, recontoured headlamps and a larger, even more dominant radiator. The rear view also sports a new-look bumper with integrated reflector strips, emphasising the vehicle's width, as well as tails lights with a smoked-glass look....

Read more Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG: the Performance SUV Strikingly Honed to Perfe

The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG now demonstrates even more emphatically its exceptional status as the performance SUV with the largest engine displacement and highest output.

Read more Preserving Blue Skies: Mercedes-Benz to Introduce the First BlueTEC Diesel Models with AdBlue...

Mercedes-Benz is continuing its diesel initiative in the USA with three new SUVs equipped with the world’s latest and cleanest diesel engine. The new models R 320 BlueTEC, ML 320 BlueTEC and GL 320 BlueTEC will initially be exclusively available in America. They are powered by an up-to-date V6 engine featuring the environmentally friendly Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC technology, with whose help the diesel cars produced by the Stuttgart manufacturer already count as the world’s cleanest. The new models...

Read more Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 New York International Auto Show

Mercedes-Benz is presenting three new SUVs equipped with the world’s latest and cleanest diesel engine at the New York International Auto Show 2008. The new R 320 BlueTEC, ML 320 BlueTEC and GL 320 BlueTEC use the highly efficient AdBlue exhaust aftertreatment system and are able to undercut the stringent Bin 5 limits applicable in the USA, with the potential to meet the coming EU6 standards. Mercedes-Benz is also presenting the meticulously revamped new generation of the successful M-Class....

Read more King of the Mountain: the New Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG is Unleashed in Australia

The road-going sister of the Mercedes-AMG C-Class DTM (German Touring Car Masters) racing car was released in Australia yesterday and it took place at Australia’s spiritual home of motor racing.

Read more Breakthrough in Battery Technology by Daimler

Daimler AG has achieved a crucial breakthrough in battery technology. The Stuttgart-based automaker is the world’s first manufacturer to have succeeded in adapting lithium-ion technology to the demanding requirements of automotive applications. Until now, the technology has been used primarily in consumer electronics. The new battery will be used in the series-production S 400 BlueHYBRID beginning next year. This important technology was possible thanks to 25 patents held by Daimler.

Read more TrueBlueSolutions by Mercedes-Benz: the Vision GLK BLUETEC HYBRID

The grand rehearsal at the beginning of this year already made heads turn, when the striking Vision GLK entered the SUV stage and was celebrated as a compact character actor marking a new design approach in this vehicle class. At the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is going a step further and adding the Vision GLK BLUETEC HYBRID to the line-up. This study illustrates the possibilities of the "TrueBlueSolutions" strategy in the compact SUV segment, true to the guiding...

Read more Mercedes-Benz Vans: New Models and Class-Leading Features for 2008

The year 2008 marks a celebratory milestone for the Mercedes-Benz Vans business in Australia; it’s been ten years since the van brand with the three-pointed star was released to an enthusiastic Australian public.

Read more Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show: Five New Model Highlights

Mercedes-Benz is continuing its commitment to further reductions in fuel consumption and exhaust emissions with new products in five model series which will take the stage at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Despite their outstanding levels of safety, comfort and refinement, the new coupes and roadsters consume up to 10 percent less fuel than their predecessors.

Read more Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car at The Museum of Modern Art in New York

The concept models of the Mercedes-Benz bionic car are appearing as part of the "Design and the Elastic Mind" exhibition at New York's Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition at the world-famous "MoMA" showcases trailblazing innovations in the fields of design and science.

Read more Dream Machines from Mercedes-AMG: the SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG Roadsters

Emotional performance courtesy of cutting-edge engineering: the new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG in a nutshell. The roadster is powered by an AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine developing 386 kW and 630 Newton metres – which makes it today’s most powerful model with a naturally aspirated V8 engine in its class. The SL 63 AMG comes exclusively with the all-new, innovative AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. The newly developed power transfer concept features a compact, wet start-up clutch that...

Read more The New-Generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Roadster

Mercedes-Benz will continue its long tradition of producing legendary sports cars when it launches the new-generation SL-Class in spring 2008. The world's most successful premium roadster in its class features a new design with the emphasis firmly on sportiness and effortless assurance. These traits are also reflected in the handling qualities of the two-seater model, which now delivers even more athletic performance thanks to the new direct-steer system as well as offering enhanced comfort and...

Read more The New Mercedes-Benz CLC Class

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a stand-alone model series in the guise of the new CLC, the compelling entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz coupé family. The Sports Coupé's design, technology and equipment meet the discerning requirements of young drivers looking for an athletic car that gives an involving drive, while at the same time delivering the hallmark Mercedes quality standards in terms of safety, comfort, environmental compatibility and functionality. Compared with the previous Sports...

Read more The New-Generation CLS: Fine-Tuning for the Design Trendsetter

Mercedes-Benz is making the CLS even more irresistible. This one-of-a-kind four-door coupé – the pioneer of a whole new automotive segment – has now been fine-tuned to give it added appeal. The new entry-level model version, the CLS 280 with its sophisticated V6 power unit, develops 170 kW. Meanwhile, the flagship model in the range – the CLS 63 AMG with its 378 kW AMG 6.2 litre V8 engine – now comes with 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels plus a new AMG sports exhaust system.

Read more The New-Generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadster

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have long captured the hearts of sports car enthusiasts. Incorporating around 650 newly developed parts, the SLK models of 2008 are even more dynamic and now offer an even more emotionally charged driving experience. Key visual enhancements include new-look front and rear sections as well as a meticulously modified interior with a new instrument cluster and three-spoke sports steering wheel. A fast-running V6 sports engine developing 224 kW and the...

Read more Pricing Announced for the Amazing Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

One of the year’s most anticipated new-model sports cars, the high-performance Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG saloon, has just had its Australian price confirmed. Priced from $139,500*, the high-performance C 63 AMG is set to thrill eager customers from this March. Benchmark engine performance

Read more Mercedes-Benz at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show: a Double World Premiere

The Vision GLK FREESIDE and Vision GLK TOWNSIDE are two breeds of the same vehicle which are set to take the SUV world by storm. Both of these studies are celebrating their world premiere at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Whereas the Vision GLK FREESIDE is an all-rounder that showcases the capabilities of today's SUV vehicles both on and off the road, the TOWNSIDE version is designed to make its mark with dynamic performance on the tarmac.

Read more New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores Five Stars in Euro-NCAP Testing

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class has passed the European NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash tests with flying colours. The Saloon has therefore been awarded five stars and, according to the Euro-NCAP organisation, is one of the safest cars available on the market. This result is confirmation that the C-Class safety concept, optimised based on the analysis of real-life accidents, also performs extremely well in standardised rating crash tests.

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