In case you haven't been to the Mercedes AMG website as of late, I wanted to post a quick note letting you know there's a new webspecial dedicated to the AMG variants of the 2009 Mercedes SL.  Although we've brought you most of the information already, the site offers a slightyly more stylized outlet by which to view the various changes made to the model.  There's a few desktop images for your computer and iPhone as well, so if you're looking to grab some high-resolution shots of the AMG roadster and plaster them across them you're monitor or phone, you're in luck...

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For those of you questioning whether or not the new Mercedes C63 AMG is capable of dethroning the BMW M3 from its reign over the high performance sport sedan segment, our man Vincent over at Autoblog.nl posted a video review of the model recently that attempts to find out.

Needless to say, the results are impressive.

Watch the video, especially around the 5 minute mark, and you'll see what I mean.  But be forewarned:  that C350 Sport you're considering will look a little less appealing.

To watch the C63 AMG video review in all its splendid glory, hit play above, sit back and enjoy...

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This year marks the 150th anniversary of Rudolf Diesel's birth, and to commemorate the occasion, Mercedes has unveiled a new lineup of four-cylinder diesel engines boasting greater performance, higher torque, better emission properties and improved fuel efficiency. In its most potent variant, the new Mercedes-Benz OM 651 250 CDI variant produces 150 kW/204 hp from its 2143 cubic centimeters - an increase of about 20 percent over its predecessor.  In addition, peak torque has risen from 400 Nm to 500 Nm (an increase of 25 percent), while fuel consumption drops to just 5.4 liters per 100 kilometers (down 0.5 liters).  Likewise, the 125 kW/170 hp 220 CDI variant also boasts significantly improved fuel efficiency, consuming 0.8 liters less fuel (5.1 liters per 100 kilometers) when fitted on the new C-Class...

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No, ladies and gentlemen, your eyes do not deceive you.  After nearly three years of operations we have finally taken the time to offer our past articles via an archives section, meaning that you no longer have repeatedly click the "Next Page" link at the bottom of the page to find one of the older stories we've published. 

As if that isn't enough excitement for one day, we've also updated our former Google search box with a new-and-improved Google search - one that offers results a little more in tune with the design of the rest of the site.

Although neither change is earth-shattering, they should hopefully make finding stories a little easier for you while we work on completing the currently-under-development eMercedesBenz 2.0.  As always, thanks to each and every one of you for reading the site - we hope you enjoy the changes.

P.S. -  To take advantage of either the search box or article archives, you can find both on the sidebar of every page.  Be sure to reset your browser's cache to ensure both display correctly.

Daimler AG expects approximately 6,600 shareholders to attend today’s first Annual Meeting under the new name of Daimler in Berlin.

Six months after the start of Daimler, Chairman of the Board of Management (CEO) and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Dr. Dieter Zetsche sums up positively (according to the text of the speech): “All of our business operations are developing well - our key figures are significantly better than they have been in recent years.” Addressing the shareholders, Zetsche says, “Your company has made substantial progress over the past two years. Old virtues have given us new strength.” Looking into the future, the Chairman of the Board of Management says, “We have a clear strategy for sustainable profitable growth...”

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Two historical racing cars from the collection of the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart will be participating in the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The 120 hp Mercedes manufactured by Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) was one of the last original designs by Wilhelm Maybach. And the 120 hp Benz from Benz & Cie. competed in the French Grand Prix in Dieppe exactly 100 years ago...

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Before I begin, let me briefly apologize for the lack of updates over the past few days - we've been attempting to archive our past articles to make finding older stories a little easier, but unfortunately it's taken a little longer than we originally anticipated.  Despite the delay, we should have our archives up and running this week, so stay tuned for a slightly improved navigation structure.

Taking a break from our behind-the-scenes work, however, Mercedes today has published a slew of press releases covering a number of topics that we felt were necessary to publish.  To get the info out as quickly as possible I'm going to abstain from commenting, but we will resume regular posting immediately following the completion of our archiving.

First up, details of a new Mercedes-Benz Mountain bike - the perfect way to get outdoors and take advantage of the beautiful spring climate...

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The Mercedes models in the A and B-Class remain true to their role as technological trendsetters. Mercedes engineers have developed new systems for the compact car and Sports Tourer that bring major progress in important areas – notably safety, comfort, economy and environmental compatibility.

One major aspect is the further reduction of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The Mercedes hit-list of particularly economical models is headed by coupé version of the A 160 CDI, which is equipped with a new BlueEFFICIENCY package as standard. This reduces the NEDC fuel consumption of the three-door car to 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres, which is 0.4 litres below the previous figure. CO2 emissions are nine grams lower at 119 grams per kilometre...

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In presenting the B-Class in summer 2005, Mercedes-Benz produced the blueprint for a new, future-oriented market segment and a new species of car which precisely meets the wishes of today’s motorists. The Sports Tourer combines generous spaciousness and great practicality with a dynamic design and a high level of driving pleasure. In other words, a touring, family and recreational car with an incomparable added experience value in terms of design and dynamism...

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Since 1997 the A-Class has self-confidently and emphatically shown itself to be a cut above other compact cars, and set standards in safety, practicality and reliability. To date around 1.7 million male and female drivers worldwide have been convinced by these and the many other qualities of the A-Class. More than half of these are new Mercedes customers – clear testimony to the great attractiveness of the compact Mercedes.

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As we told you last month, celebrating their world premier at this year's Auto Mobil International are none other than the new generation Mercedes A-Class and B-Class models.  To commemorate the grand unveiling, Daimler today has put out a wealth of photos and details of both models, some of which we've already brought you and some of which is entirely new...

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For those of you looking for more confirmation of the Mercedes M-Class' and GL-Class' superiority in their respective segments, readers of the German publication "AUTO BILD Allrad" recently bestowed the models with two accolades in the publication's "Car of the Year 2008" awards. 

Taking top honors in the category of off-roaders and SUV's costing between 40,000 and 60,000 Euros was the M-Class - a model that was recently the beneficiary of a mid-life refreshening.  As for the GL, it earned the same award in the category of off-roaders and SUV's over 60,000 Euros...

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Daimler has announced today that sales at its Mercedes-Benz USA division dropped 3.7 percent for the month of March to 20,808 new units, down from the March 2007 figure of 21,612 new units.  Despite the decrease, MBUSA has achieved a record first quarter, with sales through the first three months of the year totaling 57,647 new units (compared to 55,985 in 2007).

As for the models making headlines, the new C-Class continues its impressive momentum, with sales of the C lineup jumping 39.6 percent. The M-Class also noted a strong month, with sales of the SUV range increasing 28.5 percent...

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It took a little longer than expected, but as promised, we're proud to present part two of our Review Roundup installment.  In this replete episode, a total of six Mercedes classes are put through their paces, with the C63 AMG, the C350 Estate, the C220 CDI Estate, the CLK63 AMG Black Series, the R280 CDI and the new SLK350 being just some of the models tested.

As always, you can find links to each review along with a tidy description of each immediately after the jump...

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