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The wait for the kid-tested, mother-approved version of the 2008 C-Class if officially over, with Mercedes today taking the wraps off the estate version of the recently-redesigned model.   Despite my earlier inclinations the estate's styling would be somewhat deficient compared to its sedan counterpart, seeing the final press shots leads me to retract any negative sentiments I harbor towards the model.  While I wouldn't describe the model's design as perfect, it's still an attractive vehicle - especially with the Sport package - enough so that if I were in the market for an estate, it would likely be the one I'd choose...

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To those of you who tend to favor the directions given by the map offerings from tech giants Google and Yahoo as opposed to the ones provided by your Mercedes' navigation system, MBUSA has announced today that soon you'll be able to send customized maps from the aforementioned companies directly to your car computer. 

Jointly developed by DaimlerChrysler and the two aforementioned companies, the system allows users either via computer or mobile device to plot destinations, points of interest, etc. into either Google Maps or Yahoo Local Maps, then click a "Send to Car" icon which beams the location to your car's navigation system.  The info is then retrieved via a dashboard button on the Tele Aid telecommunications system...

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If you've been contemplating the purchase of a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, DaimlerChrysler has announced today that you'll now have another option to choose from when browsing the model's option list.  Starting immediately, an engine start/stop system known as ECO-Start will be available worldwide for all Sprinters with diesel engines and manual transmissions, adding a mere EUR 203 (in Germany, excluding VAT) to the van's total cost.

So what exactly does the roughly 200 Euros get you?   Read on to find out...

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Every so often, Mercedes' impeccable staff of press writers decide to publish an informative look at one of the luxury brand's numerous virtues, using history to showcase how exactly that particular trait has played a role in shaping the Mercedes-Benz brand and its present form.  Today, that virtue is "innovation," with a total of thirteen pages and roughly 150 photos being published to describe the importance of innovation at Mercedes-Benz.  Topics covered include the invention of the automobile, the development of both diesel and direct gasoline injection engines, and alternate drive systems, along with a number of other topics which all aim to highlight Mercedes' emphasis on forward-thinking...

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Despite a relatively slow past few days in terms of Mercedes-related news, one thing which hasn't slowed is the ongoing stream of reviews attempting to analyze various MB models.  In total, seven different publications weighed in on the C-Class, GL550, CLK63 AMG Black Series and E63 AMG Wagon, giving those of you who may be contemplating the purchase of any a small glimpse of what to expect from each.

As always, you can find links to each review along with brief descriptions of each immediately after the jump...

Keep Reading "Review Roundup:  Testers Weigh In On the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, C-Class, GL550, CLK63 AMG Black Series And E63 AMG Wagon"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.  To kick things off this morning we have recap of the F1 race that transpired in Istanbul over the weekend.  As usual, if you have it TIVO'd and plan on catching it later, read no further; otherwise, keep reading for the full details of how the team fared...

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In preparation for the Frankfurt Motor Show, ART Tuning is reminding consumers what magic they're capable of achieving; such as transforming an ordinary, run-of-the-mill CLS350 (if there is such a thing) into the vented, striped CLS pictured above.  While the model known as the GTR374 isn't new - it debuted at the Essen Motor Show last year - it's still a unique variant of the CLS and one which, if you haven't already seen it, is certainly worth witnessing in Frankfurt next month...

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The gentlemen over at CNET's Crave blog sat down recently with Geoff Day, Mercedes' director of corporate communications, to find out what plans the company has for the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show next month.  While little was divulged, Day did promise that Mercedes will be taking a kamikaze-style approach to the show, introducing an ample 19 cars in 15 minutes.  While these aren't all expected to be new cars - they'll likely be a combination of new and updated models - Mercedes' display in Frankfurt should be impressive, to say the least...

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Life as a professional athlete is, without question, a difficult one.  Take David Ortiz for example.  In 2004, his team - the Boston Red Sox - won the World Series after what may be one of the greatest rallies in sports history. But for David, a.k.a "Big Papi," that's when the true arduousness really began.  You see, anytime an athlete accomplishes greatness, also necessary is a certain pecuniary and/or material gift to one's self.  But with a salary of roughly $4.5 million at the time, the list of possible endowments was an extensive one.

So what then to choose...?

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Yet another batch of Mercedes reviews are in, and this time, the 2008 Mercedes C-Class, the CLK63 AMG Cabriolet, the S550, the SLR Roadster, the CLK63 AMG Black Series and the CL550 are the models analyzed in a total of eight different articles.   As you're surely aware, this means it's time for yet another Review Roundup segment, with links to each review and a tidy description of each immediately after the jump...

Keep Reading "Review Roundup:  Testers Weigh In On The Mercedes C-Class, CLK63 AMG Cabriolet, S-Class, SLR Roadster and CL550"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had an absolutely splendid weekend.  To kick things off this morning comes a programming note for those of you residing in Canada - one geared especially towards those of you who may have been contemplating the purchase of the exceptional new 2008 C-Class.

If you've visited the Mercedes-Benz Canada website in the not-too-distant past, you've likely already discovered that information for the new C-Class lineup is currently present in the company's traditional, template-based manner.  Noticeably absent however is the presence of an engaging, interactive microsite dedicated exclusively to the model, such as the one my American readers can can already indulge in on the Mercedes-Benz USA website.   Oh, but fret not my dear Canadian readers, because officially launching tomorrow comes a shiny, new C-Class website created exclusively for you, packed with goodies and sure to wet your appetite for the C-Class' arrival in showrooms on September 12th...

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Going through our inbox this morning we received a tip from our friend Carlos - one which directed us to a batch new spy photos depicting a slightly-revised Mercedes Viano.  While changes are minor, the areas expected to receive updates include the grille; the front and rear skirts; and most likely, the interior.  Power is expected to remain the same, with customers having the option of either a petrol 3.0 or 3.5-Liter V6 (outputting 190 hp and 231 hp, respectively) as well as a 2.0-Liter four cylinder, 2.2-Liter four cylinder or 3.0-Liter V6 diesel powerplant (outputting 116 hp, 150 hp and 204 hp, respectively)...

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With the recent wave of Mercedes SLC spy shots making their rounds across the internet, it's no surprise that along with these photos come new renderings speculating what form the possible model will eventually end up taking. 

The latest publication to weigh in with their thoughts on the matter is German-based Auto Bild, who apparently believes the SLC will be the bastard child born from a late-night, drunken tryst between a Mercedes SLR McLaren and a 911 Turbo.  There's a touch of Gullwing present as well, but in the end I have to give Auto Bild's rendering a D+ for both lack of creativity and the fact their second rendering is on par with the graphics from a Nintendo 64 game...

Keep Reading "In The Year 2000:  Auto Bild Speculates What The Future Holds For The Mercedes SLC"

It's been a busy past couple days in the land of Mercedes reviews, with a total of nine articles being dedicated to eight different Mercedes models.  The Mercedes SLK280, the CL600, the CL500, the C200K Elegance, the C220 CDI Sport, the B200, the Viano and the BRABUS CLS - these are the vehicles chosen to take part in our newest "Review Roundup" installment; so if you've contemplating the purchase of any, hit the jump to find out what reviewers thought of each...

Keep Reading "Review Roundup:  Mercedes SLK280, CL500, CL600, C200K, C220 CDI, B200, Viano and BRABUS CLS All Tested"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a fanstastic weekend.  To kick things off this morning, the boys over at Jalopnik have posted a pair of new spy photos - photos which they're stating showcase both the W212 E-Class sedan and the E-Class wagon testing in Dubai. 

After looking at the photos, however, I would instead wager a guess that the two vehicles pictured are the new C-Class wagon and the W212 E-Class sedan, due to the above photo's uncanny similarity to the previously seen unmasked C wagon spy shots.  I could be wrong, but after seeing the E-Class' extensive cladding and the wagon's seemingly lack thereof, I doubt it...

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