To kick things off this morning, Daimler Chrysler has put out an extensive press release detailing the company's finances for 2005.

As a whole, DaimlerChrysler recorded net income of $3.4 billion in 2005, compared with $2.9 billion in the prior year. Based on the reported net income, earnings per share amounted to $3.32, compared with $2.88 in 2004...

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Mercedes-Benz has announced today that they along with aerospace company EADS have donated 100,000 Euros to “Herz für Herz Stiftung für Leben!”.

As I'm sure the majority of my American-dwelling readers have never heard of the above mentioned foundation, “Herz für Herz Stiftung für Leben!” was established in 2003 to collect donations for providing life-saving medical care to children suffering from heart disease in developing countries.  More specifically, the funds donated by Mercedes and EADS will go to help fund medical care for children in Vietnam, where it will be used to finance a children’s cardiology ward in the former imperial city of Hue...

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In May of 2004 the world was introduced to the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a $452,750 supercar the majority of the world's population can only dream about.

Now, over one-and-a-half years later and roughly $450,000,000, the exclusive model is celebrating a new milestone.  It turns out, the 1,000th SLR recently rolled of the production line at the McLaren Technology Center in Woking, England.  The handbuilt SLR is designated for a customer in Japan, features black exterior paint and is equipped with the unique trademark carbon bodyshell only SLR owners can boast of.

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Mercedes has just broke news power-hungry CLS and CLK owners everywhere have been longing to hear - the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG and the Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG will be making their world debut at the Geneva Motor Show this March.

Although it's hardly been a secret the two have been in development, today marks the first official confirmation the two models will see series production.

So what can we look forward to in the new models? In the CLS 63 AMG, future owners can expect to see the 6.3-Liter V8 AMG engine.  The new 378kW/514 horsepower engine was developed entirely by Mercedes-AMG, and helps propel the four-door coupe from 0-60 in just 4.5 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph...

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After the onslaught of Mercedes SL-Class articles today, I'm sure most of you are already on your way to the local MB dealership to lay down a sizeable down payment on the freshly updated roadster.

But once you return home, waiting impatiently for your new baby to arrive, you're probably going to be thinking to yourself: "What would be the perfect accessory to compliment my SL's new cognac brown nappa leather?"

How about the new rear shelf bag, custom ordered to match your interior?

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What happens when you take an ordinary, run-of-the-mill $140,000+ Mercedes S600, increase its displacement from 5.5 to 6.3-Liters, add larger turbochargers and a more efficient intercooling system?  You get the Brabus S V12 S, the world's fastest and most powerful luxury sedan.

In total, the Brabus S V12 S packs an astonishing 730 horsepower, enough to propel the luxurious beast from 0-62 mph in just four seconds, 0-124 mph in 11.9 seconds, and reach an electronically limited top speed of 211 mph, all from a vehicle that weighs over 4,400 lbs...

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As promised, Mercedes has published a new press release detailing additional specifications of the updated SL-Class.

Similar to the previous story about the SL 55 AMG, the new press release covers pretty much everything pertaining to the SL's updated styling, as well as extensive standard features and options lists...

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I know, I know, we already told you about the redesigned Mercedes SL-Class, and we already told you about the new SL 55 AMG...

But that was simply an appetizer. Today, Mercedes has put out a plethora of press releases detailing even more specifics of the new SL lineup, starting with the illustrious SL 55 AMG.  Engine specifications, an overview of the new braking system, extensive standard features and option lists - it's all here ladies and gentlemen...

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In commercial truck news, it's been just under a year since DaimlerChrysler began producing their award-winning BlueTec commercial vehicles at their plant in Wörth.

Despite its relatively short lifespan, today marked a significant milestone for the BlueTec commercial division, with the 10,000th BlueTec equipped vehicle rolling off the assembly line.  The unit was a Mercedes-Benz Actros BlueTec 5 model, and it was handed over to the management of freight company GRT Wittwer Transport GmbH by Hubertus Troska, Head of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Business Unit.

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In keeping with today's apparent E-Class theme, our good friend who goes by the name of skoochythatone sent us some additional photos of what will soon be the updated Mercedes-Benz E.

As evidenced from the photos, the new E-Class will feature a slightly updated grille in the front, along with new LED turn signals.  The photos also show an a slightly updated interior, most notably a new steering wheel borrowed from the ever-popular Mercedes SL-Class...

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Over the weekend, one of our readers pointed us to the German website JESMB, who recently published photos of a few tweaks the upcoming Mercedes E-Class will be receiving.

The photos only show the new E-Class from the rear, and as we told you earlier, it's nothing drastic, but you will notice cleaner lines over the license plate and updated tail lights are the two most notable differences...

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Despite a relatively lackluster Friday for Mercedes news, the McLaren Mercedes F1 has just released details of what livery the team's new MP4-21's will be donning this year.

The new car features, as you can see in the photos, a predominantly chrome color scheme.  According to McLaren Marketing Managing Director Ekrem Sami:  "A lot of research and months of work have gone into creating this unique chrome finish...

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While browsing the MBUSA's auto show news, I noticed a new press release about the upcoming Mercedes S 600.

I won't go into the specifics of the vehicle, seeing as how we've already brought you a number of stories dealing with that very subject, but what caught my eye was the pricing info the press release contained...

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When speaking of a Mercedes-Benz model, there is none more classic than the G-Class.  Its style has remained largely unchanged for the past 27 years, and this fact has caused many to question whether or not Mercedes would even keep producing the beloved SUV. 

Mercedes has uncategorically denied this claim, and today they have published yet another press release re-affirming their commitment to the G-Class, while at the same time boasting of the G's latest accomplishment in the land of 4x4's...

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I wanted to take a second and post a quick update to our previous story.

Our good friends over at Autoblog are currently attending the Chicago Auto Show, and while there they captured a bunch of great photos of the Mercedes R 63 AMG.

I always prefer to see actual photos instead of just press shots, so if you have some free time, you can head over and check them out by clicking here.

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