According to the latest Schwacke Automobile Forecast Index (F-SAX), two Mercedes models - the S-Class and the Viano - hold the highest residual values in their respective classes.  The results were determined after various models of the same vehicle class, engine variant, option list, etc. were compared over a period of three years, after which it was determined that the Viano MPV holds a 58 percent residual value and the S-Class luxury saloon holds a 52.7 percent residual value - both highest in each of their vehicle categories...

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As part of the company's ongoing engine developments, aerodynamic production principles and use of lightweight construction methods, Mercedes has announced today that the 2008 C-Class throughout its life span will consume up to 17 percent less fuel than the previous generation C-Class as well as produce 15 percent less carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, the new C also manages to drastically reduce both nitrogen oxide emissions and hydrocarbons, with each noting reductions of 20 percent and 12 percent throughout their life span, respectively...

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When the 2008 Mercedes C-Class hits the market later this year, featured on it will be two patented new components that bring "significant aerodynamic advantages" to the new model, both of which help make the C the most "aerodynamically efficient notchback saloon in its market segment."

The first technology, ventilated tail lights, have been implemented to replace conventional spoiler lips and help direct air flow along the side of the vehicle.  The lights, which are hermetically sealed against the vehicle, function by taking air sucked from the underbody and forcing it through ventilating slits.  Without them, the slipstream would be conducted behind the rear of the vehicle at the tail lights, resulting in unfavorable turbulences which negatively impact air resistance, rear axle lift and yaw characteristics...

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To my Australian readers pondering the purchase of Mercedes' latest AMG-powered M-Class, CarPoint Australia recently spent some time with the model, delivering a concise-yet-informative review of the luxury SUV.

So what did they think?  A few excerpts from CarPoint's review...

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Coming off a disappointing showing in yesterday's Car magazine review, the Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition is back for another round of testing, this time trying to appease the fine gentlemen of Autocar.

Unfortunately, appeased they were not, as the 650 horsepower supercar once again received a battery of criticisms ranging from its "unacceptable ride quality" to "steering so aggressive the car was difficult to place with real confidence."

As for their conclusion, here's what Autocar had to say...

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In financial news, the Mercedes Car Group is reporting that for the month of January, worldwide sales of the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brands have increased seven percent to 77,700 units.  The growth was fueled solely by the Mercedes-Benz brand, with the luxury automaker noting a 13.9 percent increase in January's worldwide sales figures to 73,500 units.

As for what attributed to MB's tremendous success, sales of the S-Class and E-Class were particularly strong in January, with the latter noting sales of 15,600 units - an increase of 13.6 percent over 2006. The Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup has also continued to post strong sales numbers, with sales of the M-, R-, GL- and G-Class totaling 12,400 new units last month - an increase over January 2006 of 33 percent...

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To those of you eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Mercedes CL63 AMG on U.S. shores, Road & Track has just published their first look at the new model, providing a brief-yet-informative overview of what is undoubtedly one of Mercedes' most covetable vehicles.

While most of the article is dedicated to listing the CL63's extensive feature set, the author does take a moment to detail how the car performs in the real world.  Here's what he thought...

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While I suspect the majority of those in the market for the Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition take little time to heed the advice of others, that hasn't stopped Car magazine from weighing in with their thoughts on the limited-edition model.

As for what they thought of the 650 horsepower supercar, an excerpt of Car's SLR 722 Edition article...

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In addition to the Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek web special we just told you about, an astute reader by the name Paul alerted us to the fact that the 2008 C-Class has been added to the Mercedes-Benz USA website under the category of "Future Models".

While the list of specifications for the new model is fairly concise, the fact that two V6 engine options will initially be available (the 3.0 or 3.5 liter in the sport sedan and the 3.0 liter in the luxury sedan) has been revealed, along with the fact that their official monikers will be the C300 and the C350...

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a fantastic Super Bowl weekend. To kick things off this frigid February morning, a reader by the name of Undercover Soul Brother sent to us a unique and rather intriguing question - one that upon reading, we felt it necessary to discern for ourselves.  Posed in reference to the new Mercedes-Benz USA FashionWeek microsite that went live recently, a site which showcases Mercedes' various vehicles and FashionWeek information over the background of well-defined models,  Undercover Soul Brother's question "Is that a nip" is one that is likely to be asked by the majority of those that visit the web special...

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Due in no small part to the impeccable wealth of Mercedes information publicized on a daily basis by those of here at eMercedesBenz (which one may surmise is directly correlated to not only this month's positive figures but also the positive sales trend Mercedes has experienced since our inaugural post some 18 months ago), Mercedes-Benz USA has reported that in the month of January, sales of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars have increased a tremendous 37 percent to 17,069 new units, compared to 12,469 new units a year ago...

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To those of you wondering how Mercedes new C-Class fares against its arch nemesis, the BMW 3 Series (or more specifically, the Mercedes C 320 CDI Avantgarde against the BMW 330d), Auto Bild has published an informative article today comparing the two directly against one another.

Obviously here at eMercedesBenz we already share affinity for the Mercedes-Benz brand as opposed to BMW, and as a result we've already determined that the design of the new C-Class is vastly superior to that of the 3 Series; but if you happen to be currently debating the subject, these photos should help you form your own conclusions on the matter...

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In an article published today, the Detroit Free Press is the latest to weigh in on the 2007 Mercedes CL-Class, offering their insight as to whether or not the new coupe is worth its roughly $100,000 price tag.

As for their conclusion, the reviewer determined that although the CL is a "good car", the competition it faces from both the S-Class and CLS-Class detract from the model's overall appeal...

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To kick things off this morning, DaimlerChrysler has taken a moment to publish a press kit taking a look back at the Mercedes-Benz brand's illustrious history in the field of research, starting with the company's decision to create their own research unit in the late 60's. In addition, Daimler has also included a unique photo collection which showcases various technologies conceived by MB's research unit, some of which include a 1975 Mercedes L 307 van powered by a hydrogen propulsion system and a Mercedes city bus powered by a natural gas propulsion system...

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