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While going through inbox this afternoon an astute reader by the name of Kelton directed us to the latest comparison review conducted by Motor Trend - one which analyzes once again the three leaders in the high-horsepowered, mid-sized segment:  the 2007 Mercedes E63 AMG; the 2007 BMW M5; and the 2007 Audi S6.

Coming off two prior victories in the exact same Automobile and Car and Driver comparisons, one would expect the E63 to perform admirably, ranking at or at least very near the top of the trio.  Holding this assumption would be inaccurate however, due to the fact that Motor Trend ranked the E63 last among the vehicles tested...

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In a recent study conducted by an unnamed driver, it's been discovered that water, when placed on a driving surface at temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, actually decreases the amount of traction a vehicle is able to maintain when traveling on said surface.

While the findings from the study are still awaiting approval by an independent third party, these photos clearly appear to indicate the driver's remarkable deduction is indeed accurate...

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To my Ireland-dwelling readers cosidering the purchase of Mercedes' new CL-Class coupe, the Kilkenny Advertiser recently took their turn with the recently-introduced model, sharing their insight as to whether or not it lives up to its illustrious past.

Their findings unsurprisingly were that the new CL does indeed carry on the model's impeccable lineage, with the reviewer concluding...

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For those of you who like to stay up-to-date on the sales of each of DaimlerChrysler's many divisions, the company has announced today that in 2006, sales of the Mercedes-Benz Van division totaled 256,895 units, down slightly from 2005's sales of 267,245 units.  In Germany, sales totaled 67,309 units, again down slightly from 2005's sales of 70,958 new units.

As for how individual models fared, sales across the board remained relatively consistent. The Sprinter, which celebrated a new model changeover in 2006, achieved sales of 157,212 units (compared to 163,677 in 2005), an impressive fact considering the steep start-up curve associated with producing a new model; the Vito/Viano series continued to boast strong numbers, with the models noting sales of 94,051 units; and the Vario, recently made available with a BLUETEC diesel powerplant, noted sales of 4,706 units, a 1% decrease when compared to the previous year...

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In awards news, Mercedes was recently the recipient of two prestigious accolades in recognition of their work in the commercial vehicle segment.  The first, a "Yellow Angel" award presented by ADAC, was given to Mercedes in the "Innovation" category, after a jury consisting of ADAC committee members and representatives of industrial associations decided the company's "Active Brake Assist" represented the most significant achievement in the aforementioned category. 

The second, a "Safety Award" presented at the Brussels Commercial Vehicle Show by the Belgian Association of Automotive and Commercial Vehicle Journalists, was given to Mercedes as a result of being the vehicle manufacturer responsible for the greatest advance in development in the field of vehicle safety, in recognition of Mercedes' Active Brake Assist and Actros Safety Truck...

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If Car and Driver's finding yesterday that the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG holds the position as the world's leading high-horsepowered mid-sized sedan wasn't enough to quell your doubts on the subject, Automobile magazine decided to weigh in with their thoughts on the matter, again comparing the 2007 Mercedes E63 AMG, 2007 Audi S6 and 2007 BMW M5.

What, you ask, was the outcome? A small excerpt from the review...

Keep Reading "Déjà Vu: Automobile Magazine Compares The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, 2007 Audi S6 And The 2007 BMW M5"

Now entering its third rendition, TAG Heuer today has unveiled their newest SLR for Mercedes-Benz automatic chronograph, a timepiece which "combines the classical art of watchmaking with superior technology and exclusivity".  Limited in number to just 3,500 pieces, the TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz features a fixed, black bezel with engraved SLR logo, an inner bezel with a 60-minute scale, and an arrangement of the chronograph's buttons beside the dial which echo the layout of the shift buttons on the automatic transmission selector lever in the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren itself...

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When it was unveiled only a week-and-a-half ago, there was one model - much to the dismay of power whores everywhere - that was sorely absent from the 2008 Mercedes C-Class lineup.  The variant of which I speak is of course the C63 AMG, a model which despite still not officially confirmed by Mercedes, will likely be announced in the near future.

To make the pains of waiting for the potential M3-slayer a little easier, our good friend and fellow automotive enthusiast Vincent over at Autoblog.nl recently posted a video he captured while traversing the autobahn - one which depicts not one but two C63 AMG's taking part in some real world testing.  As you'll see in the videos, the C63's appearance looks exactly as you'd expect an AMG V8-powered C-Class to look. AMG body accents with appropriate venting; quad tailpipes; but overall, not many exterior changes over the standard AMG-clad C-Class...

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While going through our inbox this afternoon our good friend Jinx directed us to a recent comparison test conducted by the fine gentlemen over at Car and Driver - one which analyzes three of the world's foremost high-powered luxury sedans: the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG; the 2007 BMW M5; and the 2007 Audi S6.

So which of the three emerged victorious, showcasing to the world the highest-possible caliber of finely-crafted German performance engineering?  According to Car & Driver...

Keep Reading "Car And Driver Comparison Review:  2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Vs. 2007 Audi S6 Vs. 2007 BMW M5"

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a fantastic weekend despite the cooler-than-usual temperatures currently blanketing much of the country.  To kick things off today, Mercedes has taken a moment to detail the opulent new Maybach 62 S and a recent trip it took to the equally-opulent city of Dubai.  Interior and exterior features, engine and chassis specifications and a history of the Maybach brand are just some of the topics discussed at length in the seven-part press release...

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Mercedes has announced today that in addition to being the title sponsor for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York, they have also become the title sponsor for the first ever Fashion Week Berlin.

Taking place from July 12th through the 15th, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin will allow both internationally-renowned and up-and-coming new fashion designers to showcase their creations at an event "of the highest standard".  The four day event will be organized by IMG, and will take place at the Brandenburger Tor exhibition grounds.

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Fans of Mika Häkkinen will be pleased to hear the lovable Finn will continue his career in DTM racing, kicking off the season on April 22nd at the Hockenheimring.  This marks the third DTM season Mika will be competing in, after moving to the sport after a successful 11-year F1 career with Team McLaren Mercedes.

Here's what Mika had to say about racing in the 2007 DTM season:  "It's nice to continue being part of the Mercedes-Benz Motorsport family further on. Everybody at Mercedes-Benz and HWA has supported me very much during the last two years, and I feel absolutely comfortable here..."

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While going through our inbox this early afternoon an astute reader by the name of Derek directed us to a recent video published by CNN - one which showcases Fortune magazine's Sue Callaway test driving the impeccable Maybach Exelero.

Although the video doesn't showcase Callaway terrorizing LA's streets at anywhere near the Exelero's full potential, any video depicting a car that cost roughly $8 million to create is still entertaining, regardless of whether it's going 20 or 200 miles per hour...

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Now that the 2008 C-Class has been unveiled and prominently displayed for the world to see, it's only fitting we turn our attention back to the land of body-cladding and conjecture, speculating what exactly we'll see in the next-generation Mercedes E-Class.

To do so, we turn our attention to Auto Express, who today has taken the liberty of posting a number of spy photos and details of what they think will be featured in the upcoming model. According to Auto Express...

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You've seen the photos; you've read the technical specifications; for many of you, only one question remains:  "How much is going to cost to plant myself behind the wheel of the lovely new 2008 Mercedes C-Class?"

Today, that question has been answered, with Mercedes releasing the European pricing information for the new C-Class lineup. Starting at a base price of EUR 29,988 for the C 180 Kompressor all the way up through EUR 44,328 for the C 350, pricing has remained relatively comparable to the outgoing model, which, considering the extensive list of standard specifications included with the 2008 C-Class, makes the new model an extremely desirable prospect...

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