If you live in Malaysia and have been considering purchasing a new completely knocked-down (CKD) Mercedes, i.e. a Mercedes assembled in Malaysia, you're in luck.

DaimlerChrysler is reporting today that thanks to the new duty structure outlined in the National Automotive Policy, Mercedes-Benz CKD vehicles will be reduced in price by 6.5%-10% starting immediately. Two models specifically mentioned in the report are the Mercedes C180K model, which has been reduced from RM255,800 to RM233,888, and the Mercedes E240K, which will now retail for RM388,000...

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Still haven't had your fill of Mercedes GL-Class reviews?  Get ready 'cause here comes another one.

This time the lucky winner is Dan Neil of the Los Angeles Times, who offers readers an insightful look at the new Mercedes GL.

Actually, he really doesn't. What he does do, however, is express his insightful opinions on those that drive large SUV's, summing it up by stating:  "...even though the full-size SUV market has fallen off dramatically in the last year, there are still sufficient numbers of selfish rotters out there to constitute an appealing market segment."

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While browsing Inside Line the other night I ran across this article, but it totally slipped my mind until I saw our friends over at Autoblog just ran a story about it.

Peter Lyon of Inside Line recently took a hard-hitting look at the Yakuza, i.e. the Japanese mafia, to discover for himself the group's placement in Japanese car culture.

What do the Yakuza drive?  Why do they drive it?  Peter Lyon was determined to find out...

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As I'm sure many CLS 55 AMG owners can attest to, one of the most common problems when admiring the four-door coupes impeccable lines is whether or not to add to the vehicle's already mesmerizing appearance.

Although I tend to be more of the standard AMG type myself, many opt for a far less traditional approach, and it is to this crowd that ART offers their latest tuning package.

Titled the GTR, ART's latest tuning program spans the gamut of your beloved CLS, with modifications ranging from the engine and suspension all the way down to your door sills...

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A few days ago I received an email from one of our loyal readers, pointing me to an article comparing the new Mercedes GL 450 SUV and the Cadillac Escalade.  Unfortunately I misplaced the email so I wasn't able to run the story; however I believe this is the story he was referring to.  So to that reader, who's name I no longer have, thanks for the tip, we greatly appreciate it. 

Now, on with the story.

Ann M. Job of the Associated Press recently had her turn taking the Mercedes GL 450 for a spin, and while doing so she provided a pretty decent look at some of the features found in the Mercedes mega-SUV, all while comparing it to the Cadillac Escalade...

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Have you ever been sitting at a stoplight, admiring the gentle purr emanating from your 5.5 Liter V8 Kompressor engine equipped with a Kleemann Stage K3 tuning program, when you thought to yourself:  "610 horsepower is nice, but I wonder if there's any way I could squeeze a little extra brawn out of my already staggering powerplant?"

If you've ever found yourself in this predicament, Danish tuning extraordinaire Kleemann has again upped the ante, now offering customers the option of a 640 horsepower Stage K4 tuning package...

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Just when you thought you'd had your fill of Mercedes C-Class spy shots, we've got even more to wet your appetite for Mercedes' latest sport sedan.

Thanks to a reader by the name of mav737, the boys over at JESMB.de have revealed a few more details of what C-Class owners can come to expect early next year. A better look at the C-Class front apron and, to the best of my knowledge, the first interior view of the newest C are both visible from the spy shots...

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On March 18th, the former Mercedes-Benz museum opened its doors for one last time, ushering out the end of an era as part of Stuttgart’s Long Night of the Museums.

Although it may be a sad time for fans of the former museum, soon the Mercedes museum will be re-born, reincarnated in the image of the building pictured above.

To herald the new museum's arrival, Mercedes-Benz is counting down the days, giving visitors to their website a series of facts and figures every 2nd day leading up to the official opening on May 20th...

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At the time of this writing, DaimlerChrysler investors around the globe are sharing a single, fervent action.  They're praying.  Each and every one of them is lifting his/her voice to the heavens in hopes that the $730 million black hole that is the smart brand will vanish, sold to an Italian scooter company never to be heard from again.

To these investors, I bring with me grim news.

In an aritcle published today by MSNBC, it's being reported that DaimlerChrysler has ended the mandate of Goldman Sachs, the investment bank it hired last year to conduct the sale, indicating that a sale of the smart brand is unlikely...

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If you're an avid golfer who's been desperately searching for a way to overlap your love of Mercedes with your love of golf, we have the story you've been longing to hear.

Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH has announced today their newest golf collection, bestowing MB enthusiasts with a wealth of golfing-related accessories branded with, what else, the beloved three-pointed star.

So what exactly is being offered in the MB Golf Collection?
Keep reading to find out...

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Focus Money is reporting today that the job cuts at DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes Car Group are moving quicker than expected, citing a company manager as the basis for the article.

According to the company manager, 7,000 of the 8,500 planned job cuts have already been fulfilled, either via layoffs or signed severance packages.

The manager then on went on to say that the cuts, which were expected to cost the company EUR 950 million, may now exceed EUR 1 billion...

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Mercedes has announced today a new scholarship program for all you would-be fashion designers. Titled the Drive Your Future Design Awards LA scholarship, Mercedes will present one lucky individual with a $20,000 one-year scholarship to attend The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising this fall, as well as mentoring opportunity with award-winning designer Kevan Hall.

To help fund the scholarship, Mercedes will be auctioning off a number Fender guitars, personally decorated by a series of Hollywood celebrities including rocker Slash, supermodel Carolyn Murphy, and skater Tony Hawk. The guitars, which are currently on display at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, will be placed up for auction this spring...

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Have you ever wondered what a 2007 Mercedes S-Class would look like if a large explosive device was planted under the vehicle's supple leather seats and then detonated at will?

If so, you happen to be in luck my dear readers, because today we got an email from a reader by the name of Angrykirill who pointed us to some photos of an extremely unlucky luxury sedan...

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Although not as well known here in the United States, the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo has been an impressive success worldwide, selling nearly 7,000 units to date.

Introduced in 1996, this year marks the tenth birthday of the Viano-based camper van, and to celebrate the occasion as well as the newly-introduced V6 CDI "Activity" model, Mercedes has published a press release taking a look back at the Marco Polo's illustrious lifespan...

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Over the weekend while browsing our tremendously over-populated inbox, a faithful reader by the name of John sent us some spy shots of a Mercedes we've never mentioned - the MLK.

The MLK is the newest Mercedes SUV in development, a compact 4x4 that's rumored to be released sometime in 2008.  As evidenced from the photos, the MLK will share similar attributes of the soon-to-be released redesigned C-Class, and will likely compete with both the BMW X3 as well as the Audi Q5.

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