With the advent of Mercedes S-Class 4MATIC press releases today, you may be wondering what exactly the 4MATIC system is, where it came from, its advantages, the technology behind it, etc.

To answer these as well as any other questions you may have, Mercedes has published a press release today that aims to educate you in all that is 4MATIC.  Topics ranging from the four-wheel drive system's power split, handling characteristics, effects on fuel consumption and safety benefits are just some of the issues covered, while several diagrams depicting the 4MATIC's various components help provide a visual aid as to what's encapsulated within the new S-Class models...

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Next in our series of Mercedes S-Class 4MATIC articles comes an even more in-depth look at the latest models to don the 4MATIC badge. This time, the press release goes to even greater lengths describing each S-Class 4MATIC's features and nuances, making it a must read for anyone interested in learning more about any of the new models...

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It's been a busy day in the land of Mercedes news, with DaimlerChrysler today publishing a number of press kits outlining multiple Mercedes model lineups.  Due to the sheer number of the aforementioned press releases, I will abstain from my usual banter in an effort to publish the information as quickly as possible; hopefully you'll find it interesting and insightful.

First up we have a comprehensive look at the Mercedes S-Class 4MATIC lineup, which includes the all-new S320 CDI, S450 and S500 4MATIC models. Yes, you heard right - there will indeed be a diesel 4MATIC S-Class model, at least for the European market. The models, all of which feature Mercedes' permanent four wheel drive technology,
are perfect for those looking to achieve the absolute highest levels of comfort and luxury while doing battle with a varied assortment of weather and driving conditions...

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a marvelous weekend.  To kick things off this bright September morning, Mercedes has released details of their incenio designer wheels for the newest MB model - the CL-Class.

Available in sizes ranging from 17" to 20" and a number of different spoke designs, Mercedes' incenio designer wheels offer a stylish-yet-functional alternative to the standard wheels already offered on the CL-Class.  Thanks to extensive testing and the latest manufacturing processes, the new incenio wheels offer a substantial weight savings when compared to traditional wheels, while still maintaining Mercedes' trademark strength and durability...

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The DaimlerChrysler Board of Management has appointed Ernst Lieb (51) as the new President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, effective September 1, 2006. Lieb succeeds Paul Halata (55) who is retiring after 33 years of service with the DaimlerChrysler organization. Lieb, currently President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Australia/Pacific Pty. Ltd., will report to Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Mercedes Car Group, responsible for Sales and Marketing. In his new role, Lieb will have overall responsibility for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and Maybach in the U.S. He will lead MBUSA's nearly 1,600 employees and 330 retailers throughout the U.S.

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Worldwide sales of Mercedes Car Group passenger cars rose in August 2006 by 1.2 percent to 88,600 units (August 2005: 87,600). In the first eight months of the year, deliveries of Mercedes Benz, Maybach, and smart brand cars rose by seven percent to the record figure of 818,200 units (Jan.- August 2005: 765,200).

Mercedes-Benz worldwide sales were up by three percent in August to 81,700 passenger cars (August 2005: 79,200). From January through August, the number of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars delivered to customers increased by 11 percent to the all-time-high of 739,800 units (Jan.-August 2005: 667,400).

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DaimlerChrysler Japan Co., Ltd. (President: Hans Tempel; Head office: 9-9, Roppongi 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo) launches a new special limited version in the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. Fitted with a range of special features, the new “CLS 350 AMG Sports Edition” is even sportier and even more exclusive compared with the basic version. Beginning today, a total of 350 orders can be placed at
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships throughout the country.

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The new-generation 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan, the company’s latest flagship sedan and the successor to a long line of premium luxury vehicles, has won a coveted Automotive Excellence Award from POPULAR MECHANICS magazine, one of the largest and most trusted technology magazines that reaches more than 8.6 million readers each month. Chosen by the magazine’s experienced team of automotive editors, the new S550 model won their Safety award, one of ten categories that comprise their Automotive Excellence Awards, which recognize exceptional 2007 model-year vehicles.

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Spiralling fuel prices have also increased the demand for economical, clean cars in the USA. Mercedes-Benz is launching the new E 320 BLUETEC on October 15, timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur diesel fuel in the USA. This model is also one of the most economical vehicles in its class and is regarded by experts as the pioneer of a new diesel era.

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BLUETEC technology is making Mercedes-Benz the pioneer of a new generation of clean and powerful high-tech drives, whose highly effective exhaust gas treatment systems give them the potential to fulfill the world’s most stringent emission limits in the future. At the same time, the basic technology for turbo-charging and common-rail direct injection used in Mercedes CDI diesel engines has already proved itself in millions of vehicles in Europe.
BLUETEC ensures that diesel drives will continue to offer outstanding driving pleasure in the future, especially in the U.S. What’s more, in view of continually rising fuel prices, BLUETEC represents a superior drive concept for both today and tomorrow.

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If you've been considering the purchase of a new 2007 Mercedes CL-Class but have a nagging fear that its chassis technology may not be at the forefront of the automotive industry, Mercedes today has published a press release that aims to alleviate your worries, assuring you as well as the rest of the world that indeed, the new CL-Class is the unquestionable, unflinching and ultimately undeniable king of chassis innovation.

In the press release, Mercedes discusses at length how the new CL-Class' next-generation Active Body Control System uses microprocessor-controlled plunger cylinders, a computer and a host of other technological innovations to handle the CL's yawing pitching and rolling movements. The result is a drastic improvement in the vehicle's handling, including a 45% reduction in body roll when performing certain dynamic driving maneuvers...

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope all of your Labor Day weekends were as fantastic as mine was.

While we were away, smart offered the first glimpse of a model we've been expecting for some time now - the new fortwo, scheduled to make its worldwide debut this autumn and hit dealerships next spring.

As you can see, smart offered a sneak peak of the 2007 fortwo model via the form of a sand sculpture, a fact that still manages to showcase a number of the new smart's revisions...

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Mercedes-Benz USA is reporting today its highest ever August sales figures, noting a 6.9% increase over last August with 20,602 new vehicles sold.  This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 157,128 units, a 13.3% increase over 2005's eight month YTD total.

As has been the case for the past several months, August sales were boosted primarily by the new S-Class, a model which noted a 105.9% increase over August of 2005 with 2,427 units sold. The SLK-Class also continued its positive ways, noting sales of 834 units, a 7.5% increase over August of 2005...

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While going through our inbox on this first day of September, we received a tip from our good friend Vincent over at Autoblog.nl directing us a tuner by the name of Ad-Design that has attempted to convert a W220 Mercedes S-Class into an SLR-McLaren.

The result, as you see, falls slightly short of capturing the seductive essence of the SLR; it is, however, amusing to see a tuner even attempt to convert an S-Class into a $450,000 supercar...

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