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Vintage 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing sells for record $4.62 million

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Vintage 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing sells for record $4.62 million


Posted by on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 at 9:31 am.

A vintage 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing has sold for a record $4.62 million at auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Gullwing featured a rare all-aluminium in mint condition. Mercedes made only about 1,400 300SL coupes between 1954 to 1957 – with only 29 of being the lightweight “alloy” models – making it extremely rare. The vehicle [...]

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Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Diamond

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Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Diamond


Posted by on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 at 11:31 am.

Timeless black and diamond white on the outside, ultimate luxury van on the inside – the new Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Diamond was presented at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. The Viano Vision Diamond, which Mercedes-Benz says is intended to be chauffeur-driven, goes for the gold with shimmering gold exterior trim accenting the two-tone paint job.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

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2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG


Posted by on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at 12:59 pm.

Debuting at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show next week, here’s the first look at the 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG. This powerful SUV’s 5.5-liter twin-turbo engine is easily capable of hitting an amazing 544 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque, a 20 hp increase over AMG’s last effort. Mercedes also outfitted their new off-road friendly ride [...]

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2013 Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG

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2013 Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG


Posted by on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 1:30 pm.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new SL65 AMG. This sporty beast features a 12 cylinder, 6.0 liter, twin turbo engine that gives you 738 lb-ft of torque and 621 ponies. Mercedes says the vehicle will go from 0-60 in a miserly four seconds. The SL 65AMG is classy and understated – mixing just a enough flash [...]

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New Mercedes A-Class


Posted by on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 at 9:05 am.

The all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is aiming for sporty and functional as the luxury automaker looks to cultivate a more youthful audience. The A-Class should fit the bill with an attractive, compact, high performance vehicle that is more than just a play toy. The A 250 and A 220 CDI Sport models will have an AMG-developed [...]

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Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Roadster Oscar Commercial

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Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Roadster Oscar Commercial


Posted by on Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 8:51 am.

Here’s the first look at the Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Roadster commercial that will premiere on television this Sunday during the Academy Awards. This is the coupe Lara Stone filmed with recently in a Hitchcock-inspired short by Alex Prager, the reason why Stone attended Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week earlier this month. The Oscar ad for the SL [...]

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Mercedes-Benz integrated with Apple’s Siri

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Mercedes-Benz integrated with Apple’s Siri


Posted by on Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 8:10 am.

Official Release: The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is “always on”: Mercedes-Benz puts the iPhone® on wheels Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz is making smartphones mobile and ensuring that such electronic assistants will in future be fully linked into the car’s infotainment system. First off the blocks is the Apple® iPhone®, which Mercedes-Benz has now integrated comprehensively into the user [...]

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Mercedes-Benz F-125 Gullwing Concept Car

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Mercedes-Benz F-125 Gullwing Concept Car


Posted by on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 6:25 am.

Back… to the … future! Oh wait, wrong car… Unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show, here’s the first official pictures of the new Mercedes-Benz F-125 Gullwing Concept Car. The experimental hybrid concept is powered by four electric motors with a combined output of 231-horsepower that draw energy generated by fuel cells. The coupe model completes [...]

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Mercedes-Benz Unimog Wins Red Dot Award Design Concept


Posted by on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 7:38 am.

Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles announced that its Poison Dart Frog-green Unimog Design Concept has won the prestigious “Red Dot Award Design Concept”. The Red Dot Award is given for concepts that combine good design with good ideas. The Unimog concept defeated over 3,000 other submissions for the award. The Unimog Design Concept was commissioned to commemorate [...]

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The Unimog Lego by Mercedes-Benz


Posted by on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 5:27 am.

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 60 years of the Unimog with the largest Lego Technic ever made. The legendary four-wheel drive Unimog rolled off the assembly line 60 years ago, and to honor the occasion, there is the new, 2,048 piece, Lego Technic Unimog U400. The 2,048 piece is just over 15 inches long and highly realistic. [...]

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL


Posted by on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 12:25 pm.

Last night at the Detroit Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the next generation of its iconic SL roadster. Meet the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL: Press release: The all-new 2013 SL continues a tradition that began 60 years ago. For six decades the letters “SL” have been synonymous with a blend of sport, style and comfort – infused [...]

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Lara Stone an “icon of style” for Mercedes Benz

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Lara Stone an “icon of style” for Mercedes Benz


Posted by on Friday, December 23rd, 2011 at 10:04 am.

For the 2012 Mercedes-Benz fashion collaboration, supermodel Lara Stone looked stunning as a strong protagonist dressed in an elegant Calvin Klein creation. The Icons of Style key visual is the latest in a series of outstanding visuals by luxury automaker, Mercedes-Benz. Captured by Alex Prager, the recent campaign portrays a beautiful woman standing alone in [...]

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class


Posted by on Monday, December 19th, 2011 at 8:48 am.

Here’s the first look at the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class for 2013. The new ‘convertible S-Class’ flagship presents a handsome, clean-cut and masculine profile. Mercedes-Benz said the 2013 SL will get an all-new, lightweight aluminum body structure, plus two new high-tech systems, including the first application of its unique Magic Vision Control adaptive wiper/washer system, which channels [...]

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1955 Le Mans disaster car sells for $1 Million

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1955 Le Mans disaster car sells for $1 Million


Posted by on Saturday, December 10th, 2011 at 3:17 pm.

The Austin-Healey sports car involved in motor racing’s worst accident, at Le Mans in 1955, has sold at auction for more than $1 million after 42 years. Driven by Lance Macklin at the Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race, his Austin-Healey 100 Special was rammed from behind by Pierre Levegh’s Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR which then [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG and Ducati Streetfighter 848

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Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG and Ducati Streetfighter 848


Posted by on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 at 8:53 am.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new collaboration with Bologna-based Ducati to be unveiled at the Bologna Motor Show. The ‘Streetfighter Yellow’ models are designed to celebrate the partnership between the automaker and motorcycle brand. This partnership has already produced several collaborations such as the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition showcased in September at the Frankfurt Motor [...]

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AutoTrader: Consumers Returning To Luxury

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AutoTrader: Consumers Returning To Luxury


Posted by on Thursday, December 1st, 2011 at 6:00 am.

The October New Car Insights Report from AutoTrader.com’s Trend Engine shows that new car shoppers are starting to turn their attention to the luxury segment, pointing to a pent up demand that may be unleashed in the near future if consumer confidence in the economy increases. In examining the “Big Movers” on the AutoTrader.com site [...]

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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Electric Car for kids


Posted by on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 9:07 pm.

Looking for something unique for the holidays for your child. Why not let your little one get around in the signature class and style of Mercedes-Benz? The shiny red color pairs with a vintage design for a fun ride. The car is made of candy apple red with black and silver accents. It has license [...]

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Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG 2012 – First Look

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Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG 2012 – First Look


Posted by on Monday, November 14th, 2011 at 10:22 am.

Here’s your first look at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG. Making its worldwide debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, the new Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG unites efficiency and performance, exclusivity and an outstanding driving experience. The estimated combined fuel economy for the high-performance SUV is 16 mpg, marking a 33-percent improvement over its predecessor. [...]

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Mercedes to develop Carbon Fiber E-Class


Posted by on Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 at 10:37 am.

In an effort to avoid putting on weight, Mercedes-Benz is looking to put the E-Class on a carbon fiber diet. The luxury automaker is reportedly working on a carbon-fiber incarnation of the E-Class coupe. The carbon fiber-built product will be lighter, stronger and more rigid than previous models. It will weight 770 lbs less than [...]

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Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition Inspired by Mercedes-Benz

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Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition Inspired by Mercedes-Benz


Posted by on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011 at 12:06 pm.

Meet the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition. The flagship model of the 2012 Diavel family has been inspired by AMG, Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance racing brand. Next month, Ducati will show the new motorbike at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Based upon the Diavel Carbon, the new model features AMG’s signature wheel styling and an AMG-style sport exhaust [...]

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG


Posted by on Saturday, August 20th, 2011 at 6:48 pm.

From Mercedes-Benz: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the most powerful SLK of all time. Its new AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine featuring cylinder shutoff combines the ultimate in performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption. With a peak output of 415 hp and maximum torque of 398 lb-ft, the 2012 SLK55 AMG is poised to [...]

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Sheryl Crow’s 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster Up For Auction

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Sheryl Crow’s 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster Up For Auction


Posted by on Friday, August 19th, 2011 at 9:35 am.

Singer Sheryl Crow will auction off her 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster in Pebble Beach, California — with proceeds going to help rebuild schools in Joplin, Missouri. The auction will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 20 & 21 at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center. “After the tornado in Joplin I was moved to help [...]

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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series

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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series


Posted by on Monday, July 25th, 2011 at 11:21 am.

Here’s the first look at the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series (official news below)…. Spectacular design, technology transferred from the world of motorsport and the very best in driving dynamics; the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series represents the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model. The new [...]

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Mercedes-Benz 2012 M-Class

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Mercedes-Benz 2012 M-Class


Posted by on Friday, July 22nd, 2011 at 1:38 pm.

The all-new Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV makes its on-road debut in the U.S. this week. The 2012 M-Class represents the third generation of a highly successful Mercedes-Benz sport utility vehicle that began the industry trend toward SUVs with a more car-like ride. While the dramatically styled 2012 M-Class sits about 3/4-inch lower than the previous model, [...]

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Mercedes-Benz EC145 Helicopter by Eurocopter

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Mercedes-Benz EC145 Helicopter by Eurocopter


Posted by on Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 at 4:31 pm.

Why should your luxury stop when you get out of the car? Mercedes-Benz doesn’t want your day spoiled when you move from your car to the helicopter – so the European auto maker have brought their design sensibilities together with Eurocopter to create the ultimate luxe helicopter. The interior of the new helicopter was designed [...]

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class


Posted by on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 8:15 am.

The 2012 CLS-Class coupe represents the first major redesign of a car that established an entirely new market segment – the four-door coupe. Defining yet another market segment in an ever-expanding and highly competitive auto industry, the CLS was the first four-door vehicle to combine the emotional appeal and dynamic design of a coupe with [...]

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force Patrols Miami for Swim Week

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force Patrols Miami for Swim Week


Posted by on Saturday, July 16th, 2011 at 10:30 am.

Press release: The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force is patrolling the streets of Miami from July 14-17, 2011 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim and its top enforcer, Miami based International stylist, Danny Santiago along with other fashion influencers are carrying out the mission of spotting “stylesetters” with unique design looks and fresh, innovative appeal from the new [...]

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Luxury golf cart from LaBenz


Posted by on Thursday, July 14th, 2011 at 12:24 pm.

Extend your luxury lifestyle to the links with a Mercedes-inspired golf cart from LaBenz. The LaBenz features a 3.8hp electric motor, 48 volt chassis, a custom fiberglass body with a tinted windshield. Options include bucket seats, aluminum sport wheels and more. You can get carts that seat 2, 4 or 6 riders. Cost starts at [...]

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LUXE by Lisa Vogel Receives “Mercedes-Benz Presents” Title

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LUXE by Lisa Vogel Receives “Mercedes-Benz Presents” Title


Posted by on Monday, July 4th, 2011 at 10:35 am.

LUXE by Lisa Vogel receives the distinguished title of “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer and is showcasing the brand — known for smart, stylish, sexy bikinis and coordinating resort wear for modern women — at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim located at The Raleigh in Miami Beach on Sunday, July 17, 2011. The “Mercedes-Benz Presents” program continues to [...]

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New Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class – First Look


Posted by on Thursday, April 28th, 2011 at 7:34 am.

The Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class will make its debut at both the 2011 New York and Shanghai Auto Shows later this month. Looking as though it might have come from another planet, the Concept A-Class features an expressive and athletic design. Technical highlights include a new turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine, a dual clutch transmission and a [...]

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Mercedes-Benz 2012 CLS63 AMG Fashion Force Patrol Car Hits Manhattan

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Mercedes-Benz 2012 CLS63 AMG Fashion Force Patrol Car Hits Manhattan


Posted by on Monday, April 25th, 2011 at 9:32 am.

Just in time for the New York Auto Show, the new Mercedes-Benz 2012 CLS63 AMG Fashion Force vehicle is taking to the streets of Manhattan with New York’s most elite beauty bloggers looking for individuals who stand out with unique stylish looks. Hot off the trails of Oscar Week and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the CLS63 [...]

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