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The official launch of the new Mercedes-Benz CL coupe is expected for the Moscow Auto Show in August, 30. For Europeans CL will unveiled later, at the 2006 Paris Auto Show, in September. The CL600 is powered by a 510-horsepower twin-turbo 5.5-litre V12 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes quotes a 0-60-mph acceleration time [...]

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Auto Express has learned a top version of the McLaren’s Mercedes SLR convertible. It follows in the wheeltracks of the Mercedes Vision SLR concept car, and will use the same 626bhp V8 as the standard model. With McLaren’s composite body, the Mercedes SLR convertible will be as strong as the fixed-roof version, and its performance [...]

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Lucky guy was able to snap some spy shots of a 2008 Mercedes C-Class prototype in Redondo Beach, California. Good work!

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled two new cars in the CLK line: the CLK63 AMG Coupe and Cabriolet. The CLK63 AMG, with 6.2-liter V8, replaces the CLK55 AMG. The new engine makes 481 horses and 465 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a new AMG Speedshift version of the Mercedes 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic, with shift paddles [...]

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The official launch of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is expected for the Geneva Motor Show in 2007, but now you can see couple pics. The base engine will be a direct injection 1.8-liter four, from 150 to 190 horses. The 2.5-liter V-6 will make 210 hp, while a 3.5-liter V-6 makes 270 hp. An AMG [...]

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DaimlerChrysler will begin sale a hybrid version of S-Class luxury sedan in 2008. Whereas the LS600h L is a full hybrid pairing a 4.3L V8 with a pair of electric motors, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class hybrid will likely be a mild hybrid. Both the Direct Hybrid and Bluetec Hybrid concepts shown at the 2005 Frankfurt motor [...]

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Face-lifted Mercedes G-Class will be present at the Paris auto show in September 2006. The premium SUV will get new interior features and more powerful engines mated to a 7-speed transmission instead of the current 5-speed unit. With the introduction of the larger, more luxurious GL premium SUV late last year, it was expected that [...]

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As you all know, yesterday was Thanksgiving, but as you also know, DaimlerChrysler never sleeps. While I was feasting on grossly over-portioned amounts of turkey and stuffing, DaimlerChrysler was hard at work releasing details of a Brabus concept car, designed to show the true potential of the smart forfour. The Brabus smart car features, among [...]

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