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21-year-old with giant supercar collection makes us jealous
Sep 4, 2010 3:45 pm
Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Sedan, Performance, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Middle East, Luxury, Koenigsegg
When we were 21, we were happy to ditch the fake ID and score cheaper insurance rates. Life's a little different for Dhiaa Al-Essa, a 21-year-old Saudi... [more]
Refreshing or Revolting: 2011 Nissan Murano
Sep 4, 2010 2:09 am
The Nissan Murano crossover has always been a boldly styled crossover with a controversial chrome grille. For the 2011 model year, Nissan has refreshed the popular five-seater, focusing on that grille and redoing the taillights. Is the overall effect refreshing, or do you even notice the... [more]
Video: Cadillac CTS-V "Competition" commercial
Sep 3, 2010 3:12 pm
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Cadillac
Cadillac CTS-V "Competition" commercial - Click above to watch the video after the jump
Recently, we showed you a behind-the-scenes look at Cadillac's newest commercial featuring the CTS-V sedan out on Germany's... [more]
Mercedes-Benz's New Mbrace System Offers Primo Concierge And Roadside Services
Sep 3, 2010 10:13 am
Pretend you're on a road trip. You've taken the family shopping, maybe indulged the younger ones (or your spouse) with a few hours of miniature golf, and now, you're ready for some You Time. Sushi and a day spa sound great, but you're on unfamiliar turf: to whom should you turn for advice? If... [more]
Mercedes-Benz updates Mbrace app with 'Concierge' service
Sep 3, 2010 8:58 am
Filed under: Technology, Mercedes-Benz, LuxuryMercedes-Benz and its partners at Hughes Telematics have released an updated version of its Mbrace app for the iPhone, and 2.0 brings along a new line of location-based services.
In addition to the usual array of safety and convenience features... [more]
The Continental: Mercedes Prototype-Spotting, New Ranger for Everyone Else, and Some Thoughts on Lincoln
Sep 2, 2010 5:04 pm
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental.
Right now, traveling anywhere between Mercedes-Benz’s Stuttgart... [more]
In the Black: Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz Have Positive Sales in August
Sep 2, 2010 1:09 am
Sales were relatively strong for the premium German trio of Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW for August 2010. Year-over-year Audi and Mercedes-Benz increased sales by 14 and 15 percent, respectively, while BMW sales increased 1.6 percent.Audi had its best August ever, with 9182 units sold.... [more]
Auto briefs
Sep 2, 2010 1:00 am
Delayed '11 Ford Fiestas due for delivery by mid-month; Hyundai to move Santa Fe SUV manufacturing to Ga.; Nissan plant in China to begin production; Former Mercedes-Benz head leaves Daimler AG [more]
By The Numbers - August 2010: The C4C hangover continues
Sep 1, 2010 7:24 pm
Filed under: By the NumbersLuxury marques gain ground while volume brands suffer
Just like any spending spree, there are consequences. And for the second straight month, the automakers that benefited most from Cash For Clunkers have seen their sales figures fall through the floor compared to... [more]
Carjacker! – Archived Feature
Sep 1, 2010 2:36 pm
For a band of special cops in South Africa, every night is dangerous, every traffic stop can be deadly.
The witch doctor scatters the bones onto the dirt floor of a shanty lit only by a candle. The air is close, smelling of burnt sage. Around the witch doctor—he’s called a... [more]
Volvo Taking Aim at German Wagons with New 2011 Volvo V60
Aug 31, 2010 5:08 pm
Volvo unveiled its replacement for the V70 wagon, the 2011 Volvo V60, earlier this year and is set to show it for the first time at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in late September. The new V60 wagon, which is part of Volvo's plan to better compete with Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, just entered... [more]
Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion Won’t Hit the Market Until 2013 – Feature
Aug 31, 2010 5:04 pm
Why the Golf Blue-E-Motion won’t beat the Nissan Leaf to market.
Fact: Electric vehicles are coming. Nissan will start selling its electric Leaf this fall (see below), BMW’s Mini subsidiary has a small number of Mini Es running around California, and Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to lease... [more]
Report: Maybach will soldier on, gain hybrid
Aug 31, 2010 4:26 pm
Filed under: Convertible, Sedan, Maybach, Luxury
2011 Maybach Range - Click above for high-res image gallery
We've all but assumed Maybach was a goner. With the economic downturn and sales hovering around the 300-unit mark annually, Mercedes-Benz' rebadged uber-lux brand makes a hard business... [more]
Schmueckle quits Daimler after losing Mercedes job to Bernhard
Aug 31, 2010 2:48 pm
Rainer Schmueckle, who lost his position overseeing Mercedes-Benz Cars unit to Wolfgang Bernhard, has left the automaker. [more]
Volkswagen Touareg R Rendered; Will Use Diesel V8, Likely Hit U.S. by 2012
Aug 31, 2010 2:31 pm
Illustration by Christian Schulte
The R models are to Volkswagen what AMG is to Mercedes-Benz and M is to BMW: They are among the sportiest, quickest, and best the brand has to offer. You might know that the Golf and Scirocco have received the R treatment, but so too did the first-generation... [more]
2012 Mercedes SLK Caught Naked In Testing
Aug 31, 2010 1:20 pm
After some spy photos showing the 2012 Mercedes SLK being tested while wrapped in heavy camouflage, photographers have succeeded to take a much revealing photo of the German coupe-convertible. Based on the photo, the automobile showed some improvements and modifications in its body, even though... [more]
LA Auto Show preview: Infiniti to launch 2012 M35 hybrid
Aug 31, 2010 10:58 am
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Hybrid, Sedan, Infiniti
2012 Infiniti M35 hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery
Infiniti has officially announced plans to debut its first hybrid sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. The M35 hybrid first appeared - badged as the Nissan Fuga... [more]
2011 Buick Regal Awarded Top Safety Pick From IIHS
Aug 30, 2010 6:08 pm
The Buick Regal has just earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award.The Regal joins the Buick LaCrosse, Audi A4, Lincoln MKZ, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Hyundai Genesis, and many others as Top Safety Picks for 2010.Like the Ford Fiesta given the award last week, all Top... [more]
2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Development Package – Short Take Road Test
Aug 30, 2010 5:28 pm
Thirty extra horsepower, a higher top speed, and brake upgrades—are they worth the extra dough?
There is a consistency and commonality of character that pervades Mercedes-Benz’s AMG products, especially those that pack the in-house tuner’s own 6.2-liter V-8. Unique to the AMG brand, the big... [more]
Report: Mercedes-Benz readying raft of new product, including B-Class coupe
Aug 30, 2010 3:58 pm
Filed under: Mercedes-Benz
The product pipeline for Mercedes-Benz is a Horn of Plenty over the next three years, with at least seven new models landing on American shores on top of refreshed and new-generation offerings. We've seen the new CL, CLS, S-Class and R-Class, and spy shots of the... [more]
Two kids shot riding in Mercedes
Aug 30, 2010 12:22 pm
Two children were shot while riding in the backseat of a Mercedes with their parents in the Far South Side Calumet Heights neighborhood after dinner at their grandmother's home Sunday night. [more]
Volvo to challenge BMW, Mercedes, Audi with V60 wagon
Aug 30, 2010 11:06 am
Volvo plans to challenge BMW, Mercedes and Audi with its new V60 station wagon in Europe. Volvo forecasts annual sales of 50,000 of the V60. [more]
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK shows its nose
Aug 30, 2010 10:26 am
Mercedes-Benz' upcoming 2012 SLK has been spotted once again, this time with the roadster wearing even less camouflage.
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Future products: Mercedes-Benz plans B-class coupe, crossover, sedan:
Aug 30, 2010 9:36 am
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a wave of small luxury vehicles in the United States. An all-new C-class coupe will debut next year, followed by three derivatives of the front-wheel-drive B class in 2012 and 2013. [more]
AutoblogGreen for 08.30.10
Aug 30, 2010 5:55 am
Mitsubishi admits to serious (likely) depreciation of i-MiEV In other news, Mitsubishi shoots itself in foot. Study: Average male drives extra 276 miles/year because he won't stop for directions Are we there yet? Libertarian Reason Foundation proposes U.S. highway fund changes... [more]
Mercedes, BMW think small; Volvo, Jag aim upmarket
Aug 30, 2010 12:01 am
While Mercedes-Benz and BMW move into smaller and less expensive segments in the United States, aspiring lower-volume Europeans plan bigger and more luxurious models. [more]
In CLS, a Preview of Benzes to Come
Aug 29, 2010 1:00 am
THE 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS, which will be introduced at the Paris auto show in October, offers a guide to where the company's vehicle designs are going. [more]
Refreshing or Revolting: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Aug 28, 2010 3:08 am
With the Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door, it's all about style. Now that images of the second-generation car have been released, it's time to determine whether the 2012 CLS is an improvement over the original so-called "four-door coupe."Lighting technology plays a greater role in the new CLS, with... [more]
F1: Team principals say work underway ...F1: Team principals say work ...
Aug 27, 2010 7:02 pm
Formula One team principals John Booth of Virgin, Ross Brawn of Mercedes and Mike Gascoyne of Lotus. [more]
Brabus Tackles the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Actually Leaves It Recognizable
Aug 27, 2010 4:28 pm
Some folks are never satisfied with a good thing, or even a great thing. But few have turned pickiness into a business like Brabus GmbH, the German tuning company that takes Mercedes-Benz and AMG’s best offerings and makes them, in its eyes, better. The latest Benz to get the Brabus boost is... [more]
Brabus launches tuned Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Aug 27, 2010 3:36 pm
For those that think the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is just a little too tame in its factory form, Brabus has released a tuned version of the gull wing supercar.
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Tesla, Mercedes-Benz partner for A-Class E-Cell model
Aug 27, 2010 1:56 pm
Electric automaker Tesla and luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz have joined forces to produce a limited run of A-Class E-Cell vehicles - due for the Paris Motor Show.
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Brabus announces tuning program for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Aug 27, 2010 10:57 am
Filed under: Aftermarket, Coupe, Performance, Mercedes-Benz
Brabus Merecedes-Benz SLS AMG - Click above for high-res image gallery
It was only a matter of time before Brabus got around to turning its attention to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The German tuner has given the Silver Arrow's newest... [more]
The Continental: Gemballa Supercars is Back, Ford News, and Compliments to Mercedes
Aug 27, 2010 10:49 am
Each week, our German correspondent slices and dices the latest rumblings, news, and quick-hit driving impressions from the other side of the pond. His byline may say Jens Meiners, but we simply call him . . . the Continental.
Uwe Gemballa was one of the wildest tuners of the 1980s. The 1985... [more]
SPIED: All-New Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Caught Lapping The 'Ring
Aug 27, 2010 7:38 am
Although now we have finally gotten an official look at the all-new 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class we have yet to see the AMG version. [more]
iBusiness: Brabus Gives Mercedes-Benz S600 More Power, Apple Tech
Aug 26, 2010 11:08 pm
Brabus has been busy with its Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG project but also had time to play with a S600. The luxury sedan is called the iBusiness and fitted with Apple iPads, an iPod touch, and a host of horsepower upgrades in typical Brabus fashion.The S600 makes 510 horsepower and 612 pound-feet of... [more]
Video: Well, you don't see a classic diesel Mercedes E-Class wagon drift everyday
Aug 26, 2010 8:01 pm
Filed under: Wagon, Videos, Mercedes-Benz, Diesel
Vintage diesel Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon drifting - Click above to watch the video after the jump
This might be one of the coolest things we've ever seen... this year. There are hundreds of videos floating around the 'net of people drifting... [more]
Winged Beast: Brabus Tunes the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing
Aug 26, 2010 4:08 pm
When the doors go up, heads turn towards the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. With the doors down, the car is still eye-catching, but apparently not enough for Brabus. The German tuning company has created a package for the car that includes both performance and style enhancements.Brabus began tuning... [more]
Brabus hearts Apple, launches iBusiness luxury sedan
Aug 26, 2010 3:30 pm
Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Technology, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury
Brabus iBusiness - Click above for high-res image gallery
The folks at Brabus have always been known for fitting ridiculously high-powered engines into the full line of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, but this new creation... [more]
Jaguar XKR175 celebrates automaker's 75 years, and we test-drive the 2010 Buick Enclave CXL-2, in News Brake for Thursday, Aug. 26:
Aug 26, 2010 12:57 pm
In today's News Brake: Jaguar celebrates 75 years with the XKR175, Jenson Button buys a new Mercedes-Benz, and we test-drive the 2010 Buick Enclave CXL-2 . . . But Wait, There's more! [more]
C/D explores the cars of North Korea [w/video]
Aug 26, 2010 11:31 am
Filed under: Budget, Etc., Government/Legal, Videos
Pyeonghwa Motors Whistle - Click above to watch video after the jump
We don't hear too much from North Korea in the automotive realm. The tiny nation is that strange kid that talks to himself on the global playground of international affairs.... [more]
Nissan to launch performance sub-brand
Aug 26, 2010 12:00 am
Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand plans to launch a performance sub-brand in December to compete with BMW's M-series, Cadillac's V-series and Mercedes-Benz's AMG. [more]
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 4Matic, an AW Drivers Log:
Aug 25, 2010 9:58 am
EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I took this car to New York's Finger Lakes region, and I can't think of a better car to do the trip in, except maybe Mercedes' own S-class. [more]
Report: Audi planning A3 sedan for U.S. market
Aug 24, 2010 1:30 pm
Filed under: Sedan, Audi, Rumormill
2010 Audi A3 TDI - Click above for high-res image gallery
Ever so slowly, the United States is getting over its prejudice against hatchbacks. The subcompact segment is booming more than ever and the vast majority of vehicles in this range have a five-door... [more]
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS: U.S. buyers get direct-injection engines:
Aug 24, 2010 10:45 am
Mercedes-Benz is holding back technical details of the restyled CLS sedan until its public debut at the Paris motor show in early October. [more]
Report: Daimler denies Zetsche will be replaced by Bernhard soon
Aug 24, 2010 9:29 am
Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Mercedes-Benz
There's no question that Wolfgang Bernhard is well liked by the boys at Daimler. In fact, rumor has it that he's currently being groomed (for the second time, actually) to take the reins at Daimler's Mercedes-Benz automotive unit. If you... [more]
eBay Find of the Day: Porsche-built 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is the timewarp sleeper of our dreams
Aug 23, 2010 6:59 pm
Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Auctions, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Luxury
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E - Click above for image gallery
In 1992, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche briefly entered into a love affair that would produce one very special offspring: the Mercedes-Benz 500E. The car was to become the... [more]
Report: Two new models coming from Morgan
Aug 23, 2010 4:28 pm
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Technology, UK, Luxury
Morgan LIFEcar 2 diesel-electric hybrid - Click above for image gallery
We suppose it was only a matter of time before mighty Morgan threw its cap into the electric car realm. With everyone from Mercedes-Benz to Audi... [more]
Report: Infiniti mulling more rear-wheel-drive hybrids
Aug 23, 2010 3:32 pm
Filed under: Hybrid, Infiniti, Luxury
Infiniti M35 Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery
The Infiniti M35 Hybrid won't be hitting showrooms until Spring 2011, but that doesn't mean future applications of the hybrid powertrain aren't already in the works. Speaking with Automotive News,... [more]
The future of GM performance cars, and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is revealed, in News Brake for Monday, Aug. 23:
Aug 23, 2010 12:06 pm
In today's News Brake: What's ahead for General Motors' performance cars, Fiat is keeping Alfa Romeo, and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is revealed . . . But Wait, There's More! [more]
Feed Summary
- 21-year-old with giant supercar collection makes us jealous
- Refreshing or Revolting: 2011 Nissan Murano
- Video: Cadillac CTS-V "Competition" commercial
- Mercedes-Benz's New Mbrace System Offers Primo Concierge And Roadside Services
- Mercedes-Benz updates Mbrace app with 'Concierge' service
- The Continental: Mercedes Prototype-Spotting, New Ranger for Everyone Else, and Some Thoughts on Lincoln
- In the Black: Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz Have Positive Sales in August
- Auto briefs
- By The Numbers - August 2010: The C4C hangover continues
- Carjacker! – Archived Feature
- Volvo Taking Aim at German Wagons with New 2011 Volvo V60
- Volkswagen Golf Blue-E-Motion Won’t Hit the Market Until 2013 – Feature
- Report: Maybach will soldier on, gain hybrid
- Schmueckle quits Daimler after losing Mercedes job to Bernhard
- Volkswagen Touareg R Rendered; Will Use Diesel V8, Likely Hit U.S. by 2012
- 2012 Mercedes SLK Caught Naked In Testing
- LA Auto Show preview: Infiniti to launch 2012 M35 hybrid
- 2011 Buick Regal Awarded Top Safety Pick From IIHS
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Development Package – Short Take Road Test
- Report: Mercedes-Benz readying raft of new product, including B-Class coupe
- Two kids shot riding in Mercedes
- Volvo to challenge BMW, Mercedes, Audi with V60 wagon
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK shows its nose
- Future products: Mercedes-Benz plans B-class coupe, crossover, sedan:
- AutoblogGreen for 08.30.10
- Mercedes, BMW think small; Volvo, Jag aim upmarket
- In CLS, a Preview of Benzes to Come
- Refreshing or Revolting: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
- F1: Team principals say work underway ...F1: Team principals say work ...
- Brabus Tackles the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Actually Leaves It Recognizable
- Brabus launches tuned Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- Tesla, Mercedes-Benz partner for A-Class E-Cell model
- Brabus announces tuning program for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- The Continental: Gemballa Supercars is Back, Ford News, and Compliments to Mercedes
- SPIED: All-New Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Caught Lapping The 'Ring
- iBusiness: Brabus Gives Mercedes-Benz S600 More Power, Apple Tech
- Video: Well, you don't see a classic diesel Mercedes E-Class wagon drift everyday
- Winged Beast: Brabus Tunes the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing
- Brabus hearts Apple, launches iBusiness luxury sedan
- Jaguar XKR175 celebrates automaker's 75 years, and we test-drive the 2010 Buick Enclave CXL-2, in News Brake for Thursday, Aug. 26:
- C/D explores the cars of North Korea [w/video]
- Nissan to launch performance sub-brand
- The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 4Matic, an AW Drivers Log:
- Report: Audi planning A3 sedan for U.S. market
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS: U.S. buyers get direct-injection engines:
- Report: Daimler denies Zetsche will be replaced by Bernhard soon
- eBay Find of the Day: Porsche-built 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E is the timewarp sleeper of our dreams
- Report: Two new models coming from Morgan
- Report: Infiniti mulling more rear-wheel-drive hybrids
- The future of GM performance cars, and the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is revealed, in News Brake for Monday, Aug. 23: