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At the 2009 LA Auto Show early next month, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG will make its U.S. debut alongside the fuel-sipping ML450 HYBRID SUV, the first hybrid SUV from Mercedes-Benz.
We’re hoping Mercedes-Benz will offer some pricing details on the US-spec Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Earlier this week, it was announced that 563-hp SLS AMG will carry [...]

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We reported last week that the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG may spawn a smaller sports car that will compete against the likes of the Porsche 911. According to a senior source that spoke with AutoCar, the car is already in planning.
“Mercedes’ management has been very supportive of AMG’s efforts in developing the SLS,” the senior [...]

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Video: James May tests the 2009 BMW 760Li against the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Our favorite segment during the premier of Top Gear season 14 was watching James May being driven by The Stig in the 2009 BMW 760Li as he raced the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG. You can check out the clip after the jump.
Refresher:
2009 BMW 760Li: 6.0L turbocharged V12 making 535-hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. Mated to [...]

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe coming in 2011

According to a report by AutoCar, Mercedes-Benz is planning to replace the CLC with true coupe version of the C-Class by 2011. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe will also replace the CLK, which was discontinued earlier this year after 12 years.
“We went back and studied what made our coupes so popular in the past. If you [...]

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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG European prices start at €177,310

Starting today, Europeans will be able to order the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG for a starting price of 177,310 euros ($265,513 USD). Deliveries of the new high-performance Benz coupe will begin in Spring 2010.
Click here for more Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG news.
Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft [...]

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Video: Crash testing the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

What could be more fun than crashing a six-figure supercar that isn’t even on the market yet? Yes, the little things in life happen to be the most pleasing.
Click here for more Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG news.
Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft of torque. Mated to an [...]

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Report: Mercedes-Benz to offer small luxury car in the U.S. by 2012

Daimler AG’s CEO Dieter Zetsche told The Wall Street Journal that Mercedes-Benz is planning on bringing a new small luxury car to the United Stated by 2012 in an effort to compete with the Audi A3, BMW 1-Series and the Mini Cooper.
“We believe the future customer will continue to want to show some statement” in [...]

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Mercedes-Benz will decide by January on C-Class production in Alabama

According Automotive News, Daimler AG will decided by January 2010 whether or not to shift some of its Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan production to its U.S. factory in Vance, Alabama. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said today that the decision would be based on the currency rates and whether or not the dollar will remain weak against [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to spawn smaller stand-alone model

According to a report by PistonHeads, Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division is planning another stand-alone sports car as a follow up to the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing. The model would be a smaller V8 coupe that will compete with the likes of the Porsche 911.
As of right now, Mercedes-Benz is focused on a successful launch [...]

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100 Mercedes-Benz dealers to sell Sprinter starting Jan. 2010

Mercedes-Benz USA announced that 100 dealers have accepted its offer to sell the Springer van in U.S. showrooms starting January. Daimler AG said in September that it will yank the Sprinter from Chrysler and its Dodge dealerships by Jan. 2010.
In October, Mercedes-Benz invited 120 dealers and all of its 45 Freightliner dealers who sell the [...]

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