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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class unveiled with a glass roof that changes color

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class unveiled with a glass roof that changes color

Mercedes-Benz used to be known as a huge automotive industry innovator until they started focusing on building vehicles just to compete with other automakers. Well, Mercedes-Benz is back to innovation with the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. “The new SLK embodies the role of the trend-setter like no other car”, says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of [...]

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK to feature innovative safety features

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK to feature innovative safety features

Mercedes-Benz is continuing its slow reveal of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK with information on new safety features including drowsiness detection system (ATTENTION ASSIST), a standard adaptive brake system (PRE-SAFE Brake) and a head airbag. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will also feature MAGIC SKY CONTROL panoramic vario-roof, which allows the roof to be either transparent or [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLK to be first Benz to offer Internet link

Mercedes-Benz SLK to be first Benz to offer Internet link

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK, which is due sometime in next spring (might be even a 2011 model year, but who even knows these days), will be the German company’s first vehicle with on-board Internet access through its Command infotainment platform. The feature will also be available on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class shortly after the SLK makes [...]

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‘Official’ Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz hits Death Valley to test MAGIC SKY CONTROL roof

‘Official’ Spy Shots: 2012 Mercedes-Benz hits Death Valley to test MAGIC SKY CONTROL roof

Earlier this month we saw a teaser of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK – if that wasn’t enough to get you excited, the German automaker has released a bunch of ‘official’ spy shots showing the SLK prototype undergoing testing in the legendary Death Valley, on the border between California and Nevada. So what was Mercedes-Benz doing [...]

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK teaser released

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK teaser released

Mercedes-Benz has released the first of what’s likely to be many teaser pictures of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. The 2012 SLK will make its official debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, so get read for months and months of teasing. The new teaser shows a new folding hardtop, which Mercedes-Benz calls “Magic Sky [...]

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Next Mercedes-Benz SLK to get diesel option

Next Mercedes-Benz SLK to get diesel option

According to Automotive News Europe, the next-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK will come with a diesel option to take on the Audi TT TDI. The new diesel under consideration is the 2.2L 4-cylinder twin-turbo recently launched in the Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition. The engine is capable of 204 horsepower with a maximum torque of [...]

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