Welcome back ladies and gentlemen; I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. To kick things off this bright October morning we have a recap of the final F1 race of the season that took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil over the weekend. As usual, if you have it TIVO’d and plan on catching it later, read no further; otherwise hit the jump to see who emerged this year’s F1 champion.
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Taking a moment to bask in the prodigious glory of its M-Class, Mercedes has announced today that worldwide deliveries to customers of the luxury SUV have reached the quarter-million mark since its debut in April of 2005. Particularly popular in the United States and Germany (with one-third of all M-Class models being sold here in the U.S.), diesel engine variants constitute the majority of M-Class models sold worldwide, with some 60 percent of customers opting for one of the three diesel power plants currently being offered. In the U.S. sales of the diesel-powered M320 are up as well, with 20 percent of Americans opting for the CDI model.
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Mercedes-Benz has announced today that after 18 years, the brand will be renewing their identity across all business units, starting November 1st. Under the motto ‘The Star always shines from above,’ the new identity features the iconic Mercedes-Benz Star prominently shining from above, with a distinct separation between this and the brand’s written trademark…
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Stories may have been a touch slow around these parts lately, but one thing which hasn’t subsided is the continuing stream of Mercedes reviews aiming to educate you, the prospective buyer, as to what to expect should you indulge in any. In this Review Roundup episode, a total of seven different articles aim to do exactly that, with the C300 Sport, C350 Sport, C320 CDI Estate, B200 Turbo, CLK63 AMG Black Series, CL63 AMG and ML320 CDI being the models scrutinized. To see what reviewers thought of each, keep reading for a brief summary of each model’s article, along with accompanying links directing you to the appropriate source should you desire to read more.
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For a better part of the last decade, California and its stringent emissions requirements have prevented automakers from introducing new diesel models. The new E320 BLUETEC, a model named the ‘2007 World Green Car,’ effectively changes all that. Available immediately, the E320 BLUETEC is being offered in limited numbers to California residents through a special two-year/24,000 mile lease program, with pricing comparable to that of its gas-powered E350 counterpart. This marks the first step of Mercedes-Benz USA’s plans to offer consumers a diesel alternative in all fifty states, with the M-, GL- and R-Class all set to enter a fifty-state market late next year.
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The entrants for this year’s L.A. Auto Show Design Challenge have been revealed, with Mercedes premiering a concept they’re calling the SilverFlow. Under the theme of Robocar 2057, Mercedes’s designers envisioned a car capable of transforming its shape by use of micro-metallic particles, magnetic fields, and a predefined assembly program; thus allowing the SilverFlow to adapt to its required purpose or, in the event of an accident, repair itself.
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Yesterday we told you about a spy video showcased on Inside Line which depicts a model which many are calling the SL63 AMG Black Series. Today, our friend Jakpro1 over at MBWorld worked a bit of recording studio magic on the sound from the video, analyzing the SL’s engine tone in comparison to a E63 AMG and concluding there’s a marked difference between the two. Listening to the audio, turbo whine is notably present during the SL’s run, indicating either a new AMG turbo is currently undergoing testing stages or the model is a 65 variant - not the rumored 63.
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Mark your calendars for November 10th, 2007 ladies and gentlemen - this is the date AMG owners across the country will be heading to Atlanta, taking part in the third annual AMG Enthusiast Meet. The best part? You, my beloved AMG owners, are invited. Festivities planned for the event, which will be held at the Andretti Speed Lab Roswell, GA, include a car show; dinner; racing on Andretti’s indoor karting track; and an awards ceremony honoring a number of categories, such as ‘Best in Show,’ ‘Longest Distance Traveled,’ ‘Oldest Running AMG’ and ‘Most Modified AMG.’ Also on hand for the event will be AMG representatives from Mercedes-Benz USA and the AMG Private Lounge, along with multiple AMG vehicles on display for your viewing pleasure.
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As you may remember, a couple weeks back a series of spy photos emerged depicting what’s being called the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Black Series - a super-tuned version of the SL boasting AMG’s 6.3-Liter V8, widened bodywork and no doubt a host of track-oriented tuning loveliness. One thing we missed, however, was a spy video depicting the very same model undergoing a bit of Nurburgring testing - a video which will without question make SL fans even more ripe with anticipation for the new model’s arrival.
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The newest collection of Mercedes reviews is in, and as you’ll soon discover, this ‘Review Roundup’ episode features a distinctly C-Class flavor. The C63 AMG, the C350 Sport, the C280, the C230 Elegance, C220 CDI, the C200K, the C-Class Estate, the A150 and the CL550 - these are the chosen ones. If you’ve been considering the purchase of any, keep reading for a brief summary of what reviewers thought about each, along with corresponding links to the complete articles.
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