Reports are swirling the Mercedes has plans to switch its entire car fleet over to alternate fuels by 2015. At first blush that sounds impossible, although when you realize that they are throwing in biofuel and hybrid cars along with the more radical electric and hydrogen options, it becomes clear that biodiesel is their real backup plan. The key point being that any engine designed for biodiesel, will also run just fine on fossil fuel based pump diesel.

While the rest of the world has already figured out the benefits of diesel, this would be a much more difficult transition in the US, where it seems they are still firing salvos in the horsepower race with arch rivals Audi and BMW. Perhaps $4+ gas is finally making people reconsider their priorities.

The other problem with this story is that the original source appears to be The Sun, which is kind of like Britain’s answer to the New York Post. So I’m not sure how literally we can take the claims.

Mercedes-Benz USA reported its highest May on record with sales of 21,785 new vehicles, a 0.1 percent increase over last May. Sales for the month brought MBUSA’s year-to-date volume to 99,703 new vehicles, a 1.1 percent increase compared to the first five months of 2007.

Passenger car sales of 16,416 vehicles showed an increase of 4.6 percent over last May. Sales of the legendary SL roadster, one of MBUSA’s first 2009 models to hit dealer showrooms, increased by 60.4 percent (1,083 vs. 675 units). The volume leading C-Class also demonstrated impressive growth with an increase of 43.9 percent for the month (7,394 vs 5,139 units). In the light truck category, the award-winning M-Class SUV increased 4 percent (2,706 vs. 2,601 units), while sales of the G-Class rose 11.3 percent (79 vs. 71 units).

Year-to-date highlights include an overall increase in the C-Class model line of 39.2 percent (31,385 vs. 22,552) and in the M-Class with a 19.5 percent (14,795 vs. 12,384) increase.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned program, MBUSA marked a 31.8 percent increase for May sales with 6,037 vehicles sold, bringing year-to-date sales to a total of 26,549 units, an increase of 24.3 percent over the same period in 2007.

The German aftermarket company has products for the entire Mercedes-Benz lineup, the latest of which is the V63RS Clubsport based on the C63 AMG that you see here. Väth essentially leaves the exterior untouched and focuses on the performance including an upgrade of the V8 to 585 bhp and 509 lb-ft torque that will power the car to a top speed of 202 mph. Other upgrades available include a sport suspension, high performance brakes, 19-inch wheels, and sport seats. Complete cars are available at a hefty 125,000 Euros, although components can be purchased individually, as well.

Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series is already one of the best models produced in the street world.
This was not enough to house the German tuning Kicherer which held its retuseze kit outdoor mark DTM, carbon fibre lines from the inside and amazing of 507 HP V8 that propulseaza model.
So Kicherer a very impins to engine power, reaching a total of 540 horses of power. This is visible in the figures which measures the performance of CLK 63 AMG Black Series.
Acceleratia from 0 to 100 km / h is accomplished in the new conditions in 4.1 seconds and maximum speed is 300 km / h.
The new grille and the reasons for the existing carbon fiber on the outside along with forged jantele give a look more than aggressive and bring more attitude model CLK 63 AMG Black Series.

The Mercedes G-Class is like the tux and tails — its remains in vogue no matter what’s happening in the world around it. And like the tux, it looks pretty much like it did when it first arrived, and changes to it still don’t come quickly.

For the ‘09 model, the G has been given Mercedes’ new corporate face, so you can better associate it with that CL65 you’ve got parked next to it in the garage. The big news, though, is in the engine bay. The base V8 engine gets a whopping 90-horsepower bump from 292 to 382. Torque also gets seriously goosed from 336 ft-lb to 391. The boosted V8 and the AMG G55 get a much more modest boost of 7 horsepower for an even 500.

Mercedes announced it will buy Chrysler design studio in San Diego, Califonia. Chrysler announced in March this year that will close the centre design from California.
In these conditions, Mercedes has decided to acquire design center for the amount of 7.3 million dollars. Chrysler design studio was opened in 1983 and is responsible for creating sedanului 300 and muscle-car’s Dodge Challenger.
Mercedes already has a design studio in California, Irvine, approximately 100 kilometers of the location of Chrysler.
Pacifica, Chrysler name centre, are at this moment 20 specialists working at U.S. design models. Mercedes has not given details about their plans with the design studio.

Mercedes-Benz is loading on the tech, making its 4Matic all-wheel-drive system standard equipment for the 2009 CL550. The system, which debuted in 2007 in the S-Class sedan, splits torque 45/55 front/rear via a limited-slip center differential within the car’s transmission housing.

In addition to getting 4Matic, the CL550 trades in its Airmatic suspension for Mercedes’ sophisticated Active Body Control system. The car also gets standard heated and ventilated front seats and keyless ignition, but Mercedes says that even with all of the added equipment, the price should remain near its current level, which sits close to $105,000.

The rest of the lineup, including the V12-powered CL600, CL63 and CL65 AMG models, continues as rear-drivers with the Airmatic suspension. All 2009 CLs go on sale this summer.

Mercedes has just launched is latest version of the SL-Class, and the speed demons at German tuner Brabus have already figured out ways to make the sporty roadsters even faster.The specs are fierce: Brabus boosts output to as much as 730 hp and torque to 973 lb-ft, which an electronic system cuts off at 811 lb-ft. The upgrades also include wheels as large as 20 inches, chassis tuning and custom interior design.

The SL600 gets the most extensive improvements. Brabus gives the twin-turbocharged V12 its “Rocket” treatment, which was originally developed by the tuner for a CLS-based performance car. Engine displacement is increased from 5.5 liters to 6.3 liters. That makes for the eye-popping 730 hp. The car also gets a stainless-steel exhaust and transmission adjustments, including a Brabus limited-slip differential.

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The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur” (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.