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All-New Mercedes-Benz M-Class Hits the Trail

by Import RPM on August 8, 2011

The all-new 2012 Mercedes M-Class SUV recently hit the road in the U.S, and now offers even better quality than before along with a trend-setting design. Two M-Class models are available for the 2012 model year — the ultra efficient ML350 BlueTEC diesel which delivers 240 horsepower and 455 lb.-ft. of torque, and the popular [...]

Mercedes Fuel-Cell Car Heads to Showrooms

by Import RPM on June 22, 2011

Recently, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class-based F-CELL fuel-cell vehicle successfully completed a trip around the world, proving its reliability and everyday usability. Now, the automaker is sending the vehicle to market, with production beginning in 2014. Mercedes says the fuel cell will have a range of 250 miles and will most likely be based once again on [...]

Mercedes Announces E-Cell Electric Supercar

by Import RPM on January 13, 2011

Like other automakers at the Detroit Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz was showing off the fruits of its research and development dollars. Among the automaker’s latest tech endeavors is the B-Class F-Cell, a fuel cell vehicle that can get around 240 miles on a full tank of hydrogen. The other ultra-efficient vehicle on display was the SLS [...]

Revealed: Updated 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

by Import RPM on December 22, 2010

Boasting fresh styling and a new four-cylinder model, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will continue give buyers premium amenities and performance at a reasonable price. Design tweaks are minimal, but the biggest changes are under the hood. The C250 is powered by a new twin-turbocharged, direct-injection four-cylinder engine delivering 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. [...]

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Confirmed

by Import RPM on November 12, 2010

At the LA Auto Show next week, Mercedes-Benz will be showing off the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG. Ahead of this model’s debut, the automaker has also confirmed a new CLS wagon based on the Shooting Brake concept, which was originally showed at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year. According to Mercedes, the decision [...]

The Sleek New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Breaks Cover

by Import RPM on August 23, 2010

Mercedes-Benz essentially created the now burgeoning “four-door coupe” market with the CLS-Class back in 2004. This sleek design has since spawned vehicles like the upcoming Audi A7 Sportback, Aston Martin Rapide, and Porsche Panamera to name a few. Now, Mercedes-Benz intends to stay ahead of the pack with the second generation 2012 CLS. Breaking cover [...]

2011 Mercedes R-Class Drops The Minivan Look

by Import RPM on March 29, 2010

Although the Mercedes-Benz R-Class has always been marketed as a crossover vehicle or SUV, most consumers knew better. Even next to Mercedes stablemates such as the GL-Class or M-Class, the R clearly looked more like a minivan or wagon than anything else. But for those disappointed by the minivan styling, you’re in luck as the [...]

Connect With Your Mercedes in an All-New Way

by Import RPM on November 20, 2009

First came in-car telematics, then came mobile smartphone apps. Now, Mercedes-Benz is looking to combine the two popular technologies with their all-new mbrace smartphone application. The mbrace system is available on the iPhone and on Blackberry devices and can perform a number of common functions such as unlocking car doors, contacting roadside assistance, or locating [...]