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Its probably because of monsters like these that Mercedes is striving to lift its CAFE numbers with other models. Caught testing in Sweden is Mercedes, or rather AMGs GL63 SUV. Based on a modified ML platform, the new models nose , though heavily camouflaged, looks to have similiarities to the current E-Class. As an AMG [...]

Mercedes-Benz remains as the most admired car company, even after 125 years of presence. Backed by an Internet survey where Mercedes vehicles took first place in six different eras. Automotive News??? Legends on Wheels was a survey which attracted over 100,000 participants. And those Internet users chose Mercedes-Benz as legends on six out of fourteen [...]

Claiming that ???No model change in the history of Mercedes-Benz has ever seen so many new developments introduced in one fell swoop???, Thomas Weber, Head of Development for Mercedes-Benz cars enthused about the safety features of the newly-launched B-Class. Though not as exciting to watch as the AMG stormers like the Black Series or SLS [...]

Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Technology, Hatchback, Mercedes-Benz, Infotainment

Here's the problem with decking out a high-end Mercedes-Benz with a range of infotainment functionality: The average S-Class buyer doesn't use it and the "digital natives" - those born with a mobile phone in their hands - can't afford one. That's set to change, and the Concept A-Class is the beginning.

The video after the break details a range of new connectivity functions employed on the smallest Benz, including Twitter and Facebook integration, and text-to-speech translation of email messages and status updates. The pseudo-holographic interface is a Tron bridge too far, but the concepts are sound. Now if M-B can bring it to market at a reasonable price-point, they'll be able to snatch up a few Millenials with three-pointed aspirations.

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