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1901-1924 - The Brand's Foundation
Vote for your favorite model between 1901-1924 in our all-time favorites series!
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Fourth of July parades, fireworks guide

The unofficial halfway mark of summer is right around the corner, and local cities and villages are preparing Fourth of July festivities and fireworks
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One of our Mercedes-Benz Guest Reporters had the opportunity to take a thorough look at the new M-Class at last week's premiere. So check out the details and learn more about the engine! http://bit.ly/MBR_M-Class

One of our Mercedes-Benz Guest Reporters had the opportunity to take a thorough look at the new M-Class at last week's premiere. So check out the details and learn more about the engine! http://bit.ly/MBR_M-Class


The Best From Two Worlds: The New M-Class 2011
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2012 AMG C63 Will Leave Competitors In Its Dust

With the release of the 2012 AMG C63 Coupe, Mercedes has shown those pesky boys at BMW and Audi that it has the guts and capability to launch a beastly car that can wipe the smiles off the faces of those M and RS drivers. At the heart of this brawler is the venerable 6.2 [...]
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New to the Sonata lineup: 206 HP, roomy, stylish, and its a hybrid (yep, you read that last part correctly).

New to the Sonata lineup: 206 HP, roomy, stylish, and its a hybrid (yep, you read that last part correctly).


Youve never seen a hybrid like this before.
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Part 1 - UK based journalist Jonny Smith returns to the Range Rover Design & Engineering Center in Gaydon, England, to take a look at the various endurance tests the new Range Rover Evoque must go through to ensure a lifetime of durability.

Part 1 - UK based journalist Jonny Smith returns to the Range Rover Design & Engineering Center in Gaydon, England, to take a look at the various endurance tests the new Range Rover Evoque must go through to ensure a lifetime of durability.


Range Rover Evoque: Quality & Durability [HQ]
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BMW spills all the beans on new 1 Series

Filed under: Hatchback, BMW

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There's no point, or so the saying goes, of closing the door once the horses have bolted. So shortly after the first handful of images leaked their way onto the Internet, BMW has released the full kit n' kaboodle on its new entry-level model.

The all-new 2012 1 Series is expected to make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this fall. And when it does, it will be a substantially different car than the model it replaces. The new model - code-named F20 and based on the same platform that underpins the (now only slightly larger) 3 Series - has grown considerably over the E81 it succeeds, with every dimension but height increasing. The changes benefit both interior and cargo space, two aspects where the outgoing model fell short.

The new sheetmetal has also bears revised styling, with a bigger face incorporating the giant eyes featured on BMW's latest concept cars, a more pronounced swage line and taillights moved outboard across the wider track to offer a larger liftgate aperture for increased ease-of-use. The Bavarians also appear to have paid close attention to the interior fit and finish to improve on the previous model's rather spartan cabin.

Under that long nose, the new baby Bimmer is being launched exclusively with four-cylinder engines, and while more variants are expected to follow, for now it's just the five-door hatch. A pair of 1.6-liter gasoline engines pack direct injection and offer 136 horsepower in 116i trim and 170 in the 118i. Three 2.0-liter turbo-diesels are also being offered overseas, ranging from 116 horsepower up to 184 in the flagship 120d. A 1.5-liter three-pot is expected to come in gasoline and diesel variants, while the top 128iS is slated to get a 245hp turbo 2.0-liter gasoline four to take the place of the current six-cylinder 130i.

All engines come mated to either a six-speed manual or an optional eight-speed auto from ZF, with an array of earth-friendly technologies including stop-start ignition and regenerative braking. Of course, this being the latest offering from a leading German automaker, all manner of electronic assists are on offer, from self-adjusting high-beams and lane departure warning to automatic traffic sign recognition and a back-up camera.

Overseas buyers will also be able to choose between Urban and Sport trim levels offering different aesthetics, but we'll have to sit tight to see which models will make their voyage to this side of the Atlantic. In the meantime, you're invited to peruse the massive 127-image high-resolution gallery for all the angles and the extensive 21-page press release - complete with spec sheets - after the jump.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Filed under: Coupe, Mercedes-Benz, First Drive, Luxury

Entry-Level Benz Finally Drops A Set Of Doors

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery

For those that remember it, the secretary-special two-door CLC hatchback, built on last-generation C-class bits and pieces, was rather embarrassing for Mercedes-Benz. It was a dumpy thing, but at least Daimler was smart enough to not even attempt selling it in the States.

Thankfully, the decidedly easier-on-the-eyes C204 C-Class Coupe has just arrived, and we're getting this hot toddy. So what took Stuttgart so long to bring us this no-brainer variant of the C-Class? Were they worried about coupe clutter between the CLC- and E-Class? Too many two-doors, too soon? Funnily, we asked, and all we heard back were sheepish "We were waiting for the mothership to come around and give us the go-ahead for this car" comments.

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Karl Knauz BMW Drive for Team USA

IT'S MORE THAN JUST A TEST DRIVE.
IT'S THE CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

BMW and Team USA. Both are made to compete at the highest level. And both are at the top of their respective games. So, in the spirit of friendly competition, we're hosting a unique event at BMW centers around the country. Stopping at Karl Knauz BMW June 23rd, 2011

The BMW Drive for Team USA Event gives you the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and the all-new 6 Series Convertible. And we'll also give you the chance to test drive the competition so you can truly see how BMW is at the top of its game. What's more, BMW will donate $10 to Team USA for every drive that's scheduled. So when you get behind the wheel, you'll be helping American athletes train and compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Be sure to sign up for this very special event for your chance to experience exhilaration and to help make a difference.