By Don Hammonds
It’s that time for Mercedes-Benz’s storied SL —–the unveiling of an all-new generation to tempt and delight lovers of fine cars everywhere.
It will make its debut at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month.

And when we say all-new, that’s just what we mean.  For the first time in its history, the SL will have an all-aluminum body, a sensible move given concerns in the industry about stringent new fuel mileage regulations and getting the …

Ready to go off-roading fast — -real fast?
You might want to take a look at the upcoming  Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG sport utility vehicle, which made its debut recently at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto Show.

We’re talking  a whopping 518 horsepower, with 516 lb-ft of torque coming from  a direct-injection, biturbo V8 that produces 518 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque.  By the way, if that gives you heart palpitations, Mercedes also will have the  V8-powered ML550 (402 hp, 443 lb.-ft.) available in …

 
By John Heilig
 
SPECIFICATIONS
 
Model: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
Engine: 3.5-liter V6
Horsepower/Torque: 302 hp @ 6,500 rpm/273 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed automatic with paddles
Wheelbase: 95.7 in.
Length/Width/Height: 162.8 x 71.5 x 50.8 in.
Tires: P225/40R18 (F)/P245/35R18 (R)
Cargo volume: 10.1/6/4 cu. ft. (roof closed/open)
Fuel economy: 20 mpg city/29 mpg highway/21.1 mpg test
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gal.
Curb weight: 3,397 lbs.
Sticker: $67,175 (includes $875 destination charge, $11,500 in options)
 
Five reasons to buy this car
1. It’s a sports car
2. Easy conversion from coupe to convertible
3. Excellent handling
4. Very good …

 
By Don Hammonds
“What’s up”  at Mercedes for 2012?
Plenty.
Try an all-new SLK.  How about an all new M-Class?  How about some new AMG iron, too?  And all of that is just for starters.
2012 SLK
Let’s talk about the all-new SLK. It’s tougher, even better handling, and at least to the eyes of those of us at Automobile Journal, it’s even better looking, if that’s possible. And it’s also got some interesting new technology, too.
There’s also some new iron under the hood– a …

For some time now, we’ve all heard reports that Mercedes-Benz would soon be introducing a new line of compact cars that would fit unuder the current C Class and provide a broader portfolio of gas- saving vehicles for the firm as tough new federal standards approach.
Now we can all stop speculating.  It’s true and it’s coming.

The Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class is slated to  make its debut at both the 2011 New York and Shanghai Auto Shows later this month, and Mercedes says …

By John Heilig
Model: 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 4Matic
Engine: 5.5-liter V8 Horsepower/
Torque: 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm/391 lb.-ft. @ 2,800-4,800 rpm
 Transmission: 7-speed automatic with manual mode
 Wheelbase: 114.7 in.
 Length x Width x Height: 188.2 x 76.3 x 71.5 in.
 Tires: P255/50R19 Cargo: 29.4/72.4 cu. Ft. (rear seat backs up/down) Economy: 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway/14.2 mpg test
Fuel capacity: 25.1 gal.
Curb Weight: 4,795
 Sticker: $70,175 (includes $875 destination and delivery, $225 heated steering wheel, $1,950 rear seat entertainment system, $6,050 P2 package, $1,780 leather seats, $965 …

Mercedes-Benz has just pulled a fast one again.
The fast one in question is the new 2012 C63 AMG Coupe designed by Mercedes-AMG, sibling to the  C63 AMG Sedan.

The source of the lightning speed is the  AMG 6.3-liter , 451 horsepower V8 engine in the C63 AMG Coupe,with peak torque of  443 lb-ft. How does  from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Top speed is 155 miles per hour. 
The car has the AMG speedshift MCT seven speed sports transmission with standard “Controlled Efficiency” …

By Don Hammonds
Mercedes-Benz is having a pretty busy year, and the latest explanation for that, the 2012 C-Class Coupe, is making its debut tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show, and it will hit  U.S. showrooms in September. 
You’ll be able to get them in  302-hp C350 and 201-hp C250 versions.

“By extending the C-Class portfolio, we are consciously targeting new customers,” says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Head of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars. “The new model is youthful, stylish and expressive. What …

Having the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK debut at the brand’s vaunted Fashion Week extravaganza in New York shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.
After all, given that SLKs always seem to be piloted by good-looking folks dressed to kill, it all seems to make sense, right? And Fashion Week, which arguably got an even higher profile in connection with “Project Runway,” one of  television’s most pleasurable guilty pleasures, is the right place to get attention.  That’s especially true  given the star studded list usually …

Come on, you knew it had to happen.
No sooner had Mercedes-Benz lifted the covers on its new 2012 C-Class at the North American International Auto Show, than we at Automobile Journal  got the word on the new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sedan.

If you’ve ever driven a C63 AMG as we have–we can recall two– you know that we’re in for some big time fun when this new one hits the pavement in the fall. C63AMGs are torrid road performers, with just enough …