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Mercedes SL, the timeless model from the German marque is getting a replacement model for its sixth generation. Unfortunately (fortunate for us!) the 2012 Mercedes SL has leaked into the Internet from some Mercedes-Benz's brochures. Spotted a sharp looking front end but with roundish-trapezoidal headlights, resemblance Myvi's I would say. The effect is the headlights does not looks compatible with the overall front, but not offensive. The side, especially the side vent contributed a sporty look and created a front moving motion design. The rear has hint of Mercedes CLS, especially the taillights. It does look a bit retro, but dull. The retro styling continues to the cabin, where it has retro-styled air-conditioning outlet like the SLK. Not much details has been released, but from the picture above we can see that it comes with AirScaft which blows warm air around the neck of the occupants.

Believe it or not, the current generation Mercedes SL has been around since 2002 but revisions and facelifts have kept the grand tourer feeling fresh. As these spy shots reveal though, there’s a new one on the way and it’s set to be more comfortable, more efficient and better handling than ever thanks to a host of hi-tech gadgets.  Chief among them will be the Magic Ride Control system that’s also set to feature on the new Mercedes S-Class. Cameras scan the road ahead to analyse the surface and set up the suspension accordingly. An Active Curve system is also likely to feature, which uses active anti-roll bars to stop the car leaning in the bends and helps to improve handling.  Mercedes will stick with the folding hard-top roof but it will now be available with the option of a Magic Sky Control panel which can be turned from transparent to almost opaque at the touch of a button. Alternatively, buyers can opt for a standard sun-roof.  Visually the...

MBM president and chief executive officer Roland S. Folger said the company is on track to better its sales last year based on its first quarter performance. Folger said MBM passenger car sales grew to 1,226 units in the first quarter ended March 31 from 1,089 units in the previous corresponding period last year, making it the company's best first quarter performance since 2003. MBM sold a total of 6,970 vehicles in 2010, exceeding its best performance to date of 6,146 units in 2008. "We did very well in the first quarter and we expect that to continue throughout the year," he told Business Times after briefing the media on MBM's Mercedes-Benz Concours in conjunction with the marque's 125th anniversary. He did not name the replacement models or say when they will be introduced. However, MBM will introduce so-called "start-stop" technology in some of the upcoming lineup. Mercedes-Benz has over 50 different models with the "start-stop...

Take a look at the stunning new hatch aiming for an ‘A’ grade in the compact premium class! This is the Concept A-Class from Mercedes 
– a Volkswagen Golf-sized three-door that will reinvent the A-Class when it goes on sale next year.  Set to make its debut at the Shanghai Motor Show later this month, it could almost be a rival to VW’s Scirocco, it looks so sporty.  Inspiration comes from the F800 Style concept, with sharp creases, plus short overhangs front and rear. The wide grille is dominated by the three-pointed star badge, which is made more eye-catching by metallic hexagons radiating out from its edges.  The alloys repeat this effect, 
as do the wing-shaped LED lights. They get daytime running lamps incorporating 90 optical fibres with aluminium sleeves.  Under the skin lies a new 
front-wheel-drive platform and 
a 207bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder BlueEFFICIENCY 
petrol engine. It will be hooked 
up to a dual-clutch transmission. Although there ...

F our new models touchdown for Mercedes! The German manufacturer debuted a slew of new models in a £62,000-a-second advert during the 2011 Superbowl. Among the newcomers were two new cars not yet officially unveiled, including the SLS AMG Roadster and C-Class Coupé. Also shown was the CLS 63 AMG and new SLK. Taking the gullwing SLS supercar as a base, the new SLS Roadster is fitted with a storming 6.2-litre V8 and twin-clutch gearbox but ditches the famous doors in favour of more traditional units. Instead of using a heavy and complex folding metal arrangement for the roof, as seen on the SL, Mercedes has elected to fit a revised version of the canvas top which used on the previous SLR roadster.