World car fans recently reported and showed a picture of the new Mercedes-Benz CLS. The four door CLS coupe got its very first restyling after four years. The CLS was first introduced in 2004 and the new model is set to come out in the spring of 2008. World car fans was lucky to spot the new Mercedes-Benz CLS on the streets of Stuttgart.

It was reported that the new CLS had some distinguishable exterior modifications such as new front and rear bumpers as well as a “two-chrome bar” front grille, along with new tail lights.

CLS is one of Mercedes-Benz’s successful vehicles; for it has sold roughly 60,000 units annually.

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Spies are everywhere, well in the automotive world they are. Worldcarfans.com has just released a spy photo of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK spotted in Stuttgart, Germany. The new CLK will be replacing the current model and said to be scheduled to be out in 2009. It was reported that the 2009 CLK coupe can be expected by early 2009 and a rag-top convertible will follow in summer.

The new CLK will be competing with the BMW 3-Series coupe, the Audi A5 coupe, and the 2009 Audi A5 convertible.

The report also suggests that the 2009 CLK be offered in three different engine choice, namely, a V6 with 272 horsepower, a 388 horsepower V8, and a 503 horsepower CLK 63 AMG.
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Mercedes-Benz has taken the meaning of luxury up a notch as the German automaker promises to come out with the electronic log book system for its sleek cars in the CLS and E lines.

The e-log book christened as the Digital Service Booklet (DSB) will be made available extensively in all the models in the CLS and E lines. What exactly are the benefits of this high-end DSB for the Mercedes-Benz owners? Similar to normal logbook, this system will be able to store every car service details done to a CLS-class or an E-class vehicle. Moreover, the dealership concern will have to print out a hard copy of the details of the service and provide every time an owner’s copy. These hard copies containing important details will be kept in a folder provided by the dealership.

It is a different case, however, for those auto shops that do not necessarily carry the luxury German brand. These non-Mercedes-Benz establishments can still access the DSB via the Block Exemption Regulations but will only have certain details available. The full records of the customer cannot be viewed by these shops.

For the convenience of the Mercedes CLS or E-class owner, it is better to have the services done through a franchised shop to enjoy the benefits of the DSB e-log book.

Mercedes-Benz S and CL-Class models now have a new system option available, the Blind Spot Assist. This system provides drivers with assistance when changing lanes.

Mercedes-Benz uses six short-range radar sensors for its newly-developed Blind Spot Assist system. These radar sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles. These sensors will monitor the side and rear zones of the car on both the right and left sides of the vehicle, which are the drivers’ “blind spots.” By doing that, drivers are given assistance in looking at the areas that the exterior mirrors are unable to cover. If the radar sensors detect the presence of another vehicle in the danger zone, there will be red warning symbol appearing in the exterior mirror glass. This symbol signals the driver that it might be a dangerous time to change lanes for a collision may occur. However, drivers may ignore this signal and still opt to switch on the turn signals indicators. In that case, the signal will start blinking and also an audible sound will be heard.

As mentioned earlier, this newly-developed system by Mercedes-Benz is available as an optional system to the S and CL-Class models together with the other radar-based assistance systems. These other radar-based systems include the DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control, PRE-SAFE brake and Parking Guidance, and the Brake Assist Plus. The cost for this package ranges between €2594.20 and €3391.50 (ex factory, incl. VAT in Germany.

This Blind Spot Assist system will really be helpful to drivers, and in the prevention of possible road collisions that are brought by the ‘blind spot’ zones. This may just be initially offered in the S and CL-Class models but if this system really proves itself helpful, Mercedes-Benz perhaps might think of extending this option to its other models as well.

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series is all about performance. Backed by a 6.3-liter V8 seven-speed automatic engine, it can produce some mean power of 465 lb-ft that can generate the speed of 500 hp. This new edition can be very competitive either on the streets or on the race track. Uneven pavement is no problem with this one, especially in the comfort mode.

Another great thing about this vehicle is the sound the engine creates as it revs up. But there is a bit too much delay between the time you stomp on the throttle to the point the car reaches for a lower gear, even in sport mode. Working the paddle shifters, however, erases much of that lag time.

Car enthusiasts can opt for additional features such as COMAND navigation or a premium package I, that includes a satellite radio, six-disc CD changer and premium audio.

Luxury cars may not be the favorite automobile choice of many Malaysians as these automobiles shrank 28 percent in sales, but the DaimlerChrsyler-produced Mercedes Benz still managed to sell more units that it did last year.

Over 1,700 Mercedes Benz units was sold in this non-lucrative market of Malaysia during the first six months or 14 percent more compared with the 2006 first half sales. Out of the total number of vehicles sold, the Mercedes Benz C-class line was hailed as the most improved with over 550 units. These C-class vehicle sales statistic was only during the first half of this year and had remarkably exceeded the 2006’s record. On the other hand, the upgraded Mercedes Benz E-class took the driver’s seat as it has the highest sales among the Benz models with over 650 units. Sales of the flagship S-Class more than doubled from last year with over 200 units sold, the B-Class, a compact sports tourer, saw sales close to 200 units, and almost 100 units of the A-Class were sold in the first six months of this year.

“In this less than lucrative marketing scenario, we are pleased to have met or exceeded our target for the first half of this year and by bringing in new variants of products, we are confident to be able to continuously raise the sales performance in the local automotive premium segment,” said DaimlerChrysler Malaysia Sdn Bhd president and CEO, Peter Honegg.

DaimlerChrysler’s commercial vehicle arm, Mitsubishi FUSO, also reported better sales for the first half of 2007.

A Connecticut native was able to bring home a brand new Mercedes C230, which costs around $30,000, for only shelling out $100 from his pocket.

Family man Eric Helsel of Essex got the bargain of his life after winning a luxury C-class Mercedes Benz sports sedan in a charity raffle meant to help lupus patients. Helsel was awarded with his new Mercedes Benz at the Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant in Washington, D.C.

“Winning was a great surprise and the raffle was for such a good cause,” said Helsel, who lives in Ivoryton with his family.

The 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 takes pride in its beefed Benz parts: a 2.5-liter V6 24-valve engine that can produce up to 201 horsepower.

Now on its 10th year, the Lupus Foundation of America of the Greater Washington Chapter sponsors this annual car raffles. After running for a successful decade, this charitable event, where raffle tickets cost only a hundred dollar or $175 for two tickets, has already raised more than $20,000 for the nonprofit’s education and support programs and operations. Aside from raising money, the organization also aims to increase awareness of this disease among health professionals and the public.

“We congratulate the raffle winners, but are so thankful to everyone who bought a ticket because they have enabled us to continue offering important programs for lupus patients here in the D.C. area,” said LFAGW President and CEO Penelope C. Fletcher.

Impairing more than 1.6 millions Americans, Lupus is an autoimmune disease according to the Lupus Foundation of America. Moreover, a big number of the alarming demographic is primarily women of color. This deadly disease causes the immune system to create antibodies which will eventually attack healthy tissues such as the skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain.

One of the below one hundred grand offerings of the luxury brand Mercedes Benz is the Mercedes Benz CL500 priced at £79,652. This model in the C-class line, however, does not only boast of being a less expensive car, but can also take pride in the high-performing Mercedes Benz parts equipped in it.

Compared to the other CL model with has only a five-liter engine, the Mercedes Benz CL500 has an additional .5 liter equipped in its V8 engine. Speeding up will not be a problem for the CL500 as a seven-speed automatic transmission gearbox was equipped which also allows it to achieve a 0 to 62 mph in just a matter of 5.5 seconds. With this acceleration ability of the CL500, one would not think that this model is actually the least-powered in the Mercedes CL line.

Aside from the powerful interior system, this big-wheeled CL500 has also a fine-looking cabin of premium beige leather trim, dark suede headlining, and black wood and chrome detailing. These colors and materials further make the CL500 more luxurious. Moreover, this four-adult seater Mercedes Benz was manufactured with 20-inch wheels for a stronger but sleek look. To aid CL500 users during nighttime driving or during an adverse weather condition, this coupe Mercedes Benz has been equipped with the “intelligent” bi-xenon headlights. Optimum road visibility is guaranteed with this top-caliber Mercedes Benz parts.

The Mercedes Benz CL500 is truly a great find with quality automotive parts with a less price tag. The CL600 and the full AMG version are the two other models in the three-pointed stars’ CL line.

The most concrete manifestation of class and sophistication has come in the form of the Mercedes Benz CL600.

This coupe is actually a part of the S-Class family, so one can now understand just how powerful this beauty is while gracefully careening the highway in all its blessed elegance. But, to help one with his imagination, here are a few fill-ins to check out the features and the capabilities of this eye-candy.

The current generation CL-class has indeed bred another genius with high-quality Mercedes Parts, plus the CL600’s six-cylinder, 5.5-liter V12 600 engine. One will get that when he hangs turbos off each bank of six cylinders, creating a luxury two-door sports car that delivers torque that a medium-sized truck would be proud of.

It offers limo ride quality and comfort yet one can turn it into a blistering sports car at one’s wishes. There are a lot of systems and gizmos to get one’s head around besides the Active Body Control and Active Suspension. Even the multi-contour seats are “live and active”, the side bolsters pushing into one’s side when the big CL tips into corners.

Once one is able to break the CL600 out of limo mode and into attack mode it becomes blissfully evident that not an ounce of the 380kW of power and booming 830Nm of torque is wasted. It does not buck, or scream or protest and uses every bit of its considerable muscle with brutal but controlled efficiency.

There’s enough gadgetry to keep James Bond’s Q division stocked up for several more sequels, hence the reason for such a detailed owner’s book. The five-speed auto is so in harmony with the engine that it shifts by stealth.

The catch: the real price of class comes in $389,000. Of course, it is this expensive, for to pay a smaller amount would be an insult to a ride that caters to all of the satisfactions of easy-driving. Nevertheless, we all know that no matter how much this costs, it would be worth every penny.