Mercedes Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, NJ, announced a new plan for a concept car that features airbags that extend both inside and outside the car.  According to an article by NY 1, “The doors contain air-filled ‘pillars’ that can quickly inflate like airbags right before a crash, to create more cushion even before the force of the impact is able to reach inside the cabin.’”  In case of events like rollovers, the car features an “air wall” that pops up between the driver and passenger for extra protection.  Click here to read more about these new airbags, or head over to NY 1 for their Mercedes Benz video report.

What happens when you pit the Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG against the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster? Road and Track magazine recently staged this battle of epic proportions, and we could wait to find out the results! Check out what they had to say below, or head over to Road and Track’s website to read more!

“Both the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster and Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG were created for the open road. They possess a high level of comfort and refinement, with the option of going top down if the weather permitted…when in California, it usually does. The Vantage has the more communicative chassis of the two as each bump on the road is effectively relayed to the driver in a non-intrusive way. The car feels more nimble than the Mercedes, while still providing excellent ride quality. Although the SL63 AMG feels sturdier and heavier, it’s by no means sluggish; the M-B provided better high-speed stability than the Vantage Roadster and felt more like an Autobahn annihilator than it did a sprightly sports car.”

Victory!

Mercedes Benz has officially confirmed that it will launch its first-ever diesel-electric hybrid in the form of the Mercedes Benz E300 BlueTec Hybrid, according to EMGCarTech.com.  The Mercedes Benz E300 BlueTec Hybrid, which will run on a 2.2 L, 4 cylinder twin turbocharged diesel engine is set to hit highways in 2011.  We’re so excited about green living these days, and couldn’t be happier that Mercedes Benz is paving the way in diesel-electric hybrid cars.  What do you guys think of going green in this car?

According to Automobile Mag, at the Geneva Motor Show next month, Mercedes Benz will unveil a sport accessory line for the 2010 E Class sedan, coupe and cabriolet.   The automotive blog featured the following information regarding the exterior elements of the sport accessory line:

“Buyers can opt for the new MercedesSport body kit, which includes an aggressive front fascia and matching side skirts. Rear trunk- and roof-mounted spoilers are also available, as is a diffuser insert for the rear valence panel. Two-tone 18-inch aluminum wheels, complete with the “Sport” logo on their center caps, are optional, and can be matched with a new suspension package that lowers the ride height by a half-inch. An upgraded brake system with cross-drilled rotors is also available.”

To find out more information about the 2010 E Class Sport Accessory line, including the interior elements, click here.

According to Autoweek, Mercedes Benz is set to unveil the F800 Style concept car at the Geneva Auto Show, which will take place next month.  The blog made the following statement about the concept vehicle:

“Mercedes is calling the F800 Style a research vehicle, and it’s adaptable for a plug-in hybrid configuration or as a fuel cell. It’s skinned it an eye-catching body with bold fenders and a prominent grille that hints at future styling directions for the German company.”

Sounds like an awesome green concept car.  We’ll definitely keep our eyes peeled for more information about the Mercedes Benz F800!

Mercedes Benz presents the S400, the cheapest of the S Class vehicles, and a hybrid that runs on petrol and electric power.  The car comes complete with adaptive cruise control, night vision, an excellent Harman Kardon audio system, as well as luxury seats.  Check out this awesome article we found on itechtalk, to get more details about this awesome new Mercedes Benz S Class hybrid car.

We’ll admit it, we’re a little bit obsessed with the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, but look at this car! It’s incredible.  The folks over at Inside Line recently posted some awesome shots (and a great article) of the 2011 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG driving on ice-covered roads.  This hit a soft spot for us, since our Mercedes Benz dealers in New Jersey have been dealing with the harsh winter weather elements for several weeks now.  Driving on ice is definitely unsafe, and we wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who isn’t a professional driver.  But, boy does the winter white background made this car look sleek!

We’re taking yet another cue from Benz Insider.  This awesome blog recently posted this incredible video featuring Mercedes Benz USA CEO, Ernst Lieb and his outlook on sales in the automotive industry. Check out the video below, or head over to Benz Insider for more information.  Don’t forget to post your comments below!

According to the Benz Insider blog, it looks like the new Mercedes Benz E-Class is making big waves in 2010! Already an award winner in the UK for its noted Attention Assist system, the new Mercedes Benz E-Class appears to now also be in the running for 2010 World Car of the Year, which will be announced at the Geneva Motor Show next month.  The new Mercedes Benz E-Class was also nominated in the 2010 World Performance Car of the Year category.  It’s already starting to feel like a great year for Mercedes Benz.  What are your predictions for the rest of 2010? Leave your thoughts and comments below!

Things are looking up for Mercedes Benz this year!  According to Business Week, sales for January 2010 are soaring (up 43.5%) thanks to a stronger economic forecast, and we couldn’t be happier! It looks like sales for the Mercedes Benz C-Class and the Mercedes Benz E-Class show the most marked improvements. Check out the January stats, and stop into Ray Catena Mercedes of Edison or Ray Catena Mercedes of Union to test drive a new Mercedes Benz car.