Hey there, Mercedes-Benz fans! It’s award season in Hollywood and the stars are strutting their stuff on red carpets across the globe…but the Mercedes-Benz SLS is getting a chance to shine, too! This is for science geeks, tech heads, avid TV watchers and Mercedes-Benz lovers alike! The Mercedes-Benz SLS was featured on National Geographic’s ‘Ultimate Factories’ series and we’ve got the details for you courtesy of Benzinsider.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS is produced in small quantities, making it quite exclusive. This AMG boasts a 6.3-liter front-mid V8 engine that produces 563 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, as well as an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT with four different driving modes. Clearly, the Mercedes-Benz SLS is the perfect vehicle to be featured on the ‘Ultimate Factories’ series!

The National Geographic series will document Mercedes-Benz engineers and technicians as they go through the process of building an example of the Mercedes-Benz SLS, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at everything that goes into the creation of a Mercedes-Benz supercar!

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Class, luxury, elegance, efficiency and sporty features; that’s what the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS by BRABUS is made of. The debut of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS caught their eyes and they will be presenting an amazing tuning program for the sedan at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. You can visit us at Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz of Union when the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS hits the U.S. market, but for now, we’ve got pictures and info for you from eMercedesBenz. Get a feel for all the great features that the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS by BRABUS will offer!

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If you don’t know much about BRABUS, this should clue you in; their trademark is, “Sporty-elegant design paired with aerodynamic efficiency.” For starters, the BRABUS 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will feature a front spoiler that is mounted directly to the production bumper, reducing front axle lift at high speeds. An upgrade to BRABUS front apron caps will get you LED daytime running lights with dark or chrome surrounds and stylish air inlets.

Other fancy BRABUS parts and features include, sport fenders, LED lighting in the trunk, Monoblock wheels that come in 6 different designs, custom-tailored interiors, a sport steering wheel that comes in various wood and leather designs, as well as various upgrades, including a BRABUS sport exhaust system that will give you four tailpipes.

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We all remember our parents saying, “don’t get smart with me!”, right? Well, I guess the head honchos at Mercedes-Benz never learned their manners, because MBUSA has officially started discussions with Penske Auto Group about getting “smart!” The agreement would give MBUSA the distribution, sales, marketing and management rights over the smart brand; a combination that we here at Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz of Union think is just unbeatable! We’ve got the news for you courtesy of eMercedesBenz.

Expected to occur by the end of the 2nd quarter of 2011, the changes are intended to further grow the smart brand in the US, whilst continuing to build upon the great successes of the Mercedes-Benz brand. Together, this force could be unstoppable. Roger Penske of the Penske Auto Group believes that they have laid the ground work for the success of the smart brand and that passing the torch to Mercedes-Benz USA will be the perfect way to continue smart’s success in the US.

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We really felt the love this Valentine’s Day at Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz! Both Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz of Union and Edison were chosen as Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best dealers for 2010.

The Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best program recognizes the top fifteen percent of its dealers for exemplary performance in sales, service and parts, as well as living up to the promise of CustomerOne with superior customer care.

We are flattered, to say the least, and proud to be the only two Mercedes-Benz dealerships selected in the state of New Jersey for this prestigious award!

It’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York and the Fashion Police are out in full force. No really…the Fashion Police aren’t just judgmental style critics. For Fashion Week in NYC, they are patrolling the streets in a new 2012 CLS 63 AMG.

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fashion Force is providing free transportation to trendsetters and fashionistas of their choosing. If they choose you, you’ll have your picture taken and you might even get an invite to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week runway shows or the official fashion force culmination event hosted by Brad Goreski in the MB Star Lounge.

You’ll have the chance to see if you spot the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force between February 10th and February 14th. So, if you’re headed to NYC this weekend, dress to impress! You could get the chance to take a spin in a new 2012 CLS 63 AMG!

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Explore your options when purchasing a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz from Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz of Union and Edison!

All of our Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz models at Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz of Union and Edison come with a limited warranty that is good for 5 years or 100,000 miles from the original purchase date of the vehicle. If you plan on keeping your car for a longer period of time, you can choose to purchase a 12 or 24 month Extended Limited Warranty, still up to 100,000 miles.

For the first time ever, you have the option to extend the warranty; 12 months up to 120,000 miles or 24 months up to 135,000 miles! If you typically put a lot of miles on your car, this is an excellent opportunity for you! Starting at just $1595, these warranties are affordable and based on the model you are purchasing.

Visit Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz of Union or Ray Catena Mercedes of Edison to browse certified pre-owned models and learn more about the Extended Limited Warranty Program Enhancement!

New Jersey and many other states are getting slammed with this winter weather! Taking every precaution while driving through ice and snow is extremely important. If you don’t already have 4-wheel drive, you’re probably wishing you did! Many Mercedes-Benz models come equipped with the Mercedes 4MATIC All-wheel-drive system and we’ve got some AWD knowledge to share with you.

Source: eMercedesBenz.com

The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC AWD system is a full-time 4-wheel drive system. Understanding the 4MATIC difference:

Part-time 4-wheel drive operates in two-wheel mode unless the AWD drive is turned on by the driver. Part-time four-wheel-drive systems should only be operated on loose surfaces such as dirt, gravel or snow.

Full-time 4-wheel drive is All-wheel-drive, all the time. The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC AWD system is a full-time all-wheel-drive system. The front wheels rotate faster in turns, allowing the vehicle to be driven on paved roads without binding the drivetrain and forcing the wheels to slip or skip. This, handling is much better with a Full-time AWD system such as the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC.

The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC AWD system is very beneficial when it comes to safety due to a number of factors, including; an electronic four-wheel traction control system that limits wheel spin, a multi-plate “breakaway” clutch, and rear-biased power distribution.

4MATIC is standard on all five families of Mercedes-Benz sport utility vehicles: G, GL, GLK, R and M-Class models, as well as the CL550 coupe. 4MATIC is also an option on certain C, E and S-Class sedans.

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Many of us in New Jersey are looking forward to welcoming warmer weather because we’re sick of all this snow, but Mercedes-Benz is giving us even more reasons to look forward to the summer season: the new, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Talk about summer lovin’!

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Official photos of the 2012 C63 AMG are hitting the web as this new Mercedes is expected to make a splash at the Geneva Salon this March. Promising unique style and performance, the C63 AMG is expected to hold its own in the auto world. It’s clear that the new C63 AMG will sport re-designed wheels, grills and bumpers, along with the interior featuring a true AMG look and feel.

Mechanically, the new C63 AMG promises improved handling, a 6.2-liter V8 that offers up 457 horsepower and 442 lb.-ft. of torque from its naturally-aspirated tuning. And that’s not all; the new C63 AMG is apparently capable of going from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds for the Sedan and 4.6 for the Estate model. We’re also pleased to hear that the new C63 AMG boasts a 10 percent improvement in fuel economy!

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The weather outside is stopping many New Jersey natives from taking their Mercedes out for a spin, but not even snow can stop this Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz dealership from delivering some great spy shots! We’ve got some snowy photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster for you, courtesy of AutoEvolution.com!

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Rain or shine, snow or sleet, we deliver your Mercedes-Benz news! The weather has got many of us singing the blues, but news about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class may bring a smile to your face!

Source: Automobilemag.com

The new 2012 S-Class will be offered in four different body styles in an attempt to appeal to a wider range of luxury car buyers: standard-wheelbase sedan (2012), extended-wheelbase sedan (2013), coupe (2013, replaces the CL), and four-seat convertible (2014).

The brand new S-Class will feature a new four-link front suspension designed to further decouple the steering, braking and damping forces. The Mercedes-Benz Active Body Control (ABC) system will be offered at an additional cost, but it can be combined with Magic Body Control (MBC) which employs cameras to scan the road at speeds up to 80 mph. MBC compensates for surface irregularities just milliseconds before the vehicle encounters them.

Mercedes-Benz’s new Magic Light Control (MLC) will add LED head lamps with free-flow light patterns that vary depending on the speed of the vehicle, weather conditions and steering angle. Under the hood, we’ll see an engine lineup ranging from a 200 hp 4-cylinder to a V-12 that’s been tested at 544 bhp.

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