It definitely feels like winter out there and this new Mercedes went through a cold weather testing! We are happy to share with you this Mercedes CLC sedan Spy Photos! This beauty won’t even debut until early next year, but the employees here at this NJ Mercedes-Benz dealership can’t wait! Read here for all of the latest news and spy photos, courtesy of AutoGuide!

Several spy shots of the upcoming Mercedes CLC sedan have been snapped during the car’s cold weather testing. Expected to be styled as a baby CLS, this compact sedan will be based on the same platform as the upcoming A-Class and B-Class models, meaning it will be a size down from the brand’s C-Class offering.

Using this flexible new paltform Mercedes will be able to offer both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the CLC. Diesel engines will be offered in Europe, while a North American model will likely sport a 4-cylinder – with the 201-hp turbocharged 1.8L from the C-Class a likely candidate. Both a six-speed manual and 7-speed dual clutch are expected to be offered.

Rumors have also suggest a high-performance AMG version making over 300-hp.

The CLC (which may be badged as the CLA) is expected to arrive in showrooms as early as next year.

Source: autoguide.com

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Greetings Benz fans! We came across this article on eMercedesBenz and it immediately caught our eye!  This Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is wrapped in fuchsia foil, so really how could it not have caught our eye?  Even if you were driving a discretely colored SLS AMG, perhaps black or silver, you would still make heads turn!   We would love to have this fuchsia colored SLS AMG in our AMG Performance Center in Edison, however this Benz is out in Dubai.  Check out this fuchsia foil wrapped Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG below and stop by our NJ Mercedes dealership for the ultimate AMG Performance Center experience!

Source: eMercedesBenz

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It’s electric! Mercedes-Benz is working on the new SLS AMG E-Cell; the first of its kind in the world of Mercedes-Benz AMG. The employees at this NJ Mercedes-Benz dealership love AMG and we’re looking forward to meeting the electric version in person! For now, enjoy this information and these great photos, courtesy of Benzinsider.com!

The in-house tuning division of Mercedes-Benz is now “cooking up” a new car. Well, actually just an improvement of what’s already in their line up, only now it is going to be all-electric. The SLS AMG E-Cell will be the first of its kind in AMG’s range of vehicles.

By the middle of next year, people can start ordering it, late next year to early 2013 test drives and deliveries are scheduled. Indeed, the production of the supercar is moving fast as confirmed by Ola Kallenius Mercedes-Benz AMG’s Chairman of the Board of Management. The company has not given the exact specifications and features of the car yet, except of course, it will be run by lithium-ion battery.

According to AutoBlog, they interviewed Kallenius about the plans of “electrifying” other Mercedes-Benz models, as it has been reported that the brand is planning it, and the three star brand boss said, “we must look at everything”. Well, if this pushesthrough, we can expect more environment-friendly cars on the road in the future.

Source: Benzinsider.com

Fall is here and the year is slowly winding to a close. 2014 is a long way off, but we just couldn’t resist these spy shots of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series! This beauty won’t even debut until 2013, but the employees here at this NJ Mercedes-Benz dealership can’t wait! Read here for all of the latest news and spy photos, courtesy of Motor Authority!

The SLS AMG Black Series already boasts 563-horsepower as a Mercedes-Benz super car, so we can’t imagine how powerful the 2014 model will be! Of course, we can expect to see more power and performance in the new model. Rumor has it, the beast could pack as much as 650-horsepower!

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series is expected to sport a sharper suspension, bigger wheels and tires, along with a plethora of additional upgrades. The spy shots below are showing a wider front and rear track with flared fenders and a more defined front bumper.

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With the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show in full swing, we’ve got a ton of Mercedes-Benz news to deliver! New Mercedes-Benz models for 2012 are being introduced, as well as several concepts. One of the most recent debuts at the auto show featured the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series. This highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz vehicle boasts a ton of style and other new features that are sure to improve performance. Read on for the full details and some photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series!

Article by: Jerry Andrus

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series was finally unveiled at Europe’s greatest motor show and we can present you the very first live photos from Frankfurt.

Being one of the attractions of the event, the new model has a wilder styling, more power, less weight, stiffer suspension and no rear seats, so it’s no compromise. The C63 AMG Coupe Black Series template also calls for a two-door, fixed roof bodyshell, even if the base car is only offered with a folding hardtop roof.

The 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe Black Series keeps the naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 from C63, but power swells from the standard car’s 451bhp – or 480bhp if you spec the Performance Pack – to 510bhp. That brings it tantalizingly close to the E63, the C63’s big brother.

The shift mapping with the AMG Speedshift MCT sport auto seven-speed has been modified, meaning gear changes in Sport+ and Manual modes take just one tenth of a second. Also the steering rate has been tightened up versus than the stock C-Class AMG cars.

The interior features competition seats with leather and special Dinamica fabric feel swell on our backside and all the glitzy sport touches in there smack our awareness of all this just in case we didn’t get it already.

To read the full article, click here.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 has finally matured into a winning car at the ADAC GT Masters – in its first year of racing! At EuroSpeedway Lausitz, where the 11th and 12th races of the season were held, the gullwing once again took its place on the roster of winners.  In the first race of the weekend, four of the nine starting Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3s finished in the top ten: the best drivers were Lance David Arnold and Andreas Zuber (Primajob Team Heico) in fifth place. Sunday’s result was even more impressive: In front of 16,500 spectators, two client teams made it onto the winners’ rostrum. Leading the pack were Thomas Jäger and Florian Stoll (MS Racing), who were the first to pass the checkered flag, after 33 captivating laps, in one of the most exciting races of the season. Their victory was decided during the mandatory pit stop: Jäger delayed to enter the paddock a lap later than the previously leading Ferrari team, recouping a second during the lap – enough time to keep his lead after the pit stop. Florian Stoll fought off all challenges until the end of the race to secure the second victory for an SLS AMG GT3 in the ADAC GT Masters, with a 1.2-second lead.

Peter Hackett (Erebus Racing) rang up a “down under debut victory” for Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 in the Australian GT Championship. The triumph during the second race on Phillip Island also marked the first victory for an SLS AMG GT3 outside Europe.

Source: Mercedes-Benz USA

Ducati and Mercedes AMG have proudly announced that the first public showing of the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition will be at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany from 15-25 September. The 2012 flagship model of the Diavel family is a tribute to the AMG luxury-sport brand and is intended for passionate connoisseurs of technology, engineering detail and exclusive style.

Ducati’s unique cooperation with Mercedes AMG was first announced at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show with a sponsorship agreement for the Ducati MotoGP Team which perfectly demonstrated the shared brand values of high performance, motorsport and excitement. The association soon developed into a rich strategy of co-marketing activities and the Diavel AMG Special Edition now represents the first “co-inspired” model, elegantly combining distinctive styling features from both famous marques.

Based upon the Diavel Carbon, the  features AMG’s signature 5-spoke wheel styling, carbon fibre lateral radiator grills with aluminium trim, AMG-style sport exhaust system with engraved end-caps and AMG-style horizontally ribbed seat upholstered in Alcantara®. The model’s incredible attention to performance detail also ensures that every engine has its Desmodromic cam-timing set by hand and authenticated with the name of the engine technician engraved on the left-side engine casing. Further underlining the model’s exclusivity, each motorcycle will have a numbered plaque on the fuel tank.

For the full article about the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition click here.

There’s been a lot of great Mercedes-Benz news floating around lately, but the latest and greatest news is surrounding the highly anticipated SLK 55 AMG. The new SLK 55 AMG will feature cylinder deactivation. The employees at this NJ Mercedes-Benz dealership are all smiles and eager to meet the newest member of the AMG family. Until then, read the article below and enjoy this video of the new SLK 55 AMG, courtesy of Benzinsider.com!

The arrival of the new SLK 55 AMG is bigger news than normal because this model has been a long time coming, and its slew of features foretell the types of technologies that will be coming down the pipeline from the luxury car maker.

The new SLK is lighter, has carbon fiber trim that we’ve all come to love and has the usual luxury refinements we expect from the breed. But instead of highlighting its powerful engine or light chassis, Mercedes has chosen to highlight the cylinder management system that the SLK 55 has been endowed with. This system deactivates half of the V8′s cylinders when they’re not needed, resulting in a 30% reduction in fuel consumption with a corresponding reduction in emissions. Using advanced electronics and methodologies, Mercedes was able to activate and deactivate the system in a mere 30 milliseconds, so that response is, in their words, “immediate and imperceptible”.

Such pride in reducing horsepower in a sports car was unthinkable then, but by making the system transparent to the driver, Mercedes’ engineers were able to retain the driving experience while providing significant improvements in fuel economy and emissions output.

Source: Benzinsider.com

Thanks to eMercedesBenz we have more information on the upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL- Class. The 2012 Mercedes SL-Class was spotted driving around the streets of London with minimal camouflage.  Based on these spy shots, it looks as if though the SL-Class will be similarly styled to the SLK and SLS AMG.  It’s been reported that the SL-Class engine options will include a 306 PS (225 kW / 302 hp) 3.5-liter V6 in addition to a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V8 with 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque.  Additionally, reports are claiming that the SL63 AMG will be powered by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 with 544 PS (400 kW / 537 hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque.

While you can order a new Mercedes to your specifications, Ray Catena Motor Car also offers a selection of SL-Class models in stock. Browse used and new SL-Class models or stop by your local NJ Mercedes dealer, Ray Catena Motor Car, in Edison for a test drive today!

Source: eMercedesBenz

It seems as if Mercedes-Benz never ceases to wow consumers with their offerings.  The new AMG C-Class Coupe has left the staff at The Tech Herald in awe based on their review of the upcoming model. Besides noting the C-Class’ “jaw-dropping good looks”, the review goes on to call attention to the impressive specs which can be found under the hood as well.

The 6.2-litre V-8 engine, which boasts a powerful 509 bhp, is capable of hitting 62 mph in only 4.2 seconds! The new AMG C-Class Coupe is certainly a supercar which will turn heads on the road wherever it goes. Only Mercedes-Benz is capable of bringing such a powerful match of luxury and sport to the road, and there is no further evidence needed than the C-Class Coupe.

Although it won’t be available until later in 2012, we have tons of information on the C-Class and all other Mercedes-Benz models at our NJ Mercedes-Benz dealership.

Source: The Tech Herald