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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The 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show is kicking off this week and press days have already begun! Now the Mercedes-Benz news will start pouring in! Our first great bit of news comes from Mercedes-Benz USA who has just informed us of a big announcement; an all-new C-Class DTM racer for 2012. Mercedes-Benz and Daimler big wigs were all in attendance, along with famous Mercedes-Benz drivers like Nico Rosberg. Read on for the full details!

The new for 2012 DTM (German Touring Car Masters) rules package has spawned a new class of racers for the most popular Touring Car race series in the world.

Today at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Daimler Board Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche, and Petronas Mercedes GP drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg unveiled the new C-Coupe based racer.

Resplendent in AMG Driving Academy colors the new racer looks all set to take on the new Audi DTM Coupe and newly returning to the series BMW, at the first race at Hockenheim next April.

Source: Mercedes-Benz USA

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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

Mercedes-Benz cars are all about luxury, power and performance, and the new 2012 AMG C63 is no exception. This new AMG is powerful enough to blow its competition out of the water…literally. The employees at this NJ Mercedes-Benz dealer are stoked and we hope our customers are just as excited. We’ve got some great information and photos for you, courtesy of Benzinsider. Enjoy!

Source: Benzinsider.com

Under the hood, the 2012 AMG C63 houses a 6.2 liter engine that has sparked the interest of even the most discerning Mercedes-Benz fans. This new AMG has an awesome sound to match the power that it packs and AMG is offering a Development Package that lightens the vehicle’s mass and adds 30hp in addition to the 450hp it already puts out. With the Development Package, the top speed of the 2012 AMG C63 is a whopping 174 mph!

If you want power and performance like no other, than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 is the perfect car for you! When the 2012 AMG C63 hits the US market this fall, be sure to stop in at Ray Catena of Union to check it out! For now, enjoy these photos of the new AMG!

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Thanks to eMercedesBenz we have official photos of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class that were just revealed online prior to its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show.  The new Mercedes Coupe will be hitting the U.S. in September.

Similarly based off the C-Class sedan’s mechanical package with 113-inch wheelbase, the new coupe retains the same basic styling as the four-door sedan, but with a sportier two-door layout and a 1.6” lower roofline.  The C-Class Coupe will have B-pillars, a feature not seen on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.

Two standard versions of the C-Class Coupe are planned for sale in North America including the entry-level C250 CGI with a 201-hp turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and the C350 CGI with a 302-hp naturally aspirated V6 engine – a model that should boast a 0-to-62-mph acceleration in 6.0 seconds.

So you’ve seen the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class face lift photos, now how about some more details? We’ve got a ton of new information for you! Expected to launch in the Spring of 2011, the revamped C-Class boasts an outstanding exterior design and a flawless, modern interior, packed with features you’ll love!

One of the major improvements to the 2012 C-Class is efficiency; the new BlueEFFICIENCY engines have an average consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers – that’s 31 percent less than the C 350 model. Additionally, the 2012 C-Class rear-wheel drive models will feature an ECO start/stop function.

New features inside the 2012 C-Class are just as impressive as the refreshed exterior design; updated telematics include internet access, as well as a 3D display with plastic city views. You can surf the web, get weather information and send directions from your PC to the car via Google Maps.

In addition to a new look, better fuel economy and modern technological upgrades, the 2012 C-Class boasts a slew of new safety features, such as ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection, DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control, along with several other driver assist options.

Source: eMercedesBenz.com

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Merry Christmas C-Class fans! The 2012 Mercedes C-Class has undergone a face lift and we’ve got presents for you; a video and several photos are being shared across the web, just in time for the holiday!

The updated model will feature a new front fascia, an aluminum hood and restyled headlights as well as a revised bumper and LED tail lights. The revamped C-Class is scheduled to launch in Europe next month and US sales are expected to begin this summer. As far as the mechanics go, the new C-Class will feature a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder with 201 hp (204 PS / 150kW) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque.

Source: WorldCarFans.com

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Do you love Twitter?  Do you love Mercedes-Benz even more?  If so you will love this new campaign Mercedes-Benz USA recently launched called Mercedes-Benz Tweet Race to the Big Game.  Essentially, it is the world’s first Twitter-fueled race that can lead you to the Super Bowl and win you an all-new 2012 C-Class Coupe.  Sounds like something you would enjoy?  Then head over to the Mercedes-Benz USA fan page and like it.  Next, follow the directions to apply to this contest.  Below you’ll find more information about this contest per their MBUSA Facebook fan page:

If selected, you and a co-driver of your choice will embark on Feb. 2, 2011, from one of four cities — New York, L.A., Chicago or Tampa — with a pair of Super Bowl tickets and a specially outfitted Mercedes-Benz.

You’ll need to beat out three other teams headed to Dallas.  You’ll need to complete a series of challenges along the way. And you’ll need gallons of Tweets from your Twitter followers to fuel you to victory.

To enter the contest check out the Mercedes-Benz USA Facebook page here.

Big week for spy shots! Here we found photos from BenzInsider of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe.  The coupe is based off of the four-door sedan, thus having some of the same features.  The future C-Class coupe will carry over the sedan’s front section, including the taillights and the rear bumper.  It will also have new rooflines, doors and windows. Check out the photos below and we’ll keep you in the loop as more information becomes available.

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It’s about that time again… we have spy photos thanks to BenzInsider! The next Mercedes-Benz C-Class will come in both the coupe and convertible models.  There is no word yet on whether there will be a C63 Coupe.  We should know more information on the C-Class at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in Paris, France soon.  In the meantime check out these spy shots and sound off in the comments section or join us in a discussion on our Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/RayCatenaMercedesBenz.

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