Last week we posted about the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS sales brochure being leaked online a month before the car’s debut at the Paris Motor Show.  Well now it has been made official and we have images and video of the newly remodeled 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.  Check them out below and let us know what you think! For more images of the new CLS go visit eMercedesBenz.

Thanks to WORLDCARFANS.com we have spy shots of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG.  The car was heavily disguised while on the Nurburgring test track, but larger brake calipers and discs can be seen behind the testing wheels.  The car is also fitted with a dual exhaust, with a tail pipe on either side of the vehicle, and vents on the hood.  We can expect Mercedes-AMG’s new twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 536 horsepower and 590 lb.-ft. of torque.  We may also see the AMG Performance Package making its way onto the next ML63 AMG, which if true, would boost output to 563 hp (420 kW, 571 PS) and up to 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG should get its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011.

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We’ve shown you a ton of spy shots and now the official images of the new Mercedes-Benz CLS has been leaked from the sales brochure.  The pictures were leaked a month before the car’s debut at the Paris Motor Show, revealing both interior and exterior images of the CLS.  The cabin seems to be similar to the Shooting Break concept shown in Beijing.  The new CLS looks to have made a step up in luxury compared to its predecessor, featuring a lot of wood and leather.   The new engine line-up will include a 261bhp V6 diesel, the CLS350 CDI and two petrols: A 3.5-litre V6, and a 4.7-litre V8.  The new CLS has wider arches and a more sculpted body giving it a lower, more aggressive stance.  The Mercedes is set to go on sale in January next year.  What do you think of the new CLS?

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Here are some excerpts from Daimler’s news release about Mercedes-Benz’s July sales.  The article is pretty lengthy, so we decided to provide you with the most important facts from the article relating to the U.S. market.  Happy reading!

July was a promising month for Mercedes-Benz, rising by 17%.  This marked the ninth month in a row that sales have increased at a double-digit rate.  Sales now total 654,400 units since the beginning of the year, representing an increase of 16 percent.  “Our sales figures continue to rise — after a successful first half of the year, the second half has now also begun extremely well with a high growth rate,” says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars.  “Starting this fall, a range of attractive new models will join the E- and S-Class to provide us with additional momentum. The new generation of the R-Class, for example, has met with a very good customer response, and the thoroughly updated CL will ideally supplement our lineup in the luxury segment.”

In addition, Mercedes-Benz is gradually introducing its new and especially efficient six- and eight-cylinder gasoline engines in all model ranges, from the C-Class up. The high-tech direct injection gasoline engines are combined with an enhanced 7GTRONIC automatic transmission with an integrated standard start-stop function. Dr. Schmidt adds: “Our strong product range puts us in a very good position, which is why we can look ahead with optimism. We want sales at Mercedes-Benz to grow at a double-digit rate in full-year 2010.”

The U.S. market continues to be a key pillar for the success of Mercedes-Benz in the second half of the year. In July, Mercedes-Benz boosted sales in the country by seven percent, to 17,400 units. The brand has handed over a total of 121,000 vehicles to customers since the beginning of the year, representing an increase of 20 percent. This performance makes Mercedes-Benz the German premium brand with the highest sales volume in the U.S. since the start of this year.

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We’ve got more….you’ve guessed it….SPY SHOTS! Some of you may be thinking what the heck? The Mercedes-Benz B-Class doesn’t exist for United States Mercedes lovers, however that will soon change as Mercedes is planning up to three B-Class variants for the U.S. market!  The hatchback version in these photos (courtesy of LEFTLANE) will likely be a part of the B-Class’ U.S. mix, but two other models are still under consideration as well.  Mercedes-Benz is planning sedan and SUV variants of the next B-Class, giving the premium compact a broader appeal among U.S. buyers.

As you can see in the interior shots the display for the radio and navigation has moved up a bit on the dashboard as well as it seems that the gearstick for the automatic gearbox comes with a steering column gear selector rather than a gearstick in the center console. That will offer more possibilities for storage in the center console.

Look for the next-generation B-Class to debut sometime next year as a 2012 model, with a U.S. sales debut likely a year or two later.

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Thanks to eMercedesBenz check out the new video of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG!  Dynamic and efficient: The CL 63 AMG impresses with a newly developed V8 engine and with fuel consumption that is 27 percent lower than its predecessor. The new V8 engine has two turbochargers with a top performance of 420 kW. Fitted as standard are the spray-guided direct petrol injection and stop start function, this way the CL 63 AMG represents motoring refinement at the highest level.

Performance/Handling
•    621 Horsepower @ 4,800 RPM
•    738 lb-ft of Torque @ 2,000 – 4,000 RPM
•    Acceleration: 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec.
•    Top speed: 186 mph (electronically limited)
•    AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed transmission with Sport, Comfort and Manual shift modes
•    AMG-specific power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
•    AMG-calibrated Active Body Control (ABC) suspension
•    Front: AMG-calibrated 4-link independent with antilift control and stabilizer bar
•    Rear: AMG-calibrated multilink independent with antisquat and antidive system
•    AMG high-performance two-piece braking system
•    Front: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 15.4″ discs with dual sliding calipers
•    Rear: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 14.4″ discs with sliding calipers
•    20″ AMG twin 5-spoke forged alloy wheels
•    255/35 ZR20 (front), 275/35 ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires
•    AMG sport exhaust system with V12-design dual twin chrome tailpipes
•    AMG aerodynamic sport styling

Take a look at the new Mercedes-Benz R-Class with this inside and outside tour of the newly designed model.  The R-Class is very spacious and can fit up to seven people!  Commanding power is delivered with energetic confidence by a choice of engines — a gasoline V6 or a 50‑state BlueTEC clean diesel V6 — both teamed with a 7‑speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive.  Standard 19″ wheels and self-leveling rear suspension usher you around curves and over any road with poise and precision. While its rigid, aerodynamic body ensconces every seat of its roomy cabin in serene, secure comfort. 

Touring sedan, family car, and SUV, it doesn’t matter what you want to use the R-Class for–it’s always right!!

Over the weekend Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) posted the first official photos of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, along with a preliminary equipment list and performance figures for both the 2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG and 2011 Mercedes CL65 AMG.  The following is the preliminary information for Performance/Handling and Safety/Security for both of the models, as well as a photo of the CL63AMG.  For the rest of the 2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG standard and optional equipment list, check out the eMercedesBenz website.

2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG

Performance/Handling
•    536 Horsepower @ 5,500 RPM
•    590 lb-ft of Torque @ 2,000 – 4,500 RPM
•    Acceleration: 0-60 mph: 4.4 sec.
•    Top speed: 155 mph (electronically limited)
•    AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sport transmission with Sport, Comfort and Manual shift modes
•    AMG-specific power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
•    AMG-calibrated Active Body Control (ABC) suspension
•    Front: AMG-calibrated 4-link independent with antilift control and stabilizer bar
•    Rear: AMG-calibrated multilink independent with antisquat and antidive system
•    AMG high-performance two-piece braking system
•    Front: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 15.4″ discs with dual sliding calipers
•    Rear: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 14.4″ discs with sliding calipers
•    20″ AMG twin 5-spoke alloy wheels
•    255/35 ZR20 (front), 275/35 ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires
•    AMG sport exhaust system with dual twin chrome tailpipes
•    AMG aerodynamic sport styling

Safety/Security
•    New vehicle 4-year/50,000 mile warranty
•    Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ emergency calling and convenience system
•    New vehicle 4-year/50,000 mile warranty
•    Mercedes-Benz maintenance system
•    24-hour roadside assistance program
•    Steel-reinforced cabin with front & rear crumple zones
•    3-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
•    ISOFIX anchor and tether system for child seats
•    Adaptive dual stage front airbags including driver knee airbag
•    Side airbags mounted in front and rear
•    Full-length head protection curtain
•    NECK-PRO active head restraints
•    4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock and Brake Assist
•    AMG 2-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
•    PRE-SAFE® (predictive occupant protection system)
•    Roll-over sensor
•    Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer
•    Night security illumination
•    Tire pressure monitoring system
•    Panic button remote key
•    Emergency trunk release inside cargo area

2011 CL65 AMG

Performance/Handling
•    621 Horsepower @ 4,800 RPM
•    738 lb-ft of Torque @ 2,000 – 4,000 RPM
•    Acceleration: 0-60 mph: 4.2 sec.
•    Top speed: 186 mph (electronically limited)
•    AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed transmission with Sport, Comfort and Manual shift modes
•    AMG-specific power-assisted speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
•    AMG-calibrated Active Body Control (ABC) suspension
•    Front: AMG-calibrated 4-link independent with antilift control and stabilizer bar
•    Rear: AMG-calibrated multilink independent with antisquat and antidive system
•    AMG high-performance two-piece braking system
•    Front: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 15.4″ discs with dual sliding calipers
•    Rear: Internally ventilated and cross-drilled 14.4″ discs with sliding calipers
•    20″ AMG twin 5-spoke forged alloy wheels
•    255/35 ZR20 (front), 275/35 ZR20 (rear) high-performance tires
•    AMG sport exhaust system with V12-design dual twin chrome tailpipes
•    AMG aerodynamic sport styling

Safety/Security
•    Active Lane Keeping Assist
•    New vehicle 4-year/50,000 mile warranty
•    Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ emergency calling and convenience system
•    Mercedes-Benz maintenance system
•    24-hour roadside assistance program
•    Steel-reinforced cabin with front & rear crumple zones
•    3-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
•    ISOFIX anchor and tether system for child seats
•    Adaptive dual stage front airbags including driver knee airbag
•    Side airbags mounted in front and rear
•    Full-length head protection curtain
•    NECK-PRO active head restraints
•    4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock and Brake Assist
•    AMG 2-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
•    PRE-SAFE® (predictive occupant protection system)
•    Roll-over sensor
•    Anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizer
•    Night security illumination
•    Tire pressure monitoring system
•    Panic button remote key
•    Emergency trunk release inside cargo area

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Have you heard? Mercedes-Benz will be offering two hybrid models for 2011—the S400 Hybrid luxury sedan and the ML450 Hybrid SUV.

“Characterized as a “mild hybrid,” the S400 HYBRID (335 total hp, 381 lb.-ft. of torque) comes with the world’s first lithium-ion battery designed specifically for automotive use. The light-weight, high-capacity lithium-ion battery powers a 20-horsepower electric motor, which works with a 275-hp V6 gasoline engine to provide impressive fuel economy.

On the SUV side of the Mercedes-Benz family, the ML450 HYBRID comes with two electric motors and a 275-hp V6 gasoline engine that work together to provide impressive hybrid power with fuel economy estimated at 21 miles per gallon around town and 24 mpg on the highway.”

If you check out eMercedesBenz they have an article with more details about both of these Mercedes-Benz hybrid models for 2011!

I really hope everyone is enjoying these spy photos that have been exploding on the internet recently!  Here we have follow-up spy photos (thanks to Gmotors.IE) of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, along with crash test vehicle photos.  Remember that the new C-Class Coupe will replace the CLK when it officially hits the market.  Basically the C-Class Sedan and Coupe will share the same dimensions.  Engine wise, there will be a range of fuel efficient four and six cylinder options available.  Additionally it will be sporting L-shaped headlights, just like the existing CLS and SL models.

We should be seeing the C-Class Coupe break cover as early as June or July next year, so stay tuned for further info!

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