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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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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We’ve got the scoop on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class!  The 2013 S-Class was caught testing in Germany by photographers.

The new Mercedes S-Class is expected to be slightly larger in length than the current model based off of these spy shots that reveal a longer hood and wheelbase.  Additionally the new S-Class lineup will include several fuel efficient engines, along with a new plug-in hybrid.  According to Motor Authority:  “The new S550 should come with a 429 horsepower twin-turbo V-8, while the S600 should pick up a new iteration of the automaker’s twin-turbo V-12 with around 510 horsepower on tap. The AMG model will get a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 with around 550 horsepower.”

Stay tuned for more information about the future Mercedes-Benz S-Class model.  For now browse new or used Mercedes at NJ Mercedes dealer, Ray Catena Motor Car in Edison.

Source: Motor Authority

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.

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Source: eMercedesBenz

The 4th of July is right around the corner and summer is in full swing here in New Jersey. While others are cruising to the beach or relaxing by the pool, the employees at this NJ Mercedes-Benz dealership are selling cars and bringing you up-to-date Mercedes-Benz news! While you’re enjoying the summer sun, take a look at these spy shots of the 2014 BLS-Class! Mercedes-Benz is developing a whole group of compact cars, all of which will hit the U.S. market at some point. Stay tuned to our blog, website and social media for all the latest updates!

Source: Motor Authority

Expected to launch toward the end of 2013, an early version of the new Mercedes-Benz BLS-Class was recently spied testing. This new sedan is expected to be called  the BLS because of its striking resemblance to its older sibling, the Mercedes-Benz CLS. Like the CLS, the BLS is expected to be a 4-door coupe-style Mercedes-Benz.

Aside from the BLS, the new B-Class family is set to include a van-style model, much like a model that is currently being sold in England. Rumor has it that this B-Class family will also include a “BLK” compact crossover, perhaps similar in concept to the current GLK-Class.

According to the pictures below, the new BLS-Class boasts a new front-wheel drive system which is supposedly codenamed, “MFA (Mercedes Frontwheel Architecture).” As per usual, we’re suspecting all-wheel drive will also be an option for this new Mercedes-Benz. We can also expect to see a high-performance AMG version of the BLS as well.

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This NJ Mercedes-Benz dealer is super excited for spy shots of the future Mercedes-Benz B-Class! A derivative of the smaller A-Class, the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class was recently spied in Europe. Although the B-Class is not currently offered in the United States, Mercedes-Benz recently announced that the A-Class will definitely be making its way to the US. At Ray Catena of Union,  we love spy shots of new Mercedes-Benz models and these B-Class photos, courtesy of Motor Trend, are no exception!

The former B-Class is approximately 6 years-old, making it way overdue for a facelift. The new B-Class has features that are more akin to the current Mercedes-Benz lineup; a more upright grill, reshaped headlights and LED fog lamps. Despite these clear changes to the front of this Mercedes-Benz model, the rear is virtually unchanged.

Offering a front-wheel drive hatchback in the United States could be an exciting prospect for the American market. At Ray Catena of Union, we are patiently waiting for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class to arrive, and the B-Class may not be far behind. Until then, enjoy these great photos!

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Spring can only mean one thing…Summer is right around the corner. Many of us here at Ray Catena of Union have a bit of Spring fever. We’re sick of the rainy weather and we just can’t wait to take our Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, E-Class and CLK-Class convertibles out for a drive! In the meantime, we’re just going to have to stick to staying indoors, reading Mercedes-Benz news. The latest: Mercedes-Benz is planning to give the GLK-Class a facelift and we’ve got some spy shots for you, courtesy of AutoBlog.com!

Although it’s still in the beginning stages of preparation for a refresh, the new Mercedes-Benz GLK was spotted with minimal camouflage. The new GLK will sport new headlights, and newly reshaped bumpers in the front and the rear. There are currently no details regarding powertrain updates, but rumor has it the new direct-injected 3.5 liter V6 from the Mercedes-Benz C350 could be making an appearance under the hood of this refreshed GLK.

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Enjoy these photos while you patiently wait for Summer to arrive…hopefully it won’t take too long! However, in the event you run out of things to do on these rainy Spring days, why not head over to the Ray Catena of Union dealership to check out some of our new Mercedes-Benz models? Test drive a new Mercedes-Benz or schedule service for your current vehicle!

The next generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class was recently spotted, however as you can tell it is heavily camouflaged.  Currently, there isn’t much info out there about the next gen S-Class, although it will reportedly feature Mercedes-Benz’s new Mercedes Rear-wheel Architecture (MRA) technology.

BenzInsider reports: “The MRA platform will showcase a brand new four-link front suspension system that comes standard with air springs. Mercedes-Benz officials say that the MRA platform is extremely unique, being highly adaptable to differing road condition. The best about the MRA platform is that it allows Mercedes-Benz to play around with at least four new model variants of the 2013 S-Class, namely a short wheelbase, long wheelbase, coupe and four-seat convertible models.”

The S-Class will also have a lineup of V6, V8, and V12 engines available.

To read the full BenzInsider article click here and stay tuned for more information on the next generation S-Class as the info becomes available.

The saying, “April showers bring May flowers” couldn’t be more true, except it’s May now and here in New Jersey, we’re still getting plenty of showers! Hopefully it won’t be much longer until it’s time to whip out the many Mercedes-Benz convertible models we have here at Ray Catena of Union; from the Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Convertible to Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Convertible, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible and more! But for now, you may want to stick to something that will keep you dry, like the Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV. We’ve got spy shots of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV for you, courtesy of Speedlux.com!

Source: Speedlux.com

The upcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV has been caught testing in the homeland; Germany, that is. Rumor has it, this new M-Class SUV will be making its debut sometime toward the bitter end of 2011. The Frankfurt Motor Show will be held in September of this year, so perhaps this would be the perfect time for Mercedes-Benz to let the beast loose! For now, enjoy the pics!

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The sun is warm and the grass is green at this NJ Mercedes-Benz dealership, and spy shots of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG are hot off the presses! As the market continues to change and consumers continue to demand efficiency, Mercedes-Benz is following the latest trends in structure, design and performance. The new Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG draws several comparisons to the new GL-class models and G-class models. Development on the new ML63 AMG should be wrapping up soon according to these spy shots, courtesy of Motor Authority. Take a look!

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