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NADAguides reported today that American car buyers are paying a premium for new and preowned 2011 models that they really want. It's an unusual trend that more than 100 used 2011 models have a premium showroom value that surpasses 2011 MSRP prices – some preowned 2011s are worth almost 40% more than their original MSRPs.

The connectivity segment of the auto industry is now becoming like the cell phone industry, where fickle consumers tire quickly of the latest gizmo and leave it by the roadside for the next big thing that comes along; and leases of GM, Ford, Toyota and others are directly affected.

If you were to picture an epic drag race between the Mercedes Benz C300 sport sedan and a Cadillac model you would probably expect the Caddy to be a new CTS or perhaps something in the V-Series for emphasis but General Motors has offered up a new video of the Mercedes being ripped up in a drag race by the new Cadillac Escalade – followed by the Escalade towing the Mercedes away on a trailer.

Michael Schumacher was handed a reprimand, an official reproof by the F1 2011 Singapore Grand Prix organizers, after his Mercedes crashed with Mexico's Sergio Perez, forcing him to retire from the competition.

A Mercedes-Benz Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid Omnibus has just been added to fleet of hybrid buses that are available to transport people in Munich. Hybrid buses that have been successful before the Mercedes brand hybrid have paved the way for this new creation.

Mercedes-Benz is taking its extraordinary Concept A-CLASS model on tour for the world to see. The breathtaking vehicle has already been to a major motor show on two different continents and is now on its way to show its presence in the United Kingdom.

There is still no report on what happend to John Travolta's expensive Mercedes-Benz 280SL the price of which can go as high as 100,000 dollars.

Mercedes-Benz Community Stars social media contest is intended to mark the 125th anniversary of their invention of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz dealers are donating $125,000 to a winning group of charitable organizations whose efforts are often overshadowed by larger, multinational charitable organizations.

Mercedes-Benz is considering importing all variants of its A-Class and B-Class compact vehicles to the United States in 2013 to help meet upcoming fuel economy standards.

Mercedes-Benz is moving towards a future of manufacturing some smaller, compact cars in Germany and bringing them to the United States. This will be the first time the luxury car maker has thought small – in size of car that is – not in quality or luxury.

Infiniti is getting a second breath as Daimler and Nissan will cooperate to build a new model by 2014, it was announced at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show by Renault-Nissan CEO.

While the attention of the car industry is on the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show a special auto show, called Comtrans, kicked off in Russian capital Moscow yesterday displaying commercial vehicles. Major truck and commercial vehicle makers of the worlds are at COMTRANS displaying their entire lines and here is why it makes perfect sense.

Mercedes-Benz, marking their 125 years of automotive history, will offer several world and European debuts a the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show today, notably including the F125 research concept car, which takes a visionary look at future technical developments in the luxury market.

Mercedes Benz hasn’t had much to say about what they are planning to unveil this week at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show but thanks to the Italian site Omni Autos, we have a look at the new Mercedes Benz F125! Concept that is expected to make its debut later this week in Frankfurt – with the German automaker is calling on a high tech powertrain and their distinctive gullwing door style.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG’s exquisite style will get a run for its money during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sept. 8 to 15 from a line-up of 99 designers showing their Spring 2012 Collections at the Lincoln Center.

The all new Mercedes 2012 M-Class SUV is the Mercedes’ Fashion Ranger vehicle that people will see on the streets of New York City this week during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY. This world renown show will be taking place at Lincoln Center from September 8-15, 2011.

Mercedes-Benz and American Express start offering new credit cards capitalizing on their brand names and offering them only to Mercedes drivers and enthusiasts, but how does one qualify as an enthusiast?

As a highlight of The Gooding Auction at Pebble Beach , singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow’s 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster will be sold August 21 to benefit the Joplin Schools Recovery Fund.

Swiss artist, Dante Rubli has sculpted a tribute to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing that was owned by master artist Pablo Picasso, to be exhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance August 17-21.

Liqui Moly, a German oil company, has introduced two premium motor oils, including one specifically for Mercedes automobiles.
They are Top Tec ATF 1200 and Top Tec ATF 1600.

Although the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML has just presented to us, the German manufacturer decides to give it a big brother, which should be called C and ML. Its mission is to confront the popular BMW X6.

The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series has made its debut at the German Formula 1 Grand Prix, continuing Mercedes' insane line of race-bred cars for the street.

Using advanced technology from Formula-1 racing, Mercedes-AMG has developed a new 5.5-liter V8 engine which combines powerful eight-cylinder performance with the economical fuel consumption of a four-cylinder.

Miami-based international stylist, Danny Santiago is patrolling the streets of the southern city with a cadre of Fashion Enforcers looking for the foremost fashionistas in the official and classy CLS63 AMG. The patrol will be looking for stylesetters with unique looks and fresh, innovative appeal through the end of Swim Week July 17.

They are the classics that have shone bright over a long history of 125 years – the owners of these vintage Mercedes-Benz want them to shine just as vibrantly today. That’s when the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center (MBCC) becomes an asset as valuable as gold or platinum. There, over 50,000 parts from the model lineup over a century are available, not too mention restoration services from the company that built the vehicle originally and knows what the owners want now.