Mercedes Wants You to Say Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with New Illuminated Logo

You probably remember when we wrote about Mercedes’ decision to offer the illuminated star as a genuine accessory for the new E-Class. Well, it looks like this feature will be offered across the entire range, with the next models to get it being the GL-Class from the model years 2013+, M-Class MY 2012+, E-Class MY 2014+ and CLS MY 2006+. Read more »

China’s BAIC Hires Aussie Designer Responsible for Mercedes CL, CLS and Original ML

BAIC Motor of China has just announced that it has snapped up renowned Australian automotive designer Peter Arcadipane. He was chosen to draw up an entire range of luxury vehicles that are set to challenge the establishment, “with sophisticated styling and great proportions.”

The first of these new luxury models will be a rear-wheel driven sedan of “medium-large” dimensions, which will be predictably followed by crossovers and SUVs that are “big news in China.”

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Boston Bombing Suspects Traced Thanks to Mercedes' Mbrace2 GPS-Based System

The two alleged Boston Marathon bombers, brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, were tracked by the police thanks to Mercedes’ factory-installed GPS system, according to a report from Autonews. The two suspects made the mistake of carjacking a 2013 Mercedes-Benz M Class that was fitted with this technology, so when the driver escaped and called the police, officers were able to track the SUV using its GPS system. Read more »

Quick, to the Popemobile: Mercedes-Benz Delivers New Ride to the Leader of the Catholic Church

Pope Benedict XVI, the head of the Catholic Church, has received an early Christmas present in the guise of a new and specially modified Mercedes-Benz ML, which will be used for his public appearances both at home and abroad Read more »

Hofele-Design Customizes Mercedes-Benz ML and Calls it the Starcruiser GT 550

German tuner Hofele-Design has spent some time fettling the latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and the outcome is a fully customized model series, which it names "Starcruiser GT 550".

Beginning with the ML's exterior, the tuning house has developed a 14-piece wide body kit that adds a new front bumper with big air intakes and LED daytime running lights, front and rear fender extensions, side skirts, a rear apron with a diffuser shrouding quad stainless-steel tailpipes, a tailgate spoiler and various trim pieces.

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Mercedes Recalling 2012-2013MY ML-Class' Floor Mats Because They May Trap the Gas Pedal

A problem with the all-season floor mats sold for use in model year 2012 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vehicles has led to a recall notice.

In a form filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the German premium brand said that the mats may not fully conform to the contour of the vehicle's floor and could interfere with the accelerator pedal.

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Mercedes-Benz Presents New ML 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY for Europe

While the new ML is already offered with a V8 engine in North America (besides the ML63 AMG, that is), in Europe, Mercedes-Benz has just added a V8 petrol version to the ML's non-AMG range in the shape of the ML 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY that will be available for order from June 22 with first deliveries in the fall. Read more »

Watch a 500hp Ram SRT-10 Carrying a Life-Size Plastic Cow Race a Range Rover, X6M and ML63

As it turns out, adding a real life-size plastic cow to the bed of a Dodge Ram SRT-10 will not help you win a race, at least not one where speed is the operative parameter, but it will help you stand out from the crowd.

The cow-equipped SRT-10 featuring the Viper's 8.3-liter V10 engine with 500-horsepower went up against a Range Rover Sport Supercharged GT600 producing 600 ponies, followed by a stock Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG with 510-horses and a BMW X6M Evotech Stage 2 rated at 630hp.

There's a video just after the break for your enjoyment.

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Kicherer Drapes Latest Mercedes-Benz M-Class in a New Sports Suite

If you want your latest-generation Mercedes-Benz ML to stand out on the road, German tuning house Kicherer has announced a new styling package for the luxury SUV that will be available for order this summer.

The exterior transformation of the M-Class begins with a wide bodykit that includes a redesigned front bumper complete with LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions with matching rocker panels, and a new rear apron with an integrated diffuser and trapezoid shaped exhaust pipes.

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New Twin-Turbo Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Priced at £82,995 in the UK

Mercedes has released details on pricing and specifications for the flag-bearer of its new ML series in Britain, the ML 63 AMG. The most powerful model of the ML lineup starts at £82,995, or about the same as the BMW X5M (£83,290).

Under the hood, you will find a 5.5-litre bi-turbo direct-injection V8 engine producing 517hp (525PS) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque which is sufficient to deliver a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of 4.8 seconds.

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Mercedes-Benz Celebrates M-Class Launch in the UK with Two Special Edition Models

To celebrate the arrival of the new 2012 M-Class in Britain, Mercedes-Benz is launching two special edition versions of its luxury SUV, based on the diesel-powered ML 250 BlueTEC (204hp) and ML 350 BlueTEC (258hp), with on-the-road prices set at £43,235 and £46,335 respectively.

On the outside, the Special Edition ML models get aluminum-finish running boards with rubber studs, chrome underguards in the front and rear bumpers, 19-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, and the Mirror Package that includes electrically operated, heated, folding and auto-dimming door mirrors.

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