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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Leaked

Mercedes-Benz is still working on the all new C-Class, which has been kept under wraps for months. But it looks like the C-Class has been leaked online.

Apparently, the first official drawings of the 2011 Mercedes C-Class facelift came to life on German auto site "AutoBild" - however, many car journalists remain skeptical.

The pictures show an updated sedan with revised front end, new hood,

Mercedes-Benz BIOME Concept

Mercedes-Benz has created the BIOME, a futuristic concept for the Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge. The car was never intended to be constructed, only designed. Well, the forward thinkers at the German auto maker went ahead and built one anyway.

"Inspired by nature," the BIOME is a 2+2 seater coupe, which features out of this world styling and a full-length glass canopy. The company hasn't commented on how much the concept weighs, but the Design Challenge model was to create a 1000 lb vehicle that is both safe and comfortable to drive.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Teased

Mercedes-Benz is teasing their 2012 SLK yet again - and has revealed details about the Magic Sky Control roof on the upcoming vehicle.

Designed to reduce temperatures inside the cabin, this electrochromic glass roof can be darkened within seconds using a switch located on the overhead console. As Mercedes-Benz has previously explained, "The operating principle is based on the physics of a plate condenser: if the glass structure is subjected to an electrical voltage, particles in the structure position themselves so that light is able to pass through the glass.

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG Coming to America

It's official -  the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG will be unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. As previous reports have shown, the redesigned model will feature an "aggressive front fascia, LED daytime running lights, a four-tailpipe exhaust system, and AMG wheels."

Power will be provided by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine with 536 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It will be connected to a 7-speed Speedshift MCT transmission which should enable the CLS 63 AMG to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4.3 seconds.