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Herbert Kohler, head of Daimler's E-Drive and Future Mobility unite, said Daimler is progressing quickly with their hybrid technologies and is planning to offer hybrid versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class cars in the U.S. and Europe in the next three years. This is a step in their effort to meet the tightening global fuel economy standards.

"We have a leading position in the premium segment concerning alternative propulsion systems and we will defend it," Kohler said following a press event.

Another Daimler source stated the C-Class and E-Class hybrids are planning to be released in…

In the U.S., Mercedes-Benz currently offers diesel vehicles in its E-, M-, GL-, and R-class models. And, they have an S-class on the way. Powered by the same 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 engine as the company's other American diesel models, the new S350 BlueTec will be offered exclusively with 4Matic all-wheel drive; and it's expected to arrive this fall.

Mercedes-Benz's plan to introduce more diesels into the U.S. market doesn't end there. According to recent remarks made by Phillipp Shiemer, Vice President for Product Management, Mercedes-Benz, the Stuttgart-based automaker wants to sell eight diesel-engine…

Venessa Hudgens, the young Hollywood actress, has been seen driving a Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

The High School Musical star, who dated her co-star Zac Efron, was spotted driving an E350, according to AutoEvolution.com. The website said the "elegant" car is a good fit for the 22-year-old's "diva' image.

Also pointed out was the vehicle's BlueTEC technology which shows a level of concern for the environment.

The latest BlueTEC E350 has CO2 emissions of only 183 grams per kilometer.

The Mercedes-Benz E350 has a V6 powerplant engine with a maximum speed of 148.6 miles per hour which allows…

For those of you who are not familiar, Mercedes-Benz Active Night View Assist Plus offers Mercedes-Benz drivers the ability to more aptly detect pedestrians on the road by highlighting them on the display in the instrument cluster. The innovative safety device warns driver's to proceed with more caution and has been included in Mercedes-Benz's luxury-class models since 2009. It was first introduced in late 2005 as the Night View Assist system and was integrated with the redesigned S-class. Currently, over half of the global orders for Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles include the system.

Now, Mercedes-Benz is taking the Active…

Renault will make available its new 1.6 liter diesel power plant to Mercedes-Benz for the A and B-Class vehicled starting next year. That new 1.6 liter diesel comes with an output of 128 bhp.

Mercedes-Benz is sharing as well: by supplying Renault with a 2.0 liter gasoline unit, as well as granting access to its range of V6 and V8 engines.

Sharing of engines is part of a global automotive alliance agreement Daimler AG and Renault signed this year. This partnership also involves co-development of small engines: 3 and 4 cylinder power plants ranging from 1.2…

Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, Surrey, UK, is offering a special range of driving experiences this Christmas.

Located at the world famous Brooklands race circuit, Mercedes-Benz World allows every visitor to become immersed in the world of the world famous manufacturer.

Mercedes-Benz World has track displays from the Silver Arrows Display Team, a Formula One exhibition and classic and new cars on display.

The experience is sure to be an unforgettable one for both the drivers and spectators.

The young at heart, for instance, can enjoy the rare experience of driving the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.

"Not available at any other destination…

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG will be unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. Previous reports have said, 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 enables the CLS 63 AMG to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4.3 seconds. Mercedes-Benz will likely offer an AMG Performance Package which will increase the…