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According to a recent report, Mercedes is developing an eco-minded supercar to battle BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics.

Details are limited, but AutoCar is reporting the coupe will be launched around 2015 and feature styling inspired by the radical BIOME concept.

As you may recall, the BIOME was created for the Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge and measured 4040mm long, 2500mm wide, and 1200mm tall. More importantly, the concept was envisioned to weigh less than 1,000 pounds (454 kg).

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German tuners Brabus released their version of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class last month at the Dubai Motor Show. The Brabus GL 63 Biturbo has been fitted with the Mercedes eight cylinder engine from the ML 63 AMG, tuned to deliver 650 horsepower and up to 850 Nm of torque.

If that number sounds familiar for Brabus, it is because the company used the same engine and tuning package on their ML 63 Biturbo. That SUV debuted in Geneva a year ago with a top speed of 310 km/h (192.6 mph).

The GL 63 is a bit slower, with a top speed of 300 km/h (186.4 mph), and a 0-100 km/h sprint of 4.7 seconds. The engine is mated to a modified version of the Speedshift 7G-Tronic automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive. It includes a customized, and more responsive twin turbo system, large water-to-air intercooler, with other upgrades to the intake and exhaust, brakes, suspension, and tires. The vehicle now rides on forged 23-inch wheels. 21- and 22-inch wheels are also offered.

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Take that you devilish Acura-grille haters; with or without knowing it, famous Mercedes-Benz tuner, Lorinser, has followed in the footsteps of Honda’s luxury arm crafting a beak-like grille on the 2010 E-Class Coupe. The new radiator grille is part of Lorinser’s most recent package for the two-door German model.

Acura beak aside, body changes include a redesigned front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights, new side skirts, a trunk lid spoiler, a rear bumper with a diffuser and a four pipe exhaust system.

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For some, driving a Mercedes-Benz roadster is special enough. But when the local high-end mall is surrounded by row upon row of the Three-Pointed Star, some look for a little something extra special. For such European customers, Mercedes has launched a pair of special editions.

The SL Night Edition comes in black with 19-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels, silver brake calipers and darkened light housings front and rear. The interior gets black nappa leather with arrow-shaped, silver-tone stitching, as well as a special steering wheel, shift lever and roof lining and special touches to the Airscarf ventilation system.

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Mercedes has announced a new limited edition C 63 AMG – Edition 63 for the Australian market.

While the exterior looks virtually identical to the standard C 63 AMG, the Edition 63s boast unique 19-inch DTM-style alloy wheels, three exclusive color choices (Platinum Black, Mystic White, and Allanite Grey), and dark tinted privacy glass fitted to estate models. Read the rest of this entry »