Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG caught testing at Nürburgring


The guys at InsideLine have gotten their hands on some very cool video of the so called SLC AMG being tested and prepped at Nürburgring. The SLC, not the official name, is rumored to be the replacement for the current SLR. While getting rid of the SLR name would be idiotic, the fact that AMG and HWA (racing wing of Mercedes) will be buidling this new monster might be an indication that everything will be overhauled. HWA will probably work on the body and suspension, and AMG will concentrate on what they do the best – the engine. It’s rumored that the SLC will boast an impressive 700 hp with a 7-speed automatic trany. Check out the video, and be sure to crank up the volume.

Mercedes-Benz Car Group Sales Up by 12.9%

mercedes benz logo Mercedes Benz Car Group Sales Up by 12.9%
Daimler AG today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined this time) of 22,121 units in the U.S. for June 2008, which is a 12.9% increase over the same period last year. Yesterday’s post was referring only to the Mercedes-Benz company and didn’t include the smart brand, which is why today’s sales numbers look much better. We apologize if that caused any confusion.

salesjune mercedes smart Mercedes Benz Car Group Sales Up by 12.9%

Mercedes-Benz Sales for June down 0.1%

mercedes benz logo Mercedes Benz Sales for June down 0.1%
Daimler AG said today, that U.S. sales of Mercedes-Benz totaled 19,576 units in June, down 0.1% from the same month last year. They also said that they sold 2,545 smart cars in past month, which seems pretty low, but you’ll have to take into account the waiting list of anywhere between 9 months and 1 year. Talk about demand.

Year-to-date, U.S. sales of Mercedes-Benz are up 0.9% at 119,279.

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