The 2013 SL550 “Edition 1″ will celebrate the introduction of the all-new sixth generation SL-Class. This limited production special edition features exclusive features inside and out, include a unique exterior paint which is only available for this model. Additional details include contrast stitching throughout the cabin and a full designo treatment, including upholstery, trim and headliner.

These special edition vehicles will only be available at launch and most dealerships will only receive one! Now is the time to act if this is the car you want!

2013 SL550 Edition 1 Launch Package

• designo Crystal Silver paint
• designo Classic Red Exclusive Leather
• designo Black Piano Lacquer Wood
• Premium 1 Package
• Driver Assistance Package
• Illiminated Door Sills
• Black Dinamica Headliner
• 19″ AMG 5-Spoke Wheels with special finish

* two-tone steering wheel is not on the US version

Automotive News is reporting that MBUSA CEO, Steve Cannon, confirmed the arrival of a diesel engine for the 2013 GLK-Class! The engine is expected to arrive as a 2013 model, at the same time the GLK-Class gets its’ mid-cycle refresh in the fall of 2012! The GLK-Class is already made with a variety of diesel engines in other markets. Most articles I have read are suggessting the US bound diesel GLK-Class will be the GLK250, a 4-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower and 369 lb/ft of torque but this is not confirmed.

Thank Mercedes-Benz! We love diesel!

I watched the 30 minute video on the Mercedes-Benz Facebook page as well, but this short video from the Mercedes-Benz.tv site is a pretty good summary!

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detriot on Monday, January 9th. You can see it live on the Mercedes-Benz Facebook Page. The countdown has begun!

The 2012 C-Class Coupe is due to arrive in the US this fall. Mercedes-Benz has posted a lot of details and pictures in the Future Vehicles section at MBUSA.com.

Key Highlights

• Available with 302-hp 3.5-liter V-6 or 201-hp 1.8-liter inline-four engine
• Advanced 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission
• Steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
• Panorama sunroof
• LED daytime running lamps and tail lamps
• New infotainment system with 5.8-inch display, Bluetooth® audio streaming, HD Radio and USB connectivity
• Available mbrace in-vehicle communications suite
• ATTENTION ASSIST driver-drowsiness monitor
• Nine-airbag restraint system
• Adaptive brake with hold function
• HD Radio
• Available Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist technology

Pictures of the redesigned 2012 CLS have been everywhere the last few days! The official debut is at the Paris Auto Show this fall but Mercedes has released official photos and this video a little early.

Here are the current estimated pricing and release dates for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz models. As always, this information is subject to change and change without notice!

Here are some of the changes that are coming to the 2011 models.

C-Class

• Sport sedans now feature LED Daytime Running Lamps and black headlamp inlays
• Enhanced P1 package includes split folding rear seat and rear sunshade
• Heated Seats removed from Premium 1 Package
• New Lighting Package with Bi-Xenons and active curve illumination
• New standard 17” wheel for C350 sport

CL-Class

• Refresh! New bumpers, hood, fenders, grille, headlamps, and taillights
• LED daytime running lights standard
• Driver Assist Package updated with Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist
• New standard 18” wheel
• Magnetite Black exterior color added (black base with metallic flake)
• Sahara Beige/Black interior color added

CLS-Class

• Sport body styling, sport steering wheel and 18” AMG wheels now standard

E-Class

• Bluetec arrives in late summer with 17” run-flats, sport or luxury
• Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist added to Driver Assist Package in E350/E550 sedans
• E63 gets alcantara headliner and stitched dash as standard
• Diamond White available starting in October production
• Wagon is standard with rear view camera and power liftgate
• Coupe gets new 18” AMG wheel in Appearance Package
• Cabriolet introduced with AIRCAP, AIRSCARF and trunk pass through

SUV Family

• New Mirror Design
• Blind Spot Assist Available (not on GLK)
• New Rear View Monitor reduces fish-eye effect
• Compass in rear view mirror – M/GL/R
• Diamond White paint available in October (not GLK)
• Barolo Red and Sand Beige discontinued (M/GL/R)

GL-Class

• GL550 gets a facelift
• New head restraints in 2^nd and 3^rd row
• Passenger seat memory added to P1

GLK-Class

• Driver Knee and front passenger airbags added as standard (9 total)
• LED daytime running lamps in lighting package
• Eco mode replaces Comfort mode
• Pearl Beige paint replaces Sand Beige paint

G-Class

• New wheel design
• Night Black paint added (matte)
• Tail lamp covers and turn signal covers deleted

M-Class

• LED daytime running lamps with bi-xenon headlamps
• ML63 gets new hood and headlights

R-Class

• Refresh!
• New from the A-pillar forward – fenders, grille, hood, bumpers, LEDs
• New 19” wheel
• New LED tail lamps
• New Rear bumper
• New seat design

S-Class

• S63 gets all-new 5.5 litre direct injection bi-turbo V8
• Contrast stitching with Premium and Exclusive upholstery
• Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist added to Driver Assist Package
• Optional Bang & Olufsen BeoSound surround-souns system with 15 speakers, 1200 watts and 16-channel digital signal processing
• Magnetite Black exterior color added (black base with metallic flake)
• Sahara Beige/Black interior color added

SLK-Class

• Sport Body Cladding added as standard
• Quartz Blue paint added
• No SLK55 AMG