Mercedes Benz is one of the longest and surviving import car marques in the auto world. Here is a compilation of their models way back in 1886 to the latest:

Pics from FFO and <a href=”http://www.unparalled60.com/?p=1716“>Unparalled 60</a>

Who says changing the color of your vehicle needs lots of time and dime? In Dubai, it only takes an hour or two! Can’t believe it? Well,  I hope you don’t so my gallery can do its magic. I have actually post a good number of pictures showing the step-by-step color change of a race care–done in an hour or so!

Here is the gallery:

Following BMW’s successful sales of Gran Coupe, a longer and wider concept than that of its 7-series salon, Mercedes is also out in China with its E-class L. The 5.5-inch longer than the regular e class executive sedan was first seen in the Beijing Motor Show in two variants: the E 260 and E 300.

Aside from engine options (E 260 with 204 hp and E 300 with 245), both trims will have electric adjustments for their rear seats, rear side airbags, Rear Seat Safety package, PRE-SAFE occupant protection system, Attention Assist drowsiness detection, and belt force limiters on the outer seats. They will also feature Merc’s Agility Control suspension system over their grown ground clearance.

The Mercedes E class L will be assembled by Beijing Benz Automotive Corporation. Sales are expected by June.

Nissan is not actually a luxury brand but its new Patrol is luxuriously designed and sported with a powerful V8 power plant. It also flaunts with state-of-the-art HBMC, meaning Hydraulic Body Motion Control System. This technology reduces body roll during lane-changing and cornering. It also receives a new four-wheel independent suspension, a hill start assist, and hill decent control. These features will make it a capable 4 x 4 in the desserts of Abu Dhabi, UAE where Nissan Patrol was premiered.

The Nissan Patrol system has a direct-injected 5.6 liters V8 engine from the old 4.8 liters V8. This new power source will generate 400 hp and 405 pound-feet of torque. The new V8 is mated with a 7-speed automatic transmission and 4-driver selectable modes electronic four-wheel-drive system. This includes pavement, sand, snow, and rock road conditions.

Following a historic economic depression, the automotive industry seemed to show how affected they are by resurrecting old models for rerun in 2009. We have seen the Challenger back, the Camaro, and of course, the Ford Mustang. Which of these muscled car comebacks won the market of 2009? No doubt, it’s the Mustang!

Motor Trend’s explains how Mustang won the battle:

“In raw numbers, the Mustang fends off the upstart Camaro by selling 66,623 copies in 2009.” The Camaro’s April introduction, however, means that “the Mustang had three more months of sales.” Camaros actually outsold Mustangs every month that both cars were available. The Challenger was a distant third, with just 22,852 sold.

Auto blog also commented:

“Early on there was speculation that the Camaro could overtake the Mustang,” but Ford won out thanks to a strong December. For sold 60 percent more pony cars in December than it had the month before.

If you are one of the avid fans of Yahoo’s Top Ten Most Popular Luxury Cars like me, you will notice that 2010 Ford Mustang is number one in the list. That means, the longest running model of Ford received the highest ticks. One thing I can relate this popularity is its low price. In fact, the 2010 Ford Mustang is the lowest priced luxury car in this week’s list. It has MSRP bracket of $20,995-$35,995 and an invoice price of $19,471-$32,971. Compared to the second in line 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with MSRP of $32,900-$56,300 and invoice price of $30,597-$52,359, that is a good +50 percent.

Here is the complete list from Yahoo Auto:

1.		2010 Ford Mustang	MSRP $20,995-$35,995 Invoice $19,471-$32,971
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2.		2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	MSRP $32,900-$56,300 Invoice $30,597-$52,359
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3.		2009 Lamborghini Gallardo	MSRP $198,000-$221,000 Invoice Not Listed
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4.		2009 Lamborghini Murcielago	MSRP $354,000-$382,400 Invoice Not Listed
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5.		2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	MSRP $48,050-$85,500 Invoice $44,686-$79,515
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6.		2010 Chevrolet Corvette	MSRP $48,930-$116,880 Invoice $44,526-$108,733
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7.		2010 Ford F-150 SuperCab SVT 4X4	MSRP $38,020 Invoice $34,282
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8.		2010 Toyota Sienna	MSRP $24,540-$37,865 Invoice $22,329-$34,077
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9.		2010 BMW 5 Series	MSRP $45,800-$60,400 Invoice $42,135-$55,570
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10.		2010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	MSRP $33,600-$57,350 Invoice $31,248-$53,336