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2010 Mercedes-Benz E350

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Elegance Sedan Road Test Review

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Earlier this year Mercedes-Benz launched the latest additions to its passenger car range: the W212 E-Class sedan and the C207 E-Class Coupe.

Both bodystyles arrived on our shores with the choice of a 3.5 litre V6 or 5.5 litre V8 petrol engine, while a range of thrifty diesels and a direct-injected petrol four have since been added to the mix.
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

sls_wideThe Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at its international launch in the United States.

The car that says everything about Mercedes-Benz in 2009 is bold, brutal and ballistically quick. The two-door SLS coupe takes its historic inspiration from the 300 SL of the 1950s, but goes fully 21st century in everything from its safety package to comfort, quality and advanced materials.


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Top 10 Gas Guzzlers of 2010

Crunching the EPA’s fuel economy figures reveals the worst offenders at the pumps.

The year is 2009, the global economy is in the doldrums and the planet is running out of gas, or so conservationists would have you believe. But if you were thinking that every carmaker is scrambling to build the most fuel-efficient cars and trucks possible in an effort to conserve our natural resources and help you make ends meet, heavy-metal gods Judas Priest put it best: “You’ve got another thing coming.”


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Most Reliable Cars

92e8b30e5bae4778bceb2e0e90c3a9b9Small, family, and hybrid cars lead the way, and Ford continues its strong showing.

Paying more for a new car doesn’t guarantee better reliability. As a group, inexpensive small cars and midsized family sedans are the most reliable. That’s one of the findings of our 2009 Annual Auto Survey, based on our subscribers’ experiences with 1.4 million vehicles.


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Most Popular Vehicles by ZIP Code

AEE4CC15885D45D6625654DF4F6F2DFor most Americans, the adage “you are what you eat” could easily be replaced these days with “you are what you drive.” Our cars have become an extension of our personality — or the one we’re hoping to project to the world. Sporty and sassy, says the MINI Cooper; practical and spacious, screams the Honda Odyssey minivan; strong and intimidating, exudes the Ford F-150. Just as cars can reflect their owners’ personalities, they can also reflect the local culture in a particular ZIP code. What are the most popular cars by ZIP code — and what does that say about the city and its population? Read on.


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The 10 Most Expensive Cars… Ever

9ba42b4bf371458883147559c4aeaf86The priciest cars in the world are as much specimens of automotive engineering as they are moving masterpieces of luxury. These are the most nimble, fastest, and innovative machines on the road. Exotic, lightweight materials in the body, dashboards that resemble fighter-jet cockpits, and leather from floor to ceiling are just a few of the standard bells and whistles one can expect when you own one of the meticulous pieces if metal. All of them cost more than most Americans spend on a home. From a $500,000 Mercedes that goes 200-plus mph, to the ultimate in Aston Martin design for $1.4 million, to a $2.1 million Swedish creation that could compete in Formula One — here are the most expensive street-legal cars ever made.


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