It's certainly rare to hear German luxury auto brand Mercedes-Benz call a vehicle "extreme," but that's exactly what the brand has labeled the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series model. A super-powerful new variant of the Mercedes-Benz Gullwing sports car, this sexy and sporty ride is certainly a sight to be seen!

Back in 1962, Ernie Spitzer, the owner of a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, had an inspiring idea. He obtained the names of all the other Mercedes-Benz Gullwing owners in California (35 of them, at the time) and invited them to a special meeting. Eighteen owners came, and together they formed the Gull Wing Group.

Did you keep a close eye on this year's Paris Motor Show, reader? If so, you may have seen the premiere of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive in its production form. The sparkly blue auto has been called as "masterpiece" by TopGear magazine and it gets its power from a hefty 6.2-liter V8 engine.

The auto industry is seeing some true downsizing happening throughout for its engines, with some brands and models dropping their six-cylinder engines altogether. For the moment, Mercedes-Benz offers a choice of both four and six-cylinder engines in its Mercedes-Benz C-Class models. However, if you desire 4Matic all-wheel drive in your Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan, only one engine choice is available, and it's a brand new one this year. The other big news? The Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV models are getting upgraded safety features across the board for 2013.

The Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic model is receiving a new engine this year, moving…

If Mercedes-Benz executives in the country have their way, the answer could easily be yes! The German luxury auto brand sees high demand in this country- especially in terms of its next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class model. Specifically, China would like the new vehicle to make its debut at one of the country's major auto shows in 2013.

Luxury auto brand Mercedes-Benz has history of showing off its future design trends and specific models ahead of time by showing off three-dimensional sculptures, and its most recent Aesthetics S sculpture seems to be previewing a new model as well: the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which will hit dealerships in late 2013.

It can be difficult to discover a luxury vehicle you adore that's fuel-efficient and full of power,  but that's exactly what you'll find in the new Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class models. A premium compact SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class has been impressing fans and auto critics alike for some time, and with its refreshed look and internal changes for the 2013 model year, it's truly a force to be reckoned with.

The experts at TrueCar.com have kept quite occupied recently compiling a list of what kind of automobiles one would find in the richest ZIP code areas in America. Surprisingly enough, both luxury and non-luxury vehicles made the list, though you may not be surprised these findings include this year's Mercedes-Benz E-Class models.

For the third consecutive year, luxury auto brand Mercedes-Benz has joined forces with the James Beard Foundation to sponsor the Best New Restaurant Award. This year, "Next," a restaurant in Chicago, IL earned the award.

Just when you thought you knew all there is to know about your favorite luxury auto brand, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates, conveniently located at 1000 West Golf Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 is here to let you in on a few more tidbits about the company- just in case you run into a fellow enthusiast and wish to strut your stuff.