Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates

Watch the news recently? Here at Mercedes-Benz Hoffman, we like to stay ahead of the curve, but even we were surprised to learn about the AMG performance division of Mercedes-Benz replacing its powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine with the new, more efficient, twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine. Although we know the new engine is great, we were still a little upset about the death of the 6.2 (although it's still being used in the C63 AMG). When we saw the new 2012 ML63 AMG debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, however, we were pleasantly surprised. With 518 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque standard and 550 horsepower and 560 lb-ft torque with the optional AMG Performance Package, the ML63 stole the show.

In our last blog, we told you about one of the acts of kindness the Mercedes-Benz company was bestowing upon others in honor of its 125^th year, and now the company is at it again. Mercedes-Benz recently selected five charitable organizations across the country as "Community Stars." That's right, rather than honor the company's many successes, Mercedes-Benz decided to give to local, grass-root community groups. These organizations, dedicated to such pursuits as education, the arts, the environment, and human service, were awarded $25,000 each by the Tri-Pointed Star-a grand total of $125,000.