C&D Takes Nine Mercedes-Benz AMG Models Through the Tunnels of Detroit

To the delight of Car&Driver's editors, the magazine recently had nine new Mercedes-Benz AMG cars at its disposal – actually, just before this video, there were 11 models at the magazine's Ann Arbor headquarters, but the publication said that two press cars had to be returned to the automaker.

So what do you do with nine powerful sports cars that include the SLS AMG 'Gullwing' coupe, S63 AMG, C63 AMG and AMG Black Series coupes, CLS63 AMG, E63 AMG Wagon, SL63 AMG roadster, CL63 AMG Coupe and SLK55 AMG?

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Mercedes-Benz USA Details its 2013 Model Year Introductions and Updates

There is plenty of news coming our way from Mercedes-Benz, as the German premium automaker's U.S. division has released detailed information about its 2013 model year lineup.

On the brand-new model front, we have the next GL-Class 7-seat crossover that goes on sale in September with a choice of four engines including a 240hp V6 diesel, while the range-topping GL65 AMG with 550hp will follow early next year.

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Väth Dials Out the New Mercedes-Benz SLK 350

It's been about a year since Mercedes-Benz launched the third generation of its SLK and German tuning house Väth has decided that it's time to release a new package for the compact sized hardtop roadster.

Väth's tuning kit is for the SLK 350, which in stock form, is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 petrol delivering a peak output of 302hp (306PS) and a maximum torque of 370Nm (272 lb-ft).

The revised software bumps output to 326hp (330PS), with torque climbing to 390Nm (288 lb-ft). As a result, top speed is lifted to 269km/h (167mph).

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