(Video) Auto Talk: AMG takes us behind the scenes of Ducati photo shoot

Mercedes-Benz has cobbled together a behind-the-scenes video chronicling a photo shoot with two stars: the 451-horseepower C63 AMG Coupe and a Ducati 848 in matching white. Deviating from the behind-the-scenes template, this one is more like a series of rushes set to music. In addition to the mechanical eye candy, a pair of models feature prominently (as suggested by the screencap above). The action takes place on an Iberian runway. Funk Flex


Auto Talk: Mercedes-Benz developing E Superlight as its new carbon fiber halo sedan

Automakers need halo cars. They bring people into the showroom and demonstrate just what their engineers can do. Typically those range-topping vehicles come in the form of sports cars – think Audi R8, Dodge Viper, Lexus LFA et al – but Mercedes-Benz is reportedly taking another direction. That’s because these exotic supercars tend to sell in small numbers (almost by definition), while – for Mercedes-Benz – mid-size luxury sedans like the E-Class sell in much bigger numbers. As such, the Silver Star automaker is planning on making its next halo car a four-door sedan (of sorts). Funk Flex


Auto Talk: BMW Beats Mercedes To Claim First U.S. Luxury Sales Crown

BMW fended off a late-year surge by rival Mercedes-Benz to win its first title as best-selling luxury brand in the United States. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex on Google+


Auto Talk: Mercedes-Benz USA Promotes Marketing Chief Steve Cannon To CEO

Mercedes-Benz USA will promote marketing chief Steve Cannon to president and CEO, effective January 1st. Cannon, 50, has been vice president of marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA since June 2007. He will replace Ernst Lieb, 56, who was fired abruptly in October for alleged misuse of company funds. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+


Auto Talk: Mercedes C- and E-Class coupes to get AWD option next year

4Matic has proven to be a popular feature on various Mercedes-Benz models, especially in U.S. regions that experience four distinct seasons. But while all-wheel-drive is almost a necessary option in the luxury sedan segment, Daimler’s C-Class and E-Class coupes have soldiered on only with rear-drive. Funk Flex


Auto Talk: Mercedes-Benz Prepping Tiny-Tough B-Class AMG

It’s still unclear whether or not the all-new Mercedes-Benz B-Class will be offered here in the United States (for reference, the old B-Class was available in Canada, meaning the small Benz hatch has seen plenty of time on North American shores), but these spy shots certainly give us one more reason to lust after the compact Merc. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+


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