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Apple iPad 3 unveiling could impact latest vehicle technology

| Blog | March 9, 2012

The tech world is buzzing with anticipation as Apple is expected to unveil a new product–likely the iPad 3, also known as the new iPad–Wednesday at a press event in San Francisco.

Why should new-car buyers care? Because automakers are paying close attention to consumer-electronics leaders such as Apple, and whatever is introduced today will likely be riding shotgun sometime in the near future.

As an example, this week Ford issued an upgrade for its flawed MyFord Touch infotainment system. In addition to fixing bugs, Ford added tablet-computer compatibility. Tablets can now be connected to the Ford Sync system through a USB connection, allowing voice control over music, podcasts and audio books.

Derrick Kuzak, group vice president for Ford Global Product Development, said Ford is as much an automaker as it is a technology company.

“We are committed to continuous improvement of these and other technologies and to continue delivering even more of the products and technologies people truly want,” Kuzak said.

Ford isn’t the only automaker taking stock in consumer electronics.

Mercedes-Benz debuted an integration plan for the Apple iPhone 4S at the Geneva motor show this week. The company’s COMAND infotainment system and two apps–Digital DriveStyle and Drive Kit Plus for iPhone–feed iPhone 4S content directly to the vehicle display. Even the personal-assistant software Siri will function in the vehicle.

The 2013 Lexus LX 570, which debuted at the Detroit auto show in January, can link to apps found on your mobile phone through its infotainment system, called Enform. Users can check in on Facebook, conduct local searches through Bing, use voice-enabled apps to make restaurant reservations through OpenTable, get movie tickets via MovieTickets.com or tap into Internet radio.

Shoppers are also taking notice of Cadillac’s new CUE interface that will pair entertainment and information data from up to 10 Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, USBs, SD cards and MP3 players. The vehicle infotainment system responds to natural voice commands and uses haptic feedback–buttons pulse when pressed to acknowledge the driver’s commands, which Cadillac claims will help keep the driver’s eyes on the road.

CUE will debut in the 2012 Cadillac XTS and ATS luxury sedans and SRX luxury crossover.

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February vehicle sales point to a big year ahead

| Blog | March 5, 2012

As final February sales numbers trickled in March 1, they painted a picture of continued growth for the auto industry as a whole.

Chrysler and Volkswagen took top honors for the month, having increased sales of February 2011 by 40 and 42 percent, respectively. For these manufacturers, cars like the Fiat 500 and the Volkswagen Passat spurred the most growth.

Small cars also increased sales for Ford and General Motors in February. The Ford Focus helped boost Ford sales by 14 percent over last February’s results, and sales of the Chevrolet Sonic and Cruze helped GM jump 1.1 percent. GM’s increase seems slight for sure, but the company remains confident because this year’s increase happened despite a significant reduction in incentive spending—a good sign demand for GM products is strong.

Fuel-efficient small-car sales were also the driver of Toyota’s 12 percent increase in February. The Camry and Prius led the way, with Camry sales up 27 percent over this time last year and Prius up a whopping 52 percent, both indicating fuel efficiency is key to car purchasing once again.

Only Nissan lost on the small-car front: Versa sales fell 4 percent, and Sentra sales were down 16 percent compared with February last year. However, Nissan still recorded gains for February overall thanks to increased truck sales. With the Frontier up 20 percent and the full-sized Titan pickup up by 7 percent, Nissan saw a 16 percent increase in North American sales as a whole.

In luxury-vehicle sales, the introduction of BMW’s new 3-series boosted the brand as the top seller over Mercedes-Benz and Lexus for February.

BMW’s U.S. sales rose 29 percent to 21,204 in February compared with the previous year. Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus brand rose 21 percent to 16,678, and Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz reported a 17 percent increase with 18,080 vehicles sold in February.

So far this year though, the numbers are tight: Mercedes has sold 38,379 vehicles in 2012, with BMW close behind at 37,609 units. Lexus lags behind with 28,952 vehicles sold this year.

Associate Editor Angie Fisher contributed to this report.

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2012 Lexus LS 460

| Blog | February 22, 2012

MSRP: $67,130 – 74,980

Review Summary:
Serving as Lexus’s flagship model, the full-size, premium luxury LS sedan has secured a reputation as top of the line for its segment.

Review:

Four generations of the Lexus LS 460 have been produced with V8 engines and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive, hybrid and long-wheelbase variants became available in 2006.

Then, a third-generation transformation for 2001 introduced an even smoother, more lavishly-appointed iteration with the LS 430. A $68,005 starting price shouldn’t raise any eyebrows, keeping the LS on level with premium European luxury competition like the Mercedes-Benz S-class and BMW 7-series.

Key Features:

  • Full-size flagship sedan on par with anything BMW and Mercedes-Benz offer

  • Powerful and smooth highway cruiser

  • Roomy, opulent interior

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2012 Lexus LS 600h L

| Blog | February 22, 2012

MSRP: $112,250 – 112,250

Review Summary:
The Lexus LS 600h L is a luxurious hybrid to be sure, but how green is a 20-mpg sedan?

Review:

The top-of-the-line Lexus LS hybrid was launched in 2008 for green enthusiasts looking for an extended-wheelbase sedan with the utmost luxury. With a 20-mpg combined EPA fuel-efficiency rating, however, the hybrid LS hardly offers better mileage than its nonhybrid counterpart.

A gasoline-powered V8 engine works with electric motors to offer the power of a V12, but the added weight of the hybrid components used to achieve that sort of offsets the appeal. The Mercedes-Benz hybrid S-class is probably a better option, as the hybrid’s only advantage over the regular LS is its super-ultra-low-emissions vehicle rating, which simply doesn’t warrant a $113,125 starting price.

Key Features:

  • Electric motors and a V8 engine provide stellar torque

  • Why buy a hybrid that gets only 20 mpg combined?

  • Starting price high enough to cause heart palpitations

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

| Blog | February 22, 2012

MSRP: $114,100 – 211,000

Review Summary:
The Mercedes CL is one of the biggest touring coupes on the market, and in AMG guise, one of the fastest

Review:

The 2012  Mercedes-Benz CL-class coupe gets a choice of  two V8s or a V12 engine. Power ranges from 429 hp in the CL550 all the way up to 621 hp in the CL65 model. Five- or seven-speed transmissions are offered. Fuel economy is rated at 16 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway for the CL550. The Mercedes-Benz CL550 is available only in all-wheel drive, while the rest are rear-wheel drive. The CL-class continues to have some of the most advanced safety features on the market including Distronic Plus cruise control, blind spot indicators, “Active Lane Keeping Assist” and automatic brake intervention.

Key Features:

  • A sledgehammer for an engine in the AMG models

  • Luxury trim includes things like massaging seats

  • Hot rod exhaust note out of a luxury sedan

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 For Sale in NJ

| Mercedes Benz, Used Cars for Sale in NJ | March 8, 2011

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK500 For Sale in NJ

$18,995 
Vin: WDBTK75G55T050208 
Mileage: 58,287 miles 
Stock #:  
Exterior: BLACK 
Engine: 8-Cylinder
5.0L V8 
Interior: TAN 
Transmission: 7 Speed Automatic 
Trim/Package: CLK500 
Fuel Type: Gasoline 
MPG City/Hwy: 17 city / 25 hwy 

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS INCREDIBLE CONDITION, GARAGE KEPT, NON-SMOKER, CARFAX CERTIFIED 2005 MERCEDES BENZ CLK500 CONVERTIBLE. THIS MERCEDES LOOKS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW! SUPER CLEAN IN AND OUT! FINISHED IN BEAUTIFUL, SHINY BLACK, WITH HEATED TAN LEATHER SEATS…POWER EVERYTHING, CD STEREO, CRUISE CONTROL, AND MUCH MORE…..YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED WITH THIS CAR…CLEAN, FAST, LUXURIOUS! JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING! MUST SEE AND DRIVE! CALL 732-254-2500

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1980 Mercedes Benz 450SLC For Sale in NJ

| Mercedes Benz, Used Cars for Sale in NJ | January 12, 2011

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC

  •  Tan
  •  Brown Leather
  •  Automatic
  •  10702412028460
  •  102,250 miles

Sale Price:  $5,995
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS MAGNIFICENT, GARAGE KEPT, NON-SMOKER, 1980 MERCEDES-BENZ 450 SLC COUPE. A FINE EXAMPLE A VERY WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE. THIS CAR LOOKS AND DRIVES GREAT! A TRUE CLASSIC AT A FRACTION OF WHAT OTHERS ARE ASKING FOR THEIRS! EVERYTHING WORKS, NO STORIES! COLD WORKING AC, POWER WINDOWS! AFTERMARKET CD STEREO, POWER ANTENNA. I DOUBT YOU WILL FIND A NICER LOOKING AND BETTER DRIVING 450 SLC THAN THIS ONE! NO RUST! ALL TRIM IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! LAST YEAR MADE! COME TAKE A LOOK AND SEE FOR YOURSELF! YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED! SIMPLY PUT… A BEAUTIFUL, GREAT DRIVING CAR! …CALL 732-925-2602
 
 

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2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Convertible for Sale in NJ

| Recently Sold Vehicles | January 12, 2011

2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 CONVERTIBLE

 

  •  Blue
  •  Gray Leather
  •  Automatic
  •  5.0L SOHC 24-valve V8
  •  WDBSK75F53F062051
  •  30,890 miles

    • Sale Price:  $29,800  

     
     

      

    HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS INCREDIBLE CONDITION 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 CONVERTIBLE WITH ONLY 30K ORIGINAL MILES! THIS ONE OWNER, GARAGE KEPT, NON-SMOKER CAR LOOKS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW! EXCELLENT CONDITION, SUPER CLEAN IN AND OUT! FULLY LOADED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CD, NAVIGATION, WOOD GRAIN TRIM, BACK UP SENSORS, HEATED SEATS, AND MUCH MUCH MORE! MUST SEE AND DRIVE! A MAGNIFICENT CAR AT AN EVEN GREATER PRICE! CALL 732-925-2602
     

     

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