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CNET have published a review of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350. 'As a somewhat cute roadster, the SLK previously appealed to trophy wives and very successful hairdressers. But not anymore. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 comes out with an aggressive look in front and an exhaust note that sends small woodland animals scurrying for the hills. Vents in the hood, a big lower air intake, and the prominent Mercedes-Benz badge on the grille declare that the SLK350 has something to prove, a chip on its shoulder from too many years of Sunday driving. But the rear does not maintain the new style, instead showing curves similar to those of the BMW Z4, one of its chief competitors.'

Inside Line have published a review of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350. 'Standard on every 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 is the carmaker's Attention Assist driver drowsiness monitor, which is programmed to detect steering alterations made by -- you guessed it -- drowsy drivers. When triggered, it belches a heaping pile of dry ice onto the nape of the driver's neck via the AirScarf duct. No, wait, that's not right at all. It actually issues a convincing warning in the instrument cluster that reads, "Time for a rest!" View all the technologies as you may, but the take-away here is that Mercedes is offering a car with all the benefits of a drop top and virtually none of the downsides. By every measure, this is a thoroughly modern convertible.'

CNET have published a review of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 sedan. 'As an update of one of BMW's big sedans, the CLS550 sports a new engine making its way down the lineup of all Mercedes-Benz 550-designated cars, a direct-injection V-8 with twin turbos. This engine, and a new seven-speed automatic, combine for surprisingly good fuel economy. The car also comes standard with an air suspension, giving it one of the most comfortable rides around. Mercedes-Benz has done a lot of work on driver assistance electronics, and the CLS550 serves as a showcase for these innovative technologies. The cabin tech suite features very good navigation and stereo, but in this area the company doesn't push the envelope. Mercedes-Benz shies away from the kind of application integration currently coming into vogue.'

Auto Express have published a review of the Mercedes C63 AMG Estate. 'On the outside, you can tell the newcomer apart from lesser models thanks to its quad exhaust tailpipes, fresh AMG headlamps and distinctive alloy wheels. Lift the bulging, more heavily sculpted bonnet, and you'll find the heartbeat of the C63. Its naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 produces 451bhp - enough to blast the Mercedes from 0-62mph in an amazing 4.6 seconds. These stats would leave any Seventies supercar struggling to keep up - but the C-Class is no stripped-out high-performance special. Inside, you get the same improved cabin as other cars in the range. This means high-quality switchgear, a neatly integrated COMAND screen on 
the dash and plenty of technology.'

Car And Driver have published their "Short take road test" of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG. 'Base CLS63 AMGs come with a direct-injected, twin-turbo, 5.5-liter V-8 producing an ample 518 hp and 516 lb-ft--more than enough for the average Joe. We, and you, are not average. For people like us--well, people like us but with real money instead of imaginary fortunes--Mercedes offers the AMG Performance package. The $7300 option pack costs about as much as the high-mileage mid-'90s S-classes that are more within our reach. Unlike those cars, however, the AMG group includes red brake calipers, a sport suspension, a lip spoiler and engine trim fashioned from carbon fiber, and, most important, a power bump to 550 hp and 590 lb-ft. The governor gets upped from 155 mph to 186, too. If you can afford the CLS63's $95,775 starting bid, go for the Performance pack over the old S-class.'

The Autoblog have published a review of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec 4Matic. 'The 2012 model has come a long way from the rolling-ski-boot aesthetics of its forebearers thanks in part to a few massaged exterior dimensions. Though the ML350 continues to ride on the same 114.7-inch wheelbase as last year, the vehicle is now a full inch longer from bow to stern. It also rides three-quarters of an inch lower and has grown an additional half-inch in width. Those are small adjustments, to be sure, but they help give the vehicle a more planted presence in the flesh. Designers incorporated a new nose to match the vehicle's measurements, and the front fascia now incorporates the vertical corporate Mercedes-Benz grille and dish plate-sized Silver Arrow emblem. Integrated LED daytime running lights are tucked into lower-fascia air inlets, and a new chrome treatment trims out the lower bumper.'

The Autoblog have published their "First test driven"" review of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe. 'Mercedes has ensured it qualifies for full homewrecker status by passing over its excellent new 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 in favor of the 6.2-liter V8 it was designed to replace. But for those interested in indulging their inner baddy, this is actually a very good thing. While the modestly downsized and significantly more efficient 5.5-liter is a wonderfully flexible and more powerful thing in Benz's spectacular new CLS63 AMG, we have yet to connect with it on the same visceral, loin-stirring level as the almighty 6.2, mostly because of its less burly soundtrack. Mercedes may have eschewed the higher-tech motor on cost-savings grounds, but it's also the correct choice for retaining the C63's chain-smoking sprinter character.'

The Independent have published a review of the Mercedes-Benz SLK convertible. 'This new SLK looks like a proper sports car, powerful and poised, high on visual thrust, ready to blast your hair out by the roots. Already that's a departure, for none of the foregoing necessarily applied to previous representatives of Mercedes-Benz's small sports car line. The cars might have looked sporty but they tended to be quite meek once you got to drive them. Either that, or over-larded with the refinement of V6 engines and automatic transmissions.'

Car Magazine have published a review of the 2011 Mercedes E63 AMG Estate. 'The stats are faintly embarrassing: a £74k, 6.2-litre V8, 518bhp, 464lb ft, 155mph, 22.1mpg, 299g/km C02. But it ticked so many of my motoring must-haves that I just couldn't resist, what with rear-drive, a plush and roomy interior, gadgets galore and - a key one this - 695 litres of load space - that's 135 more than a 5-series. Why key? I've got a young family - a two-year-old and another one on the way - plus I love mountain biking, and I play bass in a pub band. I'd get by with a saloon, but the estate makes life a lot easier.'

CNET have published a review of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe. 'With a ride that feels like lying on an inflatable bed floating in a pool of clouds, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic Coupe stakes its place in the luxury segment. Its seats gently massage tired muscles and hug their occupants with bolsters that respond to cornering forces. The audio system emits symphonic detail in a cabin that seals out external noise like a bank vault. And with it sitting near the top of Mercedes-Benz's model lineup, you would need the contents of a bank vault to buy the CL550. Mercedes-Benz fits the cabin of the CL550 with superb standard technology and then makes more items available that push the tech envelope even further.'