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Venessa Hudgens Driving a mercedes-Benz E-Class

Venessa Hudgens, the Hollywood actress, was seen driving a Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

The High School Musical star, who dated her co-star Zac Efron, was spotted driving an E350, according to AutoEvolution.com. The website said the "elegant" car is a good fit for the 22-year-old's "diva' image.

Also pointed out was the vehicle's BlueTEC technology which shows a level of concern for the environment.

The latest BlueTEC E350 has CO2 emissions of only 183 grams per kilometer.

The Mercedes-Benz E350 has a V6 powerplant engine with a maximum speed of 148.6 miles per hour which allows it to…
First off, for those of you who are not familiar with Mercedes-Benz Active Night View Assist Plus, here's a high-level explanation of the technology's functionality: It offers Mercedes-Benz drivers the ability to more aptly detect pedestrians on the road by highlighting them on the display in the instrument cluster. The innovative safety device warns driver's to proceed with more caution and has been included in Mercedes-Benz's luxury-class models since 2009. It was first introduced in late 2005 as the Night View Assist system and was integrated with the redesigned S-class. Currently, over half of the global…

Mercedes-Benz and Renault Trade Engines

Renault and Mercedes-Benz are going to make beautiful engine noise and horsepower together. Renault will apparently make available its new 1.6 liter diesel power plant to Mercedes-Benz for the A and B-Class starting next year. That new 1.6 liter diesel comes with an output of 128 bhp.

Mercedes-Benz is sharing as well: by supplying Renault with a 2.0 liter gasoline unit, as well as granting access to its range of V6 and V8 engines.

Sharing of engines is part of a global automotive alliance agreement Daimler AG and Renault signed this year. This partnership also involves co-development…

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Details

Autocar is reporting new details on the next-generation 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class. The B-Class will be made from a new front-wheel drive platform, and will be made of a conventional unibody frame, making its less expensive than the current model's structure.

The platform will also spawn the next A-Class, as well as other vehicles including a compact SUV and a small sedan model.

As for the next B-Class, it will feature a series of power plants supplied by in-house engines for the upper range output offerings. Those smaller plants will come to include 1.2 liter, 1.4 liter and…

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Leaked

Mercedes-Benz is still working on the all new C-Class, which has been kept under wraps for months. But it looks like the C-Class has been leaked online.

Apparently, the first official drawings of the 2011 Mercedes C-Class facelift came to life on German auto site "AutoBild" - however, many car journalists remain skeptical.

The pictures show an updated sedan with revised front end, new hood, and SL-inspired headlights with LED turn signals. Inside, the cabin has been completely revamped. Dashboard and instrument cluster have been totally overhauled. There's also an integrated COMAND display for navigation and entertainment purposes.

Under the…

Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG Coming to America

It's official -  the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG will be unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. As previous reports have shown, the redesigned model will feature an "aggressive front fascia, LED daytime running lights, a four-tailpipe exhaust system, and AMG wheels."

Power will be provided by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine with 536 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. It will be connected to a 7-speed Speedshift MCT transmission which should enable the CLS 63 AMG to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 4.3 seconds. Not fast enough? Mercedes will likely offer…