Hot off the press, this model debuted at the 2008 North American Inter-national Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January.

Impressive with its spacious cargo room and folding second-row seat that gives convenience in flat storage, the Vision GLK also offers safety and convenience through its features. There are active and passive safety systems included.

This model is stylish both inside and out. Providing a unique, sleek appearance on the exterior are features like taut bodylines for an aggressive and sporty edge. The bodywork is seductive, revealing Mercedes-Benz design of chiseled lines, athletic contours and unique surfaces. On the interior, there’s premium leather and luxurious wood and sporty aluminum and chrome finishes. Five can be seated comfortably in the Vision GLK, along with ample legroom and cargo space.

The new 2008 Vision GLK from Mercedes-Benz is a testament to devoted engineering, and redefines the entry SUV category with 4-wheel drive exhilaration, utility and luxury. This model is sure to impress many, and may even introduce a new breed of SUVs.

The ‘08 R350 SUV comes with a V6 engine producing 268-horse power, and also uses a 7-speed automatic transmission with column-mounted driver adaptive shifting and touch shift, allowing the driver to manually downshift and allows upshift via rocker buttons behind the steering wheel spokes.

AMG bodystyling, halogen headlamps and front foglamps, and dual heated power mirrors add to the sleek, elegant appearance of the R350 SUV. Other exterior features that contribute to convenience include dual heated power mirrors, a liftgate close assist and light-sensing headlamps.

Taking a look inside the vehicle, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and dual-zone climate control give comfort to occupants in the R350 SUV, and features adding to style including Birdseye Maple wood trim on the console and doors and aluminum trim along the console, and MB-Tex front and rear upholstery.

Safety comes in abundance with this Mercedes-Benz’s Integrated Restraint System, including dual-stage airbags for front occupants, passenger sensors that avoid unnecessary airbag deployment by detecting the presence of an occupant. There’s also a Universal LATCH System, which helps secure child safety seats. An optional Tele-Aid program provides 24-hour emergency aid, which can be helpful in the case of an accident.

The 2008 R350 SUV from Mercedes-Benz is advanced, convenient and reliable, making it an appealing ride for this year.

The ‘08 R320 CDI, a crossover vehicle, gets 24 mpg on the highway, and also has direct fuel injection, which can boost fuel economy. This model also uses ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel, saving even more money at the gas station.

Working on the elegant appearance of the R320 CDI are exterior features like AMG bodystyling, halogen headlamps and front foglamps, and dual chrome exhaust tips. Convenient features include a liftgate assist, selectable light-sensing headlamps and programmable daytime running lamps.

Features like the SmartKey prove the presence of innovation in this model. This feature integrates controls like door unlock, liftgate unlock, panic alarm and power tailgate open/close. It can also open and close the windows using an infrared-remote function. Even more security is added with nighttime illumination that lights up a path from the vehicle after parking.

Safety is also a priority, as the R320 CDI comes with Universal LATCH, which helps to secure child safety seats. Front occupants are protected with dual-stage airbags, and there’s also side-impact and rollover protection. An occupant sensor also is present to determine if a passenger is in the seat, for the purpose of avoiding unnecessary airbag deployment.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI is efficient, secure and stylish, making it a full package that will be hard to pass up this year.

In addition to its high performance, this ‘08 Mercedes-Benz rides in style with its power tilt/sliding tinted-glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close and memory. For convenience, there’s an intermittent rear-window wiper with wide-spray washer, programmable daytime running lamps and heated windshield washer reservoir.

Showing the advancement of the E350 4MATIC Wagon is the SmartKey remote control, which integrates controls like unlock, tailgate unlock and panic alarm. The SmartKey also offers infrared-remote opening and closing of the windows and sunroof. There’s also an integrated three-button garage door control, compatible with HomeLink components and some other systems.

Not only is this model powerful and stylish, but is also a secure ride. It includes a Tele-Aid GPS-based stolen vehicle recovery system, which assists police in tracking it down if stolen, and there’s an anti-theft alarm that alerts Mercedes-Benz to contact the vehicle owner if the alarm activates.

Providing comfort are interior features like the power-adjustable front seats, each with 3-position memory and dual-zone climate control with individual driver and front passenger control. Audio is impressive as well, with digital surround sound and an integrated 6-disc in-dash CD changer.

Mercedes-Benz combined innovation, security and power when they designed the 2008 E350 4MATIC Wagon, making it a ride suitable for a family or a single person. It seems to have something for everybody.

Not only is it fast, but this Mercedes-Benz is also nice to look at. Features contributing to the look include blue-tinted glass, halogen front foglamps and a power tilt/sliding tinted-glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close and memory. Other exterior features, that make the ‘08 CLS63 AMG Coupe practical, include heated windshield washer nozzles, driver-selectable light-sensing headlamps and rain-sensing wipers that measure rainfall on the windshield, and adjust wiper speed and frequency according to that estimation.

Interior comfort is provided with the CLS63 AMG Coupe’s 10-way power adjustable front seats, AMG leather-trimmed sport steering wheel with raised thumbgrips and shift paddles. There’s also a humidity/dewpoint sensor that reduces window fogging during humid weather and helps prevent overdrying of cooled air, adding even more to convenience in this model.

This model is as safe as they come, and proving that fact are the standard features, including the Integrated Restraint System, with front and side-impact bags for front occupants, head restraints that power-adjust to height and PRE-SAFE, a system that readies occupants for a possible collision before it even happens. That program is based on brake pedal application and steering-wheel input patterns and if a possible collision is detected, it adjusts the front passenger seat for more favorable airbag and seatbelt effectiveness and closes the sunroof.

The 2008 CLS63 AMG Coupe from Mercedes-Benz is efficient, safe and reliable, and those looking for a luxury car with those assets, and also one that will serve high-performance needs should look no further than this model.

The ‘08 CLK550 Cabriolet also is secure with its Electronic Stability Program, an asset of any vehicle with high performance. That system protects against under- or oversteering by keeping the vehicle on its intended course, based on steering and braking inputs. If the system senses the car is veering off the course, it applies brakes or reduces engine power to help the driver regain control of the vehicle.

Safety is just as important, and this car includes several standard features, such as the Integrated Restraint System, with dual-stage airbags for front occupants, a Universal LATCH system that helps secure child safety seats and active front head restraints. There’s also a Tele Aid System, which gets the driver 24-hour live emergency assistance using an SOS button. Included in that system are Basic Tele Aid Security & Care service includes Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, Remote Door Unlock service, and Dealer Connect

This model is one that’s hard to look away from, with striking exterior features like dual polished chrome AMG exhaust finishers, halogen foglamps and an AMG rear spoiler on edge of trunk lid.

Electronic cruise control and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel are convenient, while the CLK550 Cabriolet’s tunnel mode offers one-touch closing of all windows, the sunroof and cabin air intake using an air-recirculation button.

The 2008 CLK550 Cabriolet from Mercedes-Benz is convenient, innovative and secure, making it one of the most appealing luxury cars for the convertible buyer this year.

Each driver of the ‘08 CL65 AMG Coupe is always kept informed with the information display, which includes outside temperature indicator, digital speedometer and engine oil-level check. There are also options for the available MP3 playback capability on the audio system and satellite radio station displays.

Features like the Dynamic Rear View Monitor show the innovation of this vehicle. That system enables the driver to see what is behind the car when reversing, making parallel parking and backing into a spot easier and more accurate. It uses wide-angle camera views.

Also convenient is an onboard tire-pressure monitoring system that allows the driver to check the inflation pressure of all tires using the multifunction display. Other safety features include dual-stage airbags for front occupants, side-impact protection and rollover protection. There’s also a Universal LATCH System that protects children, showing this model is family oriented. That system helps secure child safety seats in the CL65 AMG Coupe.

On the exterior, this model shines with both style and convenience. Included features are nano-particle paint, which is more resistant to fine scratches caused by car washes and environmental factors, halogen foglamps and sport mufflers with quad exhaust tips.

The 2008 CL65 AMG Coupe from Mercedes-Benz puts together practicality, innovation and power, making it a full package for the luxury car buyer this year.

Each ‘08 ML320 CDI is equipped with an electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and quartz clock. Also impressive in the instrumentation are features like the tire pressure monitoring system, which alerts the driver of critically low levels and the Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus, which displays the distance remaining to the next basic maintenance service. There’s also a monitor for brake-pad wear.

This model is both sporty and sleek, which exterior features that contribute to the style, including black protective-coated roof rails, halogen headlamps and front foglamps, and a silver grille with chrome ribs.

Comfort, style and convenience all are found inside the ML320 CDI. Dual-zone climate control and power-adjustable front seats with lumbar support and MB-Tex upholstery make it hard for occupants to feel uncomfortable. Polished Brown Birdseye Maple wood trim is found on the console and doors, and there’s aluminum trim on the console assist handles.

The front occupants are protected from impact with dual-stage front air bags, a side-impact airbag and a 3-point seat belt with an Emergency Tensioning Device, which needs a fastened seat belt to activate. There’s also a rear side-impact bag and a 3-point seat belt for the second-row center passenger.

The 2008 ML320 CDI SUV from Mercedes-Benz is a combination of safety, style and luxury, so those looking for a classy sport-utility vehicle with a mix of many appealing features might want to stop at this model.

This vehicle comes with several standard safety features, including an Integrated Restraint System, which provides dual-stage front airbags and a side-impact airbag, and an Occupant Classification System that turns the front passenger’s front air bag on or off, avoiding unnecessary deployment by detecting presence of the passenger.

Mercedes-Benz includes in each ‘08 R350 2WD an electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and quartz clock. There’s also a digital display of odometer and gear/mode selection, and a tire pressure monitoring system that adds to security in this vehicle.

Working on the striking appearance of this model include AMG bodystyling, halogen headlamps and front foglamps and single red rear foglamp and dual chrome exhaust tips. Other features that make the R350 2WD more practical include selectable light-sensing headlamps, a liftgate close assist and electrically heated rear window with auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed, and outside temperature.

Interior comfort is provided with the model’s dual-zone climate control with filtration and a power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support. For sleek style on the inside, there’s MB-Tex front and rear upholstery, and Birdseye Maple wood trim on the console and door.

Combining style, safety and luxury, the 2008 R350 2WD from Mercedes-Benz gives competitors something to worry about, as buyers will definitely be taking a second look at this model this year.

Working on the sleek appearance of this model are features like an AMG front air dam with mesh air intakes, side skirts, and rear apron and low-backpressure exhaust system with dual polished chrome AMG finishers, in addition to the one-touch retracting soft top.

Interior comfort is provided with digital dual-zone climate control with digital temperature controls and rotary airflow distribution controls, and power-adjustable front seats that are sport-styled and heated. Also impressive inside are the safety features, including dual-stage airbags for front occupants and LATCH, which helps secure child safety seats, showing a ride even this fast and sleek can keep the family in mind. There’s also passenger sensors that avoid unnecessary deployment by determining whether a passenger is present.

Mercedes-Benz includes in each ‘08 CLK63 AMG an instrumentation display of trip meter and outside temperature indicator, digital speedometer, maintenance System , and oil-level check. There’s also display for DVD-based navigation system route guidance, vehicle reminder and message indicator, driver-programmable settings for instruments, lighting, and vehicle and convenience features.

Occupants will be entertained with the audio programming, which includes AM/FM radio, CD player and 6-disc CD changer that’s mounted on the glovebox. There’s also a digital surround-sound system, and volume control to preserve sound balance under all driving conditions. MP3 playback capability also is available.

The 2008 CLK63 AMG from Mercedes-Benz is advanced, stable, safe and powerful, making it an attractive yet practical ride for those looking to buy this year.

Performance is impressive in this model, as the ‘08 E63 AMG Wagon’s V8 engine nets 507-horse power, using an AMG-enhanced 7-speed automatic with electronically-controlled shifting, allowing for a smoother ride.

Exterior features that make this Mercedes-Benz wagon’s appearance one hard to look away from, include halogen foglamps, polished chrome exhaust tips and power tilt/sliding tinted-glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close and memory. Other convenient features at the surface level include a heated windshield washer reservoir, rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers that measure rainfall and adjust wiper speed and frequency, and light-sensing headlamps.

Taking a look inside, convenience is found there as well with comfort, with features such as 4-zone climate control. This includes a rear-cabin operating panel with dual temperature, speed, and airflow distribution controls. There are also humidity and dewpoint sensors that reduce window fogging during humid weather and auto-dimming of the rearview mirror.

As far as safety goes, Mercedes-Benz packed this model with features including the Integrated Restraint System, including dual-stage airbags for front occupants, side-impact protection and passenger sensors that avoid unnecessary deployment. A Universal LATCH system proves the E63 AMG Wagon was designed with the family in mind, helping to secure child safety seats.

The 2008 E63 AMG Wagon is powerful, tech-savvy, secure and safe, making it a full package for Mercedes-Benz buyers this season.

Though race car-like, being inside this car is like having your own safety net. The ‘08 CL550 Coupe comes standard with several safety features, including window curtain airbags for side-impact protection, dual-stage airbags that protect the front occupants and an Occupant Classification System, which determines if a passenger is present or not, avoiding unnecessary deployment. There’s also PRE-SAFE, which aids in the event of an accident, preparing occupants in advance.

Safe, secure and stylish, this model has many features contributing to the exterior appearance, which has been shown to turn heads. For example, there’s a power tilt/sliding tinted-glass sunroof with one-touch express-open/close and memory, and also Laminated infrared-reflecting glass helps reduce radiant heat, UV rays, and noise penetration, adding to the style but also contributing to convenience. Other practical exterior features include selectable light-sensing headlamps and dual heated power mirrors that are linked to driver’s seat memory.

Practicality makes its way inside, as well as some fun with the audio setup. Occupants ride in style with the premium leather upholstery and hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim, and comfort is provided with dual-zone climate control with individual driver and front passenger control of temperature, speed, and airflow distribution and also power-adjustable, three-level heated front seats.

All in all, the 2008 CL550 Coupe from Mercedes-Benz is a luxury car that also contains features of technology, safety and convenience. It seems to have it all, and buyers should be satisfied if they decide to go for this model.

This ride can be seen as economical as well, as it includes a fuel and ignition system that integrates sequential multipoint fuel injection and phased twin-spark ignition, which has been shown to boost fuel economy. The ‘08 S63 AMG Sedan has a 23.8-gallon tank, and gets an estimated 17 mpg on the highway.

Convenient exterior features on this model include dual-stage rain-sensing intermittent wipers that measure windshield and adjust wiper speed and frequency accordingly, and programmable side mirrors that can fold in when the car is locked and extend when the front door is opened. There’s also laminated, infrared-reflecting glass helps reduce radiant heat, UV, and noise penetration

Riding in style is important, but so is entertainment. Mercedes-Benz got the job done right on the S63 AMG Sedan with its digital surround-sound system, 6-disc in-dash CD changer and Dynamic Volume Control. A hard drive-based navigation system includes an 8-inch LCD color screen and voice command.

Safety seems to always be kept a priority in Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and this model goes along with the rest. Included are dual-stage airbags for front occupants, side-impact and rollover protection.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Sedan is a vehicle that combines security, technology and convenience, and luxury car buyers this year will have a hard time looking further than this model.

Also contributing to safety in the S550 are features such as an integrated restraint system, including dual-stage airbags that protect front occupants, a side-impact airbag and a 3-point seatbelt. Second-row passengers also have side-impact protection. PRE-SAFE is a feature in this model that prepares occupants for an accident before it even happens. If the system senses a possible collision based on brake pedal application pattern and steering-wheel input pattern, it will apply tension to the front seat belts and adjust the passenger seat.

Working on the sleek appearance of the ‘08 S550 Sedan are features including a power tilt/slide sunroof with tinted glass, halogen foglamps and bi-xenon low- and high-beam headlamps, and laminated infrared-reflecting glass helps reduce radiant heat, UV rays, and noise penetration. This ride not only drives in style, but also can keep up with the others on the road. Its V8 engine gets 382-horse power, going from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds.

The inside is impressive as well, with comfort-providing features such as three-level heated seats and dual-zone automatic climate control with individual driver and front passenger control of temperature, speed, and airflow distribution.

Mercedes-Benz wrapped up technology, safety and luxury under the hood of the S550 Sedan, making it likely to be one of the most desired models this year.

Other features contributing to the safe feel of this model include dual-stage airbags that protect front occupants, window curtain airbags for side-impact protection and an Occupant Classification System that avoids unnecessary deployment if a passenger is not present. LATCH attachments also are included, showing this model was designed with the family in mind, as it helps secure child seats.

The ‘08 E350 Sedan’s V6 engine gets 268-horse power, and using a 7-speed automatic transmission, includes electronically controlled shifting. There’s also sequential fuel injection, which allows for some savings while at the gas pump. This model gets an average 24 mpg on the highway.

Working on the striking appearance of this Mercedes-Benz are features like a power tilt/slide tinted sunroof and halogen headlamps. Other convenient features include light-sensing headlamps and rain-sensing intermittent wipers that measure rainfall and adjust wiper speed and frequency accordingly.

Inside, dual-zone climate control with individual controls for the driver and front passenger provide comfort, as well as power adjustable front seats that have 3-position memory and lumbar support. Also impressive on the interior in the E350 Sedan is the multifunction steering wheel, which provides additional controls for basic audio and Bluetooth functions.

The 2008 E350 Sedan from Mercedes-Benz is practical, safe and reliable, and will likely be a popular purchase this year.

The ‘08 CLK350 Cabriolet is not just another soft-top. Its roof retracts in 17 seconds with a one-touch feature, and for protection, there is an insulated triple-layer soft top plus a heated rear window ensures year-round drivability. Other exterior features that contribute to the striking appearance of this model include an enlarged polished chrome exhaust finisher and halogen foglamps.

Taking a look inside this convertible, style makes its way to the inside with features like a leather-trimmed 4-spoke steering wheel and shift knob. There’s also hand-polished Burl Walnut trim. Convenience and comfort are provided inside with digital dual-zone climate control with digital temperature controls and rotary airflow distribution controls, automatic control of blower speed and airflow distribution, in addition to 10-way power-adjustable front seats, each with 3-position memory.

Though this ride is a nice one to look at, it’s a safe one as well. Standard features include dual-stage airbags for front occupants, a Universal LATCH system that, while showing the CLK350 Cabriolet was designed with the family in mind, helps secure child safety seats.

Power is added into the combination of features, as this ride’s V6 engine produces 268-horsepower, using a 7-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled shifting.

The 6-speaker audio system impresses as well with a glovebox-mounted 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio capabilities and AM/FM radio.

Mercedes-Benz put together safety, style, technology and performance when designing the 2008 CLK350 Cabriolet, making it a luxury car that many should be drawn to this year.

The ‘08 ML350 SUV also uses Downhill Speed Regulation, for added security. That system presets speeds for downhill travel at 4 mph but that can be adjusted from 3 to 10 mph using the multifunction steering wheel. There is also Hill Start Assist to prevent rollback when taking off from a stop on an incline.

Features that contribute to the stylish, yet sporty look of this model include black protective-coated roof rails, halogen head lamps and a silver grille with chrome ribs. This SUV also has convenient exterior features, such as a hydraulically assisted tailgate closing feature, programmable daytime running lamps and privacy glass for rear doors, rear quarter windows, and tailgate.

This ride was designed with innovation kept in mind, and technology is combined with security with the SmartKey System, as it uses an electronically coded key that is recognized in the engine. The engine will not start if this key is not used, preventing theft of the vehicle.

Style makes its way inside the ML350 SUV with features like a leather-trimmed steering wheel and Polished Brown Birdseye Maple wood trim on console and doors, in addition to aluminum trim on console assist handles.

The 2008 ML350 SUV from Mercedes-Benz combines a sleek ride with sporty handling, and puts that together with advanced technology and convenience, making it a full package for the luxury SUV buyer this year.

AMG front and rear bumpers, running boards, black protective-coated roof rails and halogen headlamps all contribute to the classy, yet sporty look of this Mercedes-Benz SUV, while convenient features include programmable daytime running lamps with auto-on override in darkness, rain-sensing wipers and dual-heated power mirrors.

Safety remains a priority, as is the case in other Mercedes-Benz models. Features include the Universal LATCH System, which helps secure child safety seats, active front head restraints and dual-stage airbags for front occupants. There’s also an Occupant Classification System that avoids unnecessary deployment by determining the presence of a passenger. The Tele Aid system provides 24-hour live emergency aid by engaging an SOS function if an airbag is deployed.

Features that provide comfort to passengers inside include MB-Tex upholstery and heated front seats, as well as dual-zone climate control with filtration. A leather-trimmed steering wheel and polished Burl Walnut wood trim is found on the console and doors, and aluminum trim is on the console assist handles.

Entertainment availability is impressive, with an 8-speaker audio system with automatic vehicle-speed-sensitive volume adjustment. Satellite radio capability and navigation also are available.

Mercedes-Benz put together a package of technology, convenience and safety in the ‘08 ML550 SUV, and with its high-power engine, this ride might be one of the most appealing models out there this year.

Fuel economy is impressive at 23 mpg on the highway, and adding to that is the fuel and ignition system, using direct ignition, a system that can boost fuel economy and add some savings at the pump.

Using an Integrated Restraint System, the ‘08 SLK350 Roadster keeps its occupants safe. The system includes front air bags, in addition to protection from side-impact and there’s also a knee airbag. Emergency Tensioning Devices, which do not deploy if safety belts aren’t fastened, are used as well, and can protect in rollovers. Tele Aid Automatic Collision keeps the lines of communication open with emergency aid, 24 hours a day.

If riding in style is a concern, look no further than this roadster. Exterior features contributing to the striking appearance include 17-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels, a Formula 1-style nose with color-keyed grille crossfins and Electrohydraulic retractable steel hardtop. On the hardtop, one button lowers or raises the top and all four windows. There’s also convenient dual aero-blade windshield wipers and projector-beam halogen headlamps with clear high-impact lenses.

Providing comfort on the inside of this car are features like the tunnel mode, which offers one-touch closing of all windows and cabin air intake by holding the air-recirculation button. There’s also dual-zone climate control and manual sport seats with a silver-painted magnesium frame.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Roadster puts together a nice package of safety, power and style, making it a car that will be hard to pass up for the luxury car buyer this year.

The ‘08 model is equipped with a V8 engine that generates 335-horse power, making it from zero to 60 mph in less than eight seconds.

The GL450 SUV’s optional DVD system, available as a factory-installed option or dealer-installed accessory, uses GPS satellites to determine the vehicle’s location, increasing navigation accuracy. Driving instructions are provided through the COMAND system’s large color LCD screen, using clear displays and crisp map readouts.

The audio system includes a glovebox-mounted single-feed 6-disc CD changer with MP3 playback capability, and 8-speakers with automatic vehicle-speed-sensitive volume adjustment. There’s also an audio input jack in the glovebox.

Safety is a high priority in this vehicle, with a standard Integrated Restraint System that includes dual-stage airbags for front occupants, head restraints, side-impact protection and an Occupant Classification System that detects the presence of a passenger, avoiding unnecessary deployment. Too, the Universal LATCH system helps secure child safety seats, showing this luxury SUV was designed with the family in mind.

Dual square polished stainless-steel exhaust tips and a tinted fixed sunroof above the third row add to the style in this sporty ride while privacy glass for rear doors, rear quarter windows and liftgate, and selectable light-sensing headlamps make the GL450 SUV even more convenient.

Practicality, safety and luxury – that’s the new 2008 GL450 SUV from Mercedes-Benz in a nutshell. Many buyers will surely stop at this model for a second look this year.