Mercedes-Benz previews the coupe version of its latest generation C-class

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Mercedes-Benz's latest S-class sets an impressive standard for high-tech comfort, but at around $100,000, sits above the general public's purchasing power. The newly announced C-class coupe offers many of the high-tech features as its bigger brother, but should come in substantially cheaper.
The new C-class coupe, to be sold in the US as the C300 and C300 4Matic, is the coupe version of the current generation C-class sedan. That model fits into the midsize segment in the US. The coupe version makes use of a more raked roofline and two-door cabin access. It sits 0.6 inch lower than the sedan, emphasizing the sport-oriented nature of the car, and can be optioned with Mercedes-Benz's exceptional air suspension, with sport and comfort settings.
Unlike the C-class sedan, Mercedes-Benz will only offer a turbocharged 2-liter four-cylinder engine in the C300, good for 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. Although this output puts the C300 behind the power options in BMW's 4-series, Mercedes-Benz will likely come out with a high-powered AMG version of the C-class coupe.
The C300 4Matic coupe adds all-wheel drive to the performance mix.

Much of Mercedes-Benz's driver assistance features will be available, such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and automated parallel parking. These features represent the most advanced in the industry, and can be seen as stepping stones to fully autonomous driving technologies.

 

Cabin tech gets upgraded over the previous C-class coupe to Mercedes-Benz's latest infotainment system, combining its traditional jog dial with a touchpad capable of alphanumeric and gesture input. Along with navigation, hands-free phone and digital audio, the system supports a set of third-party apps powered by a dedicated data connection. Mercedes-Benz rounds out the cabin tech with a Burmester audio system.
Mercedes-Benz notes that the new C-class coupe comes in an inch and half longer than the previous-generation coupe. However, reduced weight will improve handling and fuel economy.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-class coupe will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show in September. It will go on sale next year in the US as a 2017 model year car. Pricing has not yet been announced.

KBB Best Luxury SUV's

  Porsche has made KBB's Top 10 Best luxury SUV's list. Coming in at #4, the 2015 Porsche Cayenne was given 8.8 out of 10. With 240 hp and an estimated 20/29 fuel economy, the Porsche Cayenne earns this spot deservingly.

   Wearing the Porsche badge on its lift gate means the 2015 Cayenne SUV has to live up to the legendary performance expected of every Porsche. With rapid acceleration, impressive steering and braking plus enough luxury to please the most demanding connoisseur, the Cayenne for 2015 is the perfect blend of family wagon and gut-punching performer. Available in a number of trims ranging from quick to potent, the Cayenne can tow up to 7,716 pounds and still leave most sports cars in its dust.
   The 2015 Porsche Cayenne SUV is the most likable version to date. It's second to none in the areas of acceleration, handling and that tactile interface between driver and machine. The Cayenne Turbo S can vault to 60 mph in a scant 3.8 seconds, while the newest member of the Cayenne family, the S E-Hybrid, makes that same run in just 5.4 seconds yet returns an estimated 47 mpg in hybrid electric mode. But if you are looking for the perfect blend of power, economy and price, we think the obvious choice is the Cayenne Diesel. Copious torque and near 30 mpg on the highway (we saw better numbers in our real-world testing) make this the most livable of the Cayenne quadruplets.

  Inside the 2015 Porsche Cayenne are sumptuous, finely stitched leather and overlays of wood and metal. The look strongly recalls the up-market Porsche Panamera sedan. Rear-seat passengers enjoy a sliding and reclining seat and a pair of LCD screens in the front headrests. Like all of Porsche's current offerings, the Cayenne's cockpit is filled with buttons, knobs and switches, and while that might sound complex, most of us still find operating conventional controls far less distracting than sifting through multiple on-screen menus.

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Top 5 Reasons to buy a Mercedes Benz

  Ever wonder why you choose one car over another? Other than "you really love this car?" Well, here are 5 reasons you should be buying a Mercedes Benz.

1. World Class Mercedes-Benz Performance

    With a Mercedes-Benz automobile you’ll have the on-demand power, but in addition you’ll experience the ultimate in performance out of the systems that deliver excellence in ride, handling, comfort, fuel economy, safety and even entertainment. Mercedes-Benz designs for the driving experience. It’s nice to know that your car can go from 0 to 60 in 4 seconds but if the seat is uncomfortable, the steering is not responsive, you can’t see out the rear window or your gas bill is higher than your car payment, your car is not a performer. These are the aspects that make up performance

2. World Class Mercedes-Benz Luxury

   From the moment you slide into the driver’s seat of any Mercedes-Benz your first impression will be an incredible sense of luxury. The comfort, the premium upholstery, the plush carpeting, polished wood trim, sleek styling, LED mood lighting, an awesome array of information and entertainment options; even the scent signals that this vehicle is special. If you demand the finer things in life your automobile should be a Mercedes-Benz.

3. World Class Safety
  
   For over six decades the engineers at Mercedes-Benz have been leading the industry in automotive safety starting with the introduction of the crumple zone in 1951, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) in 1978 and culminating in an entire suite of proactive and reactive safety systems found on all of today’s Mercedes-Benz models.  Mercedes-Benz takes a holistic approach to safety taking into consideration not just the survivability of the vehicle but ergonomics, driver behavior, situational awareness and the driving environment.

4. World Class Service
  
   You won’t find a brand anywhere that is as protective of its reputation as Mercedes-Benz. That brand protection starts with building a superior automobile but it is the dealer experience that most strongly influences our customers. With that in mind you’ll find that every Mercedes-Benz dealer is staffed with helpful, knowledgeable professionals including factory certified service technicians. Every effort is made to exceed customer expectations. Convenience and superior performance are the watch words for every department at a Mercedes-Benz dealer from showroom to leasing to finance to service and parts.  Once you have experienced the treatment that you will receive at a Mercedes-Benz dealer your definition of an auto dealership will change.

5. World Class Selection
  
   Different drivers have different needs and preferences. Mercedes-Benz understands this and has created a line of automobiles sure to fit every discerning driver’s taste. From the new competitively priced CLA luxury sedan class to the flagship (and benchmark for luxury sedans) S Class and everything in between including an SUV, sports cars and even a station wagon. With multiple trims for each model and an exhaustive list of options you can optimize you Mercedes-Benz to meet your unique requirements.


   Our Mercedes-Benz dealership located at 3602 Harrison St. Davenport, IA. 52806 offers a wide selection of all Mercedes-Benz models, including the C250, E350, S550, CLA250, GL350, ML350, and SL550. A Mercedes-Benz cabriolet convertible or Roadster is the perfect car for your summer drives. Visit our Mercedes dealership to speak with one of our Mercedes Certified Product Specialists and to test drive your next luxury sedan, coupe, convertible, or SUV.
  

35 years of Audi Quattro

Always ahead of the curve

Audi Quattro. For 35 years, our legendary Quattro all-wheel drive has pushed vehicle performance- and the thrill of the ride

A gripping proposition

 Quattro all-wheel drive isn't just designed for wet weather. With its legendary grip and available torque vectoring technology, quattro significantly enhances handling and cornering performance in dry-weather conditions as well.

The always on, all-weather, all-wheel drive

 

  When the weather shows you its worst side, our legendary quattro® all-wheel drive shows you its best. By intuitively sending power to all four wheels, quattro® delivers power to the wheels with the most grip, maximizing traction in wet-weather conditions.

 

 

 

One size does not fit all

  Unlike some other all-wheel drive systems, Audi tailors each quattro® system to the specific vehicle it's found on. For example, our high-performance models are available with a unique version of quattro® that differs from our SUVs. By tailoring the system to each vehicle's intended purpose, quattro® can provide enhanced performance and traction benefits.

 

 

The Legend of Quattro

  Thirty-five years ago, Audi quattro® became the first permanent all-wheel drive system for passenger cars. Since then, it's inspired many imitations — but no equal.

 

 

 

 

 

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The new Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE

Seduction in every curve. Exhilaration in every corner.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

 

 

   The 2016 GLE Coupe is a dynamic new perspective on style with substance. It pushes the long-standing coupe tradition of Mercedes‑Benz to new heights, with sensual lines, a stretched greenhouse and striking front grille combined with SUV characteristics such as muscular shapes, large wheel arches and a high belt line. The limits have also been pushed in driving performance. The GLE450 AMG Sport Coupe is powered by a thrilling 362-hp biturbo V6 engine. On corners, the sleek exterior helps maximize handling and responsiveness. And DYNAMIC SELECT includes five settings that allow you to personalize engine, steering and efficiency controls at the flip of a switch, making the GLE Coupe perform the way you want, when you want it. The 2016 GLE Coupe will arrive in dealerships in late summer 2015.


Some Key Highlights:

362-hp Bit-turbo V6 engine

4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive

DYNAMIC SELECT multimode drive program

Intuitive head unit with 8-inch display screen

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST with autonomous braking

Available DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist

Touchpad and safety equipment upgrades

Standard 21-inch wheels; optional 22-inch wheels

Ready to get into your own Mercedes GLE Class? Contact our Lujack Mercedes-Benz dealership located at 3700 N. Harrison St. Davenport, IA. 52806 to speak with one of our Certified Mercedes Product Specialists about the new GLE. We look forward to hearing from you!


 

The Legendary 24H of LeMans 2015

Porsche takes the title...again!

 

 

 

Porsche has achieved its 17th overall Le Mans victory at the 83rd running of the famous 24-Hour race in a perfect way with a one-two finish.

  No other brand has managed to win the world’s toughest endurance race so many times and is connected that closely to the myth of Le Mans. The previous win was also a one-two – back in 1998 when Allan McNish (GBR), Laurent Aiello (FRA) and Stéphane Ortelli (MC) finished first in their Porsche GT1.  “This one-two finish in Le Mans 2015 is such a fabulous result we wouldn’t have dreamed of. The entire team has done a great job over the recent three or four years and well deserve this success.” says Mathias Muller, CEO of Porsche AG. Porsche only returned last year to the top level of endurance racing, attracted by the new efficiency regulations. In the brand’s Research Center in Weissach the most innovative car of the entire grid was developed. Alexander Hitzinger, Technical Director LMP1: “We are really happy now. It is an incredible feeling to win in Le Mans and one that you cannot describe with words. I am especially satisfied for the team, which has put so much passion and hard work into this project. We have achieved such a great development over the last two years and this one-two result is the reward for it.”


  At the 83rd Le Mans 24-Hours all the systems of this highly complex race car were tested to their limits. Because of the very tight competition, especially between the Porsche 919 Hybrids and the Audi prototypes, the race went on in qualifying mode twice round the clock. In qualifying the three Porsches did not only lock out the front of the grid with a one-two-three, but also set a new qualifying record for the 13.629 kilometre long track. The pinnacle was also the performance of the pit crew, who managed 90 pit stops in total and were significantly faster than the competition. Fritz Enzinger, Vice President LMP1: “It is an incredible achievement to win Le Mans in only our second attempt since Porsche’s return. I have to thank this brilliant team that has been growing together over the last three and a half years. The Porsche board backed us one hundred per cent from the word go. It will take a few days to realise what we have achieved. I know that a lot of people have virtually lived for this dream to come true and have pursued it with the greatest commitment.”

The Porsche team consisted of:
1st Place- Nico Hulkenberg/Earl Bamber/Nick Tandy
Porsche 919 Hybrid #19 (395 laps)

2nd Place- Timo Bernhard/Mark Webber/Brendon Hartley
Porsche 919 #17 (394 laps)

5th Place- Romain Dumas/Neel Jani/Marc Lieb
Porsche 919 Hybrid #18 (391 laps)

Here's what the drivers had to say about the historic win for Porsche-

Timo Bernhard (car number 17): “Hats off for what our mates in the number 19 car have done – great job, great race. We were doing well, but never made up for the delay that the penalty caused. Regarding my brief excursion into the gravel bed: Everyone has agreed that the slower cars stay on the racing line, but this guy decided to change his line without notice. To avoid contact I had to run wide and ran through the gravel bed. Nothing serious happened though, but this kind of incident can cause a lot of trouble. But that’s racing and the track is there for all of us.”

Brendon Hartley (car number 17): “On the final lap I had tears in my eyes. We have all been working so hard for this result. Stepping onto the podium was a dream come true. It is unbelievable. I’m very proud that two Porsches have won. I feel happy for every single person here.”

Mark Webber (car number 17): “The guys in the number 19 car did a great job. All three of them were exceptional for 24 hours. Especially at night, the number 19 was quick. It is a big day for Porsche. We have had a smooth race, but in the end weren’t quick enough. Brendon and Timo did a great job. We are very proud for Porsche. If we can’t win we obviously want it to be within the team.”

Romain Dumas (car number 18): “That is a great success for Porsche. Sadly, we didn’t have a good race with our car, because we had some problems. But the most important thing is that we proved that Porsche can win. That was the main target. For sure it was not easy for us. But that’s part of the game. This success is a big reward for all the efforts that we have put in since the end of 2012.”

Neel Jani (car number 18): “It wasn’t the race for the crew of number 18 today, but we finished and at least took some championship points with us. For Porsche this one-two success is just amazing.”

Marc Lieb (car number 18): “This is a great day for the entire team and for Porsche. I am very proud to be part of it. Congratulations to the 19 and 17 crews. A one-two for Porsche in Le Mans is really big. We had hoped for more for our car crew, but it wasn’t our day. Nevertheless we will party tonight.”

Earl Bamber (car number 19): “It feels incredible. I have enjoyed every single stint. It is been a long, long day to drive in the evening and then again in the morning. I just had a very short break. But I am not tired at all – I am pumped up on adrenalin now. I thought I would have heard strange noises in the car. But, of course, you fancy every kind of noise if you are on your way to win Le Mans.”

Nico Hülkenberg (car number 19): “I enjoyed every moment, these cars are great fun to drive and then to be on a huge track like this one. The pace was really high, and not what you would expect from endurance racing. Especially at night when the temperatures came down a bit, the car was fantastic to drive. Of course, I didn’t think I would come here and rock ’n’ roll this race, this would be silly because there are so many challenges in that race. However, we did it and we did it together.”

Nick Tandy (car number 19): “This is such a fantastic day. It is hard to get it to sink in that I’m now a Le Mans winner with Porsche.”

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Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes...Now with unlimited peace of mind.

Certified Pre-Owned...Now with unlimited peace of mind.

   When you drive off in your Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz, you’re protected by the MBCPO Base Limited Warranty, which runs for 1 year and covers unlimited miles – as well as any remainder of your vehicle’s original 4-year/50,000-mile Mercedes-Benz New Vehicle Warranty. When your one-year base term runs out, the MBCPO Extended Limited Warranty program lets you buy an extra 1 or 2 years of warranty coverage regardless of miles. The Extended Warranty is an incredible value, offering exceptional coverage at an affordable price. You not only get the legendary quality and reliability of a Mercedes-Benz, but an extra level of security against an unexpected repair. To qualify for Pre-Owned Certification, a Mercedes-Benz vehicle must meet stringent criteria and pass a rigorous inspection.

General:
  -To begin the inspection, a mileage/history verification is performed and owner's manuals and spare keys are assembled.

Engine Compartment and Pre-Road Test Checks:
  -Mercedes-Benz engines undergo all oil and fluid inspections to ensure unmatched performance. Engine, transmission, and rear-axle oil, brake, clutch, and level-control fluid, among others are carefully examined.

Engine Component & System Condition check:
  -We perform a thorough condition check verification of your engine from filters and plugs to engine mounts and V-belts.

Electrical Systems and Function Test:
  -Everything on the vehicle that takes a charge, from the headlamps, fuses, and radio to the heated seats, front seat-belt presenters, and rear-window sunshade, gets checked and approved.

Undercarriage / Drive Train:
  -We get right underneath the vehicle to scrutinize the steering, suspensions, brakes, wheels, tires, and driveshaft.

Chassis / Body:
  -From body structure to glass, lamp frames, lenses, seat belts, and vanity mirrors, nothing is left out.

Road Test:
  -The road test is conducted firsthand from the driver's seat: instruments, vibration and noise, shift lock operations, and more are all checked.

Post-Road Test:
  -After our test drive, we check for leaks, verify the proper fluid levels, and complete the inspection of the climate control begun during road testing.

Appearance:
  -A Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is a clean-skinned beauty, as free as dings, dents, rips, scratches, and scuffs as we can make it, with high quality fit and finish, inside and out.


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