Teen Crashes Mercedes Into PoolSource: KTLA-TV, Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES-- A 19 year old drove a Mercedes through a fence and into the bottom of a pool in Valley Village, fire officials said.
German radicals turn to arsonSource: The Age
THEY occur at a rate of nearly one a night, without warning or fanfare. By the time the police arrive, all that remains are smoking wrecks. Even the identifying badges — Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, VW — are often obliterated by fire.
Kenya officials defy big car ban Source: BBC News
Kenyan politicians have not complied with a directive to give up their plush cars and limit themselves to a single vehicle, a BBC spot-check has found.
Lewis Hamilton admits he may follow McLaren out of F1Source: Guardian Unlimited
Lewis Hamilton of the F1 McLaren Mercedes team is quoted in the Guardian saying that since his racing contract is with McLaren he would go with the team if it moved to a breakaway series.
Kidnap tycoon is Euro MPSource: croatiantimes.com
A jailbird soccer boss facing kidnap charges has won a seat in the EU Parliament after launching his campaign from his prison cell.
Most and Least Ticketed Cars by CopsSource: autos.yahoo.com
Not sure if your car attracts more cops than a donut shop? Check out the list to see if your ride is getting you unwanted attention.
Nassau County Man Has Two Cars Stolen From HimSource: MyFoxNY
MANHASSET, N.Y. (AP) -- Police on Long Island say a man had two cars stolen from him in one night.
Detectives say the victim told police that while he was dining at a restaurant in Manhasset someone took the keys from the valet station and stole his Mercedes.

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Welcome To The Island Of Misfit Luxury Imports...Source: Consumerist
If you're looking for a photograph to illustrate how our economy has changed over the past few months, take a look at this. No, that's not a parking lot in a town where everyone has the same taste.
Greenpeace Fumes at German CarmakersSource: SPIEGEL ONLINE
Greenpeace is pointing its finger at auto giants like Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen, saying their new cars emit more carbon dioxide than earlier models.
All Mercedes and VW clean diesels earn tax creditSource: autobloggreen.com
purchasers of VW's new clean diesel-powered Jetta for 2009 would be eligible for a tax credit of $1,300, and now more models from Germany get the same treatment from the Internal Revenue Service.
Mercedes-Benz Unveil New F600 Fuel Cell ConceptSource: ecofriend.org
With the growing demand for cleaner technology, car manufacturers are increasingly looking at concepts like fuel cell to make their future cars more eco-friendly. And Mercedes have become the latest automobile giants to step into the game.
Mercedes to Cut Petroleum Out of Lineup by 2015Source: ecogeek.org
In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. Focusing on electric, fuel cell, and biofuels, the company is revving up research in alternative fuel sources and efficiency.