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Excuse Me While I Drift Right By You Around the Corner

We have seen many videos of Russian drivers trying to overtake motorists at stoplights, but most of those filmed attempts that make it on the internet for our amusement end up in tears and shattered metals.

Not this one, though, as the driver of the black Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG (that's the 6.3-liter V8-powered model with 451 horses and rear-wheel drive) made a sweet pass with a perfectly executed drift without any incident whatsoever.

Check out the short video clip for yourself right past the break.

Thanks for the tip Vassia P.!

AMG Taking Hold of All Future Daimler V12 Engine Development

According to a new report from Autoweek, the future of the V12 engine under the Daimler nameplate will be left in the hands of Mercedes-Benz's in-house tuner AMG.

Truth be told, the twelve-cylinder engine has remained a specialty in the market for the past number of years and is present in some the most exclusive high-end vehicles including the Mercedes S65 and even more pronounced in the Pagani Huayra.

Spied: New Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG with 330hp Turbo Engine Caught for the First Time

Not too long ago, we reported on the upcoming Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG hot hatchback. Now, we have the first photos of its more spacious and larger sedan sibling, the stylish CLA 45 AMG.

Even though the Stuttgart automaker's engineers went crazy with the black camo, some visual identifiers separate the AMG model from the regular CLA variants including, the massive brake discs behind the larger five-spoke alloys and the reprofiled side sills.

Spied: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Limo in Performance AMG Specification

The closest you'll get to a performance orientated model in the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan range (codenamed W222) is no doubt the two AMG-branded and –developed models to be sold under the S63 and S65 AMG monikers.

There is no question that the prototype S-Class spied by our scoop photographers while filing up at a gas station in Germany is one of the two AMG models, and thanks to the square tail pipes, we can tell you that this is most likely the S63 variant as the S65 features twin oval-shaped exhausts on either side of the bumper.

According to sources, both iterations are expected to keep the same powerplants as the current models, though AMG engineers may make some subtle tweaks to improve their fuel efficiency.

As such, the S63 AMG will feature a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8, which in its current form delivers 530hp (537PS) at 5,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft (800Nm) from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm in standard trim, and 556bhp (564PS) and 664 lb-ft (900Nm) with the optional performance package.

Mercedes Recalling 2012-2013MY ML-Class' Floor Mats Because They May Trap the Gas Pedal

A problem with the all-season floor mats sold for use in model year 2012 and 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class vehicles has led to a recall notice.

In a form filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the German premium brand said that the mats may not fully conform to the contour of the vehicle's floor and could interfere with the accelerator pedal.

Scoop: Sights and Sounds of the New Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Black Series

A prototype model of Mercedes-Benz's upcoming SLS AMG Black Series Edition has once again been snagged on camera while hammering out a few hot laps around the 20.8 km (13 miles) long Nürburgring track in Germany. Read more »

Nagel Dakkar is the Dartz of all SUVs…and Then Some More

Dartz, the Latvia-based company that will be forever remembered for the Prombron Monaco Red Diamond Edition with its true- and then faux-whale penis leather dressed interior, has returned with an announcement for a new future product.

The firm's new model is named Nagel Dakkar after Russian racing driver Andrew Nagel who the 1912 Monte Carlo Rally.

Always up for a joke (we assume…), Dartz has this to say about the Nagel Dakkar: "This won't be just new car model - will be new class of cars we call it B.N.U.D.S."

2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Range gets New Trim Structure and Revised 1.6-liter Turbo in the UK

The new model year brings a fresh trim structure and changes in the engine lineup of the UK market Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon, Estate and Coupe models.

For the 2013MY, the C-Class is now offered in three grades named Executive SE, AMG Sport and AMG Sport Plus.

The Executive SE is the new entry point in the revised range for the C180 BlueEFFICIENCY, C200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Saloon and Estate models.

Scoop: New Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG and 2014 S-Class Sedan Spotted Testing in Colorado

Mercedes-Benz engineers were caught by Roman Mica of TFLCar trying out two new models, the A45 AMG hot hatch and the next generation of the S-Class limousine, in Colorado, USA.

The A45 AMG will sit atop of the range of the new A-Class hatchback, which has already amassed more than 40,000 orders a couple of months ahead of launch forcing Mercedes-Benz to expand production by hiring Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive.

Mercedes-Benz Puts a Price Tag on New CLS Shooting Brake in Europe, Begins Taking Orders

While deliveries will not begin until October 6, 2012, Mercedes-Benz has released pricing for the European range of the new CLS Shooting Brake series, which is available to order with immediate effect.

In Mercedes-Benz' home market of Germany, the sleek estate model starts at €61,761 (US$75,850) for the CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with a 201hp (204PS) four-cylinder diesel engine rising up to €117,512.50 (US$144,320) for the flagship CLS 63 AMG fitted with a 518hp (525PS) 5.5-liter bi-turbo V8.

Wimmer RS Prepped Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wagon Enters Supercar Territory

It may look like a German airport taxi sponsored by Frankfurter Würstchen, but underneath the tacky appearance of this Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wagon tuned by Wimmer RS is a true-blue sports car.

In factory guise, the C63 AMG Wagon has a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine that churns out 457-horses and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of peak torque.

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon Black Series Edition Imagined

Emerging from the pages of the "What if?" designer handbook is a speculative take on a hotter version of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon with the Black Series Edition moniker.

The brand with the star reserves the Black Series Edition treatment for its special AMG models, which benefit from added power, better handling and more aggressive looks than the regular variants.

New Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake Officially Revealed

It took Mercedes-Benz a little over a week after the official, online debut of the new CLS Shooting Brake and the sneak exposure of the AMG variant through a teaser video to finally announce details on the flagship model.

Like its saloon counterpart, the new CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake is powered by a 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine that makes 518hp (525PS) at 5,250 rpm and 516 lb-ft (700Nm) from 1,750 to 5,250 rpm in regular guise, for a zero to 100km/h (62mph) acceleration time of 4.4 seconds.

Mercedes-Benz also offers the Performance Package that comes standard on the time-limited 'Edition 1' model and which boost output to 550hp (557PS) and 590 lb-ft (800Nm) respectively reducing the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint by 0.1 seconds to 4.3 seconds.

Both the regular and the 'Edition 1' variants have an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155mph). A combined fuel consumption of 10.1 lt/100km (23.3mpg US or 28.0mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 235 g/km is also identical for both power units.

C&D Takes Nine Mercedes-Benz AMG Models Through the Tunnels of Detroit

To the delight of Car&Driver's editors, the magazine recently had nine new Mercedes-Benz AMG cars at its disposal – actually, just before this video, there were 11 models at the magazine's Ann Arbor headquarters, but the publication said that two press cars had to be returned to the automaker.

So what do you do with nine powerful sports cars that include the SLS AMG 'Gullwing' coupe, S63 AMG, C63 AMG and AMG Black Series coupes, CLS63 AMG, E63 AMG Wagon, SL63 AMG roadster, CL63 AMG Coupe and SLK55 AMG?

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG and Audi RS5 Convertible Speculatively Rendered

Germany's premium carmakers have plenty of new cars in store for us in the coming months including the all-new Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG and the Audi RS5 Convertible, both of which were speculatively imagined by Khalil Bouguerra from Virtuel-Car.

Beginning with the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, the rendering suggests that the hot hatch will sport a new front bumper with air-outlets and elongated LED light bars on either corner along with side skirts and black alloy wheels.

Mercedes-Benz Inadvertently (?) Reveals CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake in Video!

There's no way of knowing if Mercedes-Benz planned to show the CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake together with the rest of the stylish estate's range, but regardless of its intentions, a careful look at one of the promo videos revealed that what we were looking at wasn’t one of the regular models but the flagship AMG.

There's nothing official yet on the car from the Stuttgart-based automaker, but we do know for a fact that the CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake will share its mechanical hardware with the saloon model.

This means power will come from a 5.5-liter bi-turbocharged V8 producing 518hp (525PS) at 5,250 rpm and 516 lb-ft (700Nm) from 1,750 to 5,250 rpm in standard trim with an optional Performance Package boosting these numbers to 550hp (557PS) and 590 lb-ft (800Nm) respectively.

Your Weekly Dose of Moscow Unlimited 500+ Drag Races

There were plenty of interesting horsepower battles taking place at the Moscow Unlimited 500+ drag strip this past week, and they have all been filmed for your enjoyment.

The menu includes a Nissan GT-R Ecutek with 670hp racing a Porsche 911 Turbo Protomotive rated at 950hp, an Audi RS6 Sportmile with 770hp challenging an Audi RS6 5.0T Evotech with 750hp and a Mercedes-Benz duel with a stock 612hp S65 AMG pitted against a 680hp CLS63 AMG by PP-Perf.

Scoop: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG Prototype Hits the Test Track

Our spies have nabbed what they believe to be a prototype for one of the two upcoming AMG versions of the next Mercedes-Benz S-Class, codenamed W222.

While this test model retains the exhaust pipes of the regular model, it does sport a lowered chassis along with some other telling details such as the side skirts, larger alloy wheels shod in low profile tires, bigger brakes, a covered rear diffuser and a modified front bumper with more prominent air inlets.

Look at this 60-Something-Year Old Woman Go on the Drag Strip!

A slightly tuned 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with 475-horses completing the quarter mile in 11.7 seconds is nothing to get excited about, but seeing it done by a 60-something-year old woman with grandma-style glasses is something that's defiantly worth your attention.

Meet drag racer extraordinaire Kathy Countiss who has been doing the sport since she was a teenager and does not intend to stop any time soon.

You will find the videos right after the jump.

Drag Race Battles with Corvette ZR1 Hennessey, Jeep SRT-8 Twin Turbo, Mercedes E63 and S65 AMG

For our next quarter and full mile-racing gig, we have four challengers competing in three separate runs.

Up first is a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG tuned by Evotech with 730hp running against a stock Mercedes-Benz S65 V12 AMG with 612HP.