Mercedes and Ducati highlight partnership with pair of matching vehicles

Filed under: Concept Cars , Convertible , Performance , Etc. , Europe , Mercedes-Benz , Motorcycle , Luxury Mercedes-Benz and Ducati joined forces a little over a year ago, and the two brands have chosen the Bologna Motor Show to mark the anniversary. The companies are showing off an SLK 55 AMG and a Streetfighter 848, respectively.

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Spy Shots: Clearest look yet at 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

Filed under: Spy Photos , Convertible , Coupe , Performance , Paris Motor Show , Mercedes-Benz , Design/Style , Luxury 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK – Click above for high-res image gallery We’ve been staring at spy shots of the forthcoming 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK for months, but now we have our best look yet at what Benz’ baby coupe will look like once the camo tape is peeled away. The grille gets a nose job to match its larger SLS AMG sibling, and the photo above reveals it to be a more pleasing aesthetic than in previous shots . Also, it seems the new SLK wants to play with the cool kids who are all wearing LED running lights.

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Shamelessly retro Mercedes SLK-based HMC Hidalgo looks better than expected

Filed under: Aftermarket , Classics , Coupe , Europe , Mercedes-Benz , Design/Style HMC Hidalgo – Click above for high-res image gallery Now here’s a pleasant surprise. The designers at Helvetic Motor Company have officially pulled back the sheets on their Hidalgo, and we have to say that while we were expecting the worst, this Swiss Miss is actually pretty sharp. When a builder announces their intention to reskin a perfectly amiable vehicle like the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG , that typically means bad-news bears.

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Väth V58 turns up the wick on Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG to the tune of 565 HP

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