Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported a 38.2 percent decrease in November sales with 14,102 vehicles sold, bringing the company’s year-to-date volume to 206,396 new units – an 8.6 percent decrease over the year-to-date record set last year. Sales highlights for Mercedes-Benz USA include a 16.9 percent increase in C-Class sales and a 5.5 percent increase M-Class SUV sales for the year-to-date.

Daimler is reporting that worldwide sale of the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brands decreased 18.1 percent last month to 93,800 new units (compared to 114,600 units in October 2007). Despite the substantial drop, Mercedes-Benz Cars did manage to maintain a slight improvement in its year-to-date total, with the division noting sales of 1,073,700 new units – a 1.6 percent increase over 2007's 10-month ytd total.

New spy photos of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have emerged today that highlight the various changes we can expect when the model undergoes its midlife refreshening. Although the revisions are subtle, key points of interest include a grille with a slightly more pronounced v-shape, headlights that will reportedly feature LED daylight driving lamps on the sides (flashers will move to the bottom), an updated front and rear apron...

Highest-Protection vehicles, engineered to resistance level B6/B7, provide effective protection against the threat posed by terrorist attacks. Their armour is designed to resist rifle-launched projectiles from military weapons which have a velocity almost twice that of bullets fired from a revolver. They also offer resistance to shrapnel from hand grenades and explosive charges.

Adding to its already distinguished résumé, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has once again been named the best new luxury car in the Auto Express "New Car Honours." This marks the third consecutive year the S-Class has won the award, a further testament to the luxury sedan's impressive dominance in its respective segment.

If you're a fan of Mercedes' Mixed Tape service, you'll be delighted to hear that the newest installment – the Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape 22 – is now available, along with a new Mixed Tape Music Magazine. Highlights of the latest Mercedes Mixed Tape include "Baby I Like Your Groove" by Tall Baby, "Saving All My Love" by Goldstrand, "Sunshine" by Tall Stories and "Mistakes" by Sodatones, while the new Mixed Tape Music Magazine centers around the theme of "Global Music Village."

The first special-protection models from Mercedes-Benz differed from those of later years not only with regard to their design and performance, but also in terms of their technical basis. Instead of having a self-supporting body structure, which is now the norm, their bodies were mounted on strong frames. The weight of the protective steel plates therefore called for less extensive design changes than is currently the case.

In total, more than 80 vehicles from Daimler will be on display including a number of world premiers, all of which "embody leadership in innovation in terms of safety, environmental compatibility and economic efficiency."

Dr. Olaf Göttgens, Vice President Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars, may be considering a change in scenery, with the marketing maverick reportedly in agreement to take on the role of chief executive officer at the Rodenstock Group – a Munich-based eyeglass maker. As of now, however, a contract between the parties has yet to be signed, while Mercedes is rumored to still be seeking a suitable successor to Göttgens.

An ultrarare 1931 Daimler car was awarded "Best of Show" at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the top competition for high-priced collectible cars, on Sunday. The long-nosed 1931 Daimler Double-Six Corsica Drophead Coupe is one of only four that were produced. The car is currently owned by Robert Lee of Reno, Nev. It was judged the best car among 175 competing cars.

An Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of DaimlerChrysler AG was held overnight and 98.76 percent of the 5,000 or so shareholders voted to change DaimlerChrysler AG to Daimler AG, bringing the corporate title in line with the sell-off of Chrysler earlier this year.

The Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of DaimlerChrysler AG (stock exchange abbreviation: DAI) today approved the renaming of the company as Daimler AG by a 98.76% majority.