This marks the first time that SAPTCO - the country's largest bus operator - has opted for the Travego model, although half of the company's 2,500 vehicle fleet already bear Mercedes' three-pointed star.

Although we still have a good amount of time to wait before the next generation Mercedes M-Class is unveiled, spy photos of the 2012 model have begun to surface. As you would expect from a model roughly two years away from its unveiling, the ML is heavily disguised, leaving us to speculate what exactly is in store for the next version of the SUV

If you're one of the first to get your hands on the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and are now contemplating how best to tune your new model, you'll soon have another option to consider. Japanese tuning firm Wald has unveiled the first glimpse of their styling package for the new E, and as you can see above, it looks to provide a significantly more aggressive appearance to the sedan (judging from the front at least).

Daimler and Mercedes-Benz today have published a lengthy look at current and forthcoming technologies for their vehicles, with topics covered including a look at their electric drive systems, driver assistance systems, engine development and virtual crash simulations, just to name a few.

Now that the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is officially on sale here in the U.S., it's time to start the countdown for the next soon-to-be-released model. That model, of course, is the 2010 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet, the drop top version of the Mercedes E-Class Coupe that debuted back in February

Known for their bold designs, the tuning firm Hamann recently turned their attention to the Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG, transforming it into a model they're calling the Hamann Typhoon. From a power standpoint, its figures are impressive: 600hp (441kW) and 576lb-ft (782Nm) of torque, enough to propel the SUV from 0-62 mph in 5.1 seconds and help it reach a top speed of 162 mph.

If the first tuning package from Wald wasn't enough to meet your aftermarket Mercedes needs for the day, here's another that may do the trick. It's again entitled the Wald Sports Line Black Bison package, but this time it's designed for the W215 Mercedes R-Class. Highlights again include a new front apron (with new fog lights), new vented front fenders, side skirts, a new rear apron, and a sport exhaust system, while completing the package is a set of multi-spoke Wald wheels painted in black.

To coincide with its 30th birthday, the legendary G-Class benefits from new additional features that primarily enhance comfort and exclusivity in the interior. Mercedes-Benz is once again going its separate way with the G-Class. Instead of modernising the visual appeal of the striking design icon and relaunching it with a new design, those in charge have left its indestructible, hallmark traits untouched since 1979.

Mercedes yesterday tipped us off to a new web special they launched recently highlighting the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, but we didn't quite find the time to bring it to you. It's called the "Virtual Photo Shoot," and it features an impressive array of beautiful women gathered around the new model. When viewing the web special, you have the ability to see the scene through the eyes of any of the women, and then take a snapshot of the scene, should you so desire.

As you'd expect from a wide body kit, the main highlights include new front and rear aprons, widened fenders in both the front and back, new side skirts, a roof and trunk spoiler and a new vented hood. Another notable change is the presence of the always popular 20-inch wheels with performance tires, while a new stainless exhaust system completes Vitt's CL package.

The first details have emerged today of a vehicle that's being called the Mercedes ESF 2009 Concept – a model that will reportedly be unveiled next week and one that demonstrates Mercedes' ongoing commitment to develop the safest vehicles in existence. It's based on the new