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Mercedes-Benz backs Smart with ads, deals

Smart USA will launch a TV, print and digital marketing campaign by year end to jump-start the struggling microcar brand that Mercedes-Benz USA took over on July 1. "People are not avoiding the brand or the product, but there is a great majority of people who are not aware of the brand," said Tracey Matura, the new general manager of Smart USA. Mercedes is also offering lease and finance deals for the Smart brand through its Mercedes-Benz Financial Services captive finance arm.

Video: Porsche previews the new 911

The lineup of debuts expected for this year's Frankfurt motor show include a redesign for the venerable Porsche 911. Now, Porsche has treated us to a little preview, courtesy of a video posted on its YouTube channel that chronicles some final validation and hot-weather testing of the next-generation 911 in Africa. You can catch glimpses of the new car's exterior and interior, as well as some driving footage.

Infiniti JX Tease – now it’s almost the whole JX front. Steady!

Infiniti JX Concept Tease 4 It’s now become something of a challenge to make sure we cover every tease we get for the Infiniti JX Concept ahead of its reveal at Pebble Beach next month. Although we’re starting to regret it. How many different ways can you say that we’ve seen a new angle of a cropped shot of a new Infiniti?