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2104 Mercedes C-Class: First exterior photos leak

Mercedes started to tease the 2014 C-Class last week, followed quickly by the first official interior photos of the new C-Class. Now we get the first leaked photo of the exterior. Looking very much like an evolution of the current C-Class – but with overtones of both the CLA and new S-Class – the new C-Class is going to have to be special to compete not only with the BMW 3 Series but also Mercedes own A-Class range.

How Chevrolet plans to double sales in Europe

Chevrolet is planning to double European sales inside five years - and the new Orlando MPV and ground-breaking Chevrolet Volt are just two examples of how GM's budget brand plans to reach new customers. We often hear how up-and-coming brands hope to perform sales miracles, and the harsh truth is there's not the space for all of them to be proved right. But there is enough momentum behind Chevrolet to pay attention to this particular claim.

Chrysler's new problem is a shortage of vehicles

A two-month factory shutdown and the cash-for-clunkers government rebates accomplished a feat that had eluded Chrysler Group: It turned several slow-selling vehicles into scarce commodities. At the end of July, Chrysler had only a seven days' supply of Jeep Patriots, or 2,200 units, in dealer stocks. Sixty days is considered normal.