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Mercedes introduces illuminated three-pointed star [w/video]

Illuminated badges and emblems on cars aren't a new idea – those old enough to remember will recall the warm glow of the old Wolseley grille emblems – but in recent history they have been the reserve of concept cars and the aftermarket. Mercedes is set to restart the trend however as it begins to offer an LED-illuminated star as a dealer-fit option on the E–, GL–, M– and CLS–Class. We've started to see lighting spill out onto the exterior of concept cars for a while and this move is sure to have other OEMs and aftermarket firms alike following Mercedes' lead.

Study finds customer satisfaction up slightly

U.S. customer satisfaction with vehicles industrywide has increased slightly, fueled by gains among Asian and European automakers, according to an annual report released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index on Tuesday. Overall satisfaction with the auto industry climbed 1.2 percent from 2010 to 83.

Performance Car of The Year 2009 homepage

By Phil McNamara Motoring Issues 14 October 2009 12:00 It’s the annual performance test that makes the Stig wish for a transfer! Hot hatches, supercars, fast saloons and more, the year’s 30 best performance cars do battle in the new, special issue of CAR magazine out now. Can a Mitsubishi Evo beat a Porsche Panamera Turbo around our track?