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Mercedes confirms electric AMG SLS

By Richard Webber First Official Pictures 17 July 2009 09:46 Mercedes’ new AMG SLS – the gullwinged  GT supercar due to appear at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show – is going electric as engineers develop an emissions-free battery powered SLS as an alternative to the 563bhp V8. The eco SLS will have an electric motor powering each wheel, producing a total of 526bhp. Needless to say, for now it remains an engineering prototype – but a spokeswoman told CAR that Mercedes was intent on putting it into production.

Mercedes-Benz considering Aston Martin buyout

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly considering a deal to buyout sports car manufacturer Aston Martin, which would increase the firm’s current 5% stake in the British brand. Following a deal to supply AMG engines to Aston for its next generation of vehicles (hence the current 5% share), a buyout or even further investment in Aston Martin could be beneficial to both brands. On Bing: see pictures of the Aston Martin Lagonda SUV concept Find out how much a used Aston Martin costs on Auto Trader With Mercedes technical expertise and existing model range, it opens up potential new models to Aston Martin.

2014 Porsche Macan video review

The all-new Porsche Macan is likely to become the brand's best-selling model. The compact SUV is a rival for cars such as the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Range Rover Evoque and MSN Cars got behind the wheel to test the Macan's abilities on the road, off-road and on a test track. The Macan is Porsche's second SUV - it's a baby brother to the larger Cayenne and goes on sale in April, with prices starting from £43,300.