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Filed under: Spy Photos, Wagon, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery Last week, the forthcoming revised Mercedes C-Class sedan was caught on a field trip, and this week it's the C-Class wagon. Naturally, the same changes spotted in that last round of photos - new hood, headlights and bumpers, a more upright grille, LED taillamps, and altered rear fascia - have taken the small step over to this car as well. The spy shooters at CarPix also suggest that noticeable interior changes might be on the way, since "test drivers are always very keen on covering the dash up." We expect a few modest material changes and maybe some COMAND updates, but not a full-on interior redo. Either way, you can check out high-res exterior shots in the gallery of photos below. Gallery: Spy Shots: Mercedes C-Class wagon [Source: CarPix]Spy Shots: Updated Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon spotted touring about originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Motorsports, Mercedes-Benz, Australia, Racing Mercedes C-Class DTM - Click above for high-res image gallery While American racing fans remain enamored with stock car racing, road course-bound touring car series continue to draw big crowds overseas. In Europe there's the World Touring Car Championship. DTM is one of the most popular forms of motorsport in Germany. The Japanese have Super GT. But Down Under, V8 Supercars reign supreme. The Australian touring car series has typically been the battleground for Ford Falcons and Holden Commodores, but the Aussie brands could get some company once again thanks to new regulations. Following a similar move by NASCAR, series organizers in Australia are preparing to institute a new Car of the Future program that could open the door for foreign automakers to take part. The formula calls for a spec chassis with independent rear suspension replacing the live rear axles on the current competitors, plus more advanced DOHC 24-valve engines to accompany (and eventually replace) the pushrod 16-valve units currently in place. According to reports from the other side of the world, Mercedes-Benz could be the first to take advantage of the new regs, spurred into action by the increased sales of FPVs and HSVs among V8 Supercars fans Down Under. The German automaker's Australian unit has commissioned Brock Engineering - run by the legendary Peter Brock's son James - to build a sort of ring-taxi type of vehicle based on the C63 AMG in which Mick Doohan - a superbike champion whose record rivals that of Valentino Rossi - will chauffeur paying customers and VIPs on hot laps around the Philip Island circuit in Victoria. The stripped-out, track-prepped C63, according to sources, could form the basis for a Mercedes V8 Supercar, similar to the company's DTM racer. Although Mercedes typically prevents its regional subsidiaries from competing in local motorsport disciplines, an exception could apparently be made for the popular Australian series, with factory support provided to privateer entires. Nissan and Hyundai are reportedly also considering entries in the championship. Tip of the hat to Scott for the tip! [Source: CarPoint.com.au]Mercedes reportedly considering V8 Supercar entry Down Under originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments