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Mercedes Benz Japan displays the two-seater electric vehicle 'Smart fortow electric drive', which can drive 135km with a charge, at Tokyo's shopping mall on October 12, 2010. Mercedes Benz started a test of the new electric vehicle on the public roads in Japan.

Mercedes Benz Japan displays the two-seater electric vehicle 'Smart fortow electric drive', which can drive 135km with a charge, at Tokyo's shopping mall on October 12, 2010. Mercedes Benz started a test of the new electric vehicle on the public roads in Japan.

Mercedes Benz Japan displays the two-seater electric vehicle 'Smart fortow electric drive', which can drive 135km with a charge, at Tokyo's shopping mall on October 12, 2010. Mercedes Benz started a test of the new electric vehicle on the public roads in Japan.

Mercedes Benz Japan displays the two-seater electric vehicle 'Smart fortow electric drive', which can drive 135km with a charge, at Tokyo's shopping mall on October 12, 2010. Mercedes Benz started a test of the new electric vehicle on the public roads in Japan.

A 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL body with a chassis of a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600, including a twin-turbocharged SOHC 6-value V-12 engine, is on display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada November 4, 2010. The SEMA show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world drawing more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries.

WEYBRIDGE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: A Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon Limousine formerly owned by Elvis Presley is displayed in Mercedes-Benz World prior to its auction on December 6, 2010 in Weybridge, England. Elvis Presley took delivery of the car in 1968 whilst living in Beverly Hills and after his death is was returned to Robertson Motors in Memphis, Tennessee, it is expected to fetch up to 200,000 GBP. The car features in Bonhams auctioneers' sale of 'Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia' held today at Mercedes-Benz World.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Designer Carolina Herrerra, Director of Communications Mercedes-Benz USA Geoff Day and Manager Brand Experience Marketing Mercedes-Benz USA Lisa Holliday attend the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 Official Coverage at Lincoln Center on September 15, 2010 in New York City.

Visitors look at a Mercedes Benz 320 Cabriole type car (1938) at Syma Hall in Budapest on October 24, 2010 during the Hungarian periodic exhibition, the bigest veteran vehicles show, in this region of eastern and central Europe. This year 270 vintage machines are presented, including 100 motorcycles.

The star of a Mercedes Benz next to the license plate star of a North Korean official'ss car at the Sunan International Airport in the North Korea capital, Pyongyang on February 25, 2008. In the background is a portrait of the former North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung.

The star of a Mercedes Benz next to the license plate star of a North Korean official'ss car at the Sunan International Airport in the North Korea capital, Pyongyang on February 25, 2008. In the background is a portrait of the former North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung.

President Director of Mercedes-Benz Indonesia, Rudi Borgenheimer (C), accompanied by Sales and Marketing Director Roland Staehier (R) and Deputy Director Marketing Yuniadi Hartono (L), briefs journalists during a press conference in Jakarta on October 5, 2010 ahead of its 40th anniversary on October 8. The German car manufacturer will complete four decades of its presence in Indonesia by confirming its position as the leading brand in the premium car segment, with total national sales for premium cars stood at 3,748 units on August 2010.

A Mercedes Benz 320 Cabriole type car (1938) is pictured at Syma Hall in Budapest on October 24, 2010 during the Hungarian periodic exhibition, the bigest veteran vehicles show, in this region of eastern and central Europe. This year 270 vintage machines are presented, including 100 motorcycles.

The front of a Mercedes Benz 320 Cabriole type car (1938) is pictured at Syma Hall in Budapest on October 24, 2010 during the Hungarian periodic exhibition, the bigest veteran vehicles show, in this region of eastern and central Europe. This year 270 vintage machines are presented, including 100 motorcycles.

Visitors walk around the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG on display at the 'Kotak Autocar Performance Show 2010' in Mumbai on November 18, 2010. India is fast turning into a major battleground for global vehicle manufacturers such as Ford, Renault-Nissan, General Motors and Volkswagen, which have each launched new models in the country, eyeing rapid growth. India's auto industry is projected to expand between 18 and 20 percent for the fiscal year ending March 2011, higher than an earlier forecast of 12 to 13 percent, SIAM said last month. The strong car sales figures come as India's economy is projected to grow by around 8.5 percent in the current financial year to March 2011 and by nine percent next year.

A radiator cap of a 1938 Mercedes-Benz, Model 540K, Cabriolet A, is seen at the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar, California on October 20, 2010. The Nethercutt Museum showcases more than 130 of the world�s greatest antique, vintage, classic and special interest automobiles.

President Director of Mercedes-Benz Indonesia Rudi Borgenheimer briefs journalists during a press conference in Jakarta on October 5, 2010 ahead of its 40th anniversary on October 8. The German car manufacturer will complete four decades of its presence in Indonesia by confirming its position as the leading brand in the premium car segment, with total national sales for premium cars stood at 3,748 units on August 2010.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model prepares before the show during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model poses on the runway during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: TV personality Kelly Bensimon and designer Tory Burch speak during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A general view of atmosphere backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Designer Joanna Mastroianni and make up artist Ron King pose with models during the Joanna Mastroianni Spring 2011 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 230 West 38th Street on September 16, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A general view of atmosphere backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Designer Tory Burch speaks backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model prepares before the show during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Designer Tory Burch poses with models during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Designer Tory Burch poses backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model prepares before the show during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: A model is prepared by the Ron King Salon just before the start of the Joanna Mastroianni Spring 2011 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 230 West 38th Street on September 16, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model prepares before the show during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: TV personality Kelly Bensimon and designer Tory Burch speak during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Designer Tory Burch poses backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Designer Joanna Mastroianni and make up artist Ron King pose with models during the Joanna Mastroianni Spring 2011 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 230 West 38th Street on September 16, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model prepares before the show during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A general view of atmosphere backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Designer Tory Burch speaks backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A general view of atmosphere backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: A model attempts a Kung Fu maneuver on designer Joanna Mastroianni during the Joanna Mastroianni Spring 2011 presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 230 West 38th Street on September 16, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Designer Tory Burch poses backstage during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model prepares before the show during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model prepares before the show during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: A model prepares before the show during Starbucks Frappuccino at the Tory Burch show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 in the The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 14, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers and Director of Communications Mercedes-Benz USA Geoff Day attend the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 Official Coverage at Lincoln Center on September 16, 2010 in New York City.

Models pose beside the 'smart ed' during a handover ceremony of the first electric car in Indonesia by Mercedes-Benz and Siemens at the Jakarta city hall compound on November 24, 2010. Mercedes-Benz together with Siemens signed an agreement to lend the 'smart ed' to the Jakarta local government for a project study aimed to prove the effectiveness of the electric car as an environment friendly and energy efficient vehicle.

WEYBRIDGE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: The engine of a 1924 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model Tourer is displayed in Mercedes-Benz World prior to its auction on December 6, 2010 in Weybridge, England. The car features in Bonhams auctioneers' sale of 'Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia' held today at Mercedes-Benz World and is expected to fetch 120,000 GBP.

A model poses beside the 'smart ed' during a handover ceremony of the first electric car in Indonesia by Mercedes-Benz and Siemens at the Jakarta city hall compound on November 24, 2010. Mercedes-Benz together with Siemens signed an agreement to lend the 'smart ed' to the Jakarta local government for a project study aimed to prove the effectiveness of the electric car as an environment friendly and energy efficient vehicle.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers and Director of Communications Mercedes-Benz USA Geoff Day attend the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 Official Coverage at Lincoln Center on September 16, 2010 in New York City.

Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo test drives a 'smart ed' together with Mercedes-Benz director and CEO Rudi Borgenheimer at the Jakarta city hall compound during the hand over ceremony for the first electric car in Indonesia on November 24, 2010. Mercedes-Benz together with Siemens signed an agreement to lend the 'smart ed' to the Jakarta local government for a project study aimed to prove the effectiveness of the electric car as an environment friendly and energy efficient vehicle.

Officials led by Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo (first R next to car) with Mercedes-Benz and Siemens officials hold the hand over ceremony for the 'smart ed' the first electric car in Indonesia at the Jakarta city hall compound on November 24, 2010. Mercedes-Benz together with Siemens signed an agreement to lend the 'smart ed' to the Jakarta local government for a project study aimed to prove the effectiveness of the electric car as an environment friendly and energy efficient vehicle.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Designer Carolina Herrerra and Manager Brand Experience Marketing Mercedes-Benz USA Lisa Holliday attend the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 Official Coverage at Lincoln Center on September 15, 2010 in New York City.

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers and Director of Communications Mercedes-Benz USA Geoff Day attend the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2011 Official Coverage at Lincoln Center on September 16, 2010 in New York City.