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We got news that the Maybach version of the latest S-class, will be revealed this November, both in the Los Angeles auto show and the Guangzhou motor show in China.

The ultra-luxury version of the W222 S class will have an extended wheelbase of 144.3-inch, and total length will be over 220.5 in. It is expected that the bi-turbo V12 6.0L engine will sits in its engine bay.

Below is a spyshot of the 2015 S600 Maybach.

Three models will be offered: the S600 Maybach, the S65 Maybach and the even-longer S600 Pullman, which has three rows of seats (2+2+2). Below is what the Pullman model looks like on the previous W221 S class.

Apparently BMW’s market segmentation strategy (develop as many as possible model variants) in the recent years has great influences on the other two major German automakers. We got news from our source that, Mercedes-Benz is developing a 4-door coupe style new product which will be sitting between the CLA and CLS class, and it will probably base on the W205 C class platform.

We call this is the C Class Gran Coupe at this moment, but obviously when the new model is in production, Mercedes will give it a name similar to CLA and CLS. Some rumors said “CLF” is very possible. Below image is an artist rendering of the “CLF”.

Today Mercedes-Benz announced its W205 C class wagon model. Besides the official images, here are specification we know at this moment:

Total length: 185.1 in (3.8-in longer than the W204 wagon)

Wheelbase: 111.8 in (rear legroom increased 1.8 in)

Width: 71.3 in

Engine options will be the same as the C class sedan.

At this moment we are not sure whether this new model will be sold in US side.

The Mercedes-Benz’s response to the BMW X6 – the “MLC“, will be named the “ML Coupe” when it is announced in the next year.

Sources told us there are 3 trims planned for the US market at this moment: a V6 base model, a turbo V8 model and an AMG model.

The ML Coupe is sharing the same platform with the ML Class SUV, and will be built  at Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant along with the ML class.

Yesterday VW revealed the A3 Clubsport Quattro – which is believed to be a concept prototype of the upcoming RS3 sedan.

The biggest news comes from the concept car is its 525hp 5-cylinder turbo engine. From my point of view, this is a revolution in the market. The reason is: VW is able to pump out 525hp from the 2.5-litre displacement, using only 1.5 bar pressure of turbo boost, this translates to 212hp per litre. For comparison, the Mercedes-Benz M133 engine which is used on the CLA45AMG, is using a much higher 1.8 bar of boost, but can only achieve 181hp per litre.

The VW engine has excellent torque curve too: 443 lb-ft available from 2300 to 6000 rpm...