Ahead of the Paris Motor Show, the 2012 Mercedes CLS has been unmasked thanks to these leaked brochure images. Also included are the latest spy photos taken yesterday at the Nurburgring Nordschleife.

As expected, the CLS features styling heavily influenced by the E-Class and Shooting Brake Concept. Notable details include flared wheel arches, a sloping roofline, LED fog lights, and optional LED headlights.

Inside, the cabin boasts leather upholstery, wood trim, bright metal accents, and a new steering wheel. The four seat layout carries over, but the rear seats have better bolstering.

Under the hood, engine options include a 250 CDI with 204 PS (150 kW / 201 hp), a 350 CDI with 265 PS (195 kW / 261 hp), a 3.5-liter V6 with 306 PS (225 kW / 301 hp), and a 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8 with 435 PS (320 kW / 429 hp). The CLS 63 AMG will use a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 with 544 PS (400 kW/ 536 hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. All-wheel drive will be optional on the 350 CDI and 500, but we wouldn’t be surprised if availability was expanded to the 350 CGI.

Europeans sales are expected to begin in January 2011.

Source: mercedes-benz-passion.com & World Car Fans

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While there has been no shortage of spy shots and videos showing the upcoming next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLS sports sedan, to date, we didn’t have any official material sourced from the Stuttgart automaker. That changed today with the leak of the car’s official brochure that reveals the production-ready version of the new 2011 CLS inside and out, way ahead of its scheduled world premiere at the Paris Auto Show next month.

As we reported in July, the second iteration of the CLS combines the “banana shaped” body of the original model with styling cues from Merc’s new design language. For the most part, the car’s interior is almost unchanged from the CLS Shooting Brake Concept shown back in April.

While Mercedes is trying to keep a tight lid on details, we do know that the CLS is based on the new E-class mechanicals with which it will share similar powertrain options including a V6 turbo diesel, and V6 and V8 petrol engines.

The range will top out with an AMG variant sporting Stuttgart’s all-new 5.5-liter bi-turbocharged V8 engine delivering somewhere around 540HP in standard form and about 570HP with the optional performance package.

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The 2010 Toyota Corolla was completely redesigned last year. Its good fuel economy, minimal road noise, and forgiving ride have stayed the same. New for 2010 is the addition of stability control as a standard option, and a telescoping steering wheel. There are five trim levels for 2010, below is an overview of specs and models.

Base-Comes standard with a manual transmission, air conditioning, 15 inch steel wheels, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power mirrors, and a CD stereo with MP3/WMA capability and an auxiliary jack. The engine is a 1.8 liter four cylinder that puts out 132hp and 128 pound feet of torque. Mileage is rated at 26mpg city and 35mpg highway according to their online auto brochure. A five speed automatic transmission is optional. Standard safety features include stability control, ABS brakes, front seat side airbags, full length side curtain airbags, and active front head restraints.

LE-Adds body color exterior mirrors, and power locks and windows. All engine, mileage and safety features stay the same.

S-Adds underbody spoilers, leather wrapped steering wheel, sport seats, fog lights, 16 inch steel wheels, and tow extra stereo speakers. All engine, mileage and safety features stay the same.

XLE-This model also has the 16 inch steel wheels but adds a sliding center armrest, luminescent gauges, wood grain interior trim, upgraded stereo, intermittent wipers, and keyless entry.

XRS-Adds a sport tuned suspension, rear spoiler, chrome interior trim, 17 inch alloy wheels, front strut tower base, and standard cruise control. The engine is a 2.4 liter four cylinder that puts out 158hp and 162 pound feet of torque. Mileage is rated at 22mpg city and 30mpg highway.  This is the sports model of the corolla and has tighter handling and more power. All standard safety features are the same.

Notable options available on the S, XLE, and XRS are sunroof, navigation system, and an upgraded JBL sound system with Bluetooth and satellite radio connectivity. Leather interior is only available on the S and XRS models. Cruise control is standard on the XRS and optional on all other trim levels.

In government crash testing, the Corolla earned four out of five stars for its protection of occupants in frontal collisions.  Side impact testing resulted in a perfect five stars for front occupants and four stars for rear passengers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Corolla a top rating of “good” for its frontal offset and side impact collision performance.

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Previewing a future production model that will go on sale in certain world markets at the end of 2011, the Audi A8 Hybrid Concept uses a gas/electric powertrain combo to deliver performance of a large-displacement V6 with the economy of a four-cylinder engine.
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