Mercedes Announces Less Taxes for the 2012 Model Year

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Mercedes-Benz comes with good news! For the 2012 model year they managed to eliminate two models from the dreaded “gas-guzzler” list, issued by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. If they’re not on the list, then there is no gas-guzzler tax to intimidate potential buyers. Not only did the 2012 CLS550 and the 2012 CLS63 AMG receive new looks, but they also became more fuel efficient than before.

This is not the first time that the German auto manufacturer has done this: in 2006 they had ten more gas guzzlers than in 2011. Also for 2012, Mercedes promised reduced taxes for six models: the CL65 AMG, the CL63 AMG, the CL600, the S65 AMG, and the S600.

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG (38)