1-owner~4matic~p1 Package~navi~camera~amg Wheels~40pics~best $$ On Ebay!! on 2040-cars

US $55,550.00

Year:2013 Mileage:33538 Color: COLOR

Location:

Irwin, Pennsylvania, United States

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PRESENTS

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 4Matic

Premium 1 Package

18" AMG Wheel Package

Parktronic

Factory Navigation w/Back-Up Camera

Keyless Go

Lane Tracking Package/Blind Spot Assist

1-Owner Mercedes...You Know The Difference

**Carfax Certified!!..Buy With Confidence!!**

****Only 33,538 Actual Miles!!****

Bumper-to-Bumper Full Factory Warranty

A "NO RISK" PURCHASE HERE ON EBAY

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!

Aggressively "PRICED RIGHT" To Sell Fast!!

Original MSRP $85,455.00

Why Pay New Mercedes Dealership Prices??

DON'T WAIT & MISS OUT!!

BUY-IT-NOW!!!

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ME AND ASK WHAT THE RESERVE PRICE OF THIS AUCTION IS. I HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY EMAILS WITH THIS QUESTION. AS A SELLER FOR OVER 12-YEARS ON EBAY I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS THINKING....IT IS MY POLICY NOT TO DISCLOSE THE RESERVE PRICE ON MY AUCTIONS. ALL MY VEHICLES ARE PRICED VERY FAIRLY & ALSO VERY COMPETITIVELY. THANK-YOU FOR YOU UNDERSTANDING IN REGARDS TO THIS PROCEDURE.

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4matic........"All Wheel Drive"

ONLY 33,538 ACTUAL MILES!!

WHY DO WE DO PRIVATE AUCTIONS?

As you can see by our feedback, Harrison Auto Sales is a recognized & trusted seller here on Ebay for the last 12 years . This simply means we have completed many, many auctions with very favorable feedback. Based on our years of selling experience on eBay, we have seen many ways in which people try to get around the rules and fees of eBay. One thing that these other people do is email and harass bidders of our auctions trying to get them to buy their cars and in many instances those automobiles aren't even listed on eBay. The only way that we can protect our bidders and ensure them a positive experience is to do a private auction. In fact, eBay even recommended this to us. All that this does is protect the bidders identity from unwanted solicitation. As you can see from our more than 1000 positive feedback history, we have nothing to hide. We are simply doing this to make your eBay experience with Harrison Auto Sales as pleasurable as possible.

MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE PICTURES BELOW!!

WELCOME ALL E-BAYER'S..........HARRISON AUTO SALES IS PLEASED TO OFFER THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE HIGH-LINE LUXURY SEDANS ON THE ROAD TODAY!!!......THE EVER POPULAR MERCEDES BENZ CLS550 4MATIC...............THIS WAS A LOCAL NEW CAR DEALER TRADE-IN....PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THIS QUALITY MERCEDES WITH SOME RE-SCUFFLED AUCTION VEHICLE LIKE OTHER DEALERS ARE SELLING HERE ON EBAY!!.............I SELL ONLY PREMIUM MERCHANDISE HERE ON EBAY AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES!

BELOW IS A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER SHOWING ALL THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT....

I HAVE OWNER'S MANUALS/ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER/AND ALL KEYS ARE PRESENT

THIS MERCEDES IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE MANY INTERIOR PICTURES THE INTERIOR SURFACES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION......NO STORIES OR ACCIDENT HISTORY HERE.........BUY WITH CONFIDENCE....CHECK OUR FEEDBACK!!!....WE WANT TO EXCEED ALL OF OUR CUSTOMER'S EXPECTATIONS!!!......I DO NOT BELIEVE IN LONG DESCRIPTIONS HERE ON EBAY...THERE IS A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW AND MANY PICTURES SO YOU CAN HAVE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THIS FINE AUTOMOBILE....IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS....FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT BRAD@HARRISONAUTOS.COM AND I WILL BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL EMAILS AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE...THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING!!!

****VERY IMPORTANT...PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH****

P.S. WE LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT WE WELCOME PRE-BUY INSPECTIONS. I AM SURE THAT YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE. AS MANY KNOW ALREADY...THERE ARE MANY VEHICLES FOR SALE BOTH IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY & ON THE INTERNET. I SELL ONLY TOP QUALITY, "PREMIUM" MERCHANDISE AND THIS IS WHAT I FEEL SETS ME, MY PRODUCT, AND MY DEALERSHIP APART FROM ALL OTHERS. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO TALK WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE MADE A PURCHASE FROM ME AND YOU WILL SEE THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!! I FEEL THIS SHOULD PUT CONFIDENCE IN THE BUYERS HERE ON EBAY...IF THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE OR THE PRODUCT I WOULD NOT ENCOURAGE THIS....I WANT ALL MY CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY WITH THEIR PURCHASE FROM ME.

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ALSO.....AS YOU CAN SEE WE HAVE ADDED A BUY-IT-NOW OPTION TO THIS AUCTION.......IF YOU LIKE, YOU CAN USE THIS TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS OR BEFORE ANOTHER SMART & EDUCATED E-BAYER GETS A GREAT DEAL ON THIS VEHICLE...BEFORE CHOOSING THIS OPTION PLEASE HAVE ALL OF YOUR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS IN ORDER......WE MAKE BUYING A CAR THE MOST PLEASURABLE AND HASSLE FREE THAT YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY AT A TREMENDOUS SAVINGS!!!.........THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT DEAL FOR THE RIGHT PERSON!!

AS ALWAYS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANYTIME AS WE ARE IN THE RETAIL AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY.....BUT ONCE THE RESERVE HAS BEEN MET HERE ON EBAY THE VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER BE FOR SALE AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION AND WILL BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER HERE ON EBAY....BID EARLY!!!!...BID TO WIN!!!

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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO LOOK OVER A COMPLETE LIST OF THE OPTIONS LISTED BELOW AND PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE ALL OUR PICTURES UPLOAD. WE TRY TO BE VERY SPECIFIC AND TAKE TIME TO LIST ALL THE OPTIONS. ALSO WE MAKE A HABIT OF DRIVING ALL OUR VEHICLES WHILE THEY ARE LISTED TO MAKE SURE THAT AT THE END OF THE AUCTION AND AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY ALL VEHICLES WILL BE 100% AND READY TO GO...SO WHAT THIS MEANS IS TO EXPECT UP TO 500 OR SO MORE MILES ON THE VEHICLE THAN WHAT IS LISTED IN THE AUCTION...WE WANT ALL OUR CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY ONES. ALSO PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY WHICH WE SELL OUR VEHICLES HERE ON EBAY...THESE TERMS ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE AND IF YOU CANNOT STAY WITHIN THESE GUIDELINES THEN WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY ASK YOU NOT TO BID ON OUR VEHICLES.....GOOD LUCK AND ALWAYS HAPPY BIDDING

OPTIONS AND EQUIPMENT

2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-CLASS
CLS550 4MATIC SEDAN
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
EXTERIOR COLOR................BLACK
INTERIOR COLOR.................BLACK SPORT LEATHER W/WOOD TRIM
DRIVER'S SIDE & PASSENGER AIR BAGS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AIR CONDITIONING
MULTI-FUNCTION "HEATED" LEATHER WRAPPED POWER TILT STEERING WHEEL
POWER WINDOWS
POWER DOOR LOCKS
DUAL POWER MIRRORS
POWER FRONT SEATS W/MEMORY & LUMBAR SUPPORT
ACTIVE MULTI-CONTOUR DRIVER SEAT
DUAL "HEATED" & "COOLED" FRONT SEATS!!!
FACTORY AM/FM STEREO W/CD CHANGER/LOGIC7 SOUND SYSTEM & SATELLITE RADIO
FACTORY GLASS POWER TILT/SLIDING SUN-ROOF
KEYLESS GO
COMMAND SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION
BACK UP CAMERA
IPOD ADAPTER AND BLUETOOTH CAPABILBITY
PARK-TRONIC WITH ACTIVE PARKING ASSIST
LANE TRACKING PACKAGE
INTERMITTENT WIPERS WITH RAIN SENSOR
AUTO-DIMMING DRIVER AND REARVIEW MIRRORS
POWER REAR WINDOW SUNSHADE
ELECTRONIC TRUNK CLOSER
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
HOME LINK
18' AMG ALLOY WHEELS
FACTORY FLOOR MATS
BALANCE OF THE MERCEDES-BENZ BUMPER-TO-BUMPER FACTORY WARRANTY....4YEARS OR 50,000 MILES....BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!!...NO RISK PURCHASE HERE ON EBAY!!!
BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY WARRANTY EXPIRATION & COVERAGE'S
ONLY 33,538 ACTUAL MILES!!!!
AND MUCH MUCH MORE.......

MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE BUYING A QUALITY VEHICLE!!!

Check out the clean car history at: http://kbb.com brad@harrisonautos.com. We do reserve the right to end this auction at anytime.

GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Pennsylvania, without reference to its conflict of laws principals. All disputes arising out of this agreement shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the Pennsylvania state courts of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (or, if there is exclusive federal jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania), and the parties hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of these courts.

FINANCING YOUR VEHICLE

Please be sure to have financing arranged before the end of the auction.

PICKING UP YOUR VEHICLE

All vehicles will be picked up at out retail location just outside of downtown Pittsburgh. We are conveniently located near the Pittsburgh International Airport, the Greyhound Bus Station, and the Amtrak Train Station. As a courtesy to all of our eBay customers, we would be happy to pick you up from any of these locations at no charge. Please be sure to communicate your travel plans to us by emailing us at brad@harrisonautos.com so that we can make sure that we make your trip a pleasant one.

SHIPPING YOUR VEHICLE

For those that do not pick up vehicle from our retail location, all associated costs with shipping the vehicle is the sole responsibility of the buyer. A good resource to estimate and arrange shipment is Dependable Auto Shippers. You can contact Brad Simon at 1-888-871-8590. As an alternative you can click the link at the end of this paragraph to get a quote as well. Please do NOT e-mail us and ask for shipping rates or for us to arrange shipping as this is the only part of the transaction that is the sole responsibility of the buyer. For an accurate quote from the shipping companies, every vehicle will be picked up at our retail location at 12451 Route 30, Irwin, PA 15642.

Get a free quote for shipping your new vehicle. Follow this link... http://www.das.com

Or you can contact United Auto Shippers at www.unitedautotransporter.com and their phone number is 817-847-6474 and please ask for Connie. She is our contact person there.

WARRANTY

Our vehicles are sold AS-IS unless otherwise stated that it is still under factory warranty. If possible, we will provide an in-service date of the vehicle for sale, the length of factory warranty, and the expiration date of the factory warranty. Most of our vehicles are eligible for an after market warranty offered through Guardian. If you are interested if this vehicle is eligible and the associated cost, just drop us an email at brad@harrisonautos.com.

VEHICLE CONDITION AND DISCLAIMER

We take great pride in selling the finest of pre-owned vehicles. However, please remember that you a bidding on a pre-owned vehicle. All pre-owned vehicles may or may not have chips, dings, dents, scratches, scrapes, or imperfections due to normal everyday use by the previous owner. We try our best to describe our vehicles as honest and accurately as possible. A significant percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals as we make sure that all of our customers are happy. We encourage all bidders to view the vehicle before bidding at our retail location. We also welcome pre-buy inspections as well. If you have any questions or wish to make arrangements to view a vehicle, just drop us an email at brad@harrisonautos.com.

WHO IS HARRISON AUTO SALES? WHY BUY FROM US?

Harrison Auto Sales has been a licensed independent automobile dealership in the state of Pennsylvania. We are a member of PIADA (Pennsylvania Independent Automobile Dealers Association) and the Better Business Bureau. We have an excellent reputation for delivering competitively priced high quality pre-owned vehicles. We take pride in the products that we sell and strive to exceed our customers expectations. For many years, we have satisfied all types of customers - from the refined tastes of corporate executives to the distinguished style of today's professional athletes, including many Pittsburgh Steelers. Harrison Auto Sales is a name that you can trust to deliver your next top quality vehicle.

CONTACTING US

We are SERIOUS about selling this vehicle and we expect you to be SERIOUS about buying this vehicle. All of our auctions are handled by professionals that are experienced in distant purchases. Given this, it is important that all communication concerning this vehicle is sent to brad@harrisonautos.com. You can expect a prompt reply to all questions that you may have or drop us a note with your name and number and we will promptly call you. Please do not call our dealership as they cannot handle these requests.

IMPORTANT NOTE!!...........PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

It is important to read our description fully and do not assume anything. As these are pre-owned vehicles, sometimes we do not receive all of the accessories items that came with the car from the factory. For example, extra keys, books & owners manuals, remote entry key fobs, factory floor mats, tool kits, cd cartridges, etc. We try very hard to include these items if they have remained with the vehicle when we purchased it. Such items are available at your local franchised dealership. If any of these items are important to you.....please do not assume they are included with the sale of this fine automobile.....instead make sure you email us @ brad@harrisonautos.com. In any instance, we will not be responsible for any missing minor accessory.

PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!! PICTURES!!!

Please be patient while the pictures download. We try to provide as many pictures as possible to give you a virtual tour of the vehicle. We feel that all of the pictures give you a realistic visual of the quality of the vehicle.

PRICED RIGHT!!....DON'T MISS OUT!!

Buy For Dealer Wholesale Price!!

BUMPER-TO-BUMPER FULL FACTORY WARRANTY!!...BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!!

TAKE A TRIP TO YOUR LOCAL FRANCHISED MERCEDES BENZ DEALERSHIP AND SEE IF YOU CAN BUY THE SAME VEHICLE I AM SELLING FOR AT THIS PRICE....I PRICE MY VEHICLES RIGHT SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO THINK LONG AND MAKE A HARD DECISION.....I MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU HERE ON EBAY!!

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER HERE ON EBAY....LOOK AT MY FEEDBACK AND SEE HOW I HAVE SATISFIED MANY OTHER BUYERS HERE ON EBAY....YOUR SATISFACTION IS MY #1 GOAL!!!

DISCLOSURE.......VERY SMALL HOOD CHIP THAT I WILL HAVE TOUCHED UP BY THE TIME OF DELIVERY. YOU WILL SEE THROUGH OUT MY DESCRIPTION THAT I AM VERY PICKY IN MY DESCRIPTIONS. THIS IS WHY I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK

DISCLOSURE.....PASSENGER MIRROR HAS SMALL SCUFF. PROBABLY CAN BE TOUCHED UP AND MOSTLY HIDDEN BUT I LIKE TO BE 100% TRANSPARENT

NICE AND STRAIGHT DOWN THE SIDES

RIGHT REAR HAS MINOR CURB RASH

LOOKS GREAT FROM ALL ANGLES!!

NICE AND STRAIGHT

FULL POWER EQUIPMENT

3 POSITION MEMORY

REMOTE POWER TRUNK RELEASE

INTERIOR IS EXCELLENT CONDITION

FACTORY GLASS POWER SUNROOF

MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL

LOW MILEAGE!!...

BALANCE OF THE BUMPER-TO-BUMPER FULL FACTORY WARRANTY

FACTORY NAVIGATION SYSTEM......

WITH BACK UP CAMERA

KEYLESS-GO OPTION

DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

DUAL "HEATED" AND " COOLED" SEATS

NON-SMOKER OWNED...............YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

BOOKS AND MANUALS ARE PRESENT

REAR SEATS ARE IN NICE CONDITION

FACTORY FLOOR MATS & WINTER MATS ARE PRESENT

TRUNK AREA IS CLEAN

ELECTRONIC TRUNK CLOSER

MERCEDES BENZ "FAMOUS" POWER PLANT

FACTORY 18" AMG WHEELS

TIRE TREAD IS GOOD

RECENT STATE INSPECTION & EMISSION TESTING

ORIGINAL VIN TAG IN THE DOOR

Aggressively "PRICED RIGHT" To Sell Fast!!

DON'T WAIT & MISS OUT!!....BUY-IT-NOW!!!

WE WELCOME PRE-BUY INSPECTION...I AM SURE YOU WILL BE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF THIS VEHICLE

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class for Sale

2006 mercedes-benz cls500 designo package(US $27,700.00)
V8 cls, premium package, sunroof, leather seats, cruise control, bluetooth
2009 mercedes-benz cls550 sedan 4-door 5.5l(US $33,500.00)
2010 mercedes-benz cls550 base sedan 4-door 5.5l(US $34,999.00)
Amg sport package navigation heated/cooled seats parktronic keyless go hids
2006 mercedes benz cls55 amg black/black loaded clean 55 v8 kompressor luxury(US $20,900.00)

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8 automakers, 15 utilities collaborate on open smart-charging for EVs

Thu, Jul 31 2014

We're going to lead with General Motors here. GM is one of eight automakers working with 15 utilities and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) at developing a "smart" plug-in vehicle charging system. Why did we start with GM? Because it's the first automaker whose press release we read that mentioned the other seven automakers. Points for sharing. For the record, the collaboration also includes BMW, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Chrysler, Mitsubishi and Ford. The utilities include DTE Energy, Duke Energy, Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas & Electric. The idea is to develop a so-called "demand charging" system in which an integrated system lets the plug-ins and utilities communicate with each other so that vehicle charging is cut back at peak hours, when energy is most expensive, and ramped up when the rates drop. Such entities say there's a sense of urgency to develop such a system because the number of plug-in vehicles on US roads totals more than 225,000 today and is climbing steadily. There's a lot of technology involved, obviously, but the goal is to have an open platform that's compatible with virtually any automaker's plug-in vehicle. No timeframe was disclosed for when such a system could go live but you can find a press release from EPRI below. EPRI, Utilities, Auto Manufacturers to Create an Open Grid Integration Platform for Plug-in Electric Vehicles PALO ALTO, Calif. (July 29, 2014) – The Electric Power Research Institute, 8 automakers and 15 utilities are working to develop and demonstrate an open platform that would integrate plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) with smart grid technologies enabling utilities to support PEV charging regardless of location. The platform will allow manufacturers to offer a customer-friendly interface through which PEV drivers can more easily participate in utility PEV programs, such as rates for off-peak or nighttime charging. The portal for the system would be a utility's communications system and an electric vehicle's telematics system. As the electric grid evolves with smarter functionality, electric vehicles can serve as a distributed energy resource to support grid reliability, stability and efficiency. With more than 225,000 plug-in vehicles on U.S. roads -- and their numbers growing -- they are likely to play a significant role in electricity demand side management.

Brabus to storm Geneva with 800-hp version of Mercedes SL65 AMG

Wed, 27 Feb 2013

At no point during our recent drive of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG did we ever think, "You know, this thing sure is slow." After all, Merc's range-topping SL comes fitted with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 capable of sending 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. But just in case you're still all "meh" about what the SL65 throws down, Brabus will gladly come to your rescue with this, the 800 Roadster.
As its name suggests, the 800 Roadster ups the V12's power figures to 800 horsepower and - wait for it - 1,047 pound-feet of torque. Don't get too excited, though - that torque number has been electronically limited to a measly 811 lb-ft since, you know, the transmission would probably explode if you tried to put the full force through it. Nevertheless, these represent increases of 79 hp and 73 lb-ft over the standard SL65, and that means the 800 Roadster can shoot to 62 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds - two-tenths of a second quicker than the Merc its based on. More impressively, hitting 124 mph takes just under 10 seconds, and the droptop will finally top out at an electronically limited - limited! - 217 mph. Holy smokes.
To manage all of that speed, Brabus has engineered a special carbon fiber aero kit that reduces lift, and a unique control module for the SL65's active body control suspension lowers the ride height by one full inch. The 800 Roadster rides on new 20-inch wheels, and a unique limited-slip rear differential was added, featuring a 40 percent locking rate that further enhances performance when you're attempting to control the beast at its limits. Interior upgrades include new leather and alcantara surfaces throughout the cabin, including a leather-clad trunk.

Recharge Wrap-up: Tesla firmware update videos, Mercedes S500 Plug-In Hybrid

Tue, Sep 16 2014

See the Tesla Model S with Firmware 6.0 in action in new videos from Teslarati. The large software update includes improved traffic-based navigation, a calendar function, updated power management, "Location-Based Smart Air Suspension" as well as other improvements. Drivers get more route options to save energy, and more control over how the car saves energy. The car can also remember ride height settings when driving in those same locations again. Additionally, you can start and drive the car without a key, just using the smartphone app. See how it all works in the videos below, the second of which focuses on pairing with the updated phone app. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has deemed ride-hailing app Uber's carpooling service illegal. The way the UberPool service is categorized by the CPUC, charging multiple riders separate fares for a single ride runs afoul of the law. The technical details are a bit convoluted, and what supporters could deem arbitrary, but Forbes delves into the details a bit further to try to make sense of California's intentions (even considering the possibility of other ride services, such as airport shuttle companies, fueling the fire). Lyft - which operates a similar service called LyftLine - and Sidecar have also received notices from the CPUC. Read more at Forbes. China's recent enthusiasm for electric vehicles could be largely attributed to a single person, Ma Kai. After the Politburo member was named vice premier, he encouraged maintaining and increasing EV subsidies when China sought to decrease them. He also seems ready to fight for more EV deregulation to encourage more clean vehicles. Read more about Ma Kai and what he's done for China's EV legislation at Automotive News. Mercedes-Benz begins deliveries of the S500 Plug-In Hybrid this month. The high-tech luxury PHEV features energy saving modes based on driver, route and traffic, and features a haptic accelerator that can signal when the driver should ease off to save power. It's powered by a biturbocharged V6 and 85-kW electric motor. Its 8.7-kWh battery offers about 20 miles of electric driving. The S500 plug-in starts at about $146,000. Read more in the press release below. This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings. This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings.