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Horsepower was created for horses to pull large sums of weight, which is now what we use to calculate how much a car can carry. James Watt invented the term horsepower in the years that he was alive between 1736 and 1819. This has now been the focus of what type of system to use when measuring the overall energy work of the car.

A vehicle can be measured in this way because it is the equivalent of what horsepower used to be when we talk about how much work something can do per minute. 

The Mercedes-Benz of McKinney team wishes you all a safe and happy holiday season! We would also like to share some tips on driving with food for the holidays, since food is so integral to our many celebrations. The holidays are a great time to share dishes with friends and family, however without proper precautions, doing so can be messy. These tips should make it easier.

• Use pans and bowls with lids. Secure lids using a rubber band or two to hold the lid in place. This gives you a little extra security during the trip.
• Put trays of food…

For a starting MSRP of just $33,400, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is a deal that's almost too good to be true. It is true, though, and you don't have to do anything the least bit unscrupulous to take advantage of it.

What better way to get comfortable in your new Mercedes-Benz than using it to explore the place of its birth? You can save money on your new car and enjoy a wonderful vacation with the Mercedes-Benz European Delivery program.
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The GT Concept shows that clean mobility & amazing performance can go hand-in-hand: https://t.co/0mwVgtRZAS #GIMS2017 #switchtoEQ pic.twitter.com/cCWqF6KHCP

— Mercedes-Benz (@MercedesBenz) March 7, 2017

The ninth model in the Mercedes-Benz AMG 43 line revved onto the scene January 31 of this year, and the eponymous 2017 AMG GLE43 SUV made it a day to remember, showcasing a stunning set of performance features both to improve the GLE400 build and complement the athletic prowess of the automaker's sleek gloss-black-trim, 4-door GLE43 coupe. And the under-the-hood experience was well worth the wait.

GLE43 begins with an AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo powertrain, up to 362 horsepower and up to 384 lb-ft of torque bringing driving punch to its spacious five-passenger cabin, and with the tuned…

Recently, the editors at Car and Driver honored the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 as their best large SUV, with the luxury vehicle topping competition from both foreign and domestic manufacturers.

The GLS 450 has just been named 2017's "Best Large SUV" by @CARandDRIVER #NAIAS2017 #GLS450 pic.twitter.com/lKuUTXCyxJ

— Mercedes-Benz USA? (@MBUSA) January 9, 2017

The new 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC is a great midsize luxury SUV, and a step up from its GLK predecessor is nearly every sense, concludes Kelley Blue Book® in a new review. Click "play" in the video clip below to watch the full report.

The engine in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 241 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque.

The GLC is about two inches wider and five inches longer than the old GLK, and that translates to more solid and substantial look and feel...