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The automotive industry is continuously searching for new ways to cut down on CO2 emissions and as of recently many carmakers have been leaning toward hybrid vehicles to get the job done. Mercedes-Benz is one brand that is working hard to cut down its carbon footprint and in order to tackle this problem the company recently announced plans to develop a hybrid AMG model by 2020.

The 26th Annual Price Cutter Charity Championship is scheduled to take place at Highland Springs Country Club from August 13-16. A premier summer Springfield event, the golf tournament brings future great PGA players to the Ozarks in order to raise money for children's charities. At last year's event, with support from the community and PGA players, the Championship was able to raise over $1 million, and for 2015, they hope to beat this record in an effort to help fund more local non-profit organizations.

Everyone's favorite toy company, Lego, has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz to offer fans a scale model of the automaker's highly innovative construction truck: the Arocs 3245. Now available as a part of the Lego Technic range, the miniature truck features detailed components from the ground up that will leave even the most skeptical Mercedes fan utterly impressed.

With the crossover and SUV market picking up steam across the world, many manufacturers are thinking about developing new models for the segments. Mercedes is one of several brands considering an addition to their CUV/SUV lineup and there is a chance the vehicle could debut as a convertible. Mercedes-Benz Türk President and CEO Wolf-Dieter Kurz recently spoke about the possible model to Australian website CarAdvice and the obstacles it could face.

As an integral part of the Ozarks community, Elite Mercedes is proud to sponsor the Springfield Lasers Mylan World TeamTennis franchise once again for 2015. Our dealership has always been a huge supporter of the Springfield Lasers and their efforts within the sport of tennis, which have gained them a loyal following of dedicated fans throughout the state of Missouri.

When Mercedes discontinued the R-Class in 2013, they had no idea the SUV market would take off in a matter of two years. As of late, buyers everywhere are opting for SUVs over midsize sedans and demand for the versatile, capable vehicles doesn't seem to be dying down. With this in mind, Mercedes is considering reentering the SUV segment once again in the near future, and a new R-Class could be just the vehicle to take on the competition.

Mercedes-Benz Style recently teamed up with Lufthansa Technik to design creative, sleek VIP aircraft cabins. The collaborative venture led to the construction of the VIP cabin concept, which was displayed this past May at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in the Swiss city Geneva.

Elite Mercedes hosted their annual Open Haus event on Friday, May 22, which drew in Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts from all throughout the Springfield community. The gathering, held from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., took place in Elite Mercedes' luxurious showroom, where guests had the opportunity to view the new Mercedes SLK250 and S550 models, and learn about their exquisite features.

Mercedes is the latest car manufacturer to develop a brand-new, innovative app for the newly-released Apple Watch. Known as the MB Companion App, the high-tech program allows Mercedes owners to obtain directions on their Apple Watch or iPhone. Not yet available to the public, the MB Companion App will be released within the next few months, giving Mercedes drivers the opportunity to take their ownership experience to new levels.

When the new Mercedes G-Class arrives in the U.S. this November, fans will notice quite a few changes on the model compared to last year's variant. The newly refreshed G-Class has been outfitted with a number of new components and updated features, including an array of enhanced engines. Each G-Class model has received revised powertrains, but the most notable addition to the lineup comes solely on the G500. The high-end model has been equipped with a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine, making it one o