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Elite Mercedes was honored to bring joy to one local family this holiday season as a part of the KTTS Christmas Crusade. We had a great experience participating in the program, which helps provide a proper Christmas for less fortunate families, and enjoyed getting one special family wonderful gifts and items on their "wish list" that they will cherish for years to come.

German company G-Power is the latest car-tuning manufacturer to put their own personal spin on the Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe. The high-end luxury car, which has a standard output of 621 horsepower when fitted with a 6.0L V-12 engine, has been reconfigured by the company to produce a jaw-dropping 705 horsepower. With its new capabilities, the S63 AMG is an unstoppable powerhouse that will make any Mercedes fan swoon.

The all-new Mercedes C-Class Coupe is on its way, and according to recent sources, it's slated to make its big debut in December 2015. The high-powered luxury model has quite the following across the globe and many are waiting for it to make its mark on the automotive market. The cabrio variant could also end up debuting at the same time as the C-Class Coupe, which would give fans a glimpse of both brand-new models.

Elite Mercedes would like to sincerely thank everyone throughout the community who participated in last month's 9th Annual Run to the Lights 5K, which was held on Friday, Nov. 7. Benefiting The Caring People, an organization that connects single moms with strong, Christian women, the race garnered a record-breaking 1,750 runners this year and raised over $75,000!

The Maybach name has been resurrected once again by Daimler and this time the imprint is expected to appear on three upcoming sedans. Although there have been rumors about a possible GL-based Maybach SUV, the company is denying one is in the works. Maybach versions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan are their main focus for the time being; however, Mercedes sales and marketing chief Ola Kaellenius said he wouldn't 'rule anything out' for the future.

Elite Mercedes is proud to announce that our very own Internet director, Victoria Williams, has been included in Business Journal's "Top 20 Most Influential Business Women of Springfield" list. With more than 13 years of experience in local sales and management, Williams was a prime choice for the prestigious honor applauding her efforts over the course of her career. As a prominent member of Elite Mercedes' team, Williams continues to be an outstanding leader and advisor.

A road trip across the world is only a dream for many, but for German native Gunther Holtrof, it's a reality. Now 77, Holtrof spent the last 26 years of his life exploring the world with his wife, Christine Holtrof, by his side in a Mercedes 300GD. The couple journeyed to 215 countries during their voyages, experiencing life in way that would make any traveler envious.

Looking for the best place to be tonight? Look no further than the Mercedes-Benz annual Open Haus, hosted by Elite Mercedes in Springfield on Campbell Avenue. Short of a trip to Germany, The Open Haus event is, for many Mercedes enthusiasts, the best time to get up close with the newest designs, technology and elegance from Mercedes-Benz that will be unveiling in the 2015 model year line up.

The jaw-dropping Mercedes-AMG GT hasn't even hit the market yet, but that hasn't stopped Mercedes from thinking about the car's future. While most AMG models exist for a short period time before a new AMG variant replaces it, the AMG-GT isn't going away anytime soon. And to prove it, Mercedes is already planning to release a Black Series of the popular car, rumored to debut sometime in 2018.

The 18th Annual Ozarks Women's Links & 5th Annual Boys Against Breast Cancer Golf Tournament was held on Monday, Sept. 22 in an effort to raise funds for women's health. Elite Mercedes was a proud sponsor of the competition and even had a brand-new 2015 Mercedes model onsite for attendees to get a glimpse of.