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The aging Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 has gone into retirement and has now been replaced by the all-new Mercedes-AMG GT3. A racecar version of the stunning Mercedes-AMG GT, the GT3 is set to take on Le Mans, the Nürburgring, United SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship during this year's promising race season.

Elite Mercedes has signed on to sponsor the Dash for Down Syndrome 5K once again this year, which is slated to be held on Saturday, March 21 at our dealership. The race, consisting of both a 5K and 1-mile walk, will raise awareness for Down syndrome and benefit the Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks. Last year, we were able to raise over $5,000 for the organization, and for 2015, we hope to surpass this record.

The all-new 2015 Mercedes GLC isn't expected to make its big debut until this fall, but just recently, a plug-in version of the incoming model was seen being tested in Sweden. Draped in camo, the plug-in was nicely concealed; however, an opening in the rear bumper containing a charger socket blew its cover. This is the first sighting that has been documented of the new model, and as its arrival approaches, we're likely to see more revealing photos.

Mercedes has started 2015 off with a bang, displaying a 15-percent sales increase for the month of January compared to last year. Demand for the brand's vehicles has also rose 14 percent, putting Mercedes on track to reaching 5-percent revenue growth for 2015.