The chasm between the beautiful and the ugly in the C-Class range is astounding. What I’m actually saying is that the $650 Luxury Package ruins the W205 C-Class more than recharging your iPhone 6 Plus in the microwave.

MBUSA chose Seattle to unveil some of the members of their 2015 C-Class lineup. The cars fit right in with those driven by tech entrepreneurs and those wanting to look like one.

Some automotive writers got the chance to drive the 2015 C-Class recently. During their day spent with reps from the company, they were able to glean some information on what’s due to happen for the C-Class product line in the next few years.

After a significant amount of laboring and love, the car started coming back together. First mechanically, and then aesthetically. Resurrection!

There once was a time when just about every automaker had a station wagon or two that they made. Those days are gone. Luckily, Mercedes and a few other automakers are saving the day.

Crank your volume and prepare your ears for 19 seconds of metal. Methinks me wants to hear it at a track, though.

While I don’t want to turn this into a debate, slammed might not be for everyone, but we can all rest relatively easily knowing the car can lift itself back up to endure spirited pedal-stomping.