Exxon Mobil Reports 14% Increase in Earnings
Exxon Mobil reported quarterly earnings rose to $8.4 billion, up from a year earlier but down from the fourth-quarter’s record level, on revenue of $88.98 billion. Along with other oil companies, it faces scrutiny as it thrives on high energy prices and robust global demand.

Survey: Consumers Want More Auto Safety Technology
More than eight out of 10 U.S. car owners want some form of in-vehicle technologies to improve safety and security and they are willing to pay for it, a survey finds.

Prius Shortage Drags Down Hybrid Sales
Toyota Motor Corp., the world’s largest manufacturer of hybrid automobiles, is facing a shortage of its popular Prius hybrid sedan.

Politicians Feel Heat, Point Finger at Big Oil
America’s political leaders have, for the most part, steadfastly ignored rising gasoline prices for almost 18 months. Now, with an election not far away and prices skyrocketing, the politicians sense their strategy has failed them.

GM’s ‘Gotta Have’ Camaro V-6, Foe at Ford Says
General Motors is committed to “gotta-have” cars, one of which it unveiled on this year’s auto-show circuit: the Chevrolet Camaro.

Public Citizen Wants Higher CAFE Standards
Joan Claybrook, president of Public Citizen and a former administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging Congress to raise the passenger car Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

FTC Finds No Widespread Gas Price Gouging
The Federal Trade Commission has reported only 15 examples of gasoline price gouging after Hurricane Katrina and the agency says there is no widespread effort by the oil industry to illegally manipulate prices, a finding Public Citizen said “defied belief.”

GM Scraps the Hummer H-1
The head turning hulk of an SUV known as the H1 Hummer is about to see its last day on a civilian production line. GM has announced that production of the diesel-powered guzzler will end in June. The H1 is the civilian version of the military Humvee and sells for $126,000.

You own a Mercedes Benz, a car that makes most other drivers on the road jealous and you love that car. You would not think of putting second-class parts into your first class vehicle, but you don’t know where to look for parts. Follow these tips to find the parts you will inevitably need for you Benz.

1- The first place that most people think of when its time to replace a part in their vehicle is the dealership where they originally purchased it. While this is an excellent choice, it is also the most expensive. Its expensive for a reason, the parts are genuine and the mechanics are experienced. If you happen to be a hands on type of owner, you may want to install the part yourself; however, if you are not, there is no one better to install a replacement part than the dealer.

2- The next place that people turn to when looking for parts is the internet. The internet has so much information floating around that it can be difficult to pinpoint the information you are searching for. The best place to start your search for parts online is to look for Mercedes Benz specific sites these sites often contain forums. Forums are generally populated with like-minded people, each with varying degrees of expertise with Mercedes Benz. One thing that most of these people will have in common is the willingness to help you locate what you are looking for; they may even be able to provide instructions on how to install the part, if you are the hands on type.

3- Mercedes Benz specific sites also offer other advantages. Most sites will have at least one photo of the item you are looking for as well as reviews from past purchasers. Some of the sites will have directions regarding the installation of parts as well as their removal. Some sites will offer merchandize at a discount or with free shipping in exchange for your business.

4- Salvage yards are generally not on the top of the list when an owner starts the search for a needed part. However, a salvage yard can be a goldmine, especially if you are not the type to pay more than you need to and you like to work on your car yourself. Salvage yards deal with working parts that were pulled from vehicles that are no longer running for one reason or another. These businesses generally, do not offer a warranty, but they do run on reputation. If a salvage yard sells non-working parts, you will be able to find out.

5- If there is a car club in your area, they can also be a great source of knowledge. The people in the clubs are car enthusiasts; they love to help people out when it involves a vehicle. The club members may even be willing to help you, if you want to do part replacements on your own. Happy hunting!

About the Author: John Mancini has been writing about mercedes parts online and offline for a long time. Visit http://mercedespartsfinder.com or http://www.mercedesbenzparts.info to read more about matters like mercedes benz parts catalog and oem mercedes benz parts.

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2007 Saturn Aura Photo Gallery: 2006 New York Auto Show
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Future: All-new 2007 Mazda CX-7
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Road Test: 2006 Cadillac SRX V8 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz R500 vs. 2006 Volvo XC90 V8
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Road Test: 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 Vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
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First Drive: 2007 Mercedes-Benz S500
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Future: Bentley Continental GT Convertible
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