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Automotive News, August, 2006

There's something in this Santa's Saks

Mercedes-Benz USA and Saks Fifth Avenue have created 20 special-edition CL-class coupes featuring nappa leather interior, piano lacquer black wood trim and a 510-hp, twin turbo V-12 engine. The cars will be offered through "The Gift,'' Saks' annual holiday catalog that arrives in October. The price hasn't been announced. Last year's catalog featured 20 specially equipped Mercedes S600 sedans priced at a mere $145,775 each. The cars sold out in seven minutes.

ANOTHER BUICK WINNER - By now everyone who cares about golf must know that Tiger Woods won the Buick Open on Aug. 6, becoming the youngest player ever to win 50 tournaments on the PGA Tour. But here's something you may not be aware of: One pro, John Cook,...

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