“The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA has grown in KBB.com shopper interest 128 percent over the past week.”  Said Arthur Henry, Manager of Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence.  “Another influence drawing consumers to Mercedes-Benz showrooms is the CLA 45 AMG racing series concept, which was on display at the 2013 Frankfurt auto show. Also stirring shopper interest are the numerous ‘test drive’ articles released by automotive experts as they start to get their hands on the CLA...”

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