The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and SL-Class vehicles are among the top 7 cars most likely to be stolen according to data released by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), which tracks per-car theft losses. The rankings are reported in relative terms.

For example, a car with an HLDI theft loss score of 100 is considered to be average – numbers above 100 are higher than average. The Cadillac Escalade EXT has an astronomical loss ranking of 1,728. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and SL-Class rank 6th and 7th on the list; rankings of 227 and 209, respectively.

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Forbes has a more detailed story on the HDLI's report. The article is published here on MSNBC  for those interested.

“I found the overcrowded trains in summer irksome, and felt tied down by having to follow the direction of tracks. This led me to conceive the idea of arranging my own transport….”

- Gottlieb Daimler, diary entry while traveling in Russia, 1881

Well Gottlieb, here's a path that doesn't follow the tracks!

Forbes frequently publishes lists, on about anything it seems, but their list of the "Sexiest Luxury Cars" by Dan Lienert is entertaining. You can find the story here on Forbes.com.

Sexiest Car For Newly Divorced Moms: Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, Base Price: $186,775 (2007 model)

After a divorce, you don’t want the whole world to see the tailspin you’re in–so send a message with your car. Driving the 604-horsepower SL65 AMG says, “I’m rich and powerful, and I roll like a race-car driver.” How hot is that?

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May 18-21, 2007
StarTech 2007
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Available as “40th Anniversary” Limited Edition Model

Two special events make 2007 a particularly significant year for Mercedes-AMG: the arrival of a new top model – the CL 65 AMG high-performance coupe with its 450 kW /612 hp V12 engine – which rounds off the unique AMG range and which also, in “40th Anniversary” limited edition guise, marks a special anniversary: the high-performance brand of the Mercedes Car Group (MCG) celebrates its 40th birthday in 2007.

Another dream car has joined the AMG model range in the form of the new CL 65 AMG. The powerful AMG 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine familiar from the S 65 AMG and SL 65 AMG twelve-cylinder models delivers a truly impressive driving experience in the exclusive high-performance coupe. Its maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp and maximum torque of 1000 Newton meters are reflected in its outstanding performance data: the CL 65 AMG attains 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and reaches the 200-km/h mark in 13.3 seconds. Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Standard features include AMG body styling, 20-inch AMG forged wheels, the unique AMG interior and highly advanced technology, such as << MORE >>

NOTE: The “MORE” link takes you to the entire, and long, MBUSA press release for the CL65 AMG. It does include extensive details and additional CL65 AMG pictures.

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