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For artist Tony Azorín, true personal freedom comes from painting. It’s a reconnection with herself.

If your new-car search has ultimately led you to the compact luxury crossover class, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek suggest you do yourself a solid and give ours, the 2017 GLA-Class, a go.

And why, exactly, is that?

Allow carwow pundit Mat Wason to explain; he's here with more on all things GLA-Class:

Served up standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, the base GLA 250 model makes a muscly 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard, as is front-wheel drive. The 4MATIC® all-wheel platform ...

How’s your morning commute? It certainly gets the day off on the right foot if you get to drive through beautiful landscapes like in this little clip!

Taking the long way #OnMyDriveToWork. pic.twitter.com/lpSCLHocp6

— Mercedes-Benz USA? (@MBUSA) March 28, 2017

Ok, that might not be the soundtrack we’d have picked, but listening to your favorite music in the morning is a good mood-booster. An excellent car will also put you in an excellent mood every time you drive!

Forever one of our favorites, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek have nothing but love for the 2017 S-Class, our esteemed German automaker's full-size sedan.

Yet, what -- in particular -- makes this four-door so fantastic?

Receive the need-to-know info from carwow reviewer Mat Watson; his critique of the S-Class is as follows:

It's at the summit of the S-Class range that you'll find that flat-out fully loaded S 600 trim.

Standard features on this model include a ferocious, 523-horsepower turbo-V12 engine, MAGIC BODY CONTROL® adaptive and anticipatory suspension, a night- ...

You may be familiar with the professional golfer, as he’s been one of the best in the world for decades. How does he do it? He gives up all his secrets here, so pay close attention!

Langer is participating in the Masters this week, his 34th time playing the renowned tournament. He’s been a wonderful partner for Mercedes-Benz for 28 years, sharing a passion for both golf and automotive perfection.

If you like to try and save some money, then one of the easiest ways to do that is by simply maintaining your tires. If your tires are under-inflated or over-inflated, you will risk not only poor gas mileage, but you can actually damage your tires, drastically shortening the lifespan of your tires. If you have the convenient feature of a Tire Pressure Monitoring system in your car, it will tell you when your tire pressure is "off, " but it's also a good idea to visually check your tires and do it often. There are many factors that can…

Might you be in the market for a compact luxury crossover? Well, if so, we here at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek suggest you save a spot on your short list for ours, the 2017 GLC 300.

Could it be a match made in vehicular heaven?

We'll allow you to arrive at your own conclusion. Check the clip below to hear all about the GLC 300 from Autotrader commentator Jabari Jones:

Never one to skimp on the good stuff, the German automaker seemingly spared no expense in building the GLC 300.

Standard equipment include dual-zone auto climate control, synthetic leather…

When it's time for your next do-it-yourself car repair, what parts will you be using? Your Mercedes-Benz is such a special vehicle, and not just any part will do. You may have found a cheap aftermarket part from a random website, but you'll soon find out why it didn't cost too much. But genuine Mercedes-Benz parts will make your repair worthwhile in Walnut Creek.

Why are genuine Mercedes-Benz parts better than aftermarket parts? First of all, Mercedes-Benz parts are much higher quality than aftermarket parts, and are made specifically for your vehicle.

We know that you bought your Mercedes-Benz for the luxurious ride and excellent performance, but fuel efficiency is something that's on everyone's minds in Walnut Creek. Believe it or not, you can improve your gas mileage by utilizing a few driving and maintenance tips:

• We'll start with the one no one likes to hear: slow down a bit. The faster you go, especially on the highway, the more wind resistance your engine has to power through. Slow down to ease the load on your engine.
• Before you pack too much, remember that your engine uses more fuel…

The Mercedes-Benz GLE43 coupe seemed the paragon of athleticism: sleek gloss-black-trim, 4-door style. So how could it get much, if any, better? On January 31, Mercedes-Benz answered that question, unveiling its complementary AMG GLE43 SUV, the ninth model in the AMG 43 line and bespeaking a performance turn in the SUV market bound to remain memorable.

An AMG-enhanced 3.0L V6 biturbo powertrain, up to 362 horsepower and up to 384 lb-ft of torque, a spacious five-passenger design – these were just the tip of a high-powered iceberg. Add in GLE43's AMG-enhanced 9G-TRONIC 9-speed...