B-Class and AMG variant for the US

[rfernatt]

AMG Working On High-Performance 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

"AMG currently offers V-8 engines exclusively but for the B-Class a new specially tuned four-cylinder engine will be developed. The model will compete with other hot-fours such as the Volkswagen Golf R32 and Audi S3. Expect to see a range of performance upgrades as well, including new brakes, a sporty bodykit and upmarket interior.

Mercedes-Benz previously reversed a decision to bring the current B-Class to the U.S. because of fears it would damage the brand’s exclusivity and the low dollar exchange rate would make it too expensive. However, unexpectedly strong sales of the Smart Fortwo minicar are prompted renewed interest in selling the B-Class, and possibly even the smaller A-Class, in North America for the first time."

[jwight]

I want some of what he's smoking; the recent smart sales numbers are certainly unexpected, but hardly strong.

[Haxzaw]

I would love to see the A-class here. We in the States are missing out on a lot of really nice cars from Europe because of usually stupid reasons.