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Daimler is thinking about delaying and maybe even canceling the launch for the new hybrid SUV because of a legal battle with Cobasys LLC. Cobasys provides battery packs for the car and filed a lawsuit against Daimler because of the new SUV.

Cobasys, which has ties to Chevron Corp., is refusing to fulfil its commitment to produce the battery pack, a local newspaper said, citing the lawsuit. Mercedes alleges that the owners of Cobasys have been seeking to sell the company, without telling Mercedes about it, it said.

Spy photographers managed to catch the 2010 Mercedes CLK in heavy camouflage. If we are looking at this picture right it looks as if they put a lot of time into the C-pillar and the rear quarter panel.

The vigorous cover-up in that particular area is fueling suspicions that the CLK will be getting the CLS banana-boat treatment, complete with the “Coupe” moniker. Most of the details have been carefully obscured, but we’re not expecting to have our hair blown back when the wraps come off.

It is possible that the camo indicates a car that’s 12-18 months away, and that the debut will likely be at the 2009 Frankfurt show.

The 2010 Mercedes E-Class was caught by some of the best spy photographers. The car was disguised with camouflage - but there was not mistaking the line and edges that could be seen none the less.

Although, we’ll have to wait a bit longer to see either the headlights or taillights of the model, as both still remain heavily masked. Nevertheless, I think I speak for the majority of E-Class owners when I say the development of the new sedan seems to be coming along splendidly.