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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.

McLaren first began a partnership with Mercedes in 1955 and worked well together. However, rumors have surfaced over the pasts few years that Mercedes has been trying to buy out McLaren. Mercedes currently hold 40% equity stake in the company.

Mercedes has always brushed off the rumors - but in the back of our minds we have been waiting for it to happen. After all McLaren has been saying the complete opposite.

McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh has been speaking with the International Herald-Tribune (the overseas edition of The New York Times), Whitmarsh said “I would be deeply disturbed if Mercedes had no real interest in acquiring us. I think it’s a tangible demonstration of their commitment to this”.