Diesel price at the pump has gone up 3 cents to a national average of $2.69 a gallon. Crude oil prices have stayed about the same at $63.05 a barrel. The price has not fluctuated much despite the rise in winter heating oil. This begs the question of why fuel prices have gone up.

Press Release - Stuttgart, Dec 06, 2006

Mercedes-Benz is extending its S-Class range with another diesel variant, the S 420 CDI. The new eight-cylinder model is powered by a state-of-the-art V8 CDI engine developing 235 kW/320 hp and 730 newton metres of peak torque. This latest addition to the model line-up means that the luxury saloon range from Mercedes-Benz now encompasses two diesel engines, six petrol models and two body variants, along with the new 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. The new S 420 CDI is available to order now, with deliveries to customers due to start in December 2006. The short-wheelbase model is priced at € 84,448 (net price € 72,800) and the long-wheelbase version at € 92,104 (net price € 79,400).