Archive | March, 2008
Diesel initiative in the US: BlueTEC SUVs in all 50 US states
Mercedes Benz has finally won approval to license BlueTEC SUVs in all 50 states. They will shortly start selling the ML 320, R 320, and GL 320 BlueTEC in all US states, and feature the worlds cleanest diesel technology available. The vehicles, which will first be available in the US, will comply with the extremely [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes B-Class fuel-cell test completed successfully
19. March 2008
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class featuring fuel-cell drive has completed its winter testing in northern Sweden successfully. At sub-zero temperatures, the zero-emission drive showcased its capability and vital data was logged in the course of this test program. The engineers focus was on the interaction between different components in the car in real-life winter conditions. Mercedes-Benz will be [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz developing 100% electric car
17. March 2008
We have recently learned, from a source close to Mercedes Benz and its Research Center in Stuttgart, that the Daimler AG is working on a vehicle “which will revolutionize the luxury auto market,” as they put it. The “revolutionary” vehicle will be an all electric mid-size to large luxury vehicle, and will feature a lithium-ion [...]
Continue reading...Formula 1 Grand Prix in Australia
17. March 2008
The F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne this Sunday, will certainly go down in the history books as one of the craziest races ever, right next to the Michelin disaster of June 2005 in Indianapolis, when only 6 drivers were able to race. Melbourn had no tire issues, but a whole bunch of accidents, motor and [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz B-Class Facelifted
17. March 2008
Ok, so the B-Class is not exactly MB’s flagship model and is not available in the US, but still, the Sport Tourer has sold about 325,000 units since 2005. As Mercedes apparently is updating the majority of their cars, its time for a refresh. On the outside you will find a newly styled hood, grille, [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz M-Class Facelift Revealed
17. March 2008
Well, well… you thought that was it? The 2008 new-generation premieres were over? Well, no. After the SLK, the CLS and finally the SL, here’s when Mercedes unveils the new-generation M-Class. Apparently is not much more than a facelift, as there are no engine changes, and the major improvements are equippment and feature related. [...]
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20. March 2008
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