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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-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...Mercedes-Benz SUVs with AdBlue technology
13. March 2008
Mercedes Benz will be releasing three SUVs with a new clean burning diesel engine that should not only increase fuel mileage, but also reduce environmental pollution. The R320, ML 320, and GL 320 will all be powered by a BlutTEC V6 diesel engines and be equipped with AdBlue injection, which had been previously tested in [...]
Continue reading...Total Recall
22. January 2008
Mercedes-Benz USA have recalled 9,004 cars out of the 12,580 cars they sold last year. The recall pertains to diesel models (Bluetec) which according to reports, have a problem with their crankshaft position sensors. A crankshaft position sensor is a key element controlling fuel injector pulse timing which is an underpinning factor for combustion to [...]
Continue reading...Road Trip from Los Angeles to Detroit
15. January 2008
In an unusual long distance test the smart fortwo and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class demonstrated their top position among the most climate-friendly cars. On a trip from Los Angeles via Chicago to the Detroit Auto Show 2008 they demonstrated outstanding fuel-saving qualities in everyday real-world conditions. On the 4,400 kilometre route the smart fortwo mhd recorded [...]
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20. March 2008
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