With alternative powertrains staking a larger claim in the mainstream, it’s simply a matter of time before automakers begin adapting the technology for performance applications. The in-house tuning division of Mercedes-Benz won’t be left behind, and we’ll see the first all-electric AMG product by the end of next year. Mercedes will begin taking orders for [...]
Readmore...Filed under: Mercedes Benz, Lightweight A few years ago if you wanted a Mercedes-Benz Coupe your only choices were the dandyish CLK two-door or spending the GDP of a Polynesian island on an SL or CL. The options have grown – and grown more manly – lately, and according to a story in Auto Bild [...]
Readmore...Filed under: Diesel, Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, USA Oil-sippers failed to make even the slightest of dents in the U.S.’ hybrid-heavy green vehicle scene. Through the end of September 2011, sales of diesel passenger vehicles in the U.S. were up 30.9 percent, compared to the same nine-month period in 2010. However, at only 7,663 [...]
Readmore...Mercedes has unveiled the C-Class DTM Coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday September 13. This car is interesting for two reasons: 1) It’s painted in the liquid-silver Mercedes/McLaren F1 color. 2) DTM is coming to America in 2013. The motorsport beast will be introduced to the public by Formula One drivers Michael Schumacher [...]
Readmore...The world premiere of the new B-Class (length/width/height: 4359/1786/1557 millimetres) will take place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (13 to 25 September 2011). It will be making its way to European dealers in November 2011 The new model is lower than the outgoing B-Class, and should provide drivers with a sportier experience behind the [...]
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