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The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster prototype was spotted in Canary Island. Everything about the roadster exemplifies power and performance.
Posted: 2007-04-12
Category: Cars
Relays are used in different types of applications. These are to control high-voltage with a low voltage signal, to control a high-current circuit with a low-current signal, to conserve energy, to perform logic functions, to perform time delay functions and to isolate the controlling circuit from the controlled circuit when the two are at different potentials.
Posted: 2007-04-10
Category: Cars
An integral part of the suspension system is the Mercedes coil springs. It is a usual scenario that these Mercedes coil springs work overtime to achieve the most comfortable riding pleasure a passenger can experience in a Benz.
Posted: 2007-04-10
Category: Cars
On most US-made cars, the door on the driver’s side possesses the left window motor while the door on the passenger side contains the right window motor. But sometimes, your Mercedes window motor can freeze up or get clogged by debris. The result is, you can't either raise or lower you windows.
Posted: 2007-04-10
Category: Cars
In an effort to lessen road accidents and bad driving, the New Delhi City High Courts imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones and smoking while driving.
Posted: 2007-04-10
Category: Vehicles
The price of petrol will be closely watched by the Australia’s consumer watchdog over this Easter. Any evidence of price fixing will be dealt with. Treasurer Peter Costello has tasked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to monitor the prices at local market to lessen price fixing.
Posted: 2007-04-10
Category: Vehicles
Featuring some of the world’s best fashion trend setters and gurus as well as some of the industry’s freshest talents, the Mercedes-Benz fashion week took off last March 18. The said show was one of the industry’s major showcases for the year.
Posted: 2007-04-09
Category: Vehicles
Much talk has been going on about the use of the so-called alternative fuel sources in order to answer the demand of preserving the environment. One of the highest possible sources of this alternative fuel is ethanol, or that fuel which is derived from corn.
Posted: 2007-04-09
Category: Vehicles
The votes have been cast, the voice of the consumers has been tabulated and the results are in. The criteria set on order that a car be one on Consumer Reports’ Top Picks are that a car must score at or near the top, the car must at least have average reliability and must have good performance on government and insurance institute crash tests.
Posted: 2007-04-09
Category: Vehicles
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes has arrived at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia leading the Constructors’ Championship; this was after its double podium finish at the season opener held in Australia.
Posted: 2007-04-07
Category: Vehicles
DaimlerChrysler will present its fourth generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan in an official North American debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show which will open to the public starting April 6 to 15, 2007 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
Posted: 2007-04-07
Category: Vehicles
DaimlerChrysler has conducted a research that would evaluate the level of distraction that drivers have while driving.
Posted: 2007-04-07
Category: Vehicles
The Insurance Institute for the Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Administration has these cars as the “Top Safety Picks” and top raters in all crash tests.
Posted: 2007-04-04
Category: Cars
DaimlerChrysler’s stockholders are waiting for the buyout of the Chrysler Group. They are pressuring Chief Zetsche to once and for all choose a buyer for the loss-making American arm of Daimler.
Posted: 2007-04-04
Category: Vehicles
Intense pressure is being felt today by DaimlerChrysler Chief Zetsche as call for the disposal of the Chrysler Group intensifies putting his position at the brink.
Posted: 2007-04-04
Category: Vehicles
After the announcement of the sponsorship of Chrysler Group's Jeep division for the "Soul2Soul Tour 2007" concert featuring country music artists and real life couples, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, the Jeep brand now confirms that Tim McGraw will have a special concert performance at the Camp Jeep. This year's annual Camp Jeep will take place at the the Oak Ridge Estate in Nelson County, Virginia near Charlottesville in July 26 to 28.
Posted: 2007-04-04
Category: Vehicles
The upcoming 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) early this April will be the stage for the debut of the limited edition Ford Expedition Funkmaster Flex Edition, which will roll out in Ford dealer showrooms this fall.
Posted: 2007-04-04
Category: Vehicles
Mercedes Benz braking system is unique and therefore requires for specialized repair and maintenance service formulated by the automaker itself.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Vehicles
The Brabus Widestar does not only present a new and exciting wide track version of the SUV ML 63 but also presented the new Monoblock E 23-inch forged wheels and Brabus B63 S performance tuning for the ML 63 with 550 hp/404.8 kW.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Vehicles
Before it goes on sale this summer, General Motors will first showcase the HUMMER H3 Alpha at the forthcoming 2007 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). The H3 Alpha is the second model that will join HUMMER's Alpha model series.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class comes with a wide range of models. These include CLS 350 CGI, CLS 500, CLS 63 AMG, CLS 320 CDI, CLS 550, and CLS 63 AMG. All models feature a sleek and luxurious body styling and impressive vehicle driving and handling performance coming from a 4-door coupe with 4-seat cabin.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Vehicles
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) and DaimlerChrysler Corporation have collaborated to award the 2007 NABOB DaimlerChrysler Management Fellowship. The award aims to promote the development of African-Americans with excellent talents that are willing to become radio or TV station owners.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Vehicles
And just what makes the C280 Avantgarde such a great buy? It is equipped with $6,000 worth of features added by Mercedes-Benz and amazingly at no additional cost.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Cars
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class for more than five decades has featured intelligent technology and highest quality. The S 320CDi L in particular has not only continues this tradition but has also given it a new meaning.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Cars
The Buick LaCrosse Super can now be identified by its all-new sleek exterior appearance accented by new exterior features in the front fascia including waterfall grille, hood, chrome trim lower grille, and chrome fog lamp bezels.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Cars
What good is a luxurious car if it is all dirty in the inside? With people coming in and going out of your car all the time, with dirty slippers or muddy rubber shoes, it's sure going to be a headache cleaning your car's floor.
Posted: 2007-03-29
Category: Vehicles
A Mercedes Benz car is one of the most reliable cars in the market today. But just like a human being who deserves some spa and pampering once in while, your Mercedes Benz car also deserves a tune-up. The term tune-up is usually associated and related to the overhaul, lubrication and detail of your car.
Posted: 2007-03-28
Category: Vehicles
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler come out pleased with meeting with President Bush, coming out with an understanding of the significant, positive impact that biofuels can make on the environment and in reducing our nation's reliance on oil.
Posted: 2007-03-28
Category: Cars
The BRABUS C-Class comes with a wide range of BRABUS exterior performance parts to enhance the sporty appearance and driving dynamics of the vehicle.
Posted: 2007-03-28
Category: Vehicles
DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group division has recently announced that they are expanding the concept plug-in hybrid program by including the all-new 2007 Dodge Sprinter full size van.
Posted: 2007-03-28
Category: Vehicles
The design of the new C-Class was derived from the modern Mercedes-Benz approach that includes “taut lines, and large tranquil surfaces” with the front end highlighting a pronounced wedge-shape.
Posted: 2007-03-28
Category: Cars
The new C-class was only recently been introduced in Germany and already the tuning giant Brabus is set to give the new C-Class some engine upgrades and a modified body kits with some accessories.
Posted: 2007-03-28
Category: Cars
The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a host of standard interior features and other luxurious amenities for customers. The Infiniti G37 comes with standard interior features including Infiniti signature “double-wave” instrument panel and many more.
Posted: 2007-03-28
Category: Cars
DaimlerChrysler AG, along with Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corp. plans to improve the consumer access to alternative fuels and reduce the country's dependence on petroleum products.
Posted: 2007-03-28
Category: Cars
Mercedes Benz’ leadership in safety and luxury is evident in its line of luxury Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) called the M-Class which debuted in 1998. The ML430 was however introduced in 1999, a year after the debut of the ML320. The ML430 is basically described as large-engined version of the ML320. It is a four-door, all-wheel drive with a powerful V8 engine compared to the ML30's V6.
Posted: 2007-03-26
Category: Cars
BMW Group will bring the new BMW 5 Series mid size luxury car to New York as it will make its North American debut at the forthcoming York International Auto Show (NYIAS).
Posted: 2007-03-22
Category: Vehicles
The GL 450, the first and only model (as of today) on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class full size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment made its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show when the German automaker finally decided to include an entry in the full size luxury crossover SUV market.
Posted: 2007-03-22
Category: Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will launch a comprehensive integrated marketing campaign that will promote its new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The slogan of the whole marketing campaign is "C-for Yourself" which encourages customers to drive test the new C-class sedan to experience first hand all the comfort and benefits of the new sedan.
Posted: 2007-03-22
Category: Vehicles
The Mercedes-Benz marketing campaign for the new C-Class is consist of various elements or components using the same slogan the “C-for Yourself” which encourages customers to test-drive the new sedan in order to experience first hand the performance, comfort and quality of C-Class components that it has to offer.
Posted: 2007-03-22
Category: Vehicles
The F1 Race in Melbourne has been remarkable for the Mercedes-Benz team with reigning world champion Fernando Alonso and teammate Lewis Hamilton who finished second and fourth respectively. The F1 Race in Melbourne has been remarkable for the Mercedes-Benz team with reigning world champion Fernando Alonso and teammate Lewis Hamilton who finished second and fourth respectively.
Posted: 2007-03-22
Category: Cars
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 is largest vehicle in the Mercedes range measuring 200 inches long. It was also chosen as the winner of the 2007 Motor Trend of the Year Award.
Posted: 2007-03-22
Category: Cars
This year is the 25th anniversary of the original Mercedes-Benz 190 which is branded as the baby Benz in the range. The Mercedes-Benz 190 may be little but it has been able to make big changes in Stuttgart and across the entire automotive industry.
Posted: 2007-03-22
Category: Cars
The Mercedes luxury coupes embodies forty years of design and styling that has made Mercedes Benz to become one of the most renowned luxury brand in the world. The story of Mercedes Benz Coupes dates back to the year 1950 after the Second World War.
Posted: 2007-03-22
Category: Cars
BMW Group is offering its customers a wide range of quality BMW parts and accessories to enhance the appearance and driving dynamics of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible. A bunch of aerodynamic package and host of additional interior amenities is offered to add to the two-seater sports coupe's elegance and sporty characteristics.
Posted: 2007-03-21
Category: Cars
The Vision C 220 BLUETEC meets even the stricter EURO 6 emission standard which is expected to be applied to all-new vehicles in Europe starting 2015. The Vision C 220 BLUETEC made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show and delivers an output of 125 kW or 170 hp and a potent torque of 400 Nm. It consumes an average of 5.5 liters of diesel per hundred kilometers.
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Vehicles
DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz luxury car brand has finally come up with a decision that involves their entry into the hybrid powertrain class. The Stuttgart-based automaker will develop a hybrid model for their several vehicle classes ranging from the subcompact A-Class models up to the S-Class luxury sedans.
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Cars
Maybach sedan models are equipped with innovative features and automotive technology taken from Mercedes-Benz. These Mercedes-Benz innovations will be installed in Maybach sedans as a standard feature, including the AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) electronically controlled air suspension, LINGUATRONIC voice controlled operation and the COMAND APS control and display system
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Cars
Oko Trend, one of the most internationally acclaimed environmental institutions based in Germany has awarded two Mercedes-Benz models: the Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI compact car and the Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI van with the prestigious "Car Environment Certificate".
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Cars
Last March 12 at the Melbourne International Motor Show auction conducted by the Shannons, a unique 1948 Mercedes-Benz A320 two-door cabriolet that has never made production was sold for $350,000 in front of huge crowd consisting of around 1,500 people at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Article Marketing
Mercedes-Benz is currently working on a prestigious luxury limousine integrated with the highest thinkable protection suitable for those in government, businesses, heads of state and monarchs.
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Cars
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its CL-Class which is the coupe version of the flagship S-Class Saloon. The new CL-Class although more expensive than its predecessors are made better in performance, refinement, and equipment.
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Cars
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its Brabus Widestar which is described as sporty and dynamic, exclusive and powerful. This special model is based on the Mercedes ML 63 which has made its debut at the 2007 Geneva Motors Show.
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Vehicles
Two Mercedes-Benz models were recently awarded with Car Environment Certificate by the internationally renowned environmental institute Oko Trend. The Mercedes-Benz models that were awarded are Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI and the Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI which are both manufactured by the Stuttgart brand.
Posted: 2007-03-15
Category: Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will present a new version of its successful C-Class at the Geneva Motor Show. The new version of the C-Class will be presented both as a standard production model and as a racing version which is specially designed for the German Touring Car Masters or DTM.
Posted: 2007-03-08
Category: Cars
Mercedes-Benz will reveal its Vision C 220 BLUETEC at the Geneva Motor Show. It is the second word debt for the BLUETEC initiative which was first launched in US last autumn.
Posted: 2007-03-08
Category: Vehicles
Vehicle which hired the great Northgate plc has chosen Mercedes-Benz for a fleet of Vito vans amounting to £1.1 million after it has entered into a venture with Stelios, founder of easyGroup.
Posted: 2007-03-08
Category: Article Marketing
Break Assist was invented by Manfred Steiner and his team of engineers from Mercedes-Benz. This breaking system together with electronics was made to cut off 20 feet or more the stopping distance during emergency break.
Posted: 2007-03-08
Category: Cars
A preview of the 2008 Bentley Brooklands, inspired by company’s racing heritage in the era of the 1920’s. The brand’s most powerful V-8 engine, a twin turbocharged 6.75-litre delivers to it 530 horsepower and 774 pound-feet of torque, while in the Arnage sedan, the engine makes 500 horsepower.
Posted: 2007-03-08
Category: Cars
The debut of the new 2008 C-class early in January prompted company officials to open the Center for the press and journalists to give them a closer look at digital prototyping, Mercedes’ latest approach and concept for designing cars, used for the very first time in the new 2008 C-Class model.
Posted: 2007-03-08
Category: Cars
The main purpose of the Mercedes Benz hoses in your vehicle is to see to it that vital fluids keep circulating in the engine parts. Mercedes Benz hoses generally consist of radiator hose and heater hose (coolant hoses), fuel hose and power steering hose. Each of these has its important role.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
A Mercedes engine can bring forth a sizzling performance of up to 7100 revolutions per minute. Such performance can only be maintained by equipping the Mercedes with an equally powerful cooling system.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
A car like Mercedes Benz would not be worth being dubbed as a status symbol for the rich and famous if it has poor engine performance and a huge polluting capacity because of its emissions. The good news is that possible problems such as these can be prevented by the proper maintenance of your car parts like the oxygen sensor.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
It should be a must that if you have a Mercedes Benz car, you also have a Mercedes Benz repair manual. A manual basically contains the how-to's of almost everything inside your car. It can show you how to do repairs all by your self, from simple ones to more complicated ones.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
Mercedes owners want to keep their classy and expensive wheels always in its shining glory. Fortunately, protective auto parts were conceptualized and manufactured for the very purpose of protecting the exterior of the Mercedes, such as the Mercedes grille.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
In the 1950's, the war was over and the American economy was on the upswing. The future looked bright and customers were in search of something exciting, a race car that can match the enthusiasm generated by the era.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
The Mercedes Benz Alternator will charge up the battery in order to give ample supply of electric charge to these components. Situated at the engine compartment of the Mercedes Benz, the Mercedes Benz Alternator is activated by an alternator or serpentine belt.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
The Mercedes Benz 300E is a mutant of the many superlatives that can be mentioned through its proven worth through the years. This mid-sized luxury sedan is powerful, fast, smooth, economical, reliable, safe, and has a high resale value for its engineering virtuosity, to name a few.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
Though Mercedes Benz 190E parts may cost considerably cheaper than other Benz models, still, there are Mercedes Benz 190E parts that cost higher and have low quality thanks to shoddy workmanship. Thus, they would cost as much as stock parts once replaced two or three times.
Posted: 2007-03-06
Category: Cars
The ECU chip contains the engine’s lookup tables, which keeps the required engine operation input in a given drive application. By replacing the ECU chip with a performance chip, the lookup tables can be optimized to extract the maximum amount of horsepower and torque from the Mercedes-Benz.
Posted: 2007-03-02
Category: Cars
The Mercedes-Benz friction brakes use the traditional clamp-style method of stopping the vehicle, and take the brunt of the Mercedes-Benz brake operation. As in most assemblies, it is kept well oiled to maintain the parts up to specs.
Posted: 2007-03-02
Category: Cars
Compared to typical wires, spark plug wires in the Mercedes Benz ignition system are built to have a lot of resistance: the higher the resistance, the less is the fluctuation in the electric current transmission. Spark plug wires resistance often dictates the power of a spark plug to ignite the burn materials.
Posted: 2007-03-02
Category: Cars
Catalytic converters are emission control products that convert harmful combustion byproducts from your engine into harmless compounds. Thus, catalytic converters protect your car’s exhaust system while protecting the environment at the same time.
Posted: 2007-03-02
Category: Cars
Everything about the CL luxury coupe screams Mercedes-Benz starting from its styling elements that dates back to the 50s up to the additional cutting-edge safety and comfort features---it simply cannot be denied that it’s a Mercedes. The CL luxury coupe is offered in two engine choices: the 5.5-litre (285kW, 530Nm) CL500 version and the super mighty 6.3-litre CL63 AMG (386kW and 630Nm).
Posted: 2007-03-01
Category: Article Marketing
Mercedes-Benz engineers are currently building a new, ultra-luxury limo that comes complete with the highest thinkable protection suitable for those people in power. The armored Pullman Limousine is based on the long version of the S600 with a substantially extended wheelbase length. Its roomy interior and fully equipped mobile office are perfect for its high ranking occupants.
Posted: 2007-03-01
Category: Cars
Readers of the “Off Road” magazine for the third time have voted two of Mercedes-Benz vehicles: the Unimog cross-country as vehicle of the year in the Special Vehicles category and the G-class which won the award for the Classic category.
Posted: 2007-03-01
Category: Cars
