Anderson Germany gets their hands on the Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG Black Edition

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Tuners are hard at work it seems in their craft. The latest Mercedes-Benz ramification comes from Anderson Germany with their version of the Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG Black Edition. Theirs features an engine upgrade that involves specialized computer software optimization, sports air filter, plasma-coated exhaust system with racing catalytic converters, and larger accessory pulleys to bump power up to 670hp.

The vinyl-wrapped appearance gives the car that novel image just begging for aggression and respect at the same time. Well, Anderson Germany prefers to call it satin matte deluxe/black. The kit also includes a jet-black carbon exterior packet that consists of an external mirror, window frames, front grille, door handles, hatchback panel, ventilator frames on the bonnet, and diverse engine room coverings. A rear spoiler lip rides the back to complete the aerodynamic package.

What’s kind of odd is that Anderson Germany decided to equip the car with an electronically-adjustable suspension. While it’s not entirely bad, it just doesn’t add up to have an automatic suspension setup to handle 670 horses of power.

Well, anyway, the whole thing rolls with 22-inch rims that are black/gloss finished with matching jet black carbon edging, so it’s still worth attention. The interior is a sight to behold as well if you’re fond of warm colored trims and leather. Anderson Germany also accepts customer-specific tailoring, so yes, this car is definitely going to turn heads on the streets.

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SLS AMG coming to China this month

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September is a very special month for China, as Mercedes-Benz is set to start shipping the SLS AMG into Shanghai. This comes as a direct result of the company’s vastly improving market in China, and is a move to expand their product line up in the country.

The Chinese are by no means hard to please when it comes to cars, but for the handful who can afford to buy, and drive, an SLS AMG, it’ll take a lot of getting used to. The SLS AMG isn’t built for a comfy, luxurios ride. Far from it. This premium supercar was built to hit speeds nearing 200 miles per hour. It’s fast and agile, owing to its aluminum spaceframe body and the AMG 6.3-liter V8 that’s hiding underneath the hood.

The engine is capable of 420 kW (571 hp) and 650 Nm torque. Paired with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission that will outshift any human being, the engine’s power will chew up tires in no time. Fortunately, the SLS AMG rides on a sports tuned suspension system with equally lightweight aluminum double wishbones.

The car-loving Chinese elite will definitely love this car’s power. They’ve got enough road to let loose the SLS AMG for some serious adrenaline-pumping action.

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Daimler Introduces Latest FleetBoard Products

daimler launches new fleetboard products 24030 1 597x397 Daimler Introduces Latest FleetBoard Products At the latest IAA Commercial Vehicles fair that was held in Hanover, Daimler FleetBoard introduced its newest products, manufactured for industry-specific transport processes and enhanced fleet productivity.

The fresh FleetBoard Mapping facility allows journeys to be traced in detail, which include its operations in border and urban traffic.

Its DispoPilot.guide is a latest addition to FleetBoard’s line of cab terminals. The navigation system fuses the newest truck attributes and extra functions like the Lane Assistant. As alternate system for use outside of the automobile, DispoPilot.mobile added an integrated barcode scanner and a digital signature facility.

According to Markus Lipinsky, head of Daimler FleetBoard, the terminal with a huge 7-inch display acts as an appealingly priced entry-level model to introduce operators to the world of professional transport management solutions, while giving aid in the areas of job management and navigation.

Additionally, the FleetBoard telematics services will be accessible ex-factory for Mercedes-Benz Sprinters. Through this services, the automobile’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be lessened by up to 20%.

Based on Ralf Schumann, assistant to the management of Transportservice Winkler, they have been utilizing FleetBoard in their Sprinters for more than one year. Through their work in the area of operational analaysis, they have managed to lessen the fuel consumption per vehicle by 1.5 l per 100 km. As some of the vans cover at least 500 km a day, these savings makes a substantial difference in a matter of months.

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Latest Generation Mercedes-Benz Viano

new generation mercedes benz viano picture galore 24026 1 597x397 Latest Generation Mercedes Benz Viano Two months following the presentation of the new generation Viano, Mercedes-Benz made certain to release more photos of the said car. To update your memory, the latest Viano has been modified with a new face, a style that is comparable to that of the present passenger automobiles, and a newly modified rear section.

The latest-generation Viano is optionally available with a combined set of Bi-xenon headlamps, LED daytime driving lights, cornering lights, Add-Light system and a headlamp washer device.

Internally, the latest generation Viano is equipped with a newly designed cockpit, and a few additional features that allow the automobile to be more user friendly. Regular equipment contains a four-spoke multifunction steering wheel with the latest control buttons and matte chromed spoke trims.

The noise level inside the car has also been lessened through the comprehensive computer simulations and actual testing of the automobile. Many different measures like extra shock absorbers, specific reinforcement of the body construction, advanced insulation and remodeled seals to guarantee a quiet travel.

The automobile also includes a full new chassis concept. All engines adhere to the Euro 5 emission standard. In addition, the car is equipped with the latest ECO Gear six-speed manual transmission, the BlueEFFICIENCY technology with ECO start/stop which aids the Viano to have a with lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The latest four-cylinder engines with variable turbine geometry gives out a power output of 100 kW (136 hp) in the Viano CDI 2.0 and 120 kW (163 hp) in the Viano CDI 2.2. Top of the range within the diesel lineup is the V6 in the Viano CDI 3.0, which produces 165 kW (224 hp) of power. Lastly, the Viano 3.5 V6 petrol engine which has a power output of 190 kW (258 hp).

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Smart ForTwo Predicted to Sell Less Than 100,000 Units Globally

smartfortworeview003opta 597x398 Smart ForTwo Predicted to Sell Less Than 100,000 Units GloballyWhen the gas prices had a sudden increase in 2008, car owners began their search for a more fuel efficient automobile. One of the cars that experienced high sales was the small Smart Fortwo. An astonishing 25,000 units of Daimler’s “smart car” were sold that year, followed by a substantial though less spectacular sales during the whole of 2009.

Though the ForTwo experienced significant sales in the US, it took a turn for the worse in 2010. For the first half of this year, Automotive News stated that Smart has only sold 4,000 units of Fortwo. Also, according to the German newspaper, Der Spiegel, the Smart sales in the US will probably make only one third of the 25,000 units that were sold last 2008. Considering the low US sales, Smart is at risk of selling less than 100,000 units globally for 2010, a number much lesser than the 114,000 units sold last 2009.

Some experts think that ForTwo’s sparkle is already gone in the US as their fuel economy registers 33 miles per gallon in the city and 41 mpg in highway is not as great as far more convenient hybrids like Toyota Prius. ForTwo is also beginning to be compared to bigger gas-powered automobiles like the Ford Fiesta and Chevrolet Cruze. Nor were experts excited with the Fortwo when they reviewed their 2009 model. As of now, the only way Smart will get back on track in the US is if the petrol prices go up again, or if the forthcoming model of the Smart Forfour get good reviews from the car experts.

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Mercedes with Tesla Batteries to be Presented at Paris Motor Show

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Daimler AG, the mother company of Mercedes-Benz, has labored alongside with Palo Alto-based Tesla to manufacture the automobile, which based on the reports has a range of less than 125 miles.

Mercedes-Benz is geared to produce at least 500 of the automobiles, though they won’t be up in the United States car market. Rather, Mercedes will lease them to clients in Germany for a span of four years.

Mercedes and Tesla worked together on a battery technology last 2009. Tesla also produces batteries for electric versions of the small two-seater Mercedes “Smart Car”.

The Paris Motor Show is scheduled to run from October 2 to 17.

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Spy Photo: Partly Camouflaged 2012 Mercedes SLK

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After some spy photos showing the 2012 Mercedes SLK being tested while wrapped in heavy camouflage, photographers have succeeded to take a much revealing photo of the German coupe-convertible.

Based on the photo, the automobile showed some improvements and modifications in its body, even though the enhancements that really matter, which includes the more aggressive front nose is still hidden in thin layer of camouflage.

On the next generation SLK, the side mirrors will also be modified, as they are now much larger and adjusted further back than the present version. It is also situated on the doors and not in the front front of the side window.

Nonetheless, those who were aspiring for a design transformation with the latest SLK may be disappointed, as the SLK continues to carry the design cues that is familiar to its model.

With regards to the engine, it is anticipated that the SLK will feature four and six-cylinder petrol engines, with an average of 180 hp, and a much stronger AMG version of one of them is also to be also presented.

The AMG SLK will also be fitted with a smaller, twin-turbocharged engine (possibly a V6), rather than the present 5.4l V8. Though it is much smaller, the engine will be at about the same levels as in the present SLK AMG Black Series, with at least 400HP.

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Mercedes-Benz Preparing New Product Lineup, Including B-Class Coupe

mercedesfutureproduct 597x398 Mercedes Benz Preparing New Product Lineup, Including B Class CoupeMercedes-Benz has at least seven latest models of automobiles to launch in the US over the next three years. According to the reports, these new models are a refreshed and latest generation offerings. We already saw their new CL, CLS, S-Class and R-Class, also the spy photo of the anticipated SLK, SL, SLS Convertible and the C-Class Coupe.

Furthermore, its the latest B-Class that may be one of the most fascinating vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz USA lineup. The modified hatch will be developed to be more appealing for its American clients, and will be the first Mercedes to be presented in the US with front-wheel drive and four-cylinder engines. According to the rumors, it will also include a rear-wheel-drive AMG version that would be the foundation for a CLC Shooting Brake, and will be fitted with its own coupe, crossover and sedan trims.

Other models in line include a C-Class convertible and  potential crossover that would give M-B 3 Series and X3 competition. A total of 100 F-Cell automobiles will be tried out in California, and the SLS E-Cell will be presented in 2013 with 526 horsepower and a 120-mile range. Additionally, that same year, Mercedes-Benz will also showcase the new S-Class Coupe (to take the place of the CL nameplate), S-Class, E-Class and GL.

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Classic E-Class diesel wagon going sideways

How often do you see a classic Mercedes-Benz wagon drifting on the track? Let’s see… uhm, never? Well, now you will. Here’s a video of an E-Class wagon, a diesel, going sideways in what seems to be a drifting competition. In case it hasn’t sinked in yet, what you’ll be witnessing is a real live Mercedes-Benz E-Class wagon. A diesel. Well, at least it used to be a diesel.

From the looks of the wheels and tires, and of course the fact that it’s competing in a highly competitive sport, this wagon has been modified inside out. If the Ghostbusters were still around, we reckon they’ll be trading in their Eco-1 for this baby. Hell, they’ll probably even throw in Slimer in their excitement. But of course, it takes a lot more than ghostbusting skills to properly let loose on a racetrack, much more sideways.

Ever since the Drift King himself, Keiichi Tsuchiya, started drifting on the mountain passes of Japan, never did anyone think that a European diesel wagon would one day be doing the very same thing on a race track. Drifting really has changed ever since Tsuchiya brought it from the underground to a full-blown motor sport.

Well, enough talk. Enjoy the video people. And one more thing. Don’t try this at home. Not even on the streets.

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125 years of Mercedes-Benz on 12 calendar pages

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How do will you celebrate your 125th birthday? Let’s see… how about giving your loved ones a very special calendar? That’s nice, isn’t it? That’s exactly what Mercedes-Benz is doing for its 125th anniversary. The company has just spread word of the release of a very special calendar through their Mercedes-Benz Musuem Shop as well as online.

Photographer Stuttgart Hans-Peter helped in bringing the calendar into fruition. The said calendar will be featuring special images from the Mercedes-Benz Museum and will be sold for EUR29.90 starting October 15th.

Dubbed as the Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar, it’ll be showcasing the company’s creations throughout its 125 years of existence. The images will be in large format and will be very synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz brand. The branding perspective applied to the calendar hopes to trigger emotions through the blending of Mercedes-Benz vehicle images and the architectural language of the Musuem.

The goal is to capture Mercedes-Benz’s 125-year history in a span of 12 pages. The calendar can also be used perpetually, meaning it can be used for date reference even beyond 2011.

Of course, you can expect a lot more for Mercedes-Benz’s 125th year anniversary. The calendar is just the beginning. If we were you, we’d already be making plans for the Paris Auto Show in October where the new CLS will be making its debut. See you there!

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