Mercedes to produce smart in China!?

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It is being reported that Mercedes wants to produce the smart in China, once they launch the smart in the US market. This is said to be a measure to cut down the cost of production and increase the margin, as the smart division is still losing money left and right.

Citing a Mercedes-Benz official under the condition of anonymity, auto industry Web site Cheshi.com.cn reported that the company is considering producing Smart either in its existing joint venture in southeast China’s Fujian Province or in a new plant.

C-Class makes on-screen debut in National Treasure 2

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We reported a couple of months ago that the new C-Class will be starring the National Treasure 2 movie, and now they present us with a new website, where you can learn more about the car and watch the movie trailer. There is also a little driving game that you can play, and if you finish the challenge, you can enter to win a brand spankin’ new C-Class. I played it, and it is pretty difficult, especially the third level. Have fun

Mercedes-Benz Starts Marketing Campaign On Sustainability

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With the introduction of BLUETEC diesel technology to Europe, Mercedes-Benz launches an international advertising campaign on the theme of sustainability. The first printed advertisements using the new brand design will feature the E 300 BLUETEC to be launched in Germany in December 2007. Four different print ads will be placed in all large-circulation magazines in Germany, running in parallel with a TV commercial and an online campaign. The sustainability campaign will then be extended in mid-2008 to include additional vehicles and developments related to Mercedes-Benz’ activities which are combined under the heading ‘TrueBlueSolutions’.

Launch of the smart fortwo in the USA

 Launch of the smart fortwo in the USA
San Francisco and Silicon Valley become “smart Valley” as the smart USA Media Test Drive event takes place in one of America’s “smartest” regions. The new smart fortwo is scheduled to roll on the streets of America in January. The shortest and most compact automobile currently in production will soon be launched in the world’s largest automobile market.

The smart fortwo is the right car, at the right time for U.S. Drivers. Americans are faced with volatile fuel prices, increased urban congestion and a mindset of environmental responsibility. The smart fortwo offers a high level of comfort, agility, safety and ecology. Its unique features and attributes meet consumer wishes now and well into the 21st century.

If you are considering get yourself one of these city-cruisers, then check out the links below for a complete guide on the smart fortwo.

The safety features of the smart fortwo

The ecology of the smart fortwo
The smart fortwo market, marketing and dealer network

The history of the smart fortwo
The equipment of the smart fortwo

The equipment of the smart fortwo

All 2008 smart fortwos come packed with standard safety features that are more likely to be found in luxury vehicles. These include the protective “tridion safety cell”, developed especially for the smart to help ensure crash compatibility with larger passenger cars, electronic stability program (esp), anti-lock braking system (abs), and four airbags, to name a few.

The equipment lines

fortwo pure – (starting at $11,590*)

The base pure model comes standard with convenience features such as a 5-speed automated manual transmission with manual or automatic mode, central remote locking system, 2-spoke leather steering wheel, and more.

Standard Equipment

Engine / drivetrain

1.0 L, 70 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission

Wheels / tires

Steel wheels with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system

Exterior

Solid roof
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror cap in tridion color

Interior

2-spoke leather steering wheel and leather gearshift knob
Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment
Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors
Coin holder
Dome light
Mirror in passenger sun visor

Storage

Lockable glove compartment

Audio
Provision for radio installation (incl. antenna, 2 speakers, aux input jack for external audio player e.g. mp3)

Safety

Full-size driver and passenger airbags
Head/Neck side airbags
esp – electronic stability program with hill start assist
Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
Integral safety seats
Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
Drive lock – auto-activation of the central locking when driving
Top Tether for child restraint system
Panic button on key
Tire repair kit

Functional / electrical equipment

Manual windows
Manual side mirrors
Central locking system with remote control
Instrument cluster with multifunctional display (fuel-level indicator, coolant-level indicator, residual fuel indicator, service interval indicator, trip mileage indicator, clock)
Outside temperature indicator
Indicators with lane changer function
Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper-/wash function
Intermittent rear windshield wiper with wiper-/wash function
Electric rear window defroster
Electric tailgate release
Locking gas cap 12-volt socket, with cover

Factory installed options:

Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust, pollen filter) – $600
Metallic paint (metallic red, metallic blue, metallic silver) – $225
Silver metallic tridion safety cell -$175
Alarm system – $160
Panorama roof (sun screen included) – $350
Power steering – $450
Heated seats – $220
smart radio (AM/FM, single CD; incl. 2 speakers [radio 9]) – $350
smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; incl. 2 speakers [radio 10]) – $495

* Excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge and options

All specifications are based on product information available at the time of printing. Specifications and equipment will differ for vehicles sold in the United Statesand Puerto Rico. smart USAreserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications, and models.

fortwo passion coupe (starting at $13,590*)

The value packed, sporty and well-equipped passion includes a panorama roof, alloy wheels, air conditioning with climate control, 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles, power windows, electric and heated side mirrors, and AM/FM radio with CD player.

Standard Equipment

Engine/ drivetrain
1.0 L, 70 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission
Paddle shifters

Wheels / tires

9-spokes alloy wheels (15″) with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system

Exterior

Panorama roof (sun screen included)
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror cap in tridion color

Interior

3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel shift paddles (incl. leather gear knob)
Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment
Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors
Coin holder
Dome light
Mirror in passenger sun visor

Storage

Lockable glove compartment

Audio

smart radio (AM/FM, single CD; incl. 2 speakers, aux input jack for external audio player e.g. mp3)

Safety

Full-size driver and passenger airbags
Head/Neck side airbags
esp – electronic stability program with hill start assist
Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
Integral safety seats
Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
Drive lock – auto-activation of the central locking when driving
Top Tether for child restraint system
Panic button on key
Tire repair kit

Functional / electrical equipment

Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust, pollen filter)
Power windows with one-touch lowering function
Electronic and heated side mirrors
Central locking system with remote control
Instrument cluster with multifunctional display (fuel-level indicator, coolant-level indicator, residual fuel indicator, service interval indicator, trip mileage indicator, clock) Outside temperature indicator
Turn indicators with lane changer function
Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper-/wash function
Intermittent rear windshield wiper with wiper-/wash function
Electric rear window defroster
Electric tailgate release
Locking gas cap
12-volt socket, with cover
Factory installed options

Metallic paint – $225
Silver metallic tridion safety cell – $175
Alarm system – $160
Power steering – $450
Heated seats – $220
Fog lamps – $110
Additional instruments (clock and rev counter) – $120
smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer;
incl. 2 speakers [radio 10]) – $150

Option packages

smart premium sound system – $350
- smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer [radio 10])
- smart sound system (2 tweeters, 2 mid range, and subwoofer)

Comfort Package – $850
- Power steering
- Leather seats
- Heated seats
- Rain and light sensor
- Auto-off headlamps with exit delay

*Excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge and options

All specifications are based on product information available at the time of printing. Specifications and equipment will differ for vehicles sold in the United Statesand Puerto Rico. smart USAreserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications, and models

fortwo passion cabriolet (starting at $16,590)

The passion cabriolet has all the features of the passion coupe plus an upgraded radio and sound system that includes an mp3 compatible in-dash 6 CD changer. The main difference lies in the soft top with a heated rear glass window that is fully automatic and can be infinitely adjusted to any position while driving at any speed. For the full cabriolet experience, simply remove the side roof bars – taken out in no time – and stow them in a special compartment in the tailgate.

Standard Equipment

Engine/ Drivetrain

1.0 L, 70 HP, 3 cylinder engine
5 speed automated manual transmission
Paddle shifters

Wheels/tires

9-spokes alloy wheels (15″) with front tires: 155/60 R15; rear tires 175/55 R15
Tire pressure control system

Exterior

Fully automatic convertible top with glass rear window
Projector beam halogen headlights
Side indicators in yellow
Exterior mirror cap in tridion color

Interior

3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel shift paddles (incl. leather gear knob)
Basic seat with weight detection and seatbelt recognition
Flat folding passenger seat with backrest adjustment
Storage areas beside the steering wheel and in both doors
Coin holder
Dome light
Mirror in passenger sun visor

Storage

Lockable glove compartment

Audio

smart premium radio (AM/FM, mp3-compatible 6 disc CD changer; aux input jack for external audio player e.g. mp3)
smart sound system (2 tweeters, 2 mid range, subwoofer)

Safety

Full-size driver and passenger airbags
Head/Neck side airbags
esp – electronic stability program with hill start assist
Anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake force distribution
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system
Integral safety seats
Seat belts with belt tensioner and belt-force limiter
Drive lock – auto-activation of the central locking when driving
Top Tether for child restraint system
Panic button on key
Tire repair kit

Functional/electrical equipment

Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (incl. dust, pollen filter)
Power windows with one-touch lowering function
Electronic and heated side mirrors
Central locking system with remote control
Instrument cluster with multifunctional display (fuel-level indicator, coolant-level indicator, residual fuel indicator, service interval indicator, trip mileage indicator, clock) Outside temperature indicator
Indicators with lane changer function
Front windshield wiper with speed-dependent interval wiping and wiper-/wash function
Electric rear window defroster
Electric tailgate release
Locking gas cap
12-volt socket, with cover
Factory installed options

Single options

Metallic paint – $225
Silver metallic tridion safety cell – $175
Alarm system – $160
Power steering – $450
Heated seats – $220
Fog lamps – $110
Additional instruments (clock and rev counter) – $120

Option packages

Comfort Package – $850
- Power steering
- Leather seats
- Heated seats
- Rain and light sensor
- Auto-off headlamps with exit delay

* Excluding tax, license, registration, destination charge and options

All specifications are based on product information available at the time of printing. Specifications and equipment will differ for vehicles sold in the United Statesand Puerto Rico. smart USAreserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications, and models

The colors

The new smart fortwo features the two-color concept characteristic of this brand. All models come standard with a black tridion safety cell that can be upgraded to metallic silver at an additional cost. The changeable body panels are available in six colors – deep black, light yellow and crystal white are standard, while blue metallic, red metallic and silver metallic are offered for an additional charge.

The interior upholstery also offers a range of colors to compliment the exterior: plain grey for the pure, and design black, design red and design beige for the passion. Leather upgrades are available in the passion models in conjunction with an optional package.
In addition to all the features that come standard with the models of the new fortwo, a wide variety of additional options and accessories will be available to make the smart fortwo individual.

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