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Breakthrough in Battery Technology by Daimler

Muamer Hodzic February 29, 2008

Mercedes Benz has successfully adapted lithium-ion technology to be used in the automotive industry. Thanks to MB’s 25 patents, they were able to the take the technology, previously only found in consumer electronis devices, to be used in the series-production S 400 BlueHYBRID beginning next year. The key advantage available from the newly engineered lithium-ion battery is the small size as well as its performance compared to the conventional nickel metal hydride batteries. Other areas where the lithium batteries excels is the high ampere hour efficiency, their long service life, but also great reliability. The batteries safety is comparable to today’s auto batteries, so drivers would not need to worry… Continue Reading »

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Clean and efficient GLK BLUETEC Hybrid

Muamer Hodzic February 29, 2008

The grand rehearsal at the beginning of this year already made heads turn, when the striking Vision GLK entered the SUV stage and was celebrated as a compact character actor marking a new design approach in this vehicle class. At the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is going a step further and adding the Vision GLK BLUETEC HYBRID to the line-up. This study illustrates the possibilities of the “TrueBlueSolutions” strategy in the compact SUV segment, true to the guiding Mercedes-Benz theme of producing the world’s most efficient and clean drive systems. The Vision GLK BLUETEC HYBRID achieved this goal by combining the new BLUETEC four-cylinder diesel engine generation with a… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes Stars at Show

Chris February 28, 2008

The Toronto Autoshow provided Mercedes-Benz Canada with a great opportunity to showcase the diverse range of vehicles which has provided so much success in 2007 and early 2008. The Benz stand was one of the most impressive displays with no fewer than 27 models, plus a beautiful Maybach 57. Included in that number were four AMG`s, although you couldn’t get near the awesome CL63, such was the level of interest. There was also a separate display showcasing the new Smart range. The Mercedes display was right next to Chrysler, which I assume was organised a long time before the divorce with the U.S. company. Lexus was also nearby, and it… Continue Reading »

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C-Class BlueEfficiency: Fuel consumption reduced by 12%

Muamer Hodzic February 28, 2008

The pursuit for perfection never ends at Mercedes. The recently released W204 C-Class went back to the Mercedes Benz research center and has already been updated to increase the cars fuel efficiency. From spring 2008, Mercedes-Benz will be adding three extra-economical BlueEfficiency saloons to the C-Class range. A collection of intelligent measures and technologies has enabled the fuel consumption of the high-volume C 180 Kompressor and C 200 CDI models to be reduced by up to twelve per cent, while retaining the high levels of comfort and safety typical of a Mercedes. The BlueEfficiency version of the 100 kW/136 hp C 200 CDI consumes only 5.1 liters per 100 kilometers,… Continue Reading »

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1968 Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

Muamer Hodzic February 27, 2008

Just in time for the 78th International Auto Show in Geneva, we decided to highlight a vehicle that had its own debut at the 1968 Geneva Motor Show. This car is no other than the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3. The 300 SEL was a combination of the 109 series Type 300 SEL introduced in 1965 and the Type 600 ‘representation sedan’. Out of the latter came the 6.3-liter V8 engine and automatic transmission, whose 250 hp (184 kW) accelerated the new model from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and provided a top speed of over 220 km/h. Continue reading about the 300 SEL 6.3

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Mercedes-Benz Debuts 5 Models in Geneva

Nuno February 26, 2008

Mercedes-Benz has announced their plans for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (6-16 March, 2008) in Switzerland. They will debut 5 new models: the recently revealed SL, the refreshed SLK, the new CLC, the updated CLS and also a 4MATIC version of the CL 500 Coupe. This 4MATIC system is the lightest ever created weighing in at just 70 kg allowing the CL 500 a 0-100km/h in 5.4 sec. More pictures and full press release after the break

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Mercedes-Benz launches Mixed Tape Music Magazine

Muamer Hodzic February 25, 2008

The Mixed Tapes project from Mercedes Benz has proven to be very successful ever since it launched in 2004, as more than 2,5 million users around the world have downloaded over 28 million songs so far. It is become a popular place to download free music from some very talented artists that have not yet been commercialized. Mercedes-Benz is keeping the popular download compilations and broadening its scope to include a monthly music show on Mercedes-Benz TV www.mercedes-benz.tv. The half-hour Mixed Tape Music Magazine features videos, album reviews and profiles of newcomers and established artists – with a different theme for every show. The first Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape Music Magazine… Continue Reading »

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