Metrobus project in Istanbul wins a USA award

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The Metrobus project of the Istanbul administration authority was recently given an award during the presentation of the Sustainable Transport Awards in Washington D.C. This award is presented to projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life in the inner areas of major cities worldwide.

The Mercedes-Benz CapaCity impressively demonstrates the attractiveness and cost-effectiveness of the bus as a transport system. As a high-capacity vehicle not restricted to on-rail operation, it combines the advantages of a bus, i.e. great flexibility and high cost-effectiveness, with attributes of a tram system such as a high passenger capacity.

Daimler AG to create joint venture with Beiqi Foton

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In the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Gou Zhongwen, the Vice Mayor of Beijing, Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Daimler AG signed a letter of intent to form a 50:50 joint venture to produce medium and heavy-duty trucks and exchange technology in China. This is the foundation for the next step of the process, which is to gain the approval of the Chinese government.

The joint venture will benefit from Daimler’s technology leadership, especially in the area of diesel engines. Together, the joint venture partners will use Foton’s Auman truck brand as a platform for international growth in the lower-end commercial vehicle segment.

Mercedes-Benz working on a SLK Gullwing?

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Is Mercedes-Benz prepping a new low-end Gullwing? Well according to AutoExpress, Mercedes has plans to bring a new SLK Gullwing to the masses, which may look very similar to its bigger brother, the SLC Gullwing. Besides having some amazing gullwing doors, and draw inspiration from the legendary 300SL, it is also supposed to be hybrid.

With some very muscular lines, it will be a big change compared to the current SLK (which women love to drive). The hood is much longer and due to the gullwing doors, the side sills will be much higher than on normal cars. The designers actually took that weakness and turned it into an opportunity. The higher sides will be used to store lithium-ion battery packs for the hybrid model, which will be closely based on the BlueZero E-Cell Concept shown at the 2009 NAIAS.

Fresh spy shots of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLC

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New spy shots have emerged of the much rumored Mercedes-Benz SLC supercar, which is said to replace the already legendary SLR. AutoWeek has published pictures of a test mule making rounds on a track, but heavily masked with plastic and tape. Rumor has it that the codenamed C197 will have a AMG V8 with 580 to 600hp and go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. Even with a V8, the supercar should be on par if not better than the outgoing SLR, due to its weight advantage, mostly because aluminum and carbon fiber will be used in the construction of the frame and body.

Carlsson presents the CK63 RS

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There are lots of Mercedes-Benz specialized tuners out there, but only some have the know-how and the unique touch to actually make the car better than the original. Carlsson is definitely one of the few good ones, and the CK 63 RS (aka SL63 AMG) shows it. Besides the cosmetic changes, the engineers were able to increase horsepower from 525 (386 kW) to 600 (441 kW). Carlsson has strapped on a new aerodynamic body kit as well as upgraded the interior by adding some unique leather upholstery.

It takes the CK 63 RS only 4.1 seconds to get from 0 to 100 (0-62 mph), making it a half second faster than the stock SL 63 AMG. While that might not be a huge difference, the electronically limited max is now at 325kmh compared to the previous 250 kmh. Carlsson also equipped it with its own electronic lowering kit C-Tronic Suspension, which will lower the car up to 30 millimeters.

The color is call “Stealth Titanium Graphite” and its matt finish definitely reminds ones of the a stealth fighter. They also added Lambo or SLR roadster type doors, giving the SL a new look that you won’t see on a typical SL-Class nor an AMG version.

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