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For Improve Safety, Mercedes’ Presents the Active Seat-Belt...

" Most of the times, we think that buckling up is only for those seated on the front seats. If you’re seating at the back, and you are used to buckling up, then that’s great. However, surely, you are encountering one problem, the belts are difficult to look..."

Mercedes-Benz Chauffeur Service at the Golden Camera Awards

" Germany’s film awards, the Golden Camera was truly a star-studded night. Aside from the International actors and actresses who were present in the event that happened last Saturday, Mercedes-Benz cars also became highlights. The company provided chauffeur..."

Brabus Worked on the new Mercedes B-Class

" Tuner Brabus is a company who likes laying their hands on Mercedes-Benz cars. It is no longer surprising that they chose the Mercedes B-Class to be their new project. Brabus worked on the rear and front spoilers, lowered the customized wheels and put a 4-flow exhaust..."

For Improve Safety, Mercedes’ Presents the Active Seat-Belt Buckle

Mercedes-Benz Chauffeur Service at the Golden Camera Awards

Brabus Worked on the new Mercedes B-Class

Mercedes-Benz Vito and Viano get new Adaptive Brake Light

by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) May 29th, 2009 at 11:10 am

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From now on, every newly ordered Vito or Viano will be equipped with a new safety function at no extra cost: the “Adaptive Brake Light” ensures more safety in road traffic. During heavy braking from a vehicle speed greater than 50km/h, the Electronic Stability Program ESP activates the new “Adaptive Brake Light” safety function, which makes the brake lights flash at a frequency of 3 Hz instead of just lighting up continuously. Once the danger has passed and the brake pedal is only held or slightly released by the driver, ESP deactivates the “Adaptive Brake Light” and the brake lights light up continuously as usual. These flashing brake lights ensure a higher level of attention on the part of following traffic.

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Tags: Viano, Vito

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2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class computer illustration

by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) May 27th, 2009 at 10:59 am

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Over the last few years, we’ve heard numerous stories, spy shots, and illustrations of the upcoming B-Class. This of course is another one that fits into that category, InfoMotori.com and their team have created a computer illustration of what the next-gen B-Class could look like.

According to the artists, the primary objective of the project was to make the new B-Class more dynamic, and showcase it as a serious contender to the A3 and BMW 1 Series in terms of styling. While we certainly dig the styling, but it for some odd reason the rear just doesn’t fit the currently MB design philosophy. The design itself reminds me too much of a Seat Leon or even Ibiza, which doesn’t mean it’s bad, but to me, it’s just not MB enough.

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Tags: B-Class, illu

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2009 Grand Prix in Monaco

by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) May 26th, 2009 at 10:14 am

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Starting from 19th on the grid after a precautionary overnight gearbox change, Lewis was always going to struggle to overtake cars around the twisting streets of Monte-Carlo. His early struggle for pace was exacerbated by damage to a front-wing footplate, caused after he tangled with Nick Heidfeld at Ste Devote in the early laps. Lewis was unable to finish higher than 12th. Jenson Button, the Wunderkind this season, had no issues with his car, taking another title and extending his lead to 51 points ahead of his team mate Barrichello, who has 35 points.

This sure is a disappointing season for Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes, with Hamilton in 9th place with 9 points. Keikki is on the 13th spot, with only 4 points. Congrats to Jenson for another great win.

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Tags: f1, Formula 1

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2008 smart cars to get free trany software upgrade to fix problems

by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) May 22nd, 2009 at 12:13 pm

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While the smart car has exceeded all sales expectations and created a nice following, it has also had some quality issues, especially the transmission. Owners complain about rough and slipping shifts between gears. MBUSA and smart USA is listening to the smart owners and is now sending letters to 24,622 owners of the 2008 smart car models; urging them to make an appointment at their local dealer to get a free software upgrade in hopes to smooth out the rough gear shifts.

“We will upgrade your transmission software to the new 2009 operating mode which provides improved shifting dynamics as well as instant changing between automatic and paddle shifting just by touching the up or down shift paddles,” reads the letter to one owner.

Smart spokesman Ken Kettenbeil acknowledges “a little hesitation between gears” in the ’08 models, the first year that the Smart car was on sale, and that the software fix will bring about a “smoother transition.” The letter says the fix takes about 90 minutes.

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Tags: Smart, smart fortwo

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Brabus tunes the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

by Muamer Hodzic (RSS feed) May 20th, 2009 at 9:59 am

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The new Mercedes E-Class Coupe just went on sale and Brabus already presents an extensive tuning program for the new two-door. The Brabus 6.1 displacement engine is the highlight of the tuned Coupe. It has a rated power output of 462 hp (456 bhp) / 340 kW and propels the E 500 (US: E550) to an impressive top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph), achieving 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds. Also on offer is an aerodynamic-enhancement program that was developed in the wind tunnel. Further highlights are custom-tailored wheels up to 20 inches in diameter, sporty yet comfortable suspension solutions and exclusive interior options.