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Vath Tunes Mercedes-Benz Citan

Peter Parcon May 30, 2016

The Mercedes-Benz Citan is not typically considered by tuning specialists for a project they aim to work on, but this did not stop Vath from modifying one, as shown on a report from carscoops.com. The Citan is the product of the partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler. It is designed to be a passenger and light commercial vehicle. The van has three different body styles, the Panel Van, the Traveliner and the Dualiner. The Traveliner is mainly for non-commercial use and was the body style selected by Vath to tune. While the exterior modifications were not quite radial, they did change the character of the vehicle making it somewhat… Continue Reading »

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Dual-Clutch Gearbox Given To Mercedes-Benz Citan

Peter Parcon May 26, 2016

Gear-shifting fans in the United Kingdom will have the opportunity to drive around with a select model of the Mercedes-Benz Citan featuring a dual-clutch transmission system by June, as shown on a report from carscoops.com. The double-clutch gearbox of the luxury van features a pair of sub-transmissions, which come with their own clutch. As powered is transferred by one into the wheels, the second is already pre-selecting the next gear. According to Mercedes-Benz, the new setup brings together the comfort offered by a six-speed transmission system and the driving experience of a manual gearbox in a light-weight and compact design. This facilitates a nearly seamless gear changes without losing any… Continue Reading »

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Faulty Airbags Result To The Recall Of 3,500 Citans

Giancarlo Perlas May 6, 2013

Over 3,500 Mercedes-Benz Citan vans were recalled because of faulty airbags, a report from NewStraitsTimes said. A Daimler spokesperson confirmed the news and stated that the decision was due to the poor test results involving the box-type Citan airbags. The representative revealed that the airbags of the van scored three out of five stars in an NCAP crash test survey. Daimler CEO, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, admitted that the results were unsatisfactory. However, he added that they are currently looking into the matter now. It should be known that the company constantly reminds consumers through their ads that they have the safest vehicles in the world. Thus, this issue may somewhat… Continue Reading »

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Bauma 2013: Mercedes-Benz Premieres Arocs, Atego, and Citan

Ryan Joseph Ramos March 21, 2013

Mercedes-Benz was very active at the Bauma International Trade Fair in Munich, with three trucks making their premieres: the Arocs, Atego, and Citan. This marks the completion of the German automaker’s construction offerings, a full-range and custom-designed lineup that will provide solutions for practically any construction application. The 2013 edition marks the 30th year of the trade fair that focuses on machinery, vehicles, and other equipment for construction applications. That makes perfect timing for Mercedes-Benz, which just completed its initiative to field a Euro VI-compliant truck lineup with the new Atego’s debut. The Arocs is all about power and robustness, while the Atego focuses on value and dedication. Of course, both… Continue Reading »

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Solid 2012 Figures for Mercedes-Benz Vans

Ryan Joseph Ramos March 1, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Vans had a good 2012. While the sales figures and revenues posted by the division was not quite equal to the 2011 numbers, last year was still good enough to be the third-best annual operating result. The 2012 sales were down 4% compared to 2011, with 252,400 units sold last year compared to 264,200 the year prior. As for revenue, it was at around $11.8 billion (€9,070 million), almost the same as 2011 revenue (€9,179 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) is pegged at €541 million, a 35-percent drop from 2011’s €835 million. The high level of success is attributed to many factors, including the strategy dubbed “Vans goes… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Citan Wins Van of the Year in Spain

Ryan Joseph Ramos February 5, 2013

Despite its relatively short time on the market, the new Mercedes-Benz Citan has been voted as the Van of the Year in Spain, via the Transporte3 magazine. The distinction was decided upon through a vote by 192-strong panel of Spain’s fleet specialists. This is part of the magazine’s annual awarding of the top commercial vehicles across different segments, including buses, trucks, and vans. In addition to the new Citan’s victory, this also happens to be the fourth Transporte3 award for Mercedes-Benz in the past three years. The past victories for the German automaker were courtesy of the Vito, Atego, and the Actros.

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Mercedes-Benz Citan Gets an Enhanced Look

Giancarlo Perlas December 30, 2012

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan alliance definitely did a great job with the Mercedes-Benz Citan that even MacGyver made it his official ride. Even though that’s the case, the guys at KTW Tuning still wanted to do a little tinkering with the masterpiece. What did they do with it? KTW simply added 18-inch alloy wheels with five double spokes on its 225/40ZR18 92Y tires. All four corners were also equipped with 10mm spacers and lowering springs for enhanced dynamics. That’s not all, they also included red brake calipers on each wheel. The price tag for the fine tuning is set at €1,999 or $2,650 with VAT plus installation costs.

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