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Mercedes-Benz keeps momentum going at Detroit Motor Show

What better transition from a record-breaking year to the next than by starting big at the first major auto show of the year? Mercedes-Benz made sure its presence was felt at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), otherwise known as the Detroit Motor Show, with the launch of the GLE Coupe along with some other models. In addition, the German automaker also made sure that the futuristic F 015 Luxury in Motion concept, that only days ago took center stage at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, was present at the event to wow the crowds. With the global SUV market expected to continue growth in the next couple of… Continue Reading »

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Presenting the Spy Shots of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Plug-in Hybrid

You will never get a shortage of spy photos if you have access in Nurburgring. Recently, spies caught a variant of the Mercedes-Benz GLE in the endurance track. What made this model special is that it is a plug-in hybrid—a feature that was given away when the vehicle was caught juicing up its battery in a charging station. According to TopSpeed, the subject of the spy shots shown here will debut in 2015 under a 2016 model year. The report noted that the GLE would be the first SUV of the three-pointed star marque to offer a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. No official hint was given by the German automaker yet regarding… Continue Reading »

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Specs and Plans for the Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-in Hybrid Revealed

Mercedes-Benz has a new addition to its fuel-efficient variants. Recently, details of the Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-in Hybrid was revealed to Auto Express. Petrol Engine and Electric Motor Instead of the 3.0-liter V6 engine found in the Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid, the new version of the C-Class will be using a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine capable of producing up to 208 bhp. Then, the engine is combined with an electric motor to provide it an additional output of 80 bhp. The power of the car is distributed through its seven-speed automatic transmission gearbox. Using electric power, the car can achieve a range of around 20 miles. Despite the lower form of engine of the car, it… Continue Reading »

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Latest Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid Commercial Released

The official 2014 Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid commercial was released recently by the luxury vehicle manufacturer, as shown on worldcarfans.com. The latest promotional video released by Mercedes-Benz focuses on the efficiency of the S-Class, which is comparable with a Mercedes-Benz-AMG Formula One vehicle. The video clip is entitled, “The Best.” It highlights the fuel efficient powertrains of the S500 Plug-In Hybrid and Formula One cars. It also focuses on the regenerative braking system that is currently being used on Formula One cars. Lewis Hamilton and Ncio Rosenberg have a cameo appearance near the end of the video advertisement for the hybrid vehicle. The latest hybrid luxury vehicle offering of Mercedes-Benz… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-In Hybrid To Offer A Remarkable Fuel Economy

A report from worldcarfans.com revealed some details of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-In Hybrid. The detailed were provided by the Head of Development of the C-Class Estate, Ralf Rossmanith. Rossmanith, who confirmed the existence of the vehicle, said the sedan was currently being tested. It will feature a four-cylinder gas-electric hybrid engine. Tests have shown that its carbon dioxide emissions are less the 50 grams for every kilometer, which equivalent to an average fuel consumption of around 2 liters for every 100 kilometers. The upcoming sedan will also have an all-electric range of around 30 kilometers, which can be modified to allow it to travel 50 kilometers for units sold… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid Specs Confirmed

The Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid sedan is scheduled to make its public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, which will be held some time in October. Months before the actual event, Mercedes already disclosed its specs. The Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid is one of the most ambitious and most complex cars of the German automaker this year. This plug-in hybrid model will be using the all-new parallel petrol-electric drivetrain. The system will enable the vehicle to consume an average of 3 liters per 100 kilometer. In addition, it will reduce the auto’s carbon emission dramatically. Based on reports, the technology will only yield zero emission at a range of 30 kilometers. The S500 Plug-in… Continue Reading »

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Daimler and BMW to Make Standardized Wireless EV Chargers

Daimler and BMW are hardcore rivals in the luxury vehicle segment of the automotive industry, so it is quite hard to imagine them working together. However, according to a report from Kelley Blue Book, the two German automakers have agreed to enter into a joint venture. Recently, the two luxury car giants announced their plans to develop and implement a standardized wireless inductive charging system. This would be utilized by plug-in hybrids and pure electric-powered vehicles in the near future. The new wireless inductive charging system of Daimler and BMW is comprised of a primary coil in a plate mounted on the garage floor, and a secondary coil at the bottom of… Continue Reading »

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