Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will begin production of a zero-emissions hydrogen fuel-cell powered version of its compact B-Class model with sales starting in the U.S. and Europe next year.
Using a hydrogen-powered electric motor and a lithium ion battery pack, the F-Cell B-Class will make 134hp and 214 ft-lbs of torque. It will be capable [...]
From mid November 2009 the new smart fortwo electric drive will roll off the production line at the smart factory in Hambach, France. Unlike its predecessor, the electrically driven smart fortwo of the second generation is fitted with an innovative and highly efficient lithium-ion battery. It is housed in a space-saving position between the axles, [...]
Benznews August 26th 2009
The luxury wagon business isn’t growing in the U.S. BMW is likely to scrub importation of its 5 Series wagon after the hatchback 5 Series Grand Touring makes its debut here, evening out the lux estate business as Cadillac adds the CTS Sports Wagon. And the bestseller in this category is the Audi A4 Avant, [...]
WHEN the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival starts in Brisbane, it won’t just be the dazzling models on the catwalk jostling for attention.
Sitting on the sidelines today will be many of Australia’s A-listers, with celebrities, designers and sports stars stitched up for front-row seats.
Former supermodel and TV presenter Kristy Hinze, Olympic swimmer [...]
Benznews August 23rd 2009
Reports of a new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK coupe/convertible are bubbling, with a zinger that the new SLK could add a plug-in hybrid version in its next generation
Automobile Magazine reports the new SLK is being prepared for a 2011 calendar-year introduction, and that it’s going on a serious diet. The next SLK, they write, will lose [...]
Daimler Buses North America recently received orders for more than 300 transit buses, motorcoaches, and shuttle buses. The biggest contract was awarded by the mass transit company King County Metro in Seattle, which ordered 93 of the extremely environmentally friendly Orion VII diesel-electric hybrid buses for delivery in 2010. Once the current order is completed, [...]
Benznews August 19th 2009
When Mercedes rolled out the odd-looking F700 concept at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show many speculated that it was destined to become just another pointless exercise in automotive styling. Not so according to people close to the project. Latest reports claim both the technology and design of the car will eventually make its way onto [...]
Mercedes has announced its plans for its AMG performance division, with the Black Series of the upcoming E-Class Coupe being the main draw.
AMG has also said that it is no longer interested in engaging in ‘horsepower wars’ with its fellow German rivals, but will focus its AMG models on improving driving dynamics.
The new car will [...]
LONDON (MarketWatch) — Mercedes-Benz Cars said it sold 93,900 Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach brand vehicles worldwide in July, down 11%. U.S. car sales fell 24% while Chinese sales rose 35%. Mercedes is a unit of Daimler
Benznews August 7th 2009
A new Estate version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class will be available from early 2010. The new Estate certainly makes an impression with stiking lines and top marks for load capacity (upto 1950 litres) plus numerous innovative driver assistance systems. The new Estate comes in eight engine options with more output and improved fuel consumption.
This new Mercedes [...]
Benznews August 7th 2009
