The current issue of German car magazine Auto Bild reports that Mercedes-Benz is working on a superlight E-Class for 2015 that will be manufactured using carbon fiber. Although the carbon fiber will be super-lightweight, it will be harder than steel. The new E-Class will weigh approximately 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs.), which is 350 kg (772 lbs.) lighter than the current model.
The article states that Mercedes-Benz is thinking about both hydrogen fuel-cell and gasoline-hybrid drivetrains for the superlight E-Class. [click to continue…]
It’s official – the Louisiana Superdome is now the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The automaker inked a 10-year agreement that provides naming rights and other sponsorship benefits, including the title “Official and Exclusive Vehicle” of the NFL’s Saints team.
In addition to the 2013 Super Bowl, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome will host several upcoming sporting events including the 2012 Men’s Final Four and BCS Championship Game. [click to continue…]
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drivers aged 16-19 years old are four times more likely to experience a motor vehicle crash than adults. Further, such crashes are still the leading cause of death for teens in this country. Yet according to research cited by Mercedes-Benz, traditional U.S. guidelines for driver’s training “cannot reasonably be expected to transform a non-driver into a safe driver.”
Thus, the automaker is currently developing a new Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy aimed at preparing “students for today’s driving environment by going beyond basic car control skills and rote learning of traffic rules.” [click to continue…]
The massively powerful 2012 C63 AMG Mercedes Coupe made sports car drivers’ dreams come true with its debut at the New York Auto Show today. The sleek two-door vehicle harnesses a maximum output of 451 hp and pinnacle torque at 443 lb.-ft. torque. The coupe reaches 155 mph (electronically limited and monitored) and accelerates from 0-60 in 4.4 seconds. Although the sports car is a definite power house, it is also fuel efficient thanks o the AMG SpeedShift MCT 7 sports transmission equipped with a “controlled efficiency” mode and fuel reducing power steering pump. The coupe will be available in dealerships this September.
AMG sports suspension and high performance braking system optimize responsiveness and overall performance along with road noise and tire vibration. The braking system includes perforated and internally ventilated discs at the corners delivering maximum responsiveness, short stopping distances and high fade resistance.
Mercedes’ aircraft inspired Concept A-class will be revealed April 19th at the Shanghai Auto Show. This new concept will re-launch the A-Class series which began in 1997. The original sculpture was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January, displaying the company’s inspiration from “wind, waves and the romance of flight”. Futuristic designs and modern features set this new concept far from the original and any other Mercedes vehicle on the market.
Mercedes-Benz usually has more formal introductions for its vehicles, but recently the upcoming SLK hardtop convertible debuted in a French promotional film that turned up on the Internet.
The roadster features the current aggressive styling, including a large front grille opening and huge emblem, Autoblog reports. Among the features found on the SLK are the AirScarf system neck warmer, adaptive headlights, seven-speed automatic gearbox and the Magic Sky control roof, which darkens by pressing a button. Unlike photo-sensitive lenses, the system uses electricity to vary the opacity from clear to nearly opaque. The glass filters UV and infrared radiation.
Official debut of the SLK is expected at either the Detroit Auto Show in January or Geneva in March.
Look in the rearview, BMW, Mercedes-Benz is also launching in-car iPad integration. Although Mercedes isn’t typically one to be a copycat, the popularity of this particular mobile computing device certainly warrants a little follow-the-leader.
The new product is very similar to BMW’s in that it features headrest-mounted iPad docks. This allows passengers in the rear seats to use and recharge their iPad with ease. [click to continue…]
The Mercedes-Benz CLS pioneered the concept of the “four-door coupe” and has spawned many imitators. Now, Mercedes hopes to reshape this niche segment once again with the all-new 2012 CLS, which was just unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show
For 2012, the CLS benefits from a bolder design that borrows cues from other recent Mercedes-Benz products. In addition to its eye-catching sheet metal, the CLS also lost weight, about 52 pounds to be exact. The CLS’ sleak looks have attracted buyers looking for something different from a typical sedan, according to Mercedes-Benz Dealer Maryland. [click to continue…]
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is all-new for 2012, and its sheet metal is just as stunning as before. The first generation sparked a design phenomenon that has led to other “four-door coupe” designs, especially from other European brands. Now the latest generation looks to be setting a new trend.
Marking the launch of this new model is its first commercial. Clearly, the latest model continues to the sleekness of its predecessor, but features a more corporate grille and bolder, flared fenders. [click to continue…]
The “four-door coupe” is a design phenomenon that has taken the premium segment by storm. Much of that craze can be attributed to the Mercedes-Benz CLS. When it was launched in 2004, its sleek, sweeping lines were tremendously popular, and others were quick to imitate its stylish look.
Now, Mercedes is looking to maintain its distinction in this four-door coupe niche with the all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. Its official unveiling is slated for the Paris Motor Show, but already official images have already hit the Web, and they certainly don’t disappoint. [click to continue…]
