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  • Mercedes-Benz developing a 9-speed automatic

    Mercedes-Benz developing a 9-speed automaticSeven-speed automatic transmissions are widely used by luxury automakers including Porsche and Infiniti, while Mercedes-Benz and BMW have also adopted the use of eight-speed automatic gearboxes as well. But this wasn't enough, especially for Mercedes-Benz, which is currently working on a nine-speed automatic gearbox and will be introduced on large-capacity engines.The information comes from a senior source at Mercedes-Benz who revealed that the new gearbox will offer significant improvements to fuel economy and CO2 emissions.Simply adding an extra gear is no easy task, however, and Mercedes-Benz is unlikely to go further with anymore gears. It appears that a development of a gearbox with more than ...

    Tags: mercedes-benz, mercedes, 9-speed-automatic

  • Mercedes-Benz brings Econic to Singapore

    Mercedes-Benz brings Econic to SingaporeGerman manufacturer Mercedes-Benz announced today that a trial for its latest eco-service truck, Mercedes-Benz Econic powered by Natural Gas Technology would begin in Singapore. The trucks will first be tested by Sembcorp Industries, Singapore's largest waste management firm in Singapore and aims to determine the benefits of the trucks, like cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction. The trucks delivered to Sembcorp are powered by a choice of two engines: an in-line six-cylinder diesel unit and the other offers an option of natural gas-fueled engine. The natural gas prototype, outfitted with M 906 LAG, features a 6.91 unit that develops 279 hp. The diesel-based vehicles use the latest ...

    Tags: mercedes-benz, mercedes, econic, mercedes-benz-econic, singapore

  • Miami`s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011

    Miami`s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim started on July 15th and presented the 2011 swimwear collections at The Raleigh in Miami Beach. The event is the exclusive destination to showcase the best of the best in swimwear from around the world. It started six years ago and this season 13 new designers joined the roster of "who's who" of top internationally recognized brands that have previously shown on the runways of this event. "We are excited to add so many new names to our already impressive list of designers," said Christina Neault, Executive Producer of the event. A.Z Araujo, Aquarella Swimwear, Beach Bunny Swimwear, Dolores Cortes, ...

    Tags: mercedes-benz, fashion-week-swim, miami

  • Mercedes-Benz to deliver 220 Actros trucks to Lehnkering2

    Mercedes-Benz to deliver 220 Actros trucks to Lehnkering2Hubertus Troska, head of Mercedes-Benz trucks, and Cees van Gent, CEO of LEHNKERING GmbH, have signed a general agreement for the delivery of 220 Mercedes-Benz trucks and a comprehensive service-leasing package for LEHNKERING's Road Logisitics & Services Division (RLS) at LEHNKERING's headquarters in Duisburg. The general agreement was signed on July 28, 2010 for four years, ending in 2013. The fleet will be sent by Mercedes-Benz by packaging through CharterWay delivery.Cees van Gent said: "In Mercedes-Benz, we have a strong partner at our side... This step brings us much closer to our goal of realizing our full potential by 2013."Under the terms of the general ...

    Tags: mercedes-benz, mercedes, mercedes-benz-actros, actros-truck, truck, deliver, lehnkering

  • Spotted: 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in tests

    Spotted: 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class in testsThe photographers managed to snap these images of the next generation 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, in Southern Germany, outside a development center where the GL prototype was returning to after a test drive.Though the heavy camo along the front and sides obscure the more cosmetic changes, it seems the GL, a wagon/SUV creation, will get front end styling attributes from the current E-Class. According to reports, the new GL will make use of a stretched version of the next ML's platform, which is also shared with the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the upcoming Dodge Durango. It will feature a redesigned bumper with LED daytime running ...

    Tags: gl-class, 2012-mercedes-benz, mercedes-benz, spotted, test

  • Mercedes-Benz developing a 9-speed automatic

    Mercedes-Benz developing a 9-speed automaticSeven-speed automatic transmissions are widely used by luxury automakers including Porsche and Infiniti, while Mercedes-Benz and BMW have also adopted the use of eight-speed automatic gearboxes as well. But this wasn't enough, especially for Mercedes-Benz, which is currently working on a nine-speed automatic gearbox and will be introduced on large-capacity engines.The information comes from a senior source at Mercedes-Benz who revealed that the new gearbox will offer significant improvements to fuel economy and CO2 emissions.Simply adding an extra gear is no easy task, however, and Mercedes-Benz is unlikely to go further with anymore gears. It appears that a development of a gearbox with more than ...

    Tags: mercedes-benz, mercedes, 9-speed-automatic

  • 2011 Mercedes Benz CLS spotted totally undisguised

    2011 Mercedes Benz CLS spotted totally undisguisedThese spy shots were taken in Stuttgart and we get to see the upcoming 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS completely uncovered.The front grille that the spied Mercedes-Benz CLS wears is much more upright than the current one. The window openings are surrounded by chrome trim and an additional band of chrome was added around the car's lower waist. The CLS features a fresh set of headlights with LED running lights, while the wrap-around taillights seem more stretched towards the center of the rear end. Toward the rear, buyers will find more stylized quarter panels as part of an overall departure from the bubble look of this year's ...

    Tags: cls, mercedes-benz-cls, spotted, undisguised, mercedes-benz

  • Spotted: 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe testing

    Spotted: 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe testingThe Mercedes Benz was caught working and testing on an all-new version of the C-Class Coupe.Built on the existing C-Class, the C-Class Coupe is a down-sized E-Class Coupe, with a much simpler design than the larger and more expensive E-Class Coupe. The C-Class comes with a redesigned rear end and a front bumper, which is still clad heavily to exploiting the natural surroundings to disguise it. It is almost certain that the nose will get a look similar to that of the new E-Class, possibly with LED daytime running lights below the headlights. The C-Class Coupe has a new two-door body and it will ...

    Tags: spotted, testing, coupe, c-class, c-class-coupe, mercedes-benz-c-class, mercedes-benz-c-class-coupe

  • Brabus T65 RS launched

    Brabus T65 RS launchedKlaus Brackmann and Bodo Buschmann founded Brabus back in 1977 in Bottrop, Germany. Brabus is maybe the biggest and most popular tuning company that specializes in Mercedes Benz models. They also specialize in the modification of Maybach and Smart models. Brabus is famous for its extremely sporty version of regular Mercedes models. Their latest creation is no exception at all. The name of their latest beast is Brabus T65 RS. The word beast is not used accidently. The Brabus T65 RS is based on the Mercedes Benz SL65 Black Series, the latest model from Mercedes. The regular Mercedes Benz SL65 AMG Black ...

    Tags: t65, t65-rs, brabus, sl65, sl65-black, benz, mercedes

  • Patent designs reveal 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster

    Patent designs reveal 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG RoadsterEveryone was impressed last year at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show when the Mercedes SLS AMG made its world debut. The new supercar from the German automaker is meant to replace the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren while being a spiritual successor to the Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing. The actual sales of the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG are expected to start in the summer of 2010 in Europe and in the summer of 2011 in the United States. Prices will be of less than 200.000 U.S. dollars for the North American market and 177.310 Euros for the European market. It is well known that ...

    Tags: sls, amg, roadster, 2012, mercedes-sls, mercedes-benz, benz, mercedes, patent, designs
  • january 2008 Mercedes-Benz A-klasse Coupe
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 172 km/h
  • september 1983 Mercedes-Benz A-klasse
  • 2-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 186 km/h
  • january 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-klasse
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 177 km/h
  • april 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-klasse
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 203 km/h
  • april 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-klasse Estate
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 188 km/h
  • october 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 180 km/h
  • october 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLC
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 159 km/h
  • june 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK
  • 5-doors, mpv - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 194 km/h
  • august 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • january 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: bio-ethanol
    Topspeed: 210 km/h
  • may 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-klasse
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 200 km/h
  • may 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-klasse Combi
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 202 km/h
  • august 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-klasse Cabriolet
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 212 km/h
  • august 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-klasse Stationwagon Kort
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 207 km/h
  • november 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-klasse Stationwagon Lang
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 177 km/h
  • november 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-klasse
  • 3-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 235 km/h
  • november 2008 Mercedes-Benz GLK-klasse
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 177 km/h
  • november 2008 Mercedes-Benz M-klasse
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 177 km/h
  • november 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-klasse
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 205 km/h
  • january 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-klasse
  • 5-doors, wagon - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 177 km/h
  • february 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 142 km/h
  • july 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 155 km/h
  • december 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 165 km/h
  • december 2008 Mercedes-Benz Viano
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 165 km/h
  • november 2002 Mercedes-Benz 190-serie
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • july 2005 Mercedes-Benz 200-serie
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 243 km/h
  • january 2005 Mercedes-Benz 200-serie Combi
  • 5-doors, stationwagon - Fuel: diesel
    Topspeed: 203 km/h
  • february 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200-serie Coupe
  • 2-doors, cabriolet - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 217 km/h
  • september 1983 Mercedes-Benz 200-serie Cabrio
  • 2-doors, coupé - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 186 km/h
  • september 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-klasse Combi
  • 5-doors, hatchback - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 213 km/h
  • january 1983 Mercedes-Benz C-klasse Sports Coupe
  • 2-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 196 km/h
  • january 1983 Mercedes-Benz C-klasse Sportcoupe
  • 2-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 200 km/h
  • september 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-klasse Coupe
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 240 km/h
  • march 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-klasse Cabriolet
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 240 km/h
  • september 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-klasse Coupe
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 242 km/h
  • september 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • september 2005 Mercedes-Benz V-klasse
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h
  • september 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
  • 4-doors, sedan - Fuel: petrol
    Topspeed: 250 km/h