PeterH on December 30th, 2011

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PeterH on December 30th, 2011

PeterH on December 29th, 2011

Mercedes-Benz S-Class and M-Class are the most environment-friendly

Stuttgart – The “ÖkoTrend” institute has declared the S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC to be the most environmentally friendly cars in their class. This is what lay behind the professional journal AUTO TEST’s decision to present its Winners in Green” awards to both Mercedes-Benz models.

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PeterH on December 23rd, 2011

 

PeterH on December 22nd, 2011

The world’s most economical luxury-class model

  • Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: 4.2 l of diesel/100 km, 109 g of CO2/km
  • Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID: fuel economy of 27 mpg
  • More torque and performance without compromising on space and usable boot volume
  • Available in Saloon and Estate versions (E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID)
  • Modular hybrid concept using lithium-ion batteries
  • Reduction in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of around
  • 15 percent compared with the E 250 CDI
  • Impressive driving experience thanks to start/stop function, regenerative braking, boost effect, purely electric motoring and “sailing” function

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  • More than 21,000 Austin residents register with car2go
  • car2go brings the newest in carsharing technology to Austin

AUSTIN, TEXAS — car2go, the largest carsharing network in Austin, Texas, announced today the completion of its two-year car2go North America Pilot Program with the City of Austin. Under a newly signed agreement with the City of Austin’s car share program, car2go will continue operations in Austin.

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PeterH on December 20th, 2011

An exclusive, luxury specification for off-road terrain

 

Stuttgart – Even more visually expressive and with an even more elegant and comfortable interior, Mercedes-Benz presents the new GL-Class “Grand Edition”. This distinctive, new special edition of the off-roader comes as standard with a level of  spaciousness and comfort that is on a par with a luxury saloon.

Features reserved exclusively for the “Grand Edition” designation include special light-alloy wheels with 275/50 R 20 tyres, high‑quality, two-tone leather seats in a new design, and wood trim in black ash. The special Grand Edition model also offers an array of high-quality additional equipment and is available with all the engines in the GL-Class line-up.

 

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