Automobiles Review

Tag: Mercedes-Benz

  • Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Saloon

    AMG is kicking off the new 2009 motoring season with a new dynamism: shortly after the launch of the new E-Class, the high-performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting the new E 63 AMG. This dynamic sports saloon with day-to-day suitability impresses with outstanding performance, thrilling handling characteristics and a technology transfer from the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster. (more…)

  • SL 63 AMG and C 63 AMG Estate the Official F1™ Safety and Medical Cars

    The SL 63 AMG, as the Official F1TM Safety Car, and the C 63 AMG Estate, as the Official F1TM Medical Car, are to continue to help ensure maximum safety, this time for the 2009 Formula 1 season. AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, will be on duty with the two specially prepared high-performance vehicles at all 17 of the new season’s Formula 1 races, starting with a first appearance at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne (27 to 29 March 2009). The specialists from the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO are responsible for the development, production and servicing of the vehicles. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: high-tech and fascination

    For the first time in the company’s history stretching back over 40 years, the Mercedes-Benz performance brand is presenting a vehicle developed in-house, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. (more…)

  • Revolutionary: Carlsson light-alloy wheel 1/5 REVO

    Carlsson breaks new grounds. With the wheel 1/5 REVO the refinder for Mercedes-Benz cars self-confidently presents a revolutinary design. (more…)

  • Major role for UK’s Zytek in electric Smart project

    There hasn’t been much good news for the UK midlands motor industry of late – but UK-based electric car specialist Zytek has received a boost with the contract to build and fit the electric drivetrain for the second-generation Smart Fortwo ED at its facility in Fradley, Staffordshire.

    Zytek has developed an integrated electric drivetrain to drive the rear wheels of the Smart Fortwo. The drivetrain integrates the electric motor, power and control electronics, into one assembly with only three connections: water, high voltage electrics (300V) and low voltage electrics (12v). This replaces the conventional petrol engine and rear axle, and removal of the fuel tank allows room for a battery pack below the floor.

    The second-generation electric Smart will represent a major upgrade on the first version, which has been tested extensively in London since 2007. The new version is based on the second-generation Fortwo model, and the biggest technical change is a move to Lithium Ion batteries instead of sodium-nickel-chloride. This will increase the range life of the battery pack, while cutting recharge times. The batteries are to be supplied by US-based electric sports car maker Tesla.

    The biggest technical change in the new Fortwo ED is a move to Lithium Ion batteries

    The new Smart Fortwo ED will go into production toward the end of the year. It will be used mainly in organised EV test programmes in major European cities, including Berlin, Paris, Rome, Milan and Pisa, with further cities planned.

    In Berlin, the local government and energy providers are installing 500 electricity charging stations, and Daimler is providing more than 100 electric Smart and Mercedes-Benz cars. Several similar programmes are also being considered in the US.

    The plan is to refine the design as a result of feedback from these tests, and make a major ramp-up of production volumes in 2012. Two versions of the Smart ED were shown at Geneva – a standard version and a more exclusive Brabus version, with matt green paint, a cabriolet soft top, LED daytime driving lights, sports suspension and Brabus Monoblock VII alloy wheels.

    Brabus version has matt green paint, cabriolet soft top, and other enhancements

  • Carlsson Aigner® CK55 RS “Rascasse“ – A Sting in the Tail

    Carlsson, manufacturer of special cars based on Mercedes-Benz models, and high fashion leather goods manufacturer, Aigner, are proud to present their third unique limited edition model in the short space of one and a half years. (more…)

  • BRABUS GLK V8 World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009

    BRABUS GLK V8 V8-Power with 462 hp for the Smallest Mercedes SUV. An automotive dream comes true: The special model GLK V8, which celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009, (more…)

  • BRABUS ML 63 Biturbo World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2009

    BRABUS ML 63 Biturbo with 310-km/h Top Speed 650 hp / 478 kW Twin-Turbo Power for the Mercedes AMG ML 63. (more…)

  • Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse

    The automobile manufacturer Carlsson, and the luxury leather brand Etienne Aigner AG present the third model of cooperation. Based on the Mercedes-Benz GL 500,  Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse ® celebrates its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. (more…)

  • BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo

    BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo: The world’s most powerful off-roader comes from BRABUS. It is built by hand based on the latest Mercedes G-Class. The exclusive five-door is powered by a BRABUS SV12 S displacement engine. (more…)

  • ASMA Design Perfectus McLaren SLR 722

    Making claims of perfection is a dangerous thing to do, especially in the exclusive and demanding world of supercar tuning. But there is one man who can actually make this claim of perfection, and even go as far as to name his incredible automotive creation Perfectus. (more…)

  • BRABUS WIDESTAR Based on the Mercedes M-Class Facelift Version

    Exclusive Wide Version, 23-Inch Wheels and Performance Tuning with Up To 550 hp (542 bhp). The Mercedes M-Class continues its success story in a redesigned version. BRABUS makes the updated SUV even more exclusive with an exciting custom wide version. (more…)