Every year, IntelliChoice.com conducts a comprehensive analysis of all “green” vehicles available in the general U.S. automotive market to help consumers choose their car wisely and explore the question of whether alternative- fuel cars make better economic sense for U.S. car buyers. Previously, IntelliChoice.com focused only on gas-electric hybrids, as that particular powertrain was the only alternative (more…)

W iththestock market acting like am anic depressive off his medshighs, lows and no indication of where it will go next, and economists declaring a recession but giving no clues as to when it might end, many con- sumersare electing to keep their current cars rather than buying new ones. “Ifindthatwhenthe economyislikethis, my business goes up,”said Malibu Motors owner Albert Bavajas, who specializesin Mercedes repair. (more…)

The new generation Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG • New front and rear aprons with chromed underguard • Larger AMG radiator grille in high-gloss black with chrome highlights • AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel and new 20-inch AMG light- alloy wheels The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG now demonstrates even more emphatically its exceptional status as the performance SUV with the largest (more…)

Since the beginning of 2009, “Life Cycle” has documented the environmental certificate for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Above all the principal aim of this documentation series is to provide the best possible service to as many interested parties as possible. On the one hand, the wide-ranging and complex topic of the „automobil and the environment” needs to be communicated to the general public in a manner (more…)

When you drive a Mercedes-Benz, you quite rightly expect a great deal from your vehicle in terms of safety. Indeed, safety is something we have always felt ourselves firmly committed to. It therefore goes without saying that we pay very special attention to the safety of our youngest passengers – with restraint systems for children specifically developed for your own Mercedes-Benz. (more…)

Model 2.2 CDI Trendline 3.0 CDI Ambiente Recommended Retail Price R 395,000 R 499,000 Engine specification Engine cc / cylinders 2148/4 2987/V6 Power kW 110 150 Torque Nm 330 440 Important standard safety equipment CodeTrim & paint specification Metallic paint 3500 3500 VU5″LEON” fabric upholstery S – VT7″Catania Orion Grey leather – S Leather & Trim package combinations P01 “Catania” Orion Grey leather (more…)

18” 5-Spoke Wheel, multi-piece Finish: titanium silver, high-sheen polished Wheel Size: 7.5 J x 18 ET 37 | Tire Size: 225 / 40 R18 Option for rear axle: Wheel Size: 8.5 J x 18 ET 30 | Tire Size: 255/35 R18 Style V | 18” AMG Multi-Spoke Wheel Finish: high-sheen Wheel Size: 7.5 J x 18 ET 37 | Tire Size: 225 / 40 R18 Option for rear axle: Wheel Size: 8.5 J x 18 ET 30 | Tire Size: 255 / 35 R18 17” 7-Spoke Wheel Finish: (more…)

Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd. (President: Hans Tempel; Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) launches a new facelift for the Mercedes-Benz GL 550 4MATIC. The full-size luxury SUV offers a combination of a spacious and comfortable interior space for seven, the outstanding driving performance of a 5.5-liter V8 engine, and high off-road capability ensured by the permanent four-wheel-drive system. (more…)

Mercedes-Benz Japan Co., Ltd. (MBJ; President: Hans Tempel; Head office: Tokyo) launches a new limited edition of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Beginning today, MBJ is accepting orders for the new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S*, of which only two units are available in Japan. * The new super sports car has been named after the unforgettable victory achieved in 1955 by Stirling (more…)

OC 500 LE highlights Let your designers give free rein to their imagination. The Mercedes-Benz OC 500 LE chassis for urban and rural-service buses offers you a flexible base on which to implement your ideas. The Low-entry base that adapts to your ideas. Passengerfriendly low-floor comfort from the front to the second entry in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz powertrain engineering in the rising rear: the OC 500 LE enables implementation of the low-entry concept according to (more…)