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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 Now in Motor Trends Test Fleet
The GL 450, the first and only model (as of today) on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class full size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment made its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show when the German automaker finally decided to include an entry in the full size luxury crossover SUV market.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
2008 Bentley Brooklands Phenomenon
A preview of the 2008 Bentley Brooklands, inspired by company’s racing heritage in the era of the 1920’s. The brand’s most powerful V-8 engine, a twin turbocharged 6.75-litre delivers to it 530 horsepower and 774 pound-feet of torque, while in the Arnage sedan, the engine makes 500 horsepower.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Shows and Events
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at the New York International Auto Show
DaimlerChrysler will present its fourth generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan in an official North American debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show which will open to the public starting April 6 to 15, 2007 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Shows and Events
A decisive spark with the Mercedes spark plug wires
Compared to typical wires, spark plug wires in the Mercedes Benz ignition system are built to have a lot of resistance: the higher the resistance, the less is the fluctuation in the electric current transmission. Spark plug wires resistance often dictates the power of a spark plug to ignite the burn materials.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Parts and Services
A Tribute to Mercedes Benz Luxury Coupes from 1952 to 1991
The Mercedes luxury coupes embodies forty years of design and styling that has made Mercedes Benz to become one of the most renowned luxury brand in the world. The story of Mercedes Benz Coupes dates back to the year 1950 after the Second World War.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Classic and Hobby
Anthony Franco at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Every season of the year, Mercedes-Benz selects and sponsors a designer with an exceptional fashion taste and talent, and allows the designer to showcase his works and other achievements to the public through the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios. This season, Mercedes-Benz has chosen The Anthony Franco Fall 2007 Collection to be presented in a five-day fashion event Culver City, California.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Baby Benz' Celebrates 25th Anniversary
This year is the 25th anniversary of the original Mercedes-Benz 190 which is branded as the baby Benz in the range. The Mercedes-Benz 190 may be little but it has been able to make big changes in Stuttgart and across the entire automotive industry.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Shows and Events
BMW 5 Series Headed for New York Auto Show
BMW Group will bring the new BMW 5 Series mid size luxury car to New York as it will make its North American debut at the forthcoming York International Auto Show (NYIAS).
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
BMW Offers Original Accessories for 3 Series Convertible
BMW Group is offering its customers a wide range of quality BMW parts and accessories to enhance the appearance and driving dynamics of the new BMW 3 Series Convertible. A bunch of aerodynamic package and host of additional interior amenities is offered to add to the two-seater sports coupe's elegance and sporty characteristics.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Brake Booster: Making Brake Application Less Hard
Today, almost every vehicle has disc brakes specifically on the front wheels, and power brakes as well as brake booster are necessary to ensure optimum braking capacity of any vehicle.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Advice
Brake hose: Nerve line of Mercedes brakes
The Mercedes-Benz friction brakes use the traditional clamp-style method of stopping the vehicle, and take the brunt of the Mercedes-Benz brake operation. As in most assemblies, it is kept well oiled to maintain the parts up to specs.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Parts and Services
Brake Rotor: Key Part of Mercedes Brake System
Brake rotors are the rotating discs on the Mercedes-Benz disc brake system. They are mounted on the Mercedes Benz drive train and provide a clamping surface for the brake pads. When you step on the brake pedal, the foot pressure is transmitted hydraulically by the master cylinder to a push rod connected to the caliper-driven brake pads.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Parts and Services
Complete Protection with the Mercedes Catalytic Converter
Catalytic converters are emission control products that convert harmful combustion byproducts from your engine into harmless compounds. Thus, catalytic converters protect your car’s exhaust system while protecting the environment at the same time.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Advice
Components of the Integrated Marketing Campaign for the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz marketing campaign for the new C-Class is consist of various elements or components using the same slogan the “C-for Yourself” which encourages customers to test-drive the new sedan in order to experience first hand the performance, comfort and quality of C-Class components that it has to offer.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
DaimlerChrysler reports Q1 2007 results with IFRS
DaimlerChrysler presented earlier this week the report on the first quarter of 2007, but this time in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). As reflected in their income statement, the pre-tax performance measure operating profit, which was previously used to discuss the profitability of the Group and its divisions, has now been replaced by earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). And the previous net income is now net profit.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Manufacturers
Hennessey Powers Up the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600
There is no question about the power that John Hennessey’s highly modified cars delivers. In addition to his 800 hp twin turbo Viper and Ram SRT10 is a 620 hp turbocharged all wheel drive Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT600.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Automotive Safety
Jeep® Brand to present its new line of Jeep Vehicles in Geneva
The 77th International Motor Show in Geneva will become a venue for the Jeep brand to display its expanded range of models which started as three in 2005 and grown to seven in 2007. The current range of Jeep models is by far the most extensive offering of Jeep for its 65 year history of quality vehicles and top-of the-line auto parts like the popular Jeep bumper bracket. And no automaker in the world has the type and range of sport utility vehicles that Jeep offers.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Mercedes 400E: One Remarkable Sedan
Despite the new models that Mercedes-Benz is developing and introducing, some models are simply remarkable that they continuously evolve into a much better vehicle. An example of which is the Mercedes 400E which was introduced in the year 1992 as the first E-class V8.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Mercedes Benz announces the coming of their new Pullman Limousine
Mercedes-Benz has announced the coming of their new Pullman limousine. According to the automaker, the new armored Pullman limo will exceed the world’s strictest passenger protection standards (B6/B7). The Pullman limo is scheduled to debut on later part of 2008.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Mercedes Benz won two awards from Off Road Magazine
Readers of the “Off Road” magazine for the third time have voted two of Mercedes-Benz vehicles: the Unimog cross-country as vehicle of the year in the Special Vehicles category and the G-class which won the award for the Classic category.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Mercedes Strut Mount Holds Car Steady
Since a car’s drive train like that of a Mercedes-Benz only has the wheels to prop it up on the ground, it relies on a network of steel braces and sway bars called the strut assembly to support the weight of the car. During cruise speed, the Mercedes-Benz strut assembly serves as catch framework where bounce from bumps is rerouted
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Automotive Safety
Mercedes Team won Second and Fourth at the Melbourne F1 Race
The F1 Race in Melbourne has been remarkable for the Mercedes-Benz team with reigning world champion Fernando Alonso and teammate Lewis Hamilton who finished second and fourth respectively. The F1 Race in Melbourne has been remarkable for the Mercedes-Benz team with reigning world champion Fernando Alonso and teammate Lewis Hamilton who finished second and fourth respectively.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Shows and Events
Mercedes-Benz CL Luxury Coupe
Everything about the CL luxury coupe screams Mercedes-Benz starting from its styling elements that dates back to the 50s up to the additional cutting-edge safety and comfort features---it simply cannot be denied that it’s a Mercedes. The CL luxury coupe is offered in two engine choices: the 5.5-litre (285kW, 530Nm) CL500 version and the super mighty 6.3-litre CL63 AMG (386kW and 630Nm).
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Mercedes-Benz launched an integrated campaign ad for the C-Class with the slogan
Mercedes-Benz will launch a comprehensive integrated marketing campaign that will promote its new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The slogan of the whole marketing campaign is "C-for Yourself" which encourages customers to drive test the new C-class sedan to experience first hand all the comfort and benefits of the new sedan.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Mercedes-Benz to Launch New Marketing Ads for the C-Class
DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz luxury division is commencing a brand new integrated marketing campaign for the company's all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class entry-level luxury sedan. The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class will roll out in market using the "C-for Yourself" slogan.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Mercedes-Benz: Luxury plus Fuel Economy
Mercedes-Benz has recently announced that approximately more than 38 percent of all new Mercedes cars sold in Europe consume fewer than 6.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. And that’s not all, one in every five Mercedes-Benz cars offer a fuel consumption of no more than 5 liters per 100 kilometers.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Performance chip: Tweaking the Mercedes power train
The ECU chip contains the engine’s lookup tables, which keeps the required engine operation input in a given drive application. By replacing the ECU chip with a performance chip, the lookup tables can be optimized to extract the maximum amount of horsepower and torque from the Mercedes-Benz.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Parts and Services
Suzuki is 3rd safest car says European assessment group
The new 2007 4x4 Suzuki Grand Vitara got the third highest overall rating after earning high marks in the three categories of the crashworthiness test made by the Euro New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP).
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Manufacturers
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450 is largest vehicle in the Mercedes range measuring 200 inches long. It was also chosen as the winner of the 2007 Motor Trend of the Year Award.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
The 2007 NABOB DaimlerChrysler Management Fellowship Recipients
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) and DaimlerChrysler Corporation have collaborated to award the 2007 NABOB DaimlerChrysler Management Fellowship. The award aims to promote the development of African-Americans with excellent talents that are willing to become radio or TV station owners.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Manufacturers
The Jeep King of the Mountain Series Competition has started
The Jeep King of the Mountain Series Competition has officially opened today. Official race schedule for the grand finale of the Skiing and Snowboarding World Professional Championships was also announced. Various Skiing and Snowboarding Champions have joined the competition.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
The Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman
Mercedes-Benz engineers are currently building a new, ultra-luxury limo that comes complete with the highest thinkable protection suitable for those people in power. The armored Pullman Limousine is based on the long version of the S600 with a substantially extended wheelbase length. Its roomy interior and fully equipped mobile office are perfect for its high ranking occupants.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
Two Mercedes-Benz Models awarded with Car Environment Certificate by Oko Trend Institute
Two Mercedes-Benz models were recently awarded with Car Environment Certificate by the internationally renowned environmental institute Oko Trend. The Mercedes-Benz models that were awarded are Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI and the Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI which are both manufactured by the Stuttgart brand.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Manufacturers
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes at the 2007 Malaysian Grand Prix
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes has arrived at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia leading the Constructors’ Championship; this was after its double podium finish at the season opener held in Australia.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Shows and Events
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Team at the 2007 Australian GP
The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Team had a good start of this year's 2007 Formula 1 Grand Prix. The first race this 2007 was held in Melbourne Circuit in Australia last March 18 and two McLaren Mercedes drivers won the 2nd and 3rd spot. Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari team bagged the grand prize and crowned as the 2007 Australian GP champion.
Author: Dwyane Thomas
Sub-Category: Cars
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