All Entries Tagged With: "mercedes technology"
Mercedes Rolls Out “Road to the Future” Initiative
It is no secret that in today’s troubled economic times, drivers are clamoring for improved fuel efficiency. Dealers are having trouble keeping hybrids on their lots, with waiting lists of more than six weeks in many cases. Meanwhile, customers are trading in their SUVs and luxury cars at an unprecedented rate. Mercedes-Benz has long been [...]
Becoming a Part of the Mercedes Family, Part One
Buying a Mercedes is much more than simply acquiring a vehicle. By choosing a Mercedes-Benz, you have also become part of a family with a long and illustrious history. Being a Mercedes owner entitles you to certain benefits and perks that can help you save money or simply enjoy life a little bit more. Although [...]
Diesel Engines Continue to Offer Savings at the Pump
A lot of hype has been going around about Mercedes’ new BlueTEC technology. BlueTEC is a unique and forward-thinking green technology that is available on several of Mercedes’ high-end vehicles. The system uses new clean-burning diesel fuel, carefully cleaning the exhaust to avoid smelly or dangerous emissions. The system represents a real technological breakthrough, and [...]
Mercedes Announces Hybrid Vehicles for 2009
In the past few weeks, hybrid vehicles have begun flying out of dealerships faster than they can be restocked. Experts mark this as the “tipping point,” when Americans have finally given up their love affair with gas guzzling cars and SUVs in the wake of ever-escalating gas prices. As prices top $4 per gallon in [...]
Smart Fortwo Boasts Highly Advanced Smart Navigation System II
The Smart Fortwo is Mercedes’ highly anticipated entry into the new mini-car market in the United States. At only 8 feet in length, the Fortwo is definitely ready for the city streets. An amazing 36 mpg fuel efficiency ensures that even with today’s gas prices, stop and go traffic is no problem. It turns out [...]
Road Testing the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 550
The new CL-class from Mercedes-Benz has been turning heads everywhere. Marc Bouchard of Auto123.com recently put the 2007 CL 550 to the test. Here are his results. Exterior The new CL 550 is largely based on the Mercedes S-class. With only two doors and a sharply arched roofline, however, the exterior is reminiscent of the [...]
Presenting the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class
The Mercedes R-class vehicles are officially known as “sports tourer” vehicles. Not quite a mini-van, not quite an SUV, the R-class seamlessly merges luxury with spaciousness and utility. With comfortable seating for six and more cargo room than the Cadillac Escalade, the R-class fills a unique market niche. Kelley Blue Book recently took the R320 [...]
