Local pricing for the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet has been released just in time for the models’ July on-sale. At $79,900 (including GST, any LCT but excluding on-road costs) the new entry level ...
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A new seven-seater Jeep is still to be officially confirmed by the US 4WD brand but is believed to be in the pipeline for a 2015 release. Jeep hasn’t offered such a vehicle since the Commander was discontinued in 2010 (2009 for ...
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The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive has lapped Germany's Nurburgring in 7min 56.234sec, making it the first electrically powered series production vehicle to complete the legendary circuit in under eight minutes. The world's most ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has started series production of its new Sprinter Vans at Dssseldorf and Ludwigsfelde plants in the home-market. The production follows manufacturer's investment of EUR25m in the two German ...
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As any auto show attendee can attest, the cars of the future have long been forecasted to be powered by fuel cells, rather than rely on gasoline for motivation. Durability and affordability have been formidable obstacles to widespread ...
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Italian auto maker Fiat Group SpA will look for a second partner in the Chinese mainland in a bid to develop Jeep, a brand under Chrysler Group LLC. Zeng qinghong, general manager with GAC Group, signed a framework agreement with Mike ...
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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class continues to gradually reveal itself with spy photographers this time getting good shots of the new sedan’s grille and front end. Benz’s latest-generation rival for the BMW 3 Series is tipped ...
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The redesigned-for-2014 Lexus IS will have to climb some pretty steep hills to prove itself a credible sports sedan, competing against the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Maybe the highest mountain to ...
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The first time Zero Motorcycles stopped by our headquarters four years ago, we were intrigued by the promise of electric motorcycles, but our team felt they needed more work. Fast forward a few years, and the new line from Zero comes across ...
Anyone who's ever read Consumer Reports car buying advice knows that it's important to go into a showroom ready to fend off pitches for extras you don't need, like extended warranties, pin striping, and paint protection. But unless you're ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is expected to use French carmaker Renault’s new diesel engine to power its future generations of the C-Class and Vito models. The move follows signing of an agreement between ...
Two of the most prestigious names in luxury packaging, Gmund and Dapy, have signed up to exhibit at easyFairs’ Luxury Packaging show in London in October The two firms will add to the growing Luxury Packaging show, which is ...
Among consumers likely to purchase a vehicle in the next two years, 31 percent are likely to consider a diesel, motivated by fuel economy and environmental concerns. This tidbit is among the findings of a recent survey conducted by the ...
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With the upcoming iOS 7 release, Apple plans to extend its reach by integrating iPhones into cars, allowing for Siri voice control and shared displays. Presently, the company says that 95 percent of new cars sold offer some controls for its ...
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Automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) through its subsidiary, the Sandown Motors dealership, has secured an automotive parts supply contract from the Rea Vaya 1B Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Under the deal, MBSA ...
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