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SPY: The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van receives a refreshed face for 2013

By | Published Thursday, 1 March 2012

Apart from the new Citan and future Viano arriving in 2014, the Sprinter is also due to undergo a facelift procedure destined to keep the vehicle attractive up to 2017, when a new generation is set to enter the stage. The front fascia is the part set to change the most after the restyling process, as it gets new headlights optionally available with LED daytime running lights and a beefier radiator grille with the big Star placed in the middle. For the rest of the body, just subtle or no visual improvements are expected. The engine lineup will likely stay the same, but further tweaks in the efficiency department are bound to happen, that will help reduce the CO2 emission and improve fuel economy. At the moment, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is getting the taste of Scandinavian snow and ice, as the winter development is fully underway. Check out further spy shots after the jump!


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SPY: A pair of updated 2012 G-Class test prototyes snagged in Northern Scandinavia

By | Published Thursday, 16 February 2012

If the G-Class will eventually exit the automotive stage, Mercedes-Benz thinks it needs to do in great style, so the Germans are already prepping an important update for the popular 4x4 vehicle. In order to keep the car contemporary up to 2015 when a phase-out is possible, the Gelandewagen is currently undergoing a styling and technical revamp treatment.


While changes on the design department are subtle and include minor visual tweaks to headlights, tail lamps, exterior mirrors, radiator grille and front end/rear end bumpers, the upgrades to the powertrain and equipment are set to maintain the G-Class as a powerful offroader on the market.

It goes without saying all G-Class models come with 4MATIC traction as standard device. New and efficient engines are expected to power the car: the G 350 BlueTEC is here to stay, but we guess that along the G 300 CDI with 184 hp, Mercedes-Benz could also offer a G 350 CDI version rated at 265 hp. Moreover, a G 350 BlueEFFICIENCY equipped with the 3.5-litre direct-injection V6 capable of 306 hp is also possible. The range-topping G 500 variant will receive company's 4.7-litre biturbo V8 unit reaching 435 hp of peak output and 700 Nm of maximum torque.

Moving on to the AMG models, the G 55 AMG (or G 63 AMG ??) will shift into a new generation with the addition of the new 5.5-litre twinturbocharged V8 that produces 544 hp - yet, rumors claim the 6.3-litre aspirated V8 engine with over 500 hp is also likely to power the monster. If this was not enough, then prepare yourselves for the introduction of the limited edition G 65 AMG boasting no less than 630 hp out of the furious 6.0-litre V12 unit.

The interior of the new G-Class is bound to get an improved look with new, more premium appointments. The restyled dashboard includes a new instrument cluster, a CLS-esque steering wheel, a revised center console and up-to-date climate control and COMAND infotainment system, probably available with internet capability as well. The entire lineup of security and assistance gimmicks Mercedes-Benz have premiered recently will also find their way onto the new G-Class. Looking at the latest spy shots, we think the Gelandewagen is ready for a Geneva debut, even though New York or Beijing motor shows sound more reasonable.








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SPY: The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class spotted in the wintry Sweden

By | Published Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Every Mercedes-Benz has to experience a good dose of cold weather development, and the 2013 GL-Class makes no exception. The large-sized SUV from Stuttgart has been recently spotted while running on snow-covered roads in Northern Scandinavia. Judging by the amount of camouflage, the future GL will soon celebrate its world premiere, most probably at the New York Auto Show in April, right in time for summer.


When it's unveiled, the 5-meter vehicle fitted with the 4MATIC permanent 4x4 system will be equipped with the company's latest technical achievements in safety and in-car communication. In standard specification, the high-end variant will be the GL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY rated at 435 hp and capable of 700 Nm. The anticipated GL 63 AMG will follow shortly after, towards the end of 2012, and will pack no less than 544 hp out of the 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. If one opts for the Performance Package, peak output rises up to 571 hp, which is more than enough to transform the "ordinary" GL-Class into an aggresive monster.






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Here today – Everywhere tomorrow: The fuel cell conquers Scandinavia

By | Published Saturday, 26 November 2011

Last Monday the start was given for the fleet operation of the European lighthouse project, H2moves Scandinavia; a cooperation of European companies from the infrastructure and automobile sector. The aim is to demonstrate the market readiness of fuel cell vehicles and the push forward of hydrogen infrastructure. With this commitment the partners tie in seemlessly with the already existing European demonstration projects, in which the Daimler AG participates actively since many years.


Within the project period ten Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL among others will be delivered to selected customers and thus be present on Scandinavian roads. Under quite extreme Nordic weather conditions the vehicles prove again their suitablity for everyday use. “Electric vehicles with fuel cell are ready to enter the market and the serial production will commence already in 2014. But since alternative drives require alternative infrastructures, we closely work together with partners from governments, energy providers and several automobile manufacturers”, says Prof. Herbert Kohler, Vice President eDrive & Future Mobility of Daimler AG.

Also for the start of this fleet operation, the third Norwegian H2 fueling station has been inaugurated. The peculiarity: Its hyrogen production is based on only renewable sources. Arnold Schwarzenegger, former governor of California and as is well-known proactive supporter of the fuel cell technology, afterwards opened the sixth annual ZERO Conference and emphasized the relevance of the future technology.
A road tour through five European cities, planned for 2012, will build a further milestone within the initative. Electric vehicles with fuel cell continue to take up speed: Here today – Everywhere tomorrow!
Source: Daimler AG

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