I Want to Drive!... Even if my financial situation is a bit far from tying up with that of my colleague Bach, you probably already know I'm not actually poor either. And that's just to be modest. Yet, I don't like helicopters and I only use planes if I really have to. I'm a fan (age ...
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The German luxury car-manufacturer has been around for more than a century, having elegantly drifted the both smooth and rough curves of automobile history. Responsible for the modern internal combustion engine's genesis, the 'fathers' of the Mercedes-Benz brand practically invented the automobile. Many years ago when mahogany canes and high-top hats were the ultimate fashion and social ... Read more
MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse and predecessors (by year):
With more than 20 new technical developments, this saloon further consolidates the leading position of Mercedes-Benz in the luxury class. For more economic efficiency, the E-Klasse is available with a new generation of engines, all of them corresponding to the EU5 standards. For more than 50 years, the saloons in ... >> Read more
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The latest E-Klasse gets yet another upgrade through minor body-shell and interior styling as well as engine replacements. The formerly used 3.2 L unit gets a displacement boots to 3.5 L, now capable of producing 268 hp while the E 500 remains unchanged. Further additions include a 3.0 L common rail diesel engine for ... >> Read more
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Released in 2002, the new E-Class represented a yet another leap from the original design. Sporting a slightly altered look and minor engine tweaks as well as a more luxurious interior complete with a choice of leather upholstery and wooden highlights, the new E-Klasse appeared as a toughened vehicle which had ... >> Read more
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The car was restyled once more in 1999, gaining a newer appearance that was only slightly altered ever since. The engine range also saw some upgrades while gadgetry was boosted to the next level through the introduction of several top-of-the notch features such as a multi-functional information system integrated ... >> Read more
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The E-Klasse was refreshed in 1995 with the introduction of a visually altered vehicle and different under-hood parts. The medium-sized sedan received a new front end with quad lights that would later become a class trade mark, as well as a range of new engines. However, the batch of vehicles delivered between ... >> Read more
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The E-Klasse model offered by the German car was launched to the consumer market in the North American market in 1986. The 300D model offered by Mercedes continued to feature the same economical engine and was often the choice over the 4 and 6 cylinder gasoline engines. The W124 model was introduced with a ... >> Read more
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The E 500 is the fruit of fine craftsmanship. Jointly developed with Porsche, the car was a luxurious sporty sedan that is nearly unanimously regarded to be one of the last cars built by Mercedes with no thought for development expenses in mind. Generously fitted with numerous standard accessories and a 5.0 L V8 ... >> Read more
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1991 saw the introduction of a sporty luxurious vehicle based on the W124 platform. Jointly developed with Porsche, each unit of the 500 E took more than two weeks to complete, having reached a production total of just above 10,000 units by 1995. Deeming the lengthy process through which the car was shaped and ... >> Read more
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The 1985 face-lift saw the arrival of a heavily changed car sporting new looks and underpinnings. Fuel efficiency and engine running smoothness were improved through the introduction of modern fuel injection systems that were fitted on all models except the 200 which was equipped with a Stromberg/Pierburg type ... >> Read more
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Having appeared shortly after the arrival of the sedan in 1976(W123), the Lang model is actually an elongated version of the first with the same styling and features. Having shared the same engine architecture and rear-wheel drive, the only thing that set the lpng-wheelbase model apart was their enhanced practicality. ... >> Read more
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The launch of the E-Klasse was one of the German maker's most productive endeavors, having surpassed in popularity the previously introduced "Stroke 8" generation. The car had garnered so much acclaim that it sold in over 2.5 million units throughout a decade's time of production. Success was ... >> Read more
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The "Strichacht", or Stroke 8, models were released as replacements for the W110 Tailfins and brought forth a series of technological improvements, some of which were firsts for auto engineering. Such was the case with the introduction of the 5-cylinder Diesel engine which was the first of its kind. ... >> Read more
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The 1965 refresh also saw the introduction of a longer wheelbase vehicle that quickly became a car of choice among taxi drivers. Its large wheelbase and interior allowed for up to three seat rows to be fitted, providing comfortable seating for 7-8 passengers. Visually identical to the shorter-wheelbase brethren ... >> Read more
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Heralding the inception of the successful "Fintail" dynasty, the W110 appeared as a little gorgeous four seater in the 1960's. Introduced with a choice of one petrol unit and a Diesel plant, both displacing 1.9 L, the cars were built to compete on the North American market with the car having been ... >> Read more
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Designed as replacements for the pre-war type 170 models that had become obsolete, Ponton cars became the German manufacturer's main selling cars. The W120/121 saw about of decade of production thanks to their great popularity until being switched with the Fintails in 1962. The cars had an exotic look for the ... >> Read more
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The Cabrio made its appearance shortly after the launch of the saloon in 1946, bringing forth a new dimension to the extensively used W136 platform. The car was no different from its hard-top stalemate, having shared the same styling with low and prominent front wheel arches, wide doors sills and smaller rear ... >> Read more
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The W136 platform became the womb for post-war models, having been the single one that survived Allied bombings. The 170 had a look close to that of mob-car although its purpose was primarily that of delivering a safe and quality ride to buyers and not that of providing a fast-rolling post with guns attached. ... >> Read more
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Pre-owned, late-model Mercedes Benz vehicles will be offered, starting today, by Mercedes Benz Financial exclusively thru Manheim San Francisco Bay, following a pilot program which ran earlier this year.
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German carmaker Mercedes-Benz announced that its SLS AMG, E350 BlueTEC and the fuel-cell-powered F-Cell will be making their North American debuts at the 2009 LA Auto Show. The manufacturer will also launch its first hybrid SUV, the ML450 HYBRID, as well as the ...
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German carmaker Daimler's bus division debuted yesterday on in Hamburg the Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid, in expectation of the service debut in 2010. The zero emission bus will be operated by Hamburger Hochbahn, which will receive 10 of them.
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The American division of Mercedes-Benz has launched mbrace, a new telematics service in the United States, in cooperation with connected services for automobiles developer Hughes Telematics (HTI). The service is now available in all new Mercedes-Benz vehicles ...
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The American arm of Mercedes-Benz has just debuted the first European full hybrid vehicle in the United States. The Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid 4Matic joins the S400 Hybrid and the BlueTEC diesel models in the American lineup and will be offered as part of a special ...
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