AMG is writing another chapter in its "AMG Performance
2015" drive system strategy: a completely newly developed AMG 5.5-litre
V8 biturbo engine with a peak output of up to 420 kW (544 to 571 hp) and
maximum torque of up to 900 newton metres will enter the lineup in
summer 2010. The new eight-cylinder unit known internally as the M 157
impresses with a wealth of technological highlights such as direct petrol
injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers.
Mercedes-Benz Canada recently celebrated the beginning of the Deutschmobil cross-Canada tour. As a main sponsor of Deutschmobil in Canada, the company provided the use of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to travel coast-to-coast to encourage young individuals to take an interest in, and have enthusiasm for, modern Germany, its language and society.
smart's worldwide design contest "Style your smart" implemented the "open innovation" approach in the car industry - with resounding success. More than 8,000 smart and design fans from more than 100 countries took part in the creative contest that ran for a period of around six weeks. On the website www.styleyoursmart.com entrants created more than 50,000 designs for the exterior of the smart fortwo. The winner with the most creative design is Tamir Shefer from Jaffa, Israel. He receives prize money of €1,500.
Mercedes-Benz Canada reported today that a record-breaking total of 2,011 Mercedes-Benz and smart units were registered throughout the month. This represents a 28.9% increase compared to February 2009, and the best February ever for the Mercedes-Benz Canada group. Year-to-date, sales for the group have increased 31% or 876 units with 3,704 vehicles delivered to customers.
Efficiency paired with elegance: Pioneering upper-range sedan with “green” technology and avant-garde design
• A reinterpretation of the concept of “fascination and responsibility”
• Multi drive platform enables use of two alternative drive systems — either Plug-in Hybrid or fuel cell
• Intelligent display concept focusing on “electric driving”
• HMI with cam touchpad for intuitive and precise operation
• Traffic Jam Assistant for increased comfort and safety
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