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Feb
25th

New BMW X3: Flame’s Final Flicker

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New BMW X3: Flame's Final Flicker
New BMW X3 - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
The next X3 may be the last BMW with "flame surfaces."

This fall at the Paris auto show, we'll see the follow-up to the BMW X3. Its dimensions are very close to those of the first-generation X5, but its sheetmetal is adorned with a farewell selection of "flame surfaces" one can attribute only to recently departed chief designer Chris Bangle.

Inside, we're promised a major cabin upgrade. Look for an integrated, rather than pop-up, navigation screen, BMW's joystick transmission lever, and the latest iDrive controller. New options will include active steering, radar-based cruise control, a head-up display, night vision, and lane-departure warning. The cargo volume increases only marginally, from 55.1 to 56.5 cubic feet, but that's enough to keep rivals such as the Audi Q5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK at bay. What about the X3's greatest current weakness, its subpar ride quality? Klaus Draeger, board member in charge of research and development, responds: "Although the new X3 is even more competent and rewarding to drive, we also made sure that the ride comfort is up to scratch. The revised suspension is more progressive, more responsive, and more compliant overall."inline_mediumwraptextright32091177/features/news/1003_new_bmw_x31003_07_z+bMW_x3+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue



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Feb
25th

Mercedes U.S. dealers want more M’s, E’s

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U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealers urged the automaker to open the faucet a tad on vehicle inventories, especially the M-class crossover and E-class coupe, as the automaker prepares for higher volumes in 2010. Factory officials told U.S. Full story...
Feb
24th

UK dealer Pendragon sees stronger demand for upscale cars

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Pendragon sees demand for upscale marques such as Maserati and Mercedes-Benz showing signs of recovery, helping this year's outlook as the auto sector grapples with the end of government scrappage schemes. Full story...
Feb
22nd

Mercedes Styles for the Geneva auto show, and Cadillac retrenches in Europe, in News Brake for Monday, Feb. 22:

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In News Brake: Mercedes is bringing the F800 Style to the Geneva auto show, Kia tips its hand for the New York auto show, and Cadillac wants to become a force in Europe . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Feb
22nd

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350, an AW Drivers Log:

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SENIOR EDITOR FOR NEWS BOB GRITZINGER: If you don't have to have a third row of seats, or cargo capacity fit for a king and his court, consider the GLK350. In the luxury-small-ute category, this is as good as they get. Full story...
Feb
22nd

Mercedes F800 Style breaks cover

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Stunning new show car previews future technology and new design language for German brand


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Feb
22nd

SWITZERLAND: Infiniti introduces diesel engine at last

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Infiniti is plugging plug a big gap in its European luxury vehicle line up with the launch of its first diesel engine. The move will make its range more competitive with local rivals such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, which all offer a vast choice of diesel engines and Toyota's Lexus, which offers entry-level diesels and fuel-efficient petrol-electric hybrids higher up its range. Full story...
Feb
22nd

Mercedes-Benz F 800 Style : Intelligent display concept focusing on electric driving

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Mercedes-Benz' F 800 Style research vehicle is showing the future of premium automobiles from a new perspective, as the five-seat upper-range sedan combines highly efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features and an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes-Benz styling in line with the brand's hallmark attribute of cultivated sportiness. Full story...
Feb
22nd

Mercedes-Benz F 800 : Intelligent display concept focusing on electric driving

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Mercedes-Benz' F 800 Style research vehicle is showing the future of premium automobiles from a new perspective, as the five-seat upper-range sedan combines highly efficient drive technologies with unparalleled safety and convenience features and an emotive design idiom, which interprets current Mercedes-Benz styling in line with the brand's hallmark attribute of cultivated sportiness. Full story...
Feb
21st

First Look: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept

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First Look: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept
Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
Future Substance Trumps Style in Technological Showcase Vehicle

Despite its name, the most intriguing part of the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept isn't its style at all: the Geneva motor show concept is also an amazing rolling showcase of the German automaker's future alternative powertrain and convenience technologies. With the possible exception of its sliding rear doors, expect to see many of the gee-whiz gadgets on the F800 on an E- or S-Class sedan in the coming years.inline_mediumwraptextright28166584/features/news/1002_mercedes_benz_f800_style_geneva_concept_carmercedes-benz-f800-style-side-motion-view.jpgTrue


Photo Gallery: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept - 2010 Geneva Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
21st

Geneva auto show: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style set for reveal:

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Offering a dual approach to a green future, the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept will be revealed next month at the Geneva auto show featuring striking sheetmetal and a slew of new driver technologies. Full story...
Feb
21st

Mercedes concept tries minivan doors on a sedan

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Will luxury buyers accept a sleek-looking Mercedes-Benz sedan with minivan-like doors? Full story...
Feb
20th

Geneva auto show: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style set for reveal:

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Offering a dual approach to a green future, the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept will be revealed next month at the Geneva auto show featuring striking sheetmetal and a slew of new driver technologies. Full story...
Feb
20th

Mercedes concept tries minivan doors on a sedan

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Will luxury buyers accept a sleek-looking Mercedes-Benz sedan with minivan-like doors? Full story...
Feb
20th

Mercedes concept tries minvan doors on a sedan

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Will luxury buyers accept a sleek-looking Mercedes-Benz sedan with minivan-like doors? Full story...
Feb
20th

F1: Jenson Button set the fastest time on final day of testing at Jerez

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Reigning World Champion Jenson Button drove the McLaren-Mercedes to first place in the fourth and final day of the test session held at Jerez, Spain. Full story...
Feb
20th

F1: Nick Fry remains CEO at Mercedes GP

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Contrary to reports, Nick Fry has not left Mercedes GP. Full story...
Feb
18th

GERMANY: Daimler confirms Bernhard for board

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Daimler has expanded its board of management to six members by appointing Wolfgang Bernhard to a newly created position heading Mercedes-Benz cars production and procurement as well as the Mercedes-Benz vans division he has run since early last year. Full story...
Feb
18th

F1: Mercedes must win to stay in F1 explains Dieter Zetsche

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The newly launched Mercedes GP team needs to win grands prix in order to maintain the support of its parent Daimler. Full story...
Feb
17th

Bentley’s fast convertible and Mercedes’ fast boat, in News Brake for Wednesday, Feb. 17:

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In today's News Brake: Bentley drops the top on a high-performance convertible, Toyota outlines a plan to tackle quality issues, and Mercedes-Benz feels the need for a Cigarette . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
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