Concept FASCINATION

Mercedes-Benz have published first photos of its new concept based on the upcoming E-Class Coupe's architecture and featuring the new E's front-end styling and named Concept FASCINATION that is promised to be shown during the Paris Motor Show next month.



The concept has new "rhomboid" lamps, wood covered cargo area, powerful and economical four-cylinder diesel engine. Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, commented: "This design study continues the long tradition of exciting coupés from Mercedes-Benz in impressive style. With its emotionally ap-pealing lines, ConceptFASCINATION offers a completely new interpretation of the coupé. Its aesthetic, dynamic looks and painstakingly crafted details ensure that this study meets the highest design standards." Thst's first look we'll see the rest next month in Paris.

Mercedes GLK 2009.

Mercedes-Benz has not be waiting till the 2008 Beijing China Auto Show that is scheduled to start on April 20 in Beijing, the Chinese and published first images and details of the new version of small crossover SUV - Mercedes-Benz GLK.
The smallest SUV ever to come from Mercedes shed its camouflage to reveal styling details and confirm some basic specifications. Built on the same chassis as the compact C-Class sedan, the GLK shows a wheelbase and overall length similar to the C-Class. This should put the GLK right in line with other entry-level luxury sport-utilities like the BMW X3 and Land Rover LR2.



Chassis-related changes over the C-class 4Matic include a new steering rack, bigger brakes, and a modified independent suspension that permits more wheel travel for extra axle articulation. A handling package (adaptive dampers, quicker steering, fatter antiroll bars) will be available, and wheel sizes should top out at twenty inches. Curb weight should fall between 3400 and 3700 pounds.

The U.S. market likely will see the following models: the GLK280 V-6 4Matic (228 hp); the GLK350 V-6 4Matic (268 hp); and the GLK320 CDI V-6 4Matic (221 hp). All will be fitted with a seven-speed manu-matic. Of course, no Mercedes-Benz lineup would be complete without an AMG version, so the near-500-hp GLK63 AMG 4Matic should come along shortly thereafter.

78th Geneva Auto Show

78th Geneva Auto Show will start 16 March occupying 828,000 square feet of the Geneva Palexpo's exhibition space while vying for the attention of the expected 700,000-plus show visitors from all over the world.



Over 80 vehicles will be making a world or European premiere during the show's two press days. Notable debuts include the Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C-class, Volvo V70, and Maserati GranTurismo. A number of boutique makers and coachbuilders are planning on bringing their latest creations to Geneva as well, including Zagato, Giugiaro, Bertone, and Donkervoort. So, we’ll see.

Mercedes-Benz SL, this manufacturer’s iconic luxury sports car, has received cosmetic and mechanical updating to ensure its styling and performance match the other models in the Mercedes range. One more European debut is the Honda FCX Clarity which will be available to lease in the US from this summer and in Japan in the Autumn. By the way, if you are happy Honda owner don't miss the special offers on Honda parts or schedule service on your Honda.



What else? The 78th Motor Show from 6 to 16 March 2008 will therefore be a non-smoking exhibition, although there will of course be smoking areas located outside.

Old Models

Locomobile 1904

Mercedes 1904

Stuz Bearcat Pebble 1914

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Mercedes - it is speed and beauty!

Mercedes-Benz (sometimes shortened to just Mercedes, "Benz" or "Merc") is a German brand name of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks owned by DaimlerChrysler AG. The Daimler-Benz company originated on June 28, 1926 when two companies, Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (DMG), the inventors of the automobile, merged. Karl Benz is credited as the inventor of the first 'true' automobile (patented in 1886) since Daimler's was a horse carriage with an engine, whereas Benz' had a chassis designed from scratch.
(from Wikipedia)