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Jul 25, 2007 - 3:25 AM - by ekool
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As you may have noticed BenzForum.com has undergone quite a redesign. We have switched to newer software that offers more features (with many more to come) and will also be updating the look and feel of the site very soon.
We hope that after a few weeks the changes will be well liked by all! Thanks for visiting!
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Mercedes diesel hits hurdles in three new states, temporarily |
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Aug 25, 2007 - 7:53 AM - by dascrow
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Although Mercedes-Benz USA is still committed to diesels in all 50 states, it has had to accept the bad with the good. As the model year has rolled into 2008, they have lost three more states to the "no diesel" pack. That's because Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Rhode Island joined the 5 other states using California's stricter emissions standards that rule the Benz diesel out. But this is a short term setback for M-B. As soon as the new generation of diesels rolls out, Mercedes should have full 50-state compliance.
In about a year, the newest Bluetec ML320 CDI will arrive and be able to meet even California's emissions regulations. The diesel E-Class will continue as a 42-state model until it too receives the advanced ... [Read More]
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Mercedes takes R-Class down a notch |
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Aug 14, 2007 - 9:41 PM - by dascrow
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After selling only 18,168 samples of their R-Class in 2007, even after dropping the base price by $5,000, Mercedes will try taking the uber-wagon downmarket in 2008.
For starters, the cheapest R-Class you can get next year will be the 268hp R350, which has a V6 and does without all wheel drive to come in under $43,000. Originally, the cheapest R350 started at around $48,000. Other R models will retain standard AWD.
In the past, spotting a 500 HP AMG R63 has been difficult, probably due to its $80,000 price tag. Spotting one now will be even harder. All 2008 R-Class models will get the body cladding of the 2007 AMG (pictured above) and 18" wheels, but not the performance mods. No... [Read More]
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