Tag: SLK

The SPD-SmartGlass product is composed of nanoparticles in a film which allows control of the tint in a panel of glass, ranging from 0.5% transparency (meaning very dark) to 100% clear. This control may be automatic or user-activated. This technology was developed by Research Frontiers, which has been licensed by Hitachi. Mercedes in turn has

Roadsters first emerged from Mercedes-Benz’s workshops when in 1954, the 190 SL was introduced with the 300 SL gullwing at its New York world premiere. Production for this series was begun in 1955 after a five-month development period. By the end of the model’s production in 1963, almost 26,000 190 SLs had moved off the

With the third generation of the SLK on its way, Mercedes-Benz reveals that the compact roadster line will continue the tradition of innovation. One good example is a feature called Magic Sky Control–that’s what Mercedes-Benz is calling the new auto-tinting glass panels on the roof of the 2012 SLK. The roof automatically adjusts the tinting

A new year brings a fresh start to many of us. Well, you can’t get any fresher than this: A whole batch of patent drawings trademarked by Mercedes-Benz, showing the form of the next-generation SLK. Yep, you’re looking at what the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will look like. Although the new SLK retains most of the

The new third-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK Class (R172) should have been among the highlights that will take center stage in the upcoming North America International Auto Show (NAIAS), otherwise known as the Detroit Auto Show, to be held early in January next year. However, news out of Mercedes-Benz says the R172 won’t debut at the Motor

It’s really nice if you can just whip out your pocket camera or mobile phone camera and shoot a nice little video that can be used to market a new product. That’s exactly what Mercedes-Benz development engineer and SLK lead engineer Michael Scheer did in Monaco on the last day of testing for the new

Mercedes-Benz is know for releasing their very own spy-shots to stir up some publicity, but this is certainly something that didn’t happen intentionally – a leaked promo clip of the all-new SLK. A French promotional clip was somehow leaked on the interweb, giving us all a 10 minute long preview of all the cool and