Tag: Technology

Bulletproof Merc: Texas Armoring’s Armored S400 Hybrid

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, now comes Texas Armoring Corporation with its recently-released bulletproof Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid sedan. It’s not only environment-friendly, but it can also withstand M16 and AK-47 rounds. Now that’s a custom Merc you don’t see everyday. TAC brought their flagship T6 lightweight high-power rifle protection line to the

By: | December 20, 2010


Daimler, 2 Others Eye Tesla Li Battery Technology

Daimler AG is one of three automobile manufacturers who are looking to the testing of Lithium batteries made by Tesla Motors in order to make powering electric cars more affordable. Currently, EVs make use of bigger batteries designed specifically for automotive use. Tesla’s battery, on the other hand, is based on laptop battery technology that

By: | December 13, 2010


Renault-Nissan to Supply Engines for Merc A- and B-Class

There have already been reports that AMG power plants will be used by a future crop of vehicles in Renault-Nissan’s Infinity Performance Line, but apparently the alliance between Renault-Nissan and Daimler isn’t just a one-sided affair. There have been indications that Renault-Nissan will be supplying engines for Merc’s next-gen A-Class and B-Class models. Some French

By: | December 9, 2010



Atego Bluetec Recognized for Sustainability

We may be used to Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance sports cars getting all the attention and the awards, but other vehicles from the automaker are also worthy of accolades. The Mercedes-Benz Atego Bluetec hybrid light rigid truck added another feather on the Mercedes cap by winning the German Sustainability Award. The Atego Bluetec relied on strong numbers

By: | November 27, 2010


Liquefied petroleum gas tech now on the Sprinter

Something special will be rolling out the Mercedes-Benz production lines later this month. The Sprinter 316 LGT (liquefied gas technology) is the company’s latest addition to its range of alternative drive systems, soon to be incorporated on passenger vans and cars wearing the BlueEFFICIENCY badging. This new Sprinter variant has been designed to create exceptionally

By: | November 8, 2010


New xenon burners by Osram

December is going to be a lot brighter thanks to the company’s latest headlamp innovations. Mercedes-Benz stands firm to their belief that the closer you get to producing headlamp light output that’s similar to daylight, the more safer your clients are as well as all motorists in general. And that’s why beginning December, both the

By: | October 29, 2010


Mercedes-Benz Classic Cars app now available

Mercedes-Benz has been building world-class premium vehicles for over a century now. To educate people about the development of the automobile, the company has its own museum–the Stuttgart Mercedes-Benz Musuem–where 160 vehicles were built for the past 120 years of production.
Thanks to mobile technology, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home

By: | October 29, 2010



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