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

MR Car Design of Germany has turned its design expertise to tuning the pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG. In its latest program for this hardtop roadster, MR Design’s exterior kit includes a lightweight carbon fiber hood sourced from Kicherer and the rear diffuser section derived from the 2009 SL 65 AMG. As with most wheel

It seems that Mercedes’ parent company Daimler is looking at India with new vigor. Following its relaunch of the Maybach ultraluxury brand and the introduction of the G-Class with the AMG G55, Daimler has launched an excusive brand of trucks labeled BharatBenz for the Indian market. Says Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management

While there are a bunch of projects in the works that will showcase the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Nissan, it looks like the smart brand won’t have anything to do with the Japanese automobile manufacturer. According to a report by Automotive News, the smart/Nissan collaboration is off–meaning the two companies will scrap the planned four-door

Although the US has been ignored by many supercar manufacturers, the most recent supercar model is set to hit American shores this year. That’s because the Pagani Huayra will surely be coming to the US sometime before the end of 2011. That piece of information has been confirmed by Italian sports car and carbon fiber

Following the announcement of the relaunch of the Maybach brand in India, Mercedes has announced the introduction of the Geländewagen, more widely known as the G-Class. The first G-Class model to be marketed in the sub-continent is no less than the G55 which has been massaged by AMG. The Geländewagen (cross-country vehicle) has the distinction

Mercedes’ Unimog has long been a stalwart workhorse, used for all types of work in plantations, railway lines, emergency services or basically anywhere where a tall, rugged all-terrain vehicle is required. It is a unique vehicle that has garnered an almost fanatical loyalty among its owners and even Brabus has developed its own version of