A friend sent me 3 Mercedes Benz K30 pictures. A doubt that I can find this kind of car (or motorcycle or even pedicab?) in other places but Bangkok (as stated on its register). I bet even you drive this very expensive car you'll get yourself wet when caught by rain. Also, I'm not sure you'll be very comfortable inside the Mercedes Benz K 30.
Luxury-wise, Infiniti is one brand that should not be dismissed outright. Infiniti yet again flexes its muscle in the upscale sedan segment. This is the second time that the Infiniti G35 managed to top its segment, the first time in 2007.
One of the highest-rated sedans we’ve tested, the G35 succesfully blends sportiness and luxury to offer an inviting overall package, says Consumer Reports.
In terms of safety, the Infiniti G35 is well-equipped with functional and helpful features. For example, the G35 is equipped with the Advanced Air Bag System. This system includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and the occupant-classification sensor that can adjust their inflation rate depending on crash severity and seat belt usage.
The G35 that is available now in the market is available in two-door or four door sedan. The two-door or the coupe in available in one trim while the sedan is available in five trims- the base, Journey x AWD, Sport and Sport 6 MT. The sedan version of the G35 was redesigned in 2007. Both the coupe and the sedan are equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine. Power on the V6-powered sedan can reach up to 306 horsepower while the coupe that is equipped with the standard five-speed automatic can net 275 horsepower. All the five sedan trims are equipped with a five-speed automatic, except the Sport 6MT that features a six-speed manual.
Other than these standard specs and features, the G35 is packed with other safety features as well that can be checked here.
If money is not a problem, what would you drive? If money is not an issue, what cars will you collect? Interesting questions is’nt it? Make you wanna stop your task for a while and dream on. Dreaming is free, and let me tell you the products of my dreams. Mercedes sports coupe’ always get me excited, Lexus sports coupe’ as well. Count an Eclipse, and throw in a tough pick-up of GM okay, make it a Silverado. Actually my list goes go and on for a while, in fact I am losing the focus of my content for the day! Okay, lets shift our attention to my current fixation. What’s driving our billionaires or should I say, what are they driving?
I asked this question since I come across an article on msn.com that deals with the cars of the rich. The article talks about what cars are most popular for the country’s rich, and what does it means if one person acquires a particular brand/model.
Take the case of billionaire Stephen Wynn, known for his high-end hotels like the Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn bought his wife a blue 2007 Ferrari F430 Spyder when they toured Ferrari’s facility in Milan. Aside from this model, Mrs Wynn also drives a Bently Arnage and a Jeep Grand Cherooke.
Another personality that spends so much for his car is real estate magnate Donald Trump. Trump likes Phantoms and Ferraris as well. He also drives a rare super car, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The SLR McLaren should look like this.
This car combines that style and the luxury that is reserved for Mercedes Benz, and the brawn and power known to McLaren. This model of Mercedes Benz features a full carbon-fiber monocoque, crash structures and body panels and this mdoel is powered by a 617 horsepower supercharged 5.5 Liter V8 engine. This engine can send the SLR from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds. Top speed of the SLR may top 200 miles per hour. Another thing that makes the SLR McLaren impressive is the fact that this car features a high level of protection for its occupants. Perhaps this is a carry-over from the fact that Formula 1 Racing is such a dangerous sport, so vehicle safety comes first. This SLR is the first series production vehicle to incorporate a front crash structure that is made exclusively from carbon. Carbon composite material as we know by now can provide rigidity and strength. This kind of material and engineering can absorb four to five times more energy in a severe frontal collison or impact on the road if comapred with other materials, like conventional steel.
Another cool collector is Ralph Lauren, the name behind Polo. His collections include a 1929 Blower Bentley, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, 1996 McLaren F1 and the 2007 Bugatti Veyron. His collection is cool and respectable, ( who am I kidding?) impressive to say the least.
Money for these people allows them to splurge not just on things that they fancy, but on things that reflect their own personalities as well. Lucky them! And for us ordinary mortals, what we can do is to dream and drool.
Donald Trump owns one. I’m dreaming of one. That’s how rare and special this Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is. Okay, my intro is lame.Haha. Now back to this amazing car coming from Mercedes-Benz.
This collaboration coming from a known and respected car manufacturer and an equally-reknowned racing participant has produced a top super car. From the engine, to the looks and to the overall construction and materials used- this super car is a league in itself.
The SLR Mclaren is classified as as sports car and this model is compared to the Porsche Carrera GT and the Enzo Ferrari. But thanks to the ride’s automatic gearbox, the front mid-engined arrangement and its driving characteristics, this car is often classified as a Super GT just like the Aston Martin V12 vanquish and the Ferrari 599 GTB. To further underscore the superioriority of the car, this Super GT is considered as the fastest automatic transmission car in the world.
So what makes the SLR different from the other cars out there? The difference lies in its engine, the construction and its engineering. At the center of the performance of the SLR is a 232 kilogram hand built, 5.4 liter supercharged all-aluminum SOHC V8 engine. With regards to the performance of the SLR, actual figures may vary, but is performance is rock-solid. This model can zoom from 0 to 100 km/h in about 3.1 seconds, from 0 to 200 km/h in 9.5 seconds and can race to 300 km/h in roughly 24.4 seconds. The car’s top speed of 360 km/h is nothing to sneeze at. Such power is well complimented by the presence of ultra-stylish and sporty looks and design that could make the SLR a stand-out in any gathering.
For 2006 a new version was introduced in the market, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition. The magic number 722 actually refers to the victory by Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz SLR 300 with a starting number of 722 at the Mille Miglia in 1955. This is a better version of the SLR and this can race to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds! A tuned version of the 722 is also available, the 722 GT.
Volkswagen has announced that the automaker is going to issue a recall of every 1999-2005 VW Passat. Every gasoline powered Passat is being recalled because of a heat shield issue. The shield near the catalytic converter on Passats with automatic transmissions may be damaged. VW wants dealers to inspect them and add additional shielding if it is necessary.
In addition VW has also found some faulty fuel lines on Passats with the 1.8L engine. Also some of the all-wheel-drive models may have damaged fuel tank ventilation valves.
VW is going to begin to notify owners on May 30th.
Full Story: Autoblog
Currently Pontiac claims that the Pontiac Solstice GXP is only capable of putting out 260 horsepower, but according to sources it could be closer to 300 horsepower. Motor Trend is claiming that when the Pontiac Solstice Coupe GXP is released that it could have as much as 300 horsepower. This would place it in direct competition with the 2010 Nissan 370Z, which Pontiac sees as direct competition.
If Pontiac is indeed working on a 300 horsepower Solstice GXP it would only come with a manual transmission and it would be offered in both the coupe and convertible body styles. If you want an automatic transmission you will have to deal with the current 260 horsepower. Also if Pontiac does see the 370Z as direct competition, it is still 30 horsepower shy of that goal, but the 370Z hass a V6 and the Solstice does not...
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The Smart ForTwo is finally being offered in the US and it is selling way beyond expectations, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has raised a concern about how the car performed in recent tests. During the side impact test of the Smart ForTwo the driver door unlatched and opened, this means that the driver or passenger could be ejected from the vehicle in a similar side impact. The ironic part is that NHTSA still gave the ForTwo a five-star safety rating (its highest rating) for being able to protect its occupants in a side impact crash.
Rae Tyson, a NHTSA spokesman, said the rating is based on the level of protection that the vehicle provides to occupants, but it wanted to note a potential safety implication.
"Given the amount of attention on smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles in general and this vehicle specifically, we wanted to try to get the vehicle tested and the results out there as quickly as possible," Tyson said.
In front impact tests the Smart ForTwo received four-stars out of five for the driver and three out of five for the passenger.
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Currently Mercedes-Benz does not offer a 4-cylinder C-Class in the US. This may all change due to the high gas prices and new CAFE regulations. Mercedes already offers the C-Class with a 4-cylinder in Europe. The C180 Kompressor is powered by a supercharged 1.8L 4-cyl that puts out 154 horsepower. Supposedly the automaker is already testing a supercharged 1.4L. There is no word if the 1.4L will eventually replace the 1.8L in Europe.
If a 4-cylinder C-Class is eventually offered in the US, it will start under the V6 powered C300.
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A proposal for a futuristic Mercedes-Benz muscle car, with an aggressive look and a 600-hp engine tuned by AMG. The author is Mark Hsieh, a graduate in Automotive Design from Coventry University.We find this concept particularly interesting because it reinterprets the Mercedes-Benz brand image in an original way, with a front-end design that reminds of the past and an overall aggressive look that builds on the values expressed by the current CLS model and aims at competing against future US-made muscle cars.
The concept is a race version of future Mercedes-Benz, called CLR, with a 5.6 liter V8 unit tuned by AMG to get a 600bhp performance.
As Mark Hsieh explains, "The overall styling hints M-Benz will look more sinister in the near future according to the current CLS styling."
"The long, slender bonnet which accommodates the monstrous V8 is thought to be the symbol of class muscle car.
"Therefore the front wheel arch was given an agressive thrust in order to echo the bonnet in an old school way."
The design of the front face is simple yet clear, accentuating the Mercedes badge, again in an old school way. This is the new interpretation of the new era Mercedes.
"To sum up, this rendering could give a glimpse to both Mercedes designers and customers of what they could try and expect in the next few years!"
Unveiled at SEMA in 2007 by DUB Magazine, this Mercedes-Benz SL600 was coated with over 200,000 Swarkovski crystals and Bavarian White Mammoth seat covers. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO BELOW!
Mercedes-Benz is a German brand of automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks owned by Daimler AG. Mercedes-Benz has, over the years, introduced the most technological and safety features that have become common in modern vehicles. (see Innovations section).
