The latest generation Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engine: lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, more output and torque
BERLIN – A massive 1 100 litres of fuel savings a year and about three tonnes of CO2 less – two of the key benchmark figures for a long-distance transport semitrailer tractor unit fitted with the latest-generation OM 471 heavy-duty engine from Mercedes-Benz, assuming an annual mileage of 130,000 km. Consumption reduced, driving dynamics increased Five output ratings up […]
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Mercedes-Benz starts production of GLE Coupé in USA
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) today (Thursday April 9, 2015) celebrated production of the first customer-ready all-new GLE Coupé. Mercedes-Benz has dubbed 2015 as the year of the SUV for the brand, with the majority of its SUV portfolio being renewed, including the model update of the GLE (former M-Class).
Read more »No April Fool – Nissan and Daimler to develop new Mercedes-Benz pickup
So it was no April Fool’s joke – Daimler and Nissan really are working on developing the first Mercedes-Benz pickup truck, known in South Africa as a bakkie. Following the example of Volkswagen with its Amarok, another German company taking on the likes of Toyota with its top selling Hilux and Ford with the new […]
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