News By Topic: Editorials and Commentary

The Case for Hydrogen as an Industry Transformer

Dec 21, 2005

Special Feature By John McCormick Wondering where the automotive industry is headed? Spend time with General Motors Corp.'s research and development chief, Larry Burns and you will come away with a pretty good idea. I was fortunate enough to catch up with this far-sighted Detroit executive at a recent auto show. Our co ... Continue reading

Mercedes Onslaught Of AMG Models In 2006?

Dec 21, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 20, 2005 at 10:30 AM CST In addition to the juicy E-Class gossip we just brought you, Auto Motor und Sport has shed some light on a subject Mercedes-Benz owners are dying to know: "What new AMG models can we expect to see in 2006?" We get questions about this all the time, so ... Continue reading

50 years of Mercedes-Benz vans

Dec 19, 2005

50 years of Mercedes-Benz vansSprinter: all time best-seller with 1.3 million vehicles soldMercedes-Benz Vans now market leader in EuropeMore than 4.5 million vans built in 50 yearsStarted with L 319 in autumn 1955 at the IAA showHanomag vehicle was basis for second model seriesMB 100 D and Vito: light vans made in Spa ... Continue reading

New Car Buyers Guide - The Original On-line Automotive Research Tools

Dec 18, 2005

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All I Want For Christmas Is A CLS 55 Ingenieur

Dec 16, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 16, 2005 at 10:40 AM CST With Christmas fast approaching, you may be wondering what the perfect gift to get all of us here at eMercedesBenz is this Christmas. Maybe you were thinking something along the lines of a nice card, or maybe a box of chocolates... but why not opt for ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster At Dubai Motor Show

Dec 16, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 16, 2005 at 1:50 PM CST After reading our last story about the CLS 55 Ingenieur, there's probably a few of you that thought "The Ingenieur is nice, but I want something a little more... classic." If you're looking for the ultimate in classic, and exlusivity for that matter, l ... Continue reading

Want A Sak's Limited Edition S600? Too Bad

Dec 16, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 15, 2005 at 11:00 AM CST A long time ago in a land far, far away, we told you about a limited edition Mercedes S600 that was being sold exclusively by Saks Fifth Avenue through their holiday catalogue. For $145,000, a select few would be able to enjoy a custom S600 sporting a ... Continue reading

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS Review

Dec 15, 2005

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS General Motors is not normally thought of as a niche marketer, but times are not exactly normal at GM. And perhaps that is making the once-conservative corporation a little more adventuresome. If so, there is a silver lining to the cloud. Consider, as ... Continue reading

The Place For A Diesel Is...On The Racetrack?

Dec 15, 2005

By Carey Russ I received an interesting notice in my email recently. Audi is going racing in the 2006 24 Hours of LeMans, the famous French endurance race. No surprise there, Audi prototype racers have dominated the classic event for the past six years. But 2006 will be different. Previous R8s have used engines based o ... Continue reading

One More Step Toward The End of Corporate Motorsports: Michelin to Quit F-1

Dec 14, 2005

Michelin has on several occasions expressed the conditions of its involvement in Formula One: Michelin considers Formula One to be a highly technical motorsport in which the tyre is a very influential component in the scope of the performance of the vehicle. The teams' freedom to choose their own tyres is essential. Th ... Continue reading

2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS Review

Dec 13, 2005

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS ENGINE: 3.9-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 5800 rpm/240 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 4-speed automatic with manual mode WHEELBASE: 112.3 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.4 x 69.8 x 58.1 in. TIRES: P225/50R18 CARGO VOLUME: 41.0 cu. ft. ... Continue reading

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 EX 4WD Review

Dec 11, 2005

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 EX 4WD ENGINE: 2.7-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm/184 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 110.2 in. LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT: 187.4 x 70.1 x 68.5 in. TIRES: P235/60R16 ECONOMY: 17 mpg city/22 mpg highwa ... Continue reading

2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD Review

Dec 8, 2005

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD What is the appeal of an SUV for urban and suburban buyers? They likely don't really need the ability to ford raging rivers or climb over boulders - anyone who encounters such on the morning commute is better off staying home. Or really does need a serious ... Continue reading

MB Owners: Save A Polar Ice Cap - Add A Particulate Filter

Dec 7, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 7, 2005 at 9:10 AM CST Are you tired of placing undue pressure the world's polar ice caps? If you drive a 2003 through early 2005 Mercedes E-Class or C-Class with a four-cylinder diesel engine, you're in luck. Mercedes has announced today the availability of a particulate fil ... Continue reading

UPDATE: Homeless Man Saves Driver Of Mercedes - And Gets Nothing

Dec 6, 2005

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on December 5, 2005 at 9:35 AM CST As I'm sure you all know by now, last week we brought you a story about Derrick Lee Pack, the homeless man who saved the life of a crash victim (If you didn't read the initial story, you can find it at the following link: http://emercedesbenz.com/ Dec05 ... Continue reading