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Innovative and functional accessories are the specialty of Cobra Technology & Lifestyle. With the new Cobra CITYGUARD® with integrated LED daytime running lights the German company lends the Mercedes-Benz M-Class a more striking appearance. But that’s not all: The type-approved accessory also improves active safety. Further highlights are custom-tailored light-alloy wheels with diameters of up to 23 inches, a front guard with EG operating certificate and rocker panel guards with integrated steps.

Daytime running lights improve driving safety but aftermarket installations are often difficult or even impossible. For the Mercedes M-Class Cobra Technology & Lifestyle now offers a stunning and functional easy-to-install solution. The Cobra CITYGUARD® front guard is made from high-gloss stainless steel and attaches to the underside of the production front bumper. It features integrated daytime running lights on either side. The high-intensity LEDs make the Mercedes stand out in traffic much more so than the production version. The guard also protects the front apron from minor collision damages. The guard comes with an EG type certificate which eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming technical inspections.

M-Class owners looking for an uncompromising rugged off-road appearance can choose the Cobra Technology & Lifestyle high-gloss stainless-steel front guard with a tube diameter of 60 millimeters. Thanks to its flexible mount the guard passes all required crash tests with flying colors and meets the tough criteria for receiving an EG type certificate. The front guard is designed to carry auxiliary high beams which are available in a ready-to-install set.

Automobiltechnik presents the new V63RS, an uncompromising sports car on the basis of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon.

Although they did little to improve the already stellar looks of the standard C63 AMG wagon, in the area of power, horses are plentiful (585 hp). As for the torque, with his 690 Nm all awaiting your eager right foot. Together, they will propel you to a top speed of some 202 mph, while a limited slip differential with a 60 percent locking rate ensures optimum power transfer to the road.

To increase handling, a new sport suspension system has been incorporated into the V63RS, as has a high performance brake system and new 20-inch wheels (9×20 and 10,5×20, 245/30 and 285/25).

For the interior of the V63RS CLUB SPORTS offers Väth Automobiltechnik sport bucket seats with optional Sidebags and a cage instead of the rear bank. A 9-piece composition of carbon-black perspective and an Alcantara roof liner in black to flatter the eyes, TV/DVD unit, and whatever else your heart desires.

The last addition to the Prior-Design’s portfolio is a MINI Cooper S styling kit. Even the interventions made by the Prior tuners are only visual, they affected the little car in every direction.

The PRIOR-DESIGN Bodykit consists of: a Front Bumper (429 Euro) which is designed cleverly and gives the chance to transfer the original MINI fog lights, plus impoves the airflow and adds more aggressive look to the car, a Diffuser (419 euros) which allows you to install either center or left/right exhaust system, and Skirts (349 euros) which gives a harmonious relationship between the front and the rear parts of the kit.

After the Polo, the BlueMotion offensive and the Golf GTI, Volkswagen is pulling the next arrow out of its quiver: this time it is the Golf GTD. It is extremely fuel efficient yet exceedingly sporty, and it is debuting as a world premiere at the Auto Mobil International in Leipzig (March 28 to April 05). The GTD code letters carry on a tradition: the first Golf GTD appeared back in 1982 - it was the GTI among diesels. Now Volkswagen has perfected the various aspects of sportiness. The new Golf GTD with its 125 kW / 170 PS is aimed at all diesel fans who value a maximum in dynamic performance. This is where the GTD shows a clear affinity to the new GTI (155 kW / 210 PS). While the GTI is in its own league with an efficient turbo gasoline engine that offers the same performance as far more expensive sports cars, the Golf GTD is making its appearance with phenomenal fuel economy. Every 100 kilometers, just 5.3 liters of fuel flow through the piezo injection valves of the common rail engine that can hardly be pegged as a diesel. That is equivalent to CO2 emissions of just 139 g/km. This contrasts with a top speed of 222 km/h and 8.1 seconds for the sprint to 100 km/h.

For lovers of exclusive cars Mercedes-Benz is proud to announce the arrival of an eye-catching new version of the C-Class on the scene. The new Special Edition is set to draw admiring glances with its sporty, elegant design features, reserved for this model only, a high-quality interior plus some exciting technical highlights as part of the standard specification, including AGILITY CONTROL, ADAPTIVE BRAKE, BlueEFFICIENCY and the Intelligent Light System, ensuring that even the most discerning requirements are met for those looking for refinement, motoring pleasure and a car with a distinctive character. The Special Edition is available as a saloon and an estate and with all the C-Class engines.

Sporty passion, exciting dynamism and effortlessly superior style – these are the distinguishing characteristics of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Special Edition. The striking C-Class design that has won a number of awards has now been given an even finer, and yet at the same time more sporty, air by Mercedes-Benz through the addition of some charismatic details. Playing a major role in the vehicle’s image are its darkened front headlamps with a dark cover frame, the new indium grey paintwork (obsidian black, palladium silver, iridium silver or calcite white are also available) and 17-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels with mixed-size tyres (235/60 R 17 at the front, 255/55 R 17 at the rear). As an alternative there are also 16-inch 7-spoke light-alloy wheels and 205/55 R17-size tyres all round.

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Toyota’s iQ range is extended for the first time since launch with the introduction to the line-up of a 1.33-litre engine. The highly efficient lightweight unit, already successfully deployed in Auris, Yaris and Urban Cruiser is offered exclusively in the new iQ3 model.

Benefiting from Toyota Optimal Drive technology for a class-leading combination of power, fuel economy and low emissions, it uses Dual VVT-i control of both intake and exhaust valves to deliver strong torque at low to medium engine speeds and achieve maximum efficiency.

The headline figures broadcast the exceptional customer benefits in terms of running costs. With manual transmission, iQ3 returns an official 58.9mpg in combined cycle driving, and 113g/km of CO2 – Band B for road tax (£35 annual charge) – both of which are best-in-class figures. Equipped with Toyota’s new Multidrive CVT system, fuel economy is just as good, while emissions rise slightly to 120g/km, but remain within Band B.

BlueTEC is the keyword for the future of diesel engine technology. Thanks to the highly effective exhaust treatment system developed by Mercedes-Benz, BlueTEC vehicles fulfil the strictest global emissions standards to make them the cleanest diesels in the world. With the E 250 BlueTEC concept, which was created specifically for the North American market, Mercedes-Benz is now demonstrating how BlueTEC technology in the E-Class can be combined with a four-cylinder engine with optimised fuel consumption. When fitted to the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, the E 250 BlueTEC boasts fuel economy of 28 mpg U.S. in city traffic and 39 mpg U.S. on the motorway (U.S. FE standards). The E 250 BlueTEC concept fulfils the strictest emissions standards, including Bin 5 in the U.S., and would even meet the considerably toughened limits laid down in EU6 legislation not due for implementation until 1 September 2014.

The EU6 standard specifies maximum nitrogen oxide emissions that are less than half of those permitted by the current EU5 standard.

The following is an overview of the current and future limits for diesel vehicles in the EU*:

From November 2009, Mercedes-Benz is launching the Estate version as another highly distinctive member of the E-Class family. Like the Saloon and Coupé, the Estate, which is available now, combines unique design with leadership in safety, comfort, quality and practicality. The new E-Class marks the debut of a number of technical innovations which no other car in the world in this category is able to offer – from drowsiness detection to automatic emergency braking when an accident is recognised as imminent, and from Adaptive Highbeam Assist to the Active Bonnet. Naturally the Estate also features all these innovations. Plus air suspension with self-levelling at the rear as standard and unique new load compartment management features.

The E-Class Estate is seen as the progenitor of the premium lifestyle estate segment more than 30 years ago. Since the launch of the first Estate in 1977, more than one million customers have discovered their enthusiasm for this most practical way of driving a Mercedes luxury car. This success story is set to be continued by the fifth generation of the E-Class Estate – following up on the successful launch of the Saloon. Only introduced in Europein spring 2009, the E‑Class Saloon had already achieved world-wide market leadership in its segment by May 2009. Some 40,000 new E-Class models have now been delivered to customers.

On the occasion of the 30th birthday of the Mercedes-Benz G model, HAMANN Motorsport honors the legendary all-terrain vehicle with an extensive refining program. With its exquisite tuning options for the current top model, the Mercedes-Benz AMG G55 Supercharged, HAMANN-Motorsport once more confirms that it is the first address for sporty accessories.

Already since 1986, the Laupheim-based company develops and manufactures products for individualizing exclusive automobiles. The HAMANN technicians thereby profit from hundreds of successful participation in motor sports. The know-how which was gained there is the basis for development of HAMANN products and guarantees the highest level of product quality and production. The result: Stainless steel exhaust systems with a sporty and earthy sound, powerful performance enhancements, lifting force reducing aerodynamics components and striking light alloy rims from 20 to 24 inches. The accessory assortment includes perfectly lined interior equipment in combination with color-coordinated floor mats and non-slip aluminum pedals.

Wheelsandmore from Germany shows once more that they are playing in the big league with their latest spectacular car C45L.

The serial power from this Mercedes cl500 is for the most sportive drivers much to less. So wheelsandmore decided to create a tuning pack for this sportscoupe. Within a v-max abilition they tuned the performance up to 450 hp at 575lb-ft. A special exhaust system with 100cells sport catalysts, 4in1 manifold and a valve controlled rear silencer with serial endtips combinated with an ECU update is responsible for this incremental power.

With their LowMaXX electronic lowering module the look oft he car and the suspension setup is getting as sporty as the power upgrade.

Finishing the project they took their well known wheeldesign TS-1 Ultralight Forged in special sizes 9,5 + 10,5×21 with tyres 255/30/21 and 285/30/21 Dunlop Sportmaxx. All Wheelsandmore-rims are coming with stainles steel outer rims, high gloss consolidated centers and are customized as the client likes.