Tags: l 100km, mercedes benz
Smart ForTwo cabrio (2008)
Its two-seat configuration limits its appeal to just a few. That's a shame because Australia's cheapest convertible is loveable, unique and deserving of a wider audience.
Smart ForTwo coupe (2008)
We've taken the second-gen Smart fortwo for a quick spin and, although the diminutive city runabout has grown up, expanding in all directions, it's surprisingly peppy around town.
Mercedes-Benz claims battery breakthrough
Current mass-produced hybrid cars use nickel-metal hydride batteries, but Mercedes-Benz says it will launch the first hybrid with lithium ion batteries in 2009.
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Mercedes-Benz wins race to build first Lithium-ion hybrid
Lithium-ion batteries are common place in consumer electrical items but, thus far, automotive engineers have been hampered by various technical issues, not least their susceptibility to explode. Mercedes-Benz seems to have cracked these problems with its first hybrid, the S400 BlueHybrid.
Concept cars at the 2008 Paris Motor Show
What's a motor show without concept cars? This year the theme was green — we take a look at both the mean and the green.
At the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, diesel cars grabbed their share of the limelight, as manufacturers prepare to import new diesel vehicles to the US. We check out what might be coming our way too.
Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI
We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.
Concept cars at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show
Car makers showed off a huge number of concept cars at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The cars shown ranged from vehicles that are ready for production to more speculative designs.
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