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The most imposing vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz range is the GL Class. Despite its robust nature, this all-terrain vehicle is also distinguished by an ambience that captivates S Class drivers. The impression of luxury given can be refined even more at Carlsson in the southwest German town of Merzig.
The GL 500 promises a good combination of long-range ability and excellent performance. As the CK50 by Carlsson, however, it surpasses its standard counterpart by far in terms of power, speed and luxury.

In a class of its own: Carlsson CK50 engine kit

Developed by Carlsson especially for the GL, the CK50 engine kit accelerates not only the driver’s pulse but also the elegant automobile in just 6.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. No less impressive is the engine output after being given the Carlsson treatment: the tuned V8 develops 435 bhp / 320 kW (standard 388 bhp / 285 kW) at 6000 rpm coupled with 600 Nm of torque at 2800-4800 rpm. Top speed according to Carlsson is 248 km/h.

Stainless steel double tail pipes

The goose bumps generating sound of the CK50 is released through four oval Carlsson-tail pipes. At the same time, they help the corpulent rear of this offroader look notedly more individual and sporty for a long time. Because the used material, namely stainless steel, withstands the most adverse environmental conditions.

C-Tronic® SUSPENSION electronic lowering kit

Exclusively for the GL 500, Carlsson offers the C-Tronic® SUSPENSION electronic lowering kit that reduces the ride height of the vehicle by approx. 35 mm. Drivers can be sure that lowering the car gives it a significantly more sporting look.

The C-Tronic® SUSPENSION not only lowers the centre of gravity but also, thanks to the sophisticated technology, interacts intelligently with the road surface. On poor roads on which the suspension has to work hard, the car’s ride height is automatically adjusted to ensure the spring travelling remaining is sufficient for constant ride comfort. Drivers notice the effects of the C-Tronic® lowering via a reduced tendency to roll and considerably more agile handling. In other words, the C-Tronic® SUSPENSION also stands for greater driving pleasure.

Additionally, the C-Tronic® SUSPENSION ensures that, even at speeds in excess of 120 km/h, the car is not lowered beyond the standard minimum ride height thus ensuring sufficient compression travel for the suspension.

An incidental effect of lowering the car is a reduction in air resistance and lift because less air flows beneath the car.

For a perfect finish: 2/11 BE

The aim of the Carlsson engineers with the 2/11 BE was to develop a sporting and elegant wheel which is comparatively light and yet of high strength. The multi-spoke design of the wheel 2/11 is the perfect solution for a weight-optimized wheel. The power which affect the wheel is optimally led into the wheel spider by the uniform distribution of the 11 spokes. In this way an overdimensioned wall thickness can be avoided and a minor weight of the wheel can be reached. Another important benefit, especially in the case of bigger cars, is the excellent brake ventilation, which results in improved braking characteristics.

The 2/11 BE is offered with the unique surface-finish combination ‘Brilliant Edition’. The juxtaposition of a highly polished rim base and a brilliantly painted centre underlines the elegant design of the new Carlsson light-metal wheel. In the Mercedes-Benz tuning sector this combination of two different surface finishes can only be found exclusively at Carlsson and makes this wheel an inimitable accessory.

Carlsson offers the wheel in 10 x 22“ with 305/35 22 tyres.

Wheel 1/11 Evo BE

The design of the Carlsson 1/11 Evo BE is a further development of the tried, tested and popular 1/11 BE wheel. With the new wheel, Carlsson has once again confirmed that the company’s claim that a wheel should not only have a visual impact but also offer technical benefits, e.g., that it is as light as possible.

For the GL-Class, Carlsson offers its 11-spoke wheel 1/11 Evo BE in the dimensions 10×22“ with 295/35 ZR tyres.

Elegance with a high comfort factor

Anyone familiar with Carlsson knows that the Merzig-based automobile specialists have a fine sense for luxury. Carlsson uses only top-quality parts and materials. No matter whether the finest nappa leather, combinations of Alcantara and leather, multi-media conversions or appointments in carbon and precious wood, Carlsson converts and individualises every GL in accordance with the customer’s wishes. Customer satisfaction has the highest priority. Get in, feel at home and drive off – Carlsson turns every GL into a mobile wellness zone.

Source: Carlsson

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the sales launch of the newly developed Mazda Biante for the Japanese market. Mazda’s mid-size tall ‘high-roof’ minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships throughout Japan. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including consumption tax) range from 2,199,000 to 2,650,000 yen for the front-wheel-drive (FWD) models. The target sales volume is 3,000 units a month.
The Mazda Biante was developed exclusively for the Japanese market under the concept, ‘Look, then experience the Zoom-Zoom Tall minivan as it expands your dreams.’ It offers a spacious and functional clean interior, distinctive, athletic styling, and superb driving performance that provide an enticing blend of security and excitement.

With the longest and widest interior dimensions in its class, the Biante boasts best-in-class*1 interior space. The cabin’s feeling of spaciousness is amplified by the ‘living mode’ function for the second row seats, which enables the seats to be adjusted backwards by an outstanding 863 mm. To ensure the interior is comfortable even with a full complement of passengers, the Biante features wide aperture dual sliding doors, a low floor in the passenger compartment and flexible seating arrangements. Additional features that provide a clean and comfortable cabin space include a ‘nanoe ion’ air purification system*2, an Alleru [Allergy] Buster*3 unit (a particulate filter to aid allergy sufferers), a deodorizer in the cabin ceiling and easy-wipe seat fabric.

The exterior design of the Biante is unlike anything seen in the minivan segment before. The styling is intended to maximize visibility of the surroundings and the feeling of interior space for passengers. These impressions are emphasized by the flowing interior fittings, expansive side windows with low sills, and large triangular A-pillar windows.

Driving performance attributes were based on Mazda’s long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, with the Biante being developed to provide a balance of driving pleasure with safety and peace of mind. Effective use of high tensile steel produced a highly rigid body, helping the Biante achieve top class aerodynamics, quietness and safety levels. The direct-injection naturally aspirated engine*4 delivers excellent environmental performance, fuel economy and a powerful ride. The electronically controlled five-speed automatic*5 transmission ensures lively acceleration from low speeds.

Source: Mazda

The arrival of market leader Ford’s new small car in the UK this month coincides with accelerated sales of the brand’s low emission cars. Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) report a 38 per cent surge for these Ford models – to be joined by the new Ford Fiesta at motor show.
The dramatic swing has buoyed Ford’s range of cars emitting under 120g CO2/km and achieving over 65mpg.

All Focus, Fiesta and Fusion models equipped with the Dagenham-built 1.6-litre TDCi engine achieve CO2 emissions of under 120g/km. Sales of the new Ford Focus ECOnetic, at 114g/km, and Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi are also included in this segment, which grew by 38 per cent in the first six months of the year.

At the British International Motor Show Ford will unveil a new addition to its ECOnetic range, the Ford Fiesta, which is set to offer best CO2, fuel economy and value of all four-cylinder, four-seat cars on the market.

“The British motor show is scheduled to bring half a million car enthusiasts to Ford’s East London heartland,” said Roelant de Waard, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director. “They will see new Fiesta, with sporty Zetec-S and frugal ECOnetic variants on the stand. Many will pass our wind-powered Dagenham plant on the way, where annual production will top 1,000,000 engines this year in response to the shift to eco friendly models.”

The SMMT’s data shows that Ford cars and commercial vehicles took an increased share of June’s market compared with a year ago. Last month 15.3 per cent of registrations were for Ford vehicles – up 0.2 percentage points over June 2007 in an overall reduced market. For the first six months of this year, Ford’s share is 16.2 per cent compared with 16.5 per cent for the same period last year.

Ford cars sold to retail, or private purchasers, last month rose by 7.6 per cent versus June 2007. They were mainly drawn to Ford by new Focus, Kuga and S-MAX, the SMMT said.

Ford cars‘ total retail share this year to date, at 13.1 per cent, is 1.1 per cent higher than the first half of 2007 as Ford rebalances its mix in favour of retail sales and forgoes some short cycle fleet business.

Source: Ford

You’ll see for yourself in the 78th Geneva International Motor Show photos which is now live! Enjoy the best photo coverage of the 2008 Geneva Auto Show.

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Maserati Quattroport - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4. - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4. - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

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Honda Accord - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

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Mazda Taiki concept - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

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Tata Nano - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

Tata Nano - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

Tata Nano - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

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Volkswagen Scirocco - 2008 Geneva Auto Show

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(Photo: Sandro Campardo / EFE, Reuters, AFP, EPA, DPA)

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2008 Detroit Auto Show - Hummer HX

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2008 Detroit Auto Show - Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder

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2008 Detroit Auto Show - Land Rover LRX concept

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Lexus LF-A

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Li Shi Guang Ming (Chinese motor-car industry)

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Lincoln MKT

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2008 Detroit Auto Show - Mitsubishi-RA Concept

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2008 Detroit Auto Show - Scion (Toyota brand)

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Smart Fortwo

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2008 Detroit Auto Show - Toyota Venza crossover

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Volkswagen Passat CC

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Ferrari 430 Scuderia

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Ferrari F430 Spider

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Cadillac CTS coupe

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Audi R8 V12 TDI

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Audi R8 V12 TDI

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Audi TTS

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Bei Jing Shi Guang Ming(Chinese motor-car industry)

2008 Detroit Auto Show - BMW 1-series

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Chevrolet Volt

2008 Detroit Auto Show - Chrysler ecoVoyage

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