Those, who want the Mercedes C class (W204) provide with a sportier handling, now can order from KW automotive a coilover suspension V3, especially developed for this model. It allows a customized lowering between 30 and 55 mm at the front axle and 20 to 50 mm at the rear axle. The coilover suspension V3 for the C class is available with immediate effect. KW automotive´s programme for the midsize saloon starts with sports springs (lowering: 30 mm), also available immediately.
The BMW M6 (Type M560), too, can be equipped with a coilover suspension V3 also featuring the groundbreaking stainless steel technology „inox-line”. Here, the possible lowering is between 15-45 mm at front and rear axle. The coilover suspension for the strongest BMW 6 series model is available with immediate effect. Specialty of this suspension set is a module, which deactivates the system for the factory mounted electronic dampers (EDC).
Mercedes will add three new extra-economical BlueEFFICIENCY saloons to the C-Class range. The C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY delivers 136 hp and consumes only 5.1 litres per 100 kilometres, while the C 180 KOMPRESSOR BlueEFFICIENCY with 156 hp covers 100 kilometres with 6.5 litres of premium petrol. The third model, the C 350 CGI will be the one displayed in Geneva.
The C 180 KOMPRESSOR and C 200 CDI models are both equipped with the six-speed manual transmission with overdrive characteristics as standard. With a ratio of 0.838 : 1 and 0.828 : 1, respectively, sixth gear considerably lowers the engine speed and fulfils a major precondition for fuel-efficient driving.
The CGI engine summons up an output of 215 kW/292 hp and 365 Newtonmetres of peak torque at 3000 rpm. 15 kW/20 hp and 15 Newtonmetres more respectively than the current V6 unit with port injection. Thanks to state-of-the-art engine technology, fuel consumption of the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY has been cut to approx. 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres (provisional NEDC figure), approx. one litre below the figure for the current C 350. As such, the new six-cylinder engine makes a major contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
The CGI unit also offers an impressive driving experience combined with superb economy and environmental compatibility: the C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY takes just 6.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h and is capable of an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Mercedes Benz has planned a $100 million advertising campaign in the U.S. The promos will focus on the C-Class and M-Class models in an attempt to improve sales figures. This is a new initiative taken up by Mercedes to increase awareness and also to promote the brand.
Mercedes will divert the advertising money to pay for nationwide TV spots instead of making local ad buys.
"There is just so much TV advertising out there, and we have to tell our story in compelling ways," stated Steve Cannon, vice president of marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA.
Competitor BMW, has another way of going about it. It will allocate not more than a quarter of its advertising dollars on TV spots and will focus on Internet advertising, interactive marketing and newspaper ads.
It will be interesting to see if there are any new promos made specially for the U.S audience. The extent to which these ads will effect sales remains to be seen.
The CTS achieved an "Excellent" overall score, surpassing both the 328i and C300, which received "Very Good" overall scores. The CTS is also ranked above some previously-tested sports sedans including the Lexus IS250, the Acura TSX, and the Audi A4.
"The Cadillac CTS now competes toe-to-toe with some of the best German and Japanese sport sedans," said David Champion, senior director of automotive testing for Consumer Reports. "There are more safety features and interior amenities in the new model. Fit and finish is greatly improved, and the interior is much more pleasant than in the previous generation."
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With the new C-Tronic Diesel POWER generation, Carlsson offers 20 % more power and torque for all Mercedes common-rail diesels from the A to the S Class. Increasing the output via the C-Tronic Diesel POWER supplementary control unit results in a significant improvement in performance. Consisting of the control unit and a plug-and-drive adapter, which is connected to the standard engine control unit, the C-Tronic® reads all signals from the series control unit needed to determine the optimum values for fuel quantity and the injection point. > More
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Mercedes Benz has planned a $100 million advertising campaign in the U.S. The promos will focus on the C-Class and M-Class models in an attempt to improve sales figures. This is a new initiative taken up by Mercedes to increase awareness and also to promote the brand.
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