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Mercedes to be flexible with right-hand drive markets

Mercedes has promised to be 'fully flexible' with its next generation of cars so that anything available in left-hand-drive models can also be fitted for right-hand drive markets like hybrid technology and 4-Matic.

'We know we have maybe not done enough in the past, but in future there will be no restrictions,' said Dr Thomas Weber, the company's head of research and development. The head of Mercedes UK, Wilfried Steffen said with the next generation of cars, you will be able to have everything. We will prepare our vehicles for all markets.'

For many years, British buyers have been without the 4-Matic available on many cars sold in Europe and America because it was never engineered to fit into right-hand-drive models. The GLK compact SUV is not sold here for the same reason. That left Mercedes UK missing a rival for the BMW X3, Land Rover Freelander, Infiniti EX, Cadillac SRX and Audi Q5, as well as a series of cars that could compete with Audi's Quattro range.

The change of heart is particularly important with greater hybridisation of the range on the way. With countries all around the world targeting lower fuel consumption and CO2, none would want to miss out on technology that could help achieve those goals.

Dr Weber says there will be a hybrid version of every Mercedes 'above the C-Class', so that includes the E-Class, GL-Class, GLK, SLK, SL-Class and Viano and the flagship S-Class – at the Frankfurt show last Autumn the company announced it would offer a 90mpg, 74g/km hybrid version of the next-generation model, but that's at least two years away. A S-Class hybrid is already available.

In the meantime, the current car is to get a 4 cylinder diesel engine because of demand from markets where there are CO2-related motoring taxes. This will be badged S300 CDI and will be powered by a high-power version of the company's 2.2 litre turbo-diesel engine. Despite the relatively small capacity, it shouldn't be short of muscle – Dr Weber promises it will deliver 370lb ft of torque.

Launch Report Citroen C3 Pictures

I imagine it will be a while before anyone at Citroen is prepared to say this without insisting on anonymity, but it strikes me that the new C3's launch date of 15 January 2010 won't be a moment too soon. The current C3, now well into the coughing-up-blood stage, appeared in 2002, and it wasn't much cop even back then. In particular it felt very cheap indeed, and its design, described by Citroen at the time as "friendly-looking, distinctive and stylish", made it look, to me at least, like a trilobite.

The new C3, which is almost exactly the same size as a Ford Fiesta, feels like the work of a company which is at its ease with larger and more luxurious cars. It's not quite as impressive in that respect as the Fiesta, or indeed the Volkswagen Polo, but it is certainly a major improvement (or a "huge leap" - Citroen's words again) over what has gone before. And it looks nothing whatever like a trilobite.

It does, however, look slightly odd, in all forms other than the entry-level VT. That version has a conventional windscreen, whereas the others (VTR+, Exclusive and the special edition Airdream+ I'll be dealing with shortly) have what Citroen describes as a Panoramic Zenith screen, which extends beyond the heads of the front passengers. You probably didn't know, and I didn't either, that the average angle from the driver's eyeline to the top of the screen in a supermini is 28 degrees. Well, with the Panoramic Zenith, it's 108 degrees.

If you drive in constant fear that somebody may be about to drop a grand piano on you from a tenth-storey window, the C3 is the supermini for you, since you can check whether or not this is going to happen simply by glancing upwards. Personally, I'm rather casual, perhaps wrongly, about assaults of this nature, and that's one reason I'm not a great fan of the Panoramic Zenith. Another is that I can't help wondering how much it would cost to replace the screen if it were to be irreparably harmed (which could happen - I mean, even a piccolo is going to do a lot of damage from ten storeys up).

A third is that the screen makes the C3 look as if it has a bad case of receding hairline, and a fourth is that I don't like having all that glass around me because it makes me feel vulnerable. There's no good reason for that. It just does, and I don't like it. Fortunately, if you are likewise minded, you can block out most of the glass by pulling a cover across it, which is what I would do every time.

I would also, without hesitation, buy a diesel C3 rather than a petrol one. That's not just because the diesels are more economical, are cheaper to tax thanks to their lower CO2 emissions and have better mid-range performance, but also because the ride is so much better. From my brief experience so far, the petrol cars are just too bouncy, whereas the diesels feel a lot more secure even when you're just pottering around town.

All the same, even the diesel C3 hatchbacks are not quite as splendid to drive as their Picasso mini-MPV equivalents, which I find very strange indeed. The Picasso is also a lot more practical, of course, though the hatch has a very useful load capacity of 300 litres with all the seats in place. That's 200 less than the Picasso, but very good for a supermini; in fact Citroen says it's class-leading, which is true, though it's only five litres more than the Fiesta and the Hyundai i20 provide.

There is a lot of room for front passengers too, as there was in the old C3, but rear legroom is limited to the extent that four six-foot adults would find it difficult to get comfortable. Bearing in mind how superminis are generally used, though, I doubt that many customers are going to wail and gnash their teeth over this.

Your local Citroen dealer will be able to talk you through the differences between the trim levels, but a couple of points are worth mentioning here. All versions except the VT get air-conditioning as standard, and all except the Exclusive have full-sized spare wheels (the Exclusive gets a space-saver, but at least it's not one of those daft repair kits which are no use to man nor beast). The Exclusive also stands alone in that it's the only one available with rear electric windows, and the only one supplied - optionally, at extra cost - with ESP, which has dropped it from a possible five stars to just four in the Euro NCAP crash test ratings.

The Airdream+, which comes only with the 90bhp 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine, has more or less the same equipment as the mid-range VTR+, apart from having steel wheels rather than alloys, but it's special in that it has by far the best combined fuel economy of the range at 74.3mpg (even the less powerful 1.4 diesel is more than 8mpg shy of this) and is exempt from VED thanks to official CO2 emissions of 99g/km. At £14,490 it's more than halfway up the price list, though, and like the cheapest (1.1 petrol VT, £10,790) and most expensive (1.6 HDi 110bhp Exclusive, £16,140) and the only automatic (1.6 petrol 120bhp Exclusive, £15,590) it won't go into production until March, two months after the rest of the range has started appearing in UK showrooms.

Jeep Wrangler Overland

The Jeep Wrangler Overland is perfect for those craving travel and adventure. The Mopar design team took a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon and turned it into a mobile “on-the-go” self-contained campsite.

To increase cargo capacity for hauling gear, the Jeep Wrangler Overland’s rear seats are replaced with a large, flat, rubberized utility floor. Mounted to the cargo rack is an all-new ARB two-person Simpson II rooftop-mounted tent and touring awning. The interior of the Jeep Wrangler Overland features water-resistant Mopar front-seat covers, rugged Mopar slush mats, a Daystar dash bin and lower switch panel that powers added accessories.

Enhancing off-road travel is an American Expedition Vehicles’ (AEV), Nth Degree, 3-inch suspension lift and a Full Traction rear sway bar. The lift allows aggressive 35-inch tires mounted on 17-inch steel Mopar winter/off-road wheels to fit under the Jeep. Additional off-road protection at the front and rear is provided by AEV steel bumpers and for added security, a Warn 9.5ti winch.

In order to prepare the Jeep Wrangler Overland for desert duty, an AEV Jeep Wrangler heat-reduction hood and snorkel kit is fitted to the vehicle. Mopar windshield-mounted off-road lights and Daystar bumper-mounted lights provide additional lighting for nighttime and off-road driving.

Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Ford Mustang

Lee Iacocca - the former Ford Motor Company president is back stumping cars, this time a limited- legendary muscle car called the 2009 1/2 Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Ford Mustang.

The car was almost two years in the works and it is a joint project of Iacocca designer Michael Leone and Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters. Inside, Iacocca's Mustang gets Diamond Design leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with "I" logos, and Iacocca-badged aluminum door sill plates. Finishing off the look of the car are 20-inch Iacocca Design wheels wrapped with Goodyear Eagle tires.

There will only be 45 copies of the 2009½ special edition cars and each will feature a special Mustang fastback appearance and a specially chosen silver hue paint finish.

The 2009 1/2 Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Ford Mustang will be available in late July, the dealer center of Southern California Galpin Ford - the largest Ford dealer center for the past 19 years. Prices has not yet been made public.

Citroen GT Super Car Concept from Sony's Gran Turismo 5

The GT by Citroen, a concept super car that initially created for the virtual world of Sony's Gran Turismo 5 racing game, and now stopping traffic as it drives the London street circuit from GT5 Prologue.

The curvaceous GT that could eventually enter a limited run production after the positive feedback from the public at last year’s Paris motor show. The car will be making its formal UK debut when it takes a spin at the Goodwood Festival of Speed July 3-5.

Price of diesel cars set to soar (UK)

If you think the premium for diesel cars is expensive now, wait until 2015 – when it will run into many thousands of pounds.

That's the prediction of Dr Thomas Weber, head of Group Research and Mercedes-Benz cars development, who says diesel vehicles will need expensive adaptation to meet Euro VI emissions standards being introduced in 2015. The move to Euro V emissions standards has already added costs to the production of diesel cars, with the need for costly fuel injectors and, in many cases, particulate filters.

Weber says: 'Exhaust treatment for Euro VI will add thousands to the cost of diesels in the factory. If, as a manufacturer, you want to be the market leader, you'll need to have a hybrid, too, which will add thousands more.'

The costs that diesel-car production will have to absorb means alternatively fuelled vehicles, such as Mercedes' B-Class F-Cell hydrogen fuel-cell will become more affordable when compared with diesel-powered vehicles.

Although questions remain over the production, transportation and storage of hydrogen, Weber says: 'We are deeply convinced it's an important technology and the right way forward.' While Weber does not rule out other technology, he believes that, in the long term, hydrogen will become cheaper than fossil fuels.

He predicts hydrogen will eventually fall from €8 to stabalise at around €3 (£2.70) a kilo which is enough to travel approximately 60 miles. There are no immediate plans to bring the fuel cell Mercedes to the UK, but 100 customers will soon lease the new Smart Electric Drive in this country.

The Smart is another strand of Weber's future fuel strategy.

2009 BMW X1, which is sold strictly with a diesel engine in the UK

2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Wagon Pictures

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 wagon, is scheduled to make its official debut at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show, but Mercedes-Benz has released images of the car ahead of the show.quipped with stiffer shock absorber settings and torsion stabilizer bars than the outgoing model. An automatic, self-leveling suspension system called "Agility Control" keeps the wagon at the same height even when fully loaded with cargo.

Brussels debut for new S-MAX and Galaxy models

COLOGNE, Germany – Ford of Europe will unveil new versions of its top-selling S-MAX and Galaxy at the 2010 Brussels Show on January 13.

With fresh designs and the latest evolution of Ford's kinetic design cues, they feature new interior materials and features, a range of more efficient powertrains and a host of driver-focused technologies aimed at safety and comfort.

The 2010 S-MAX and Galaxy models kick off a busy year for new product introductions from Ford of Europe but, more significantly, herald the arrival of a series of new and innovative technologies and features that, as they are introduced throughout the year, will challenge established perceptions of what Ford cars feel like to sit in and drive.

"We've given both models a fresh new look and more premium appeal, but it is beneath the skin that the major changes have been made," said John Fleming, chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe.

"S-MAX and Galaxy are the first European Ford models to benefit from our global EcoBoost family of direct-injection, turbocharged, petrol engines delivering more power and performance from a lower displacement powerplant, yet with impressive fuel economy and low CO2 emissions. And that is just the start of the 2010 S-MAX and Galaxy story."

These are the first cars to be available with Ford's all-new, high efficiency, 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Producing 203 PS (149 kW) it joins a significantly improved 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel, with 140 PS (103 kW), plus a new 163 PS (120 kW) variant. Additionally, the smooth and effortless Ford PowerShift double wet-clutch transmission system is available for the first time on Ford's large car range; it will be standard equipment with the EcoBoost petrol engine and optional for both Duratorq diesels.

A range of innovative new safety and convenience features debut in the Ford range on versions of the new S-MAX and Galaxy, including a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®), and new Rear Door Power Child Lock facility.

With the new S-MAX and Galaxy, Ford's design team has achieved significant changes to enhance each vehicle's individual and expressive kinetic design styling.

The S-MAX has been updated with significant detail changes to the exterior including a strongly sculptured bonnet and all-new front fascia, emphasised by the bolder graphic of the gloss black lower front trapezoidal grille.

From the side, S-MAX is instantly recognisable and now stands out even more with its window profile enhanced by a chrome strip, which surrounds the whole glass area to enhance the car's sleek and sporty lines.

The rear of new S-MAX has also been re-designed with a more dynamically profiled tailgate, a lower fascia, and new LED tail lights that extend deep into the rear side flanks, creating an even stronger athletic appearance.

The new Galaxy also features a re-designed frontal section, which emphasises its 'first class travel' appeal and, along with a number of significant other detail revisions, enhance its role as Ford's luxurious, full-size seven seat people mover.

A new, more sculptured, bonnet combines with the Galaxy's new front fascia design – which incorporates a bolder lower trapezoidal grille with inserts featuring subtle chrome bars - and new-look fog lights to emphasise the Ford 'kinetic design' influence. Ghia and Titanium models are differentiated further with chrome bars in the upper grille as well.

The roof incorporates new bolder integrated silver rails for cross bars, while at the rear, distinctive new LED lights and body-coloured lower fascia are standard equipment. Ghia and Titanium series models also receive additional chrome detailing on the side mouldings and door handles.

As with the revised exterior, real attention to detail and high quality execution are key to the new interiors for both models. Carefully balanced new colour and material choices deliver a luxurious and dynamic feel, which helps differentiate the individual personality of each model to meet particular customer tastes and requirements.

COLOGNE, Germany – Ford of Europe will unveil new versions of its top-selling S-MAX and Galaxy at the 2010 Brussels Show on January 13.

With fresh designs and the latest evolution of Ford's kinetic design cues, they feature new interior materials and features, a range of more efficient powertrains and a host of driver-focused technologies aimed at safety and comfort.

"We've given both models a fresh new look and more premium appeal, but it is beneath the skin that the major changes have been made," said John Fleming, chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe.

"S-MAX and Galaxy are the first European Ford models to benefit from our global EcoBoost family of direct-injection, turbocharged, petrol engines delivering more power and performance from a lower displacement powerplant, yet with impressive fuel economy and low CO2 emissions. And that is just the start of the 2010 S-MAX and Galaxy story."

These are the first cars to be available with Ford's all-new, high efficiency, 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. Producing 203 PS (149 kW) it joins a significantly improved 2.0-litre Duratorq TDCi diesel, with 140 PS (103 kW), plus a new 163 PS (120 kW) variant. Additionally, the smooth and effortless Ford PowerShift double wet-clutch transmission system is available for the first time on Ford's large car range; it will be standard equipment with the EcoBoost petrol engine and optional for both Duratorq diesels.

A range of innovative new safety and convenience features debut in the Ford range on versions of the new S-MAX and Galaxy, including a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®), and new Rear Door Power Child Lock facility.

The S-MAX has been updated with significant detail changes to the exterior including a strongly sculptured bonnet and all-new front fascia, emphasised by the bolder graphic of the gloss black lower front trapezoidal grille.

Source: Ford

2010 Zenvo ST1 Supercar Designed by Hermann & Brandt

Danish supercar manufacturer Zenvo has just released the final details for the ST1, a brand new supercar from a brand new manufacturer that will join the ranks of the automotive world's elite, designed by design consultancy company Hermann & Brandt

The hand-built Zenvo ST1 is a 7 litre V8 engine, turbocharged, supercharged, kitchen sink-charged, to 1104 hp and producing windmill-levels of torque at 4500 rpm with 1430 Nm. Transmission is a 6-speed manual gearbox with a hydraulic limited slip differential.

The aggressive muscular shape combines to creative dramatic reflections. Contrasting the general surfacing the design features a race car inspired lower carbon splitter.

2010 Zenvo ST1 Supercar Designed by Hermann & Brandt

Best Of New Hybrid Concept Cars

A car which uses more than one distinct power sources to move the vehicle is known as hybrid car. The different types of power sources used in a hybrid cars may include any two of following such as Hydrogen, Gasoline or Diesel fuel, Compressed air, On-board or out-board RESS, Liquid nitrogen, Solar, Human powered e.g. pedaling or rowing, Wind, Compressed or liquefied natural gas, Waste heat.

a small hybrid electric car

cool hybrid car

BMW hydrogen powered hybrid car

2011 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet

Mini E trials kick-off (UK)

The Mini E electric car trial kicked off in Oxford yesterday as 40 customers picked up their cars from the factory. The first phase of the project will run for 6 months and is designed to evaluate the psychological, social and technical aspects of living with an electric car.

More than 500 people applied to take part in the trial through Mini's website, and the 40 successful applicants (hailed as 'the pioneers' by Mini) have all had special charging points fitted at their homes.

Every Mini E is fitted with a data-logger, with the information collected over the coming 6 months by Oxford Brookes University, and then shared with governments and other car makers across the globe. The aim is to improve the design and the infrastructure of electric cars.

The Mini E is based on the Mini hatchback, but it has just two seats because the space usually reserved for rear passengers is needed to store batteries.

The 35kWh lithium-ion battery powers a 201bhp electric motor, so performance is impressive. In fact, the 'E' accelerates faster than a petrol-powered Mini Cooper, even though it weighs around 300kg more. If you charge it at home, the overall CO2 impact equates to roughly 68g/km.

That's around half the CO2 emitted by a 1.25 litre Ford Fiesta and will reduce over time as more of the UK's electricity is generated from renewable energy sources, such as wind- and solar power.

BMW charges £550 a month for every Mini E, but thanks to a helping hand from the Government's Technology Strategy Board, each of the 40 UK customers has to find only £330 a month. That's about the same cost as leasing a Volkswagen Golf, and includes all servicing, insurance and maintenance bills.

The only other cost to Mini E drivers is for the electricity and, by charging it overnight at home, that equates to about a penny a mile – that's £1.50 for a full charge from empty. During peak hours, the cost rises to about £4.00.

To sign up for the second stage of the trial – due to start in mid 2010 – log on to www.electricmini.co.uk.

About the Mini E:

Top speed – 95mph (electronically limited)

0-62mph in 8.5 seconds

Maximum range – 155 miles

Charge time – 4.5 hours

Power – 201bhp

Torque – 162lb/ft

Battery – 35kWh, Lithium-ion

Weight – 1,465kg

Ford Focus & C-Max recalled (EU)

Ford is recalling 30,000 of its Focus and C-Max models in the UK because of a safety problem.

The American car maker has warned salt from gritted roads could damage its cooling system and cause the engine to catch fire. The safety recall affects all 1.8 litre and 2.0 litre Ford Focus and C-Max TDCi diesel models built between 20th February 2004 – 31st May 2006.

The problem was first identified in the Summer, but many owners are only now receiving recall letters. The Winter gritting season has also made it more urgent for owners to react. Ford said there was a risk of corrosion build-up in the cooling system from salt and grit put on roads during the Winter months. Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a water shield to prevent the car's fan control module from corrosion.

Owners are being urged to book their car in for a short service free of charge. Up to 65,000 models could be affected in Europe, with 29,451 of them in the UK.

Owners who are unsure whether their car is affected or not can call the Ford customer relationships centre on 0845 841 111.

Bentley Mulsanne pricing announced (UK/U.S)

Bentley's flagship Mulsanne begins production at the Crewe plant next Spring 2010. First deliveries of the Mulsanne will happen in Summer 2010 in the UK, while U.S deliveries will begin in fall. The Mulsanne has a £220,000 price-tag and that’s before you start adding in your options. For the U.S, the MSRP of $285,000 excludes taxes and delivery charges. Over 1,000 potential customers from the Europe and the U.S have been given a live preview of the car.

Said to be the most luxurious Bentley ever built, the Mulsanne puts its occupants in the very cusp of luxury motoring. Buyers will be offered a choice of 114 paint colours or a unique colour of their own making, 21 carpet colours, 24 interior leather hides tanned using a decade-old process and a total of 9 wood veneers. It takes about 9 weeks to complete one Mulsanne from scratch.

Though classic in its general approach, the uber-limo will also get very modern features such as Bluetooth connectivity, SIM card reader, iPod connection, 3G MMI system and what Bentley says is the world's most powerful sound system installed in a production car – a 20 channel 2,200w mobile music station.

Power is supplied by a lightweight 6.75 litre twin-turbo V8 producing 500bhp and 1,000Nm (740 lb-ft) of torque. It comes with a cylinder de-activation and variable cam phasing feature to help cut fuel consumption and C02 emissions.

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Ed Hardy Edition

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is the latest project of French fashion designer and entrepreneur Christian Audigier- the designer behind Von Dutch and Ed Hardy fashion brands. After he successfully worked on aLamborghini Murcielago with Edo Competition and with Rever Corsa on a Ducati Monster, the designer is moving to the next ladder which is the one-off Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.

The 599 GTB is powered by a V12 engine that develops 620 horsepower, boosting the car to a top speed of 330 km/h, and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h of approximately 3.7 seconds.

Decked out in pin-up girls, skulls and crossbones and a tattoo-like motif expressing ‘Love kills slowly’, the car has the looks of a an underground railway station vandalized by graffiti amateurs.

The German tuner used 20-inch racing wheels, with painted wheel face and stainless steel outer rim, which can also be painted in custom colors upon request.

Moreover, a new high-flow exhaust system with electronic butterfly valve control was added (remote control to adjust the sound intensity available upon request).