Vans, Cars and Leasing

Who does not want a sleek car? With the destinations of man, we all need the cars to help us get to it. We want the best performance there is, not just on the practical reasons alone but it all tell our personality. Car manufacturers have created various styles and designs that has improved until now. Mercedes- Benz is one of the pioneer car manufacturers in the world. One of its models, the Mercedes- Benz SLK, underwent many revisions.

The 2009, SLK was revised focusing on the body and the overall performance. The R171- platform SLK has gained the Best New Convertible Award, Car and Driver Ten Best Award. SLK was one of the firsts to have the convertible model in cars. The team dreamed of having a car that is short, light and sporty and it all came in one car- Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz.

The engine of SLK- class has the perfect smooth sound and tops the class in performance. SLK30’s engine can accelerate to a maximum 100 kilometres per hour in 6.3 seconds. It has a total displacement of 2, 996 cubic centimetres with 228 hp net power. As one of a kind model, it is the only car which can convert from hardtop to open top roadster. With just one press, you can experience the fresh air with the speed. The roof, which is electro- hydraulic, moves sleekly at the back of the car. With the smart design of the roof, the trunk space is not sacrificed. Never think of the glares that the reflection of the sun gives. The tinted glass of the car gives a cooling effect to make a very clear view of the surroundings.

Another model, the SLK55 AMG roadster is a sight to behold. Its exterior is enough to give out praises from the entire community. It is a bit faster than the first model with maximum of 100 kilometres per hour performance in 4.9 seconds. It has a peak torque of 376 pound feet, V-8 engine- a real gem. Through 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission and AMG SPEEDSHIFT, wheels are turned for a full power coupled with accurate gear shifts. The car aside from the corner hugging suspension, it also has a characterized body styling which shouts out aggressiveness. With the dual twin chromed tailpipes and AMG sport exhaust system, who will not be impressed? 6 piston callipers which are fixed side by side with the AMG brake system which is accompanied by composite disc, you are more than ever ready to conquer the world. The tour outside the exterior is as amazing with the interior. AMG Nappa leather upholstery covers the car seat. Revolutionary AMG sport steering wheel with the shift paddle is in aluminium in silver colour. Added in the car is the AMG instrument cluster which also comes with racetimer. A navigation system tells the destination of your trip even before you go. What is cooler than that? SLK350 is another model of Mercedes- Benz which is just as awesome as the other SLK. With a smooth power, it can achieve 300 horsepower and torque of 266 pound feet. It can sprint from the maximum kilometre per hour in 5.4 seconds.

Any design of Mercedes- Benz SLK will never fail you. The top designs are made specifically for the need of those who are very meticulous. The convenience of necessary gears is all in the car to get you going wherever you will go. Whether on top or top down it is sure to bring you an exhilarating driving experience that will surely make you much more than excited.

Written on behalf of Total Fleet Services Ltd
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Car makers are so keen to go green, even the horsepower-crazy German tuning houses are getting in on the act!

Brabus, the firm behind the likes of the 720bhp C-Class-based Bullit, has introduced a range of tuning kits for Mercedes diesels. The ECO PowerXtra module not only increases bhp and torque outputs, but reduces CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, too.

It can be fitted to any of the brand’s oil-burning CDI models, and bosses say upping torque at low engine speeds is the key. There’s even a kit for the already economical E300 BLUETEC – that makes Brabus the first tuner to meet stringent new Euro V emissions regulations, which don’t come into effect until 2011.

But don’t worry, the tuning expert hasn’t turned its back on what it does best. It has also released the first picture of its take on the facelifted Mercedes SL. The roadster has a 6.3-litre twin-turbo V12 pumping out 730bhp and 1,100Nm of torque.

These are the first pictures of Mercedes facelifted M-Class. Set to make its public debut at the New York Motorshow, the car gets a new look nose, and a revised interior aiming to improve the car’s fortunes in the competitive SUV sector.

While the enine range will remain largely unchanged, a new hybrid model is also rumoured to be under development. Powered by the same 4.0-litre V8 diesel that debuted with the S-Class hybrid, the new M-Class will offer 340bhp and fuel economy of 30mpg.

Aimed at the new X5 hybrid, it’s expected that the car will go on sale in 2009.

Accessories are definitely important components for a Mercedes-Benz. Aside from enhancing the already fine looking vehicles of this German brand, performance and style-improving auto parts are useful also because they maintain the good condition of the automobile. Among the accessories that best exemplify this character of add-on components are the Mercedes floor mats.

Manufactured with heavy-duty plastic and rubber materials, Mercedes floor mats keep unwanted dirt from getting onto the cabin carpet as well as on the floor pan surface. Ideally placed on exposed carpeted areas, these car accessories prevent solid road particles, such as sand, rocks, and soil from messing up the cabin flooring. Designed with deep channels on its dirt-repelling and moisture-resistant surface, these floor mats trap the dirt and prevent them from getting smudged. Mercedes drivers do not need to worry about the growth of molds on their carpet or about the lurid stains of spilled liquids.

When vicious dirt gets caught on the fibrous surface of the carpet flooring of one’s Mercedes-Benz, there is a need for frequent vacuuming and washing. Sometimes, the base gets rusty, and that needs to be mended through refinishing. Such scenarios only bring inconvenience to the owner and passengers as well as to the vehicle itself.

As important as maintaining the cleanliness of a luxury car’s floor is keeping the vehicle’s elegance. Available in beige, black, and grey, the colors of the stock Mercedes floor mats are rather neutral while other aftermarket units are offered in several other shades. While the choice of mat color is an aesthetic decision, it is of prime importance to ensure that the mat one is getting is custom-fitted the particular Mercedes model, complete with its three-pointed star emblem at the hood or front end.

Car accessories like the Mercedes floor mats are clearly good investments for any owner who wants to keep his luxurious floor unsoiled and, at the same time, stylish. What these durable floor mats mean to every Mercedes owner is that maintenance of an automobile’s good condition does not have to cost that much or have to require so much effort all the time.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class only experiences of few minor changes. The SLK350 is now only available in an automatic transmission. Part of what is new is the Edition 10 package created to celebrate the SLK’s 10 years in production. The exterior is available in black or silver with red and black interior, unique 10-spoke wheels, and smoked taillight and headlight bezels.

The SLK has evolved into a second generation model which was designed to please almost all but the very most demanding of drivers. The 2008 SLK resembles the evolved predecessor with a powerful engine lineup, strong brakes, a stiff platform and an available sport tuned suspension. The SLK is competitive with its rivals (such as the BMW Z4, the Nissan 350Z and the Porshe Boxster) because of its unusual for its class, retractable hardtop, and stylish cabin.

The SLK is a roadster made for 2 passengers. The roadster comes with three available trim levels: the SLK280, the SLK350, and the SLK55 AMG. The SLK280 comes standard with 16” alloy wheels, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, dual zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery and a great sounding 9 speaker CD audio system.

The SLK350 features 17” wheels, larger brakes and a larger V6 engine. The SLK55 AMG adds a V8 engine for ultimate performance, features 18”wheels, larger brakes, sport tuned suspension, high performance tires, heated and power seats with memory on the driver side, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, unique interior and exterior trim details and upgraded leather upholstery.

Other SLK options include, navigation system, bi-xenon headlamps, a 380 watt surround sound audio system, glovebox mounted CD changer, an Airscarf system which provides heat trhourgh vents in the head restraints, and satellite radio. Special “designo” color –themed packages are also available based on exterior paint color and interior trim. The SLK280 and 350 can also be additionally equipped with a unique sports package which includes steering wheel mounted automatic transmission shift buttons, a sport tuned suspension and exterior styling details.

The SLK280 is powered by a 3.9 liter V6 that produces 228 hp and 221 pound-feet of torque, and the 3.5 liter V6 which produces 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The SLK280 comes with either a 6 speed manual or a 7 speed automatic transmission with manual shift control. The SLK350 is automatic only. The SLK55 AMG comes with a 5.4-liter V8 that produces 355hp and 376 pound-feet of torque, teamed with a 7 speed automatic transmission. The AMG claims to go from 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. The SLK350 has been timed at 6.3 seconds resepectiveily.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class comes standard with TeleAid emergency call systerm, antilock disc brakes with brake assist, stability control, traction control, knee airbags and side airbags for all models. The SLK is an exception to the perception that Mercedes-Benz is not really known for making cars for demanding drivers. This is the car for those who want to be seen driving in luxury with the performance, safety, look and great features to go along with it.

Written on behalf of Total Fleet Services Contract Hire UK
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Merc has revised the unfaceliftable: the CLS four-door. Four years after launch, the unusual coupe/saloon gets a freshen-up and a new cheaper entry model – but it’s not coming to the UK.

Not that the CLS looks very different. The radiator grille has been tweaked and now has – count ’em – two bars instead of four. Big deal. The mirrors have gained new LED indicator repeaters, Merc has tidied up the rear apron, taillights and exhausts (now trapezoidal not oval)… and that’s about it. Thankfully, the CLS still looks drop-dead gorgeous.

Under the bonnet

More significant changes are under the bonnet of the revised model. The new entry-level model is the CLS280, a 3.0-litre V6 mustering 228bhp – enough for a 7.7sec sprint to 62mph and, more importantly, an average economy of 31mpg. Sadly, the UK isn’t taking the 280, as so many buyers pick the diesel over here. Other engines remain unchanged; all have the seven-speed auto 7G-Tronic auto transmission as standard.

The full engine line-up is:

CLS280, 228bhp 3.0 V6
CLS350 CGI, 288bhp 3.5 V6
CLS500 V8, 383bhp 5.5 V8
CLS63 AMG, 507bhp 6.3 V8
CLS320 CDI, 221bhp 3.0 V6 TD

Mercedes CLS: an inside job

The interior has a new three-spoke steering wheel and redesigned instruments with white dials, while the telematics system is upgraded with extra functionality for the modern man’s army of gadgets.

Prices haven’t been fixed yet, but we expect them to rise slightly in the UK, along with a corresponding rise in equipment. The new CLS280 starter model we’re denied costs £2500 less than the diesel on the Continent – pointing to a £41,000 starting price.