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Wednesday, April 8

Mercedes-Benz ML 450 Hybrid: The perfect hybrid powertrain

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In the search for the optimum hybrid system for the premium motor car, the engineers were already sure of one thing right from the concept phase: a Mercedes-Benz SUV with a hybrid drive would have to share the same typical brand attributes as any other Mercedes vehicle. Essential elements such as the greatest possible active and passive safety, optimum ride comfort and ease of operation, uncompromising reliability over a long period and high-quality workmanship with select materials would have to be on a par with a comparable, conventionally powered standard-production vehicle. And all combined with the greatest possible efficiency. At the same time, the drive system should be testimony to the company's innovative strength and cutting-edge technology.

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Wednesday, October 29

SEMA 2008 Project Truck Mega Blog

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The 2008 SEMA Show is just days away and over the past couple of months, we've been bringing you the latest project vehicles that will debut next week in Las Vegas, Nevada. These vehicles represent some of the automotive industries most customized rides built by aftermarket parts companies and automotive manufacturers. In addition to these unique vehicles, MOTORZ TV have entered two vehicles in of their own, a 2005 Ford F-150 SuperCrew and a 2006 F-250 SuperDuty Crew Cab. Check out all of the cool rides inside.

Make sure you visit Truckblog.com all week long beginning November 2nd for our Live Blogging! For more details, click here.

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Thursday, October 9

Mercedes Benz Recalls 102,954 M-Class Sport Utility Vehicles

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Mercedes Benz are recalling 102,954 M-Class sport utility vehicles due to a problem with the power steering system. A clamp securing the cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may come loose and can result in a total loss of control of the vehicle, potentially causing an accident. The recall has started immediately and Mercedes Benz urges customers to have their vehicles serviced as soon as possible. Owners with any questions can contact their local dealer or visit www.mbusa.com. Reported by MarketWatch.

Monday, September 22

Monday Morning Roundup: Remix Of Last Week

More in: Beerblog, Dodge, Ford, MOTORZ TV, Off-Road, Racing, Safety, SEMA, SUV, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 125,444 Views

Last week comprised of major MOTORZ updates, including news about the website, episode 10 was launched in high definition as well as standard definition. Chris also pumped out a truck load of MOTORZ stickers which are free. A new SEMA vehicle was released last week as well.

Here's the run down from last week:

• MOTORZ Episode 10 Now Online and in Stunning High Definition

• MOTORZ Website Updated Again

• Pickup Truck Wars Are Not Over Yet Between Dodge Ram And Ford F-150

• SEMA 2008 Preview: Mercedes-Benz GLK Luxury Sports Utility Vehicle

• MOTORZ Website Gets Updates

• Championship Off Road Racing Photos Online

• Chrysler Celebrates All New 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck

• 2009 Toyota Tacoma Adds Significant Safety Enhancements

• 2009 Ford F-150 SFE Edition Promises Good Fuel Economy And Capability

Wednesday, September 17

SEMA 2008 Preview: Mercedes-Benz GLK Luxury Sports Utility Vehicle

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Last week we brought you the Mopar's Dodge Ram RT concept set to debut at the 2008 SEMA show. Today, I am bringing you the Mercedes-Benz GLK luxury sports utility vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz will emphasize its "star power" at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with four 2010GLK-Class showcars customized by leading aftermarket tuning firms. The four Mercedes-Benz GLK SEMA concepts showcase the bold, expressive nature of the GLK luxury SUV prior to its official showroom debut in January 2009.

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Thursday, June 26

Mercedes Benz Integrates Apple iPhone Into Vehicle Controls

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Mercedes Benz has hooked it up for Apple iPhone users in their 2009 model vehicles with a complete system integration of the iPhone for the driver. While docked in its cradle, which is located in the center console parallel with the front seats (don't know if I like that), the phone can be controlled via buttons on the steering wheel, along with the Bluetooth interface. The kit can be purchased for pre-2009 model vehicles for $389, however pricing has not been finalized. Mercedes has not released any information yet regarding their cradle system compatibility with Microsoft's Zune player.

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Wednesday, June 25

Mercedes-Benz Celebrates A World Premiere: Launch Of The New Zetros

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Daimler AG proudly presents its new off-road truck, the Mercedes-Benz Zetros, at this year's International Defence Exhibition Eurosatory 2008 in Paris from June 16 to 20th. Zetros will be offered in a three-axle cab-behind-engine truck version (Zetros 2733 A 6x6) and a two-axle version (Zetros 1833 A 4x4). The three-axle model offers payloads from 7 tonnes to 10 tonnes, while the two-axle model has payloads of 4 tonnes to 6 tonnes. The extreme off-road capability of the Zetros all-wheel-drive truck is unique in this segment, including especially its tactical and strategic mobility (air and rail transportability).

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Tuesday, June 10

Griffin WindowSeat Provides Windshield Mount For Apple iPhone

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Griffin Technology, maker of all things iPod, announced WindowSeat, Griffin's windshield mount for iPhone. With Apple's recent announcement of mapping service to iPhone, WindowSeat puts your device at eye level on your car's windshield with street maps, directions and more, safely in view and within reach. WindowSeat's mounting bracket holds your iPhone securely, while its corner-release tab lets you easily remove your device when you arrive at your destination, leaving WindowSeat locked in position for the next time you use it.

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Friday, February 23

Unimog is 2007 Cross-Country Vehicle of the Year

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For the third time, readers of "Off Road" magazine have voted the Mercedes-Benz Unimog cross-country vehicle of the year in the "Special vehicles" category. The Unimog picked up the title of "2007 cross-country vehicle of the year - Special vehicles category" after the October issue of the respected Munich-based all-wheel-drive magazine invited readers to vote for a selection of cross-country vehicles in a total of eight categories.

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Thursday, March 16

Seven SUVs Earn Top Scores in Crash Tests

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"Seven sport utility vehicles earned the government’s highest ratings in providing protection in front-end and side crashes. The 2006 models of the Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Tucson, Mercedes Benz ML-class, Nissan Murano and Subaru B9 Tribeca received five stars in frontal and side impact crash tests for both the driver’s and passenger's side," MSNBC reports.

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Monday, March 13

Mercedes Guns for Escalade

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"Look out, Cadillac. Mercedes-Benz wants your Escalade buyers. The luxury-appointed 2007 Mercedes GL-Class hitting showrooms in May is the first full-size sport utility vehicle in America from a European brand. The debut of the $55,000-plus SUV with Class IV towing capacity also marks the first time Mercedes will go head-to-head against Cadillac's best-known modern-day vehicle," The Detroit News reports.

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Friday, February 18

Friday Beerblog: Fully Overloaded

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If you follow our Friday Beerblogs, you'll remember last week we posted what we now call "The Before Picture". This is the after photo, and note the improper use of the Isuzu transport truck compared to the sturdy Mercedes trucks featured last week. Mercedes wins! –

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Friday, February 11

Friday Beerblog: Fully Loaded

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In today's Beerblog we bring you a classic that has never been seen before at Truckblog, that we simply call "fully loaded". We have to admit, these Mercedes trucks are definitely Built Ford Tough. –

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