EU: Mercedes intends to develop hybrid hypercar

 In terms of both design and technology, the second generation of the B-Class has ushered in a new compact-class era at Mercedes-Benz. More than 380,000 units of the sports tourer have been sold globally since its market launch in late 2011. The best-seller from Mercedes-Benz has now undergone a major facelift, including exterior and interior enhancements along with attractive, redefined design and equipment lines, with a choice of two efficient petrol engines at between 5.4 and 5.5 l/100 km. What is more, with a Cd value of less than 0.25 (B 180 CDI BlueEfficiency Edition), the sports tourer continues to be the role model in its class. The easiest way to recognize a face lifted B-Class is from the front: a new bumper, wide radiator trim with two louvres and now integral daytime running lamps in the headlamps give the vehicle a more organic and dynamic appearance. The rear bumper has also been modified and now features a contoured covering and chrome trim strip. LED High Performance headlamps create a more striking look, both day and night. They increase safety at night due to their wide beam pattern and light of a colour similar to daylight. Bicolour tail lamps featuring LED technology provide emphasis and make the vehicle more visible.

The F 015 Luxury in Motion is a research vehicle and vision of the future of autonomous driving  that was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Body structure is extremely rigid yet lightweight,  weighs 40% less than current cars of a similar size due to the use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic, aluminium and steel. It measures 5,220 mm in length, is 2,018 mm wide and 1,524 mm tall, making it similar in length to an S-Class long wheelbase, albeit both wider and taller. Maximum interior space made possible by a wheelbase measuring 3,610 mm – 445 mm more than the current S-Class long wheelbase. The interior space is unlike any other – capable of seating four adults either facing each other or in tandem and is finished in natural open grain wood, aluminium, glass and leather.

A new addition to the extreme G-Class model family: the G 63 AMG 6x6 has a model brother in the form of the G 500 4x4². The show car is a new highlight in the rich history of the G-Class and blends all the advantages of the model series. The series-production models of the G-Class supply the unshakeable foundations in the form of the body and ladder-type frame, which compensate for the considerably increased performance of the G 500 4x4² without any problem and also without any type of reinforcements. The G 63 AMG 6x6 offers an amended version of the ruggedly determined permanent all-wheel-drive powertrain with portal axles. The engine compartment houses a completely new V8 engine with a displacement of four litres, direct injection and biturbocharging. Also new is the chassis with dual spring/damper struts and adjustable damping. Finally, on the inside, the G 500 4x4² occupants enjoy comfort and an ambience on a par with a luxury saloon.