Mercedes GLK could be LHD only

The newest small crossover wagon in Mercedes' lineup might not get a right-hand drive variant. Despite high expected demand in RHD countries, the GLK is built on the left-hand drive C-class 4Matic platform, and Mercedez-Benz has no plans to make a RHD variant available. Nevertheless, Mercedes-Benz Australia will push for the change at a conference in Stuttgart, Germany this week.

Built on the LHD-only C-Class 4Matic platform, the GLK is not likely to receive a RHD version because the conversion would require significant engineering investment, reports GoAuto. Some believe the investment would be worthwhile in the long haul, but clearly corporate headquarters is not yet in agreement. While a Mercedes-Benz exec is quoted as understanding that the chances of getting the conversion approved are "less than 50-50″ it will nevertheless be pursued. The GLK would compete with BMW's X3, Audi's Q5 and Volvo's XC60 in RHD markets if approved. If it is not, those competitors will have an easier time.

Frankfurt Motor Show 2007: Mercedes F700 With DiesOtto Engine

Mercedesis bringing the green to the upcoming 2007 Frankfurt Motor Showwith their new sedan concept car, the F700. Remember that DiesOtto engine that we told you about a while back?

It's making its debut in this new luxury sedan. To refresh your memory, that engine produces 238hp and 295ft-lb. of torque from just 1.8 liters of displacement using some new technology known to many as homogeneous charge compression ignition, or HCCI, which "operates in compression ignition mode under light loads and spark ignition at other times" according to our own Sam Abuelsamid.

The fuel mileage of the car with the DiesOtto engine is expected to be almost 40 miles per gallon, which is excellent for such a large vehicle.

The new Mercedes F700 conceptis just one of 18 vehicles that Mercedes is expected to showcase, including new Bluetec diesels and hybridswith both gasoline and diesel engines.

2007 Frankfurt Motor Show--62th International Motor Show (IAA)

1. Overview of 2007 Frankfurt Auto/Motor Show

The 62th International Motor Show(IAA), or 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, is one of the most important and comprehensive automotive industry trade fair of the Europe, even all over the world. And lost of the world's famous automakes will attend this auto show feast.

2. When and Where of the 62th International Motor Show(IAA)

The 2007 IAA International Motor Show is going to take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 13th September to 23th Sept. 2007.

More detail dates:
Trade Days: 13-14 Sept. 2007
Public Days: 15-23 Sept. 2007
Show Hours: 9:00-19:00


3. Tickets of 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show

- Weekend (Sept. 15-16 + Sept. 22-23, 2007) :€ 15,00
- Workdays (Sept. 17 - 21, 2007) : € 13,00
- Children (6 - 14), schoolchildren, students, military service/civilian, service people with official pass: € 7,50
- Evening ticket € 8,00

4. Cars Preview of 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show(will be updated during the auto show):

l 2009 B8 Audi A4
l Amazing Mazda6 Teaser Premiere
l 2008 Audi New A8
l 2008 Audi RS6
l 2008 Mercedes C63 AMG
l Audi A3 Cabriolet
] Bentley Continental GT Speed, 20 Pics
l BMW 1-Series Coupe
l BMW 6-Series Facelift
l BMW M3 Coupe
l BMW X6
l Citroen's 'UrbanHybrid' to Debut
l Fiat Grande Punto Abarth
l Fiat New 500
l Ford Nuova Fiesta Concept
l Geiger Biturbo Corvette C6
l Honda Accord New Wagon Concept
l Jaguar 2009 XF saloon
l Kia Pro-Cee'd
l Kia Sport Coupe Concept
l Lamborghini LMX SUV
l Lexus IS-F
l Mercedes C63 AMG
l Mercedes C-Class AMG
l Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
l MINI Clubman, Image Gallery
l Mitsubishi Concpet-cX
l Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
l Nissan NV200 Concept
l Peugeot 308 RC Z Concept
l Peugeot 308 Hybride HDi
l Peugeot 4007
l Porsche 911 Restyling
l Renault Twingo Coupe Cabriolet
l Saab Turbo X
l Skoda Fabia Greenline
l Smart Micro Hybrid
l Suzuki Splash
l Toyota iQ Concept Spy and Pics
l Vauxhall / Opel New Agila
l 2099 Volkswagen Tiguan

5. Let's enjoy the autos cars show feast of2007 Frankfurt Motor Show (62th International Motor Show, IAA)

Mercedes Develops New Diesel Petrol Engine Will Show on Frankfurt Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to display several new frugal drivetrain concepts at September's Frankfurt Motor Show, the latest being a new 'DiesOtto' engine that will be revealed for the first time later this month.

The new engine features engine concepts that characterize both diesel and petrol motors, and promises to be as clean as petrol enginesbut as efficient as diesels.

The technology is similar to Volkswagen's recently announced Gasoline Compression Ignition system, which works by using spark plugs during start-up and hard acceleration, while relying on sparkless compression ignition, like a diesel, during low load situation

In an interview with Automotive News, a Mercedesofficial explained that VW's technology is still several years away because it requires a special synthetic fuel that's still in development, while the Mercedeswill run on regular petrol.

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Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 10 years of operation at its Tuscaloosa

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 10 years of operation at its Tuscaloosa, AL facility, which is best known for producing the M-Class SUV. At a press event held at the plant and presided over by Dr. Z himself, the automaker presented a special edition version of its SUV stalwart dubbed "Edition10." The Edition10 limited-edition package is a paint-and-trim deal that's quite good-looking, actually. The requisite badges are joined by other visual highlights such as darkened trim around the headlamps, darker taillamp lenses, a black chrome look to the grille, and a similar treatment on the hood vents. A two-tone interior and metallic pedals are also included, and based on what we see in the photos released, a metal steprail is also part of the package. No pricing for the Edition10 option has been released yet, and we'd expect to see some additional shots of the SUV before all is said and done.

Mercedes E 63 AMG Latest Spy Photos

Mercedes is preparing the new generation E-Class, code named W 212, for release in mid 2009. Although, there is nothing new to report since our last installment of E 63 AMG spy photos, here are the most recent photos of the heavily disguised prototype.

The disguise on the test car is still hiding details of the new styling which feature elements from the just launched C-Class, however, we can see the overall shape resembling the new S-Class.

After considerable quality problems with the current E-Class, Mercedes is now striving hard to increase the quality standard of the new model to its highest possible level .

The next E-Class will offer a wide selection of engines, ranging from 184hp 4-cylinder to a 544hp V8 petrol engines, and 136hp 4-cylinder to 354hp V8 diesels. One can expect the usual V6 and V8-engines, plus a normally aspirated, 500+ HP 6.3-liter V8 for the E 63 by AMG.