The All-New 2016 Smart ForTwo
The new 2016 Smart ForTwo made its U.S. debut at the 2015 New York International Auto Show and will arrive in dealerships in September.
“The new Smart ForTwo adopts the proven [Smart] concept while offering more of just about everything — more space, more color, more equipment,” said Smart CEO Annette Winkler.
One notable feature is a state-of-the-art turbocharged three-cylinder engine that will be standard on the new Smart ForTwo. The turbo engine is rated at 89 horsepower. The 898-cc engine mobilizes a maximum torque of 100 lbs./ft. at 2,500 rpm. The new turbocharger features an electronically controlled wastegate, which enables increased engine dynamics in conjunction with a sustainable reduction in fuel consumption.
Apart from the turbocharger, a whole range of other technical measures also contributes to the engine’s excel- lent fuel efficiency and performance. These include variable swirl control and variable adjustment of the inlet valves.
Mercedes-Benz Achieves Fifth Record Month of 2015
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported best-ever May sales volumes for the M-B brand totaling 29,583 units, an 11.1% increase from 26,617 units sold in May 2014. Year-to-date, Mercedes-Benz has delivered 136,926 units, climbing 9.4% from the same time last year.
“We’re on pace for another record sales year, with a full range of new or redesigned sport-utilities joining our lineup in the next few months,” said Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA.
May sales leaders for the Mercedes-Benz brand included the C-, E- and M-Class model lines.
Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupé
The Concept GLC Coupé is a near-production- standard study that carries the successful GLE Coupé formula over into a more compact segment.
Hard technical details give an emotive appeal to the Concept GLC Coupé with its almost organic form of the main
body section. For example, excitingly designed components such as two-part, open light alloy wheels, wing-look exterior mirrors and the four exhaust tailpipes set a deliberate stylistic contrast intended to underscore the technological claim of the show car.
The same goes for the underbody protection, which features front and rear cooling ducts, and the headlamps and taillights that resemble light sculptures.
