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In the news: Mercedes-Benz has recently announced that approximately more than 38 percent of all new Mercedes cars sold in Europe consume fewer than 6.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. And that’s not all, one in every five Mercedes-Benz cars offer a fuel consumption of no more than 5 liters per 100 kilometers. DaimlerChrysler’s Mercedes currently offers a total of eleven passenger car models with average consumption ranging from 4.9 to 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers.

Last year, almost 34 percent of all Mercedes customers in Germany preferred new cars with a fuel consumption of below 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers. While an approximate of 18 percent German customers have chosen models with no more than 5 liters per 100 kilometers. Mercedes-Benz so far is the only premium brand to provide customers with such an extensive range of low-consumption models, including compact cars, saloons, sport tourers, and coupes.

From among the Mercedes range the A160 CDI is the most fuel-efficient Mercedes model of all, with a combined fuel consumption of 4.9 to 5.2 liters per 100 kilometers depending on the tire size. Mercedes-Benz compact car boast an output of 60kW/82 hp and capable of driving 1100 kilometers on a single tank of fuel (54 liters). The executive models of Mercedes-Benz such as the E 200 CDI and the E 220 CDI offer a fuel consumption of about 6 liters per 100 kilometers. The four-cylinder saloons with a recorded output of 100 kW/136 hp and 125 kW/170 hp consume only about 6.3 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers but if on a full tank meaning 65 liters it can cover an extra 1000 kilometers. Likewise, the optional 80 liter fuel tank of the CDI saloons boosts its driving range to over 1250 kilometers which is similar to driving from Berlin to Florence.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is further reduced by 0.3 liters per 100 kilometers and in the New European Driving Cycle or NEDC the new C 200 CDI and C 200 CDI models marked a fuel consumption of only 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers.

Here is the list of Mercedes-Benz cars with their corresponding output and fuel consumption:

• A 150- 70 kW/95hp; 6.2-6.7

• A 160 CDI- 60 kW/82hp; 4.9-5.2

• A 180 CDI- 80 kW/109 hp; 5.2-5.7

• A 200 CDI- 103 kW/140 hp; 5.4-5.7

• B 180 CDI- 80 kW/109 hp; 5.6-5.8

• C 200 CDI Saloon- 100 kW/136 hp; 6.1

• C 220 CDI Saloon 125 kW/170 hp; 6.1

• CLK 220 CDI Coupe- 110 kW/150 hp; 6.4-6.5

• E 200 CDI Saloon- 100 kW/136 hp; 6.3

• E 220 CDI Saloon- 125 kW/170 hp; 6.3

In the past years, Mercedes-Benz have not always made fuel consumption as their topmost priority but due to the increasing demand for fuel efficient vehicles they decided to finally joined the bandwagon. The main focus of Mercedes-Benz in the past is creating luxury vehicles that are loaded with comfort features although that policy is still employed for its new models but the fuel economy has become an important part of the whole car building equation.

One of the popular models produced by Mercedes-Benz is its SL-Class Luxury series. The SL means “Sport Light” or in German Sport Leicht. The SL-Class range is comprised of the following: 350SL, 450 SL, 280 SL, 380 SL, 500 SL, 300 SL, 300 SL-24, 420 SL and 560 SL. ---these are just some of the very first range of SL-Class model produced until 1989. Further advancement and modification were done on the SL-Class. Production of auto parts of the first generation of SL-Class like the Mercedes 450SL parts are still continued to provide avid SL-class owners with the quality Mercedes 450SL part that they need.

Since people tend to buy new cars, teens and adults tends to go to a bunch of parties getting zoned with alcoholic drinks and beverages. It is a very fun experience for many but the problem lies on the time that they would have to leave the venue and drive their cars. While some prefers staying at the venue for the night, others do not feel comfortable sleeping at other's place so they insist of going and driving home even though they are under the influence of alcohol.

Although no one is promoting or advertising the idea, it is a fact that such incident is unstoppable and do occur on numerous occasions. The first issue or concern if such occasion arises is the health of the driver and his passengers, if there is. The number of deaths caused by car accidents increases during holidays and it is apparent that the reason is drunk driving. Sadly, even innocent people are getting caught up with accidents caused by the irresponsibility of others.

What is very frightening is the fact that those who drive under the influence of alcohol can affect a lot of lives by recklessly roaming the streets with their vehicles while alcohol is eating up their consciousness. They tend to ram cars which are parked nicely on the side of the road causing its owners to lose their car that they have worked so hard to avail.

That is why it is highly advisable to make sure that the vehicles that everyone owns are secured and insured. Availing an auto insurance could save vehicle owners from losing their car out of others irresponsibility. It would give vehicle owners the peace of mind that a company would help them recover from a major loss if they got caught up with an accident or their car became a victim of others fault.

Getting insurance is not hard either. There are tons of companies that offer auto insurance for most vehicle types and these companies even provide an online application for vehicle owners so they would not have to visit the company's offices just to subscribe for their services. Insurance agents are also scattered on public places who jumps to people that crosses their path, inviting them to avail the insurance offered by their company.

Investing money on insurances like auto insurance is always worth it. It is the most ideal way of keeping valued items secured and it is way cheaper to pay premiums for insurances than having to purchase a new vehicle.

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In the news: Mercedes-Benz--- the German brand of automobiles, trucks, buses, coaches and auto parts such as the Mercedes brake dust shields -- is starting a comprehensive integrated marketing campaign to promote the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class which will be made available in the market on March 31, 2007. The whole marketing campaign will use the slogan "C-for Yourself" which will be communicated through several channels to support the sales launch of the highest volume model series of Mercedes-Benz.

The main objective of the campaign is not only to promote but more of convince customers around the world of the various advantages that can be derived out from the versatile product concept behind the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan which includes outstanding comfort, agility and safety and its two-distinct front-end designs.

Dr. Olaf Gottgens, Vice President Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, said, “Our objective for this campaign is to motivate customers to experience for themselves the superior driving culture offered by the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. All communication measures for the C-Class are therefore geared toward direct contact with our customers and potential buyers. Along with our tried advertising methods, we will also be focusing strongly on various forms of direct communication for the C-Class, to be implemented at exclusive driving events. These measures will be accompanied by a C-Class Mobile marketing Special, a presentation within Second Life and Interactive films on the internet --- innovative platforms that will enable us to reach existing and potential customers of our brand in a targeted manner.”

The BBDO France is the one that is tasked to develop the integrated campaign for the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. BBDO makes sure that they have considered all aspect of the would-be market of the Mercedes C-Class which includes domestic and international markets. The new lead agency Jung von Matt is leading the campaign for Mercedes-Benz in Germany using the slogan “C-for Yourself”.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class campaign will rev up on April 2, 2007 with the launching of its advertisements on magazines and newspapers with high circulations. And just like most of the other communication tools, the print ads will invite customers to test drive a white Mercedes-Benz C-Class Avantgarde model that is equipped with the AMG sports package. Likewise, a 30 to 40 second television commercial will be broadcasted on all public and commercial stations throughout Germany and will feature the current Formula 1 world champion race car driver Fernando Alonso who will describe the remarkable handling qualities of the new C-Class. The ending of the commercial was made rather symbolic when Alonso driver of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 team hands over the keys to a new C-Class to the audience inviting them to test drive the vehicle and to see for themselves what the sedan has to offer. The gesture of handing over the keys is repeated in the rest of the campaign ads as a motivating element.

For the German market, the primary Mercedes-Benz C-class campaign will be backed up by extensive retail marketing measures, outdoor ads, radio commercials and stadium advertising during the soccer matches of the German national team.

The users have given a reputation to BMW for giving ultimate driving experiences. It gives the owner of a BMW a great pride to drive. Its meticulous engineered response combined with precision and agility to commands is given to it by the person behind the wheels, thus making it a remarkable car. Because of its performance, the brand was eventually titled as "The Ultimate Driving Machine." It is BMW’s standard quality that provides drivers the ease and comfort that all car consumers dream of.

BMW vehicles have a very distinctive design. Keeping the superb quality of these BMW vehicles in consideration, they are also designed along classic lines that give them a timeless look. The people in BMW know that although looks may withstand the test of time, some BMW interior parts will eventually wear down with constant use. For this reason, BMW interior parts are available in the market. These parts are made to match the specifications of one's BMW car unit. These parts are especially made to meet the needs of a particular BMW vehicle. Thus, one can expect replacement BMW interior parts to perform as ably and competently as one's old BMW part.

To make sure that BMW vehicle owners can enjoy the full benefit of having a BMW even as time goes by, BMW’s various interior parts are out in the market available for all BMW vehicles, such as the alternator, antenna, belts, body parts, brakes, brake pads, catalytic converter, clutch, air filter, cold air intake, control arm, engine parts, fuel pump, exhaust, fog lights, grille, , ball joint, head gasket, headlights, muffler, oil filter, oil pump, radiator, shocks, spark plugs, starter, oxygen sensor, struts, timing chain, taillights, thermostat, timing belt, turn signal and water pump.

Groundbreaking engineering and mechanical technologies have been employed by BMW in the manufacture of its automobiles. Due to its vehicles design, it provides optimum performance, but aside from that, safety measures are carefully kept in view as an integral part of the overall structure and design of BMW units. In this regard, every BMW vehicle is equipped with a complete lighting system. The BMW headlights, tail lights, corner lights and side lights are the one of its own kind in lighting system that has proven to improve road visibility for the vehicle driver which also enables him/her to communicate with other drivers on the road.

The BMW headlights are the most basic. Among all the components of the vehicles lighting system, these headlights lamps are positioned at the front end of the vehicle where by illuminating the road ahead for the driver helps in keeping the road view clear. During the day, headlights are of great use in maneuvering across foggy roads. During the night, it not only illuminates the road, it also serves as a signal to other drivers, of the vehicle's presence. Through this, headlights prevent accidents which could sometimes be fatal especially at the curvy roads of the mountains.

BMW headlights are combinations of multiple lamps and reflectors. These lights are capable to be switched between two configurations: low beams and high beams. By shifting the BMW headlights to high beams drivers are allowed to have more light at a higher angle, causing the person at the wheels to be able to see farther. However, the high beams dazzling glare may be flattering to most of the drivers. But, low beams should be used during normal visibility conditions to avoid mishaps, the drivers could face when he is coming from the opposite directions.

Although BMW has used the material in the manufacturing of the headlights which could last long, the environmental changes may affect its life span. Some factors like changes in the weather can do damage to it, because these weather changes cause temperatures to rise and fall. This causes moisture to develop and collect inside the headlight assemblies and on the inner surface of the lens. This could be compromising with the beam pattern and may even turn out to temper the headlight’s electrical connections. So
BMW headlight users are cautioned to keep an extra pair with them.

So have a nice brighter, stylish and most beneficial drive at the most inconvenient driving conditions with BMW headlights, a brand name on which you can relay for your whole life.