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August 05 News |
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Hot DTM
Mercedes DTM touring car driver Gary Paffett celebrates his second win of the
year in the company of members of the 'Hot Banditoz' band. The Oschersleben
race saw Paffett and fellow Mercedes driver Jamie Green pit simultaneously with
Paffett's crew working quicker allowing Paffett to take the lead when they were
back on track. Former Grand prix star Jean Alesi finished down the field and
Mika Hakkinen emerged unscathed from a crash. |
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Nitro
racer
If your name is not Alesi or Paffett or your racing career has passed you by
then worry no more, as Tamiya has launched the next best thing. Their C-Class
DTM is an electric or nitro-powered 1/10th scale, high-performance radio
controlled version of the successor to the championship conquering CLK. Tamiya
engineers spent two weeks with Mercedes motorsport to ensure a high standard of
detail and accuracy. In standard form the C class DTM can reach speeds of up to
28mph in electric form and 40mph in nitro-powered format. Tamiya tuning parts,
such as performance motors and suspension, are also available from Tamiya
stockists for increased speed and handling. |
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Neck-Pro
restraints
With the new NECK-PRO head restraints, Mercedes is making a further
contribution to driver & passenger safety. The crash responsive restraints
are now standard in the C-Class, CLK, CLS and E-Class. If the sensor detects a
severe rear-end collision, it releases springs inside the head restraint,
causing it to move. This happens in a split-second and provides support for
front-seat occupants during the early stage of an accident. Following
deployment, the head restraints can be released and re-set using a special tool
provided with the car, avoiding a replacement cost. |
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Now playing
in a Mercedes near you
Mercedes is the first car manufacturer to enable full integration of the iPod
in its passenger cars. The user-friendly system was recently introduced for the
new B-Class, and will shortly be available for the A, C, E, CLK, CLS and SLK
models from July and for the new R-Class later in the year. The iPod Interface
Kit is easy to use: the driver navigates through the iPod's menus and selects
items such as 'Playlist', 'Artist', or 'Album' using the buttons on the
multifunction steering wheel. Volume is controlled in the same way. The central
display on the dashboard indicates the song title and provides details about
the files saved on the MP3 player, ensuring that the driver's attention is not
diverted from the road. |
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Armani CLK
Renowned Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani received a Mercedes-Benz CLK
500 Cabriolet bearing his own personalised design signature. The CLK designo by
Armani is described as an enticing blend of refinement and sporty, masculine
aesthetics. Finished in a unique matt sand colour, a classic Armani trademark,
bodywork matches the quality materials used in the interior. Mercedes is
offering only 100 examples as part of its exclusive designo range. Originally
introduced ten years ago, the designo range allows discerning customers to
personalise their Mercedes using a selection of exclusive material and paint
finish options.
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Autologic
success
The Automotive industry is changing beyond recognition. Fleet and bodyshop
Managers are demanding more efficient, cost-effective and higher technology
levels in the operation of their garages. Diagnos.co.uk Ltd. is rising to the
challenge and has been chosen as the 'UK Automotive Diagnostics Solutions
Provider' for 2005 by the Institute of Transport Management. What made them
stand out was their impressive product range, in particular its introduction of
Autologic, a high quality compact scan tool that mirrors original factory
equipment. This coupled with the company's excellent customer and technical
support services, makes for a winning formula. |
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