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Advice On Hiring A Limousine

admin — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:27:36 +0000

If you’ve never hired a limousine before in your life you should do it – just for the experience. Hiring a limousine is much more affordable today than it was just a few years ago, and there are a lot more companies available in each city that can accommodate your needs. You can reduce your budget even further if you split the cost with a group of friends. Arriving at your destination in a limousine will make the entire evening much more memorable and classy. However, before you just call up and hire a limousine, there are some important things that you should consider first. The first and most obvious step is deciding what you will be using the limousine for. Will it be to surprise someone on their birthday or anniversary? Or it could be for the upcoming high school prom, or maybe for a more somber occasion such as a funeral? Knowing what the occasion is will determine the color you should hire. Black should be used for funerals, formal gatherings or work purposes; white should be used for weddings, and for other occasions, such as parties or other special events, more flashy colors could be used like yellow or blue. There are a myriad of styles of vehicles customized for use as limousines. As with the color, the event will, to a great degree, determine the type most suitable for your needs. Mercedes-Benz, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Hummers are among the most popular types and they are available in a variety of styles such as stretched, standard stretched and super stretched. Some facilities offer less common vehicles such as the Range Rover, Cadillac Escalade, Audi Q7 and BMW X5 which have been fitted out and transformed to serve as limos. The higher-end the vehicle is, the higher the cost of hiring it will be. Choose a search engine and you can easily do online research for companies in your area which hire out limousines. In most cases, you will need to call in order to get additional information such as the price and availability. There are details you should know in advance of making your call so that you can get a more accurate quote. Prices vary and are determined by dates and distances. You should know the date and time of the event you are attending, the distance from pick-up to drop-off and whether you want a driver to wait or return. Generally, you will not need to compare prices too much as the prices offered by most companies local to you will be very similar due to the competition. You must, however, compare the quality of the service on offer as this will vary from one company to another. Find out how new their limousines are, whether the driver will we wearing a suit, if champagne is included, etc. Ideally, you should go to take a look at one of their vehicles before making a final decision. They should be quite happy for you to do this.

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Mercedes-Benz Vario is undergoing a facelift

admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:12:56 +0000

The Mercedes-Benz Vario is undergoing a facelift and is set to receive a newest drivetrain. To cater fulfill} the necessity of future emissions standards, the Vario will be transformed to comprise a newest engine with new exhaust technology that will supplement the tried-and-trusted SCR technology and fulfill the Euro 6 standard. The Vario will also carry on to be produced in the Ludwigsfelde plant beyond 2013.

The long-standing market success of the Vario in the high-capacity van section is proof to the sound investment in the vehicle and in the Ludwigsfelde plant near Berlin. The largest member of the Mercedes-Benz van product family not only unites the high load capability of a ‘light truck’ with the agile conduct characteristics of a van, but provides an equally forceful proposition with its advanced product excellence, consistency and unrivalled mixture and special-purpose body options.

Thanks to its front engine, the Mercedes Vito – not like its ‘light truck’ counterparts – does not need a leaning cab, making it ideally right to the van concept. The driver enjoys the benefit of convenient access from the cab to the back section of the automobile . As a outcome , the Vario can be used for special purposes such as parcel-delivery, emergency ambulance, mobile support unit, specialist shop or camper van.

The extended wheelbase dropside van can offer internal load space volumes of up to 17.4m², which makes Vario the largest panel van on the market. A near to the ground loading height, suitable for both forklift and handball operation augments the high payload making the automobile rightly suited for extended haul, heavy-duty distribution.

Conclusion , the Vario is the ideal tool for tomorrow’s needs – even as it moves into its 15th year of creating – thanks to its custom-made, flexible body options which are modified precisely to customer demands

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New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG priced from €177,319

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:04:12 +0000

Previously i already post about this outstanding Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.Now it is available for Order in Germany.New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG priced from €177,319 is now ready to take orders at the Mercedes-Benz outlets as well as the brand’s sales partners in Germany.In Malaysia?I’m not really sure where to get this hot new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.Also i’m sure the price also will jump up to more than RM2 million here in Malaysia compared in Germany.

I bet that this new super sports car will hit the market like hot cakes!Just look at those great designs come with this New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.The best part is, SLS AMG buyers can choose some options to put on their cars including special paint finishes, carbon fiber trims and ceramic brakes. Here’s the main options that buyers can get from this new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG:

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Optional Equipment

* AMG ceramic composite high-performance braking system: €9500 net / €11,305 gross

* AMG performance suspension with a stiffer setup for optimum lateral dynamics: €1200 net / €1428 gross

* AMG light-alloy wheels in a 5-twin-spoke design, size 9.5 x 19 inches (front) and 11.0 x 20 inches (rear), tyre sizes 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear): €950 net / €1130.50 gross

* AMG forged wheels in a 10-spoke design, size 9.5 x 19 inches (front) and 11.0 x 20 inches (rear), with tyre size 265/35 R 19 (front) and 295/30 R 20 (rear): €2000 net / €2380 gross

* AMG performance steering wheel in leather/Alcantara: €400 net / €476 gross

* AMG sports bucket seats: €3300 net / €3927 gross

* AMG carbon-fibre engine compartment cover: €4000 net / €4760 gross

* “AMG alubeam silver” paint finish: €10,000 net / €11,900 gross

* “AMG monza grey magno” paint finish: €3250 net / €3867.50 gross

* AMG carbon-fibre trim (front stowage tray and rear stowage compartment including lid, AMG DRIVE UNIT surround, surrounds for the centre console, shiftgate and rear, trim strips for centre console and door armrests): €3500 net / €4165 gross

* AMG interior carbon package (carbon-fibre trim, trim on seat backrests and sides, door sill panels): €3500 net / €4165 gross

* leather nappa exclusive single-/two-tone: €2500 net / €2975 gross

* Memory package with electric seat and steering column adjustment, as well as four-way lumbar support: €1225 net / €1457.75 gross

* 6-disc DVD changer: €660 net / €785.40 gross

* Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG surround sound system: €5900 net / €7021 gross

So much options and features to get listed here isn’t it?Well, that is why i’m confident that this will hit the market like crazy.I wish i had one Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG here in my car garage.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing in action

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:53:44 +0000

The new ‘super sports car’, as Mercedes-Benz likes to describe the SLS AMG, is clearly inspired by the one of the most beautiful and iconic cars ever to hit the road, the 1950s 300 SL Gullwing. Evidently, Mercedes did not go for a full retro look but instead used the 300SL as an inspiration to design a supercar that embodies the firm’s classic styling traits without looking like a beefed-up SL for example – yes, we’re talking about the SLR McLaren.

More Power from AMG’s Stonking V-8

Powering the SLS is a revised version of AMG’s now-familiar 6.2-liter 32-valve V-8. In the SLS, the engine makes 563 hp at 6800 rpm and 479 lb-ft of torque at 4750 rpm. Revisions to the engine for use in the SLS include a new magnesium intake with eight separate velocity stacks; two electronically controlled throttle plates feed the new intake. On the exhaust side, a new equal-length exhaust manifold reduces backpressure. Lubricating the engine is a new dry-sump system that allows the engine to sit low, thus reducing the center of gravity. But the engine doesn’t just sit low; it also sits behind the front axle line, an arrangement that is partially responsible for the SLS’s claimed 48 percent/52 percent front/rear weight distribution.

AMG Shifts Its Thinking

AMG has seen fit to design a new seven-speed transaxle gearbox for the SLS. Mounted at the rear axle and encompassing the differential, the new gearbox is a dual-clutch automated manual transmission that will shift gears by itself or at the driver’s command. This is unlike the MCT unit in the SL63 AMG, which is a variation of Merc’s seven-speed automatic that uses a planetary gearset and a clutch pack instead of a fluid torque converter. Connecting the engine to the rear-mounted transaxle is a torque tube housing a lightweight carbon-fiber composite driveshaft. One commonality with the SL63’s transmission is the SLS’s Race Start launch-control setting; it revs the engine and dumps the clutch for foolproof and optimal acceleration. How quick will the SLS be? Mercedes is projecting a 0-to-62-mph time of 3.8 seconds and says the top speed is governed at 196 mph.

When the time comes to stop, the SLS will be hauled down by standard cast-iron and aluminum compound disc brakes measuring 15.4 inches in the front and 14.2 inches in back. For those who need more fade resistance and crave reduced unsprung weight, carbon-ceramic rotors will be optional. The carbon-ceramic rotors are larger in front and measure 15.8 inches. The rear carbon-ceramic rotors have the same diameter as the cast-iron units but are thicker. Both brake systems will squeeze six-piston calipers in front and four-piston calipers at the rear. New Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires were developed specifically for the car, and are sized 265/35-19 up front and 295/30-20 in the rear.

Lighter Than an SLR McLaren

Underpinning the SLS is an all-new, 531-lb aluminum space frame designed specifically for this model. Mercedes is claiming a preliminary curb weight of 3571 pounds, which would make the SLS nearly 300 pounds lighter than the $455,000 carbon-fiber Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren’s 3858-lb weight, and far lighter than the 4220-lb Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series. The wheelbase measures a longish 105.5 inches, which is largely due to the car’s front/mid-engine layout. The SLS also has a front track that is about 1.2 inches wider than the rear and is 76.4 inches wide. At 182.7 inches long, it is nearly as long as the SLR and about a half a foot longer than the Ferrari F430. Height was not revealed.

What will the SLS cost? We’re estimating that the car will cost between $200,000 and $250,000 when it goes on sale in the spring of next year, or quite a bit less than the $300,000 SL65 AMG Black Series. Thus priced, the SLS would be competitively priced against the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and the upcoming Superleggera version of the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. And it can be considered a hefty bargain against the roughly $500,000 it takes to buy a vintage 300SL Gullwing.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:19:38 +0000

If you pay close attention to the photos, you can see that the SLS AMG roadster features normal door handles, meaning that Mercedes has most likely ditched the coupe model’s “gullwing” doors in favor of conventional openings. However, there is a possibility that Merc may use scissor-type doors like the those found on the outgoing McLaren SLR roadster.

Sans the rooftop and the rear deck, the roadster model’s styling appears to be identical to that of the coupe.

Don’t expect to see any changes under the hood either, with the roadster using the same front-mounted 6.3-litre V8 engine as the Gullwing. It produces an output of 571HP and 650Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque with power being delivered to the rear wheels through a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

According to the German automaker’s preliminary figures, the SLS AMG Gullwing takes 3.8 seconds to reach 100 km/h or 62mph and achieves a top speed of 315 km/h or 196 mph. Because of the increased weight due to the necessary structural reinforcements, the roadster should be a tad bit slower in acceleration than the fixed-roof SLS AMG.

It remains to be seen if Mercedes will also offer a roadster version of the recently confirmed, all-electric SLS “Gullwing” eDrive that will be powered by four electric motors positioned near the wheels producing a combined output of 526HP and a peak torque of 880Nm (649 lb-ft).