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Mercedes plans X-class range to rival BMW’s Mini

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Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a subcompact car range with the help of Renault-Nissan, a German magazine reported.

The cars, badged as X-class models, would be priced below 20,000 euros and compete with BMW’s Mini brand and the Audi A1, AutoBild said. The models would fill a gap between the Smart brand and the Mercedes A- and B-class compacts.

Sometimes, the dealership service department is the only option

If you own a car, you know a good garage can save you both time and money on repairs. But some vehicle owners are shocked to learn that in some cases they have no choice but to take it to the dealership.

Armoured Mercedes M-Class Guard Announced

The new special-protection variant of the M-Class is the latest addition to the extensive Mercedes-Benz Guard family. As with all Guard models, the armoured version of this popular SUV follows the brand-typical integrated special protection design principle.

Honeywell says ‘carmakers convinced its coolant is safe’

U.S. auto supplier Honeywell refuted claims that its new carbon-neutral air conditioning refrigerant was unsafe, citing findings by an automotive industry research group that it said backed up the product.

Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan target 2017 for fuel cell vehicles


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A new season of sharing has arrived, major automakers are signing agreements to co-develop fuel cell technology. Last week Toyota and BMW said they would work together on a fuel cell system, now Ford, Daimler, and Renault-Nissan announced they would pool research into fuel cell technology.