The new BlueTEC HYBRID version of the E 300 derives its genes from the E 250 CDI. The E 300 though as a higher output and a better fuel consumption.

The Mercedes-Benz diesel hybrid will roll out in Europe as an Estate and a Saloon starting the thrid quarter of this year. Later on Daimler will bring in the E 400 hybrid to the US market, China and Japan using a V6 petrol engine. Back in 2009 the car manufacturer released the S 400 Hybrid.

The concept of modular hybrid does not need any changes on the body shell so it can be used in other vehicle models. There will also be no problem in varying markets as there will be versions for the left or right hand drive and vehicles using diesel or gas.

For the E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, the carmaker will use a 4-cylinder 2.2L diesel powerplant that gives out 204 horsepower with a torque of 184 lb-ft and an electric motor giving out 20kW. The hybrid setup is an evolution of the setup of the S 400 Hybrid. The electric motor can also be integrated with the transmission.

The electric motor used is a three-phase magneto motor with internal rotor that generates 20kW and a max torque of 250Nm operating on 120 volts. This motor assists the conventional engine when the vehicle accelerates when in boost or effect mode while it is also used to recover braking energy when in alternator mode.

On the road, the hybrid E 300 can be compared to its CDI sibling but with a 35% lower fuel consumption and way better CO2 emission.

Ah, and aptly they name it — Santa Edition CK63 RS. (Now if the good Santa will just used this ride instead of his traditional sleigh. The special theme started when the team of Carlsson thought of coming up with a ride concept for the Christmas season, and so they did.

The Santa Edition CK63 RS tweaked the V8 5.5L engine with bi-turbo to up its performance from 557 horsepower to 652 hp and from 590 pound-feet to 663 lb-ft of torque. The improved numbers brought the 0 to 62 miles per hour to 4.1 seconds.

The aerodynamic package remains to be subtle with its front spoiler lip, tail spoiler, rear skirt and rear diffuser. Carlosson gave this ride new shoes making it roll on 20-inch Brilliant Edition alloy rims.

The finish of the car makes it standout from the rest with Diamond Metallic White finish which goes well with the leather trim of the interior. The interior is dominated with Santa Red elements. The car is also set up with a high end entertainment system.

According to the tuning firm, another bad boy CK63 RS with a special them will be heading for the auto show in Geneva that will kick off in March.

The aerodynamics of the car received some good treatment as guys from Wald offers a package tat will give the Mercedes-Benz R230 SL new front fenders, front bumpers, side skirts, rear bumper, and extensions for the wheel arches.

The look is even made more aggressive by the carbon fiber spoiler on the trunk lid and the twin exhaust pipes and DTM muffler.

The Black Bison R230 SL will roll on 20-inch Renovatio R12 rims hugged by performance tires having ultra-low profile.

This creation by Wald International is heading to the SEMA this November.

Mercedes-Benz refers to the addition of the AMG Speedshift gearbox as “controlled efficiency.” There’s more to expect what with a new power steering pump that is made more efficient that ever, the C63 AMGalso claims to be more fuel efficient by almost 10% when compared to its predecessor. A big leap in terms of fuel-efficiency ratings.

While the EPA ratings are still underway, the German car company is confident that the 2012 C63 AMGwill rake in 4.3 seconds during the 0-to-60 kilometers test drive when the additional gear is used.

Of course, the Silver Arrow, Mercedes-Benz’s racing cars arm, is more than willing to add a few modifications in terms of aesthetics to make the model look more smashing starting with a fresh grille design, a set of SLS AMG-inspired running lights for daytime and probably some new lower aprons and maybe a few more additions in the future. In terms of interior modifications, an LCD screen has been added.

The 2012 C63 AMGis expected to debut in the United States later this year.

Putting the patrol vehicle 6.X beside the older LAPV 5.4, the newer Mercedes creation has a bigger payload capacity, better agility, and improved level of protection.

The new G-Wagen has a common-rail diesel powerplant with a higher torque that allows it to go as fast as 93 mph and manage without a problem a payload capacity of 1.4 tons.

The body is armored by full steel protection against ballistics. The vehicle also has a mine deflector installed with its flooring.

The LAPV 6.x is also equipped with variable-lift air shocks that give it a ground clearance of up to 17.7 inches. It also comes with its own tire inflation system.

The EADS or European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company gave the vehicle a data recorder, VHF/UHF communication setup, a jamming system, and a mobile control/command system.

To be more specific, the overall length of the luxury car (taking into account the roomier rear legroom and the wheelbase) increased by 5.5 inches or 14 cm. Consumers also noted that the front seats can be controlled from the rear.

Again, reviewers aren’t sure if this is such a good thing. One thing’s for sure though—it’s not a good idea to have pranksters and naughty little kids into the secret.

The ground clearance of the car has also increased significantly for this model, thanks to Mercedes’ Agility Control suspension system. A Mercedes car wouldn’t be a Mercedes car without safety features, and the ones included in this model are the sleep alert system and the PRE-SAFE technology.

The mechanics under the hood also make for a pretty smooth drive, despite the less than spectacular external design alterations. The car will be available to consumers in two 540-liter variations. One is the 260-CGI BlueEFFICIENCY which produces 150kW/204hp and the E300 which produces 180kW/245 hp. This is, to date, the smallest turning circle for this model class. Take note that the E 260 AVANTEGARDE also comes with an electronic, panoramic sliding sunroof, rear seat entertainment system, thermatic air conditioning system, and a keyless-GO electronic drive authorization system with remote boot closing.

There is no need to worry though if you are hoping for more green cars in the market. There are several European car producers that are on the race to come up with the technology as early as 2011. French carmaker Citroen promised to use a diesel-hybrid engine with their new baby the DS5 but this will have to wait until 2011.

Mercedes-Benz was able to step on the pedal and may hit their goal. Mercedes Benz will be able to deliver a hybrid diesel-electric vehicle and also launch a version of the technology through the E-Class before the end of the year. Deliveries of the hybrid units will start by the first months of 2011.

The E-Class hybrid will be labeled E300 Hybrid and will be depending on a 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine paired to a lithium ion electric motor. This engine is also used by the E250 Bluetec running on diesel.

The E300 hybrid will only be on a mild hybrid configuration. This means that the car cannot really run on a full electric mode but the electric motor is just used to boost the power of the combustion engine and restarting the vehicle from a stop. The fuel consumption though is still very good and will be more than 50mpg.

The components of the Mercedes-Benz hybrid will be similar in configuration with the S400 Hybrid. The S400 is doing well in the local German market with makes up 15% of the sales figures of the S-Class. The modular platform being followed by the carmaker allows the sharing of the components of their different units. Diesel hybrid configuration is also being planned for the GL, ML, and GLK SUV.

Mercedes-Benz’ F800 Style represents what future Mercedes-Benz will look like. The four-door, five-seat coupe blends safety, future driving technology, and comfort with the new design language of the company.

The interior of the concept vehicle is quite roomy and makes use of display concepts and intelligent controls for seating. The concept vehicle has two versions. One version will be purely utilizing an electric drive which runs on fuel cells and has a decent range of 375 miles. Another version is a hybrid plug-in that can run on pure electricity for 18 miles.

F800 Style plug-in hybrid car will depend on the 300 horsepower V-6 gasoline powerplant and an electric motor that uses lithium ion battery packs. According to insiders, the F800 plug-in variant will be able to zoom from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. It will hit 155 mph as its top speed. The fuel efficiency of this concept will be pegged at 81 mpg. The electric vehicle mode of this variant will allow it to hit 75 mph for its top speed. The new generation of Mercedes-Benz S Class will feature an engine like this one.

The pure electric variant of the F800 Style will depend on an electric motor that has an output of 136 horsepower. The engine will also make use of a hydrogen fuel cell just like the one that will be installed on the F-Cell of the B-Class due to roll out in the near future.

During the Detroit Auto Show, Mellinghoff explained that around 80% of the accidents on the road involving people entail only 20% of the car’s front hitting the pedestrian. They did the math and studies show that it will only take a Mercedes Benz to swerve by 40 to 50 centimeters to avoid the pedestrian detected by the safety system.

Safety on the road is ultimately the responsibility of the driver so the technology will still encourage that the driver should react first during a potential road mishap. This concept is also applied on other Mercedes safety systems.

The Mercedes’ crash prevention technology will be unlike Volvo’s CitySafe system which triggers the brakes to avoid collision. The new safety protocol will be added to other existing safety platforms of Mercedes like the drowsiness monitor first used with the E-Class. The drowsiness system will be rolled out as a standard featured in all Mercedes Benz vehicles.

Mellinghoff admitted that it might be impossible to totally eliminate all accidents on the road, like what is set by their Volvo counterparts, but he is proud to say that fatal accidents involving Mercedes Benz is rarely part of the real world statistics. The head of safety of Mercedes boasts that they do not have a reported incident of a Mercedes Benz driver who was killed or seriously injured in the last two years.

The new breed of ML may have a smaller body compared to the current version of the ML. The wheelbase though appears to be the same.

There are also reports that Mercedes Benz is working on a hybrid M-Class that can run on both electric power and diesel. A hybrid petrol variant is already due to roll out before the end of this year. The car manufacturer may also come up with a plug-in hybrid ML running on an 80hp electric power train coupled with a V6 3.5L twin turbocharged engine.

The plug in variant of the ML will be based on the other hybrid programs for Mercedes Benz like the S400. The underpinnings and the other elements will be shared with the G-Class and the next gen R-Class. The underpinning of the ML’s chassis is similar to the 2011 Grand Cherokee from Jeep.

The new ML will be relying on the efficiency of its set up rather than its performance when it tries to convince the 4×4 consumer market. The European release will have under its hood a 204hp powerplant. There is also a plan to come up with 225hp diesel and 333hp petrol engines.