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The Vito Range

By Vanatic posted Sep 6th 2010 at 2:37 PM

I found this video explaining the Vito range.

Its pretty good, let me know what you think.

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Award winner at the Caravan Salon 2010

By Vanatic posted Sep 5th 2010 at 11:24 AM

KETTERER CONTINENTAL

The luxury camper Ketterer Continental from Ketterer special vehicles received a caravaning design award 2010/2011: innovations for new mobility.

KETTERER_small

With this little bit of equipment you can either trasport horses, race cars or a rock-and-roll band.

I always like to have my options open.

http://www.ketterer-trucks.de/modelle/model/streamer.html

Looks perfect for a film star, too.

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Mercedes Transport magazine online!

By Vanatic posted Sep 3rd 2010 at 4:22 PM

Do you love glossy pictures of dream vehicles?

Do you like a good story?

Well then I’ve a good tip for you: The Mercedes-Benz Transport emagazine.

Its got wonderfully hi-res pictures of all your Mercedes-Benz favorites plus great stories about the people who drive them.

http://www.emagazine-mercedes-benz.com/emag2008/transport/2010-02/uk/index.html

Gets a big thumbs up from myvan.com

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Caravan Salon to the IAA, 2010

By Vanatic posted Sep 3rd 2010 at 11:21 AM

The world’s largest caravan trade fair, the Caravan Salon 2010 is currently in full swing in Düsseldorf, Germany.  Amid some exciting innovations such as electric motors built into the caravan chassis enabling not only energy recuperation but also helping to stabilize the trailer. The trend is moving toward lighter, more reasonably priced and environmentally friendly vehicles. Read more

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The Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf

By Vanatic posted Aug 27th 2010 at 9:30 AM

The Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf starts today!

Green Caravaning will be its main theme this year.

Mercedes-Benz will be revealing the new look interior of the Marco Polo.

Find out more…

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How does Adaptive ESP really work?

By Vanatic posted Aug 24th 2010 at 1:33 PM

If you’re faced with slippery road surfaces or you need to brake in a hurry, Adaptive ESP® helps you maintain your grip in all weathers.

So what is Adaptive ESP then really?

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New Renault Movano

By Vanatic posted Aug 21st 2010 at 10:30 AM

Renault has unveiled full details of its latest Master, with new engines, a Ford Transit-style choice of front- or rear-wheel drive, and a massive extension of the range, with over 350 variants and 40 different body options. Gross weights are higher with a completely redesigned cab interior.

find out more…. Read more

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Vito Taxi – Review

By Vanatic posted Aug 19th 2010 at 1:23 PM

Watch this London cabbie really testing the Vito Taxi

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Sprinter BlueEfficiency

By Vanatic posted Aug 16th 2010 at 1:24 PM

Mercedes-Benz BlueEffciency, We know this label from the passenger car models this has now expanded to commercial vehicles.

Available now, two different Sprinter BlueEfficiency variants are available with different engines. Read more

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Vito E-Cell

By Vanatic posted Aug 16th 2010 at 1:22 PM

Hear the silence

The Vito E-Cell accelerates quickly around town to a speed of 50 km/h. Driving takes a little getting used to because instead of a  tachometer a display informs you whether your in the right performance area and all you hear is the sound of the tires, its completely silent!

Doing 50 to 55 km/h is really no problem for the E-Vito

The electric Vito is a vehicle for urban transport duties. It is intended for customers who have a daily routine with the mostly the same routes and can maybe charge the vehicle on company premises

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New tire labeling system

By Vanatic posted Aug 13th 2010 at 1:22 PM

The European Parliament is launching a new system for labeling tires in the European Union (EU) aimed at encouraging fuel efficency, road safety and noise reduction

Coming into force in 2012, buying tires will be more like buying a washing machine, find out more….. Read more

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Camper Van Cookbook

By Vanatic posted Aug 9th 2010 at 1:20 PM

Now that summer is offically here I picked up a book which I’d like to share with you: The Campervan Cook book, life on 4 wheels, cooking on two rings. I managed with my limited skills to knock up a couple of high class meals on a camping stove.

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How does ABS actually work?

By Vanatic posted Aug 6th 2010 at 1:18 PM

An anti-lock braking system or ABS is a safety system which prevents the wheels on a motor vehicle from locking up while braking.

To find out how ABS works… Read more

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A test drive in the new Vito E-Cell

By Vanatic posted Aug 4th 2010 at 8:26 PM

A myvan exclusive!

A test drive in the first battery-electric van to be introduced ex factory by any automobile manufacturer: the Vito E-Cell

Environmentally friendly driving has never been so much fun, enjoy!

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Daimler’s e-product portfolio

By Vanatic posted Aug 3rd 2010 at 12:07 PM

Daimler is showing off its product portfolio of locally emission-free electric vehicles with battery or fuel cell drive, which will be used over medium term within the initiative “e-mobility Baden-Württemberg”.
E-product portfolio
The smart fortwo electric drive, the B-Class F-CELL, the Vito E-CELL, the A-Class E-CELL and the Citaro Fuel CELL-Hybrid.
We will have the low down on the E-Cell Vito here on myvan.com, stay tuned

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