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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.

Looks perfect for a film star.

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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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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 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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Zero local emission Vito

By Vanatic posted Jul 15th 2010 at 3:37 PM

Whether parcel service or catering company: When something has to be delivered, the Mercedes Vito vans are always on hand. And now they will be seen but not heard.  Find out more….

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E-Vito taxi prototype technology

By Vanatic posted Jul 15th 2010 at 9:38 AM

The companies involved in the electric taxi project are Zytek, Valence Technology, Penso and Mercedes-Benz UK will now take the electric drive Vito onto the street for trials . This prototype used as a taxi can go around 120 kilometers (75 miles) on a six-hour charge and seats six

Click read more to watch a clip that explains a little of the technology behind the prototype. Read more

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Economy without sacrificing power: BlueEFFICIENCY in the Vito and Viano

By Vanatic posted Jul 10th 2010 at 2:41 PM

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low fuel consumption

low emissions

Euro 5

Now in the facelifted Vito and Viano

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The new generation Mercedes-Benz Viano

By Vanatic posted Jul 8th 2010 at 2:19 PM

The new generation of Mercedes-Benz Viano: The most elegant van in the world?

Decide for yourself…click read more for the latest pictures. Read more

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The new generation of Mercedes-Benz Vito

By Vanatic posted Jul 6th 2010 at 9:01 AM

Working on the principle that more is in fact more, here is the new generation Vito

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E-Vito Black Cab

By Vanatic posted Jul 1st 2010 at 2:40 PM

Now ready for trials, this plug-in electric conversion of the Mercedes Vito can carry up to six people and has a range of 120 kilometers on a single six hour charge.

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A new drivetrain and a new engine for the Vario

By Vanatic posted Jun 29th 2010 at 3:28 PM

The tried and true Vario will undergo a facelift and is set to receive a new drivetrain.

To meet the requirements of future emissions standards, the Vario will be converted to include a new engine featuring new exhaust technology that will supplement the SCR technology meeting the Euro 6 standard.

cherry pickerClick to see more pictures and more info

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German team bus, then and now

By Vanatic posted Jun 18th 2010 at 9:20 AM

German National Football Team at the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Injured former captain Michael Ballack checking out the “winning” bus from 1974.

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