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Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic

The Mercedes-Benz S680 Guard 4Matic is a new V12 model coming from Mercedes. It is a luxury armored vehicle with a long wheelbase and VPAM VR10 certification.

The car is suitable for heads of state and high-ranking politicians as well as public figures looking for a high level of protection. It will be offered with 4 or 5 seats.

The S680 Guard is based on the S-Class, but engineers have completely replaced the body with new parts resistant to provide the highest level of protection. 6-inch thick hydraulic windows have been installed. The transmission and steering have been modified to more easily handle a weight of 9,259 pounds (4,200 pounds). Michelin PAX run-flat tires have also been installed that allow the vehicle to cross 19 miles (30 kilometers) after a puncture.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in the finest leather and wood trim. The car is equipped with a fire extinguishing system, a multitude of airbags and a fresh air system. A new touchscreen infotainment console and a digital instrument cluster have been installed.

The S680 is powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 604 hp and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Due to the weight of about 4.2 tons, the maximum speed of the vehicle is electronically limited to 118 mph (190 km / h).

It takes 51 days to make one car, and the price of one unit is $ 650,000 (€ 547,400).

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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VW Taigo for 2022

A small crossover is coming from Wolfsburg, as Volkswagen has announced the arrival of the Nivus on the European market with a different name. It is a VW Taigo that should fill the gap in VW’s offer of small crossovers. In addition to Europe, it is planned to be sold in Turkey and Africa.

The VW Taigo is a more elegant alternative to the T-Cross. The design is very reminiscent of the Nivus with a few interior details from the new Tiguans and Arteons, such as the new climate control settings introduced earlier this year.

With a length of 4.26 meters and a wheelbase of 2,566 mm, the Taigo is longer than the T-Cross model, regardless of the version. With a height (58.6 inches / 1.49 meters) and width (69 inches / 1.75 meters), it is longer, narrower and lower than the T-Roc model.

For the small crossover, VW has stored extremely well equipment such as matrix LED headlights, partial autonomous driving, 18-inch wheels, 9.2-inch touch screen, driver assistance features, and there is quite enough 438 liters of luggage space.

The Tiago comes with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with 95 hp or 110 hp, and a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 150 hp. The engine is paired with a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission and has front-wheel drive. There is also a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Source: Volkswagen

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford has produced a special Mustang Mach-E model for the AirVenture Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is a special model dedicated to Women Airforce Service Pilots of the Second World War.

The exterior of the car is made in a combination of silver and black with contrasting yellow details. The stars of the US Air Force are also on the car. The interior of the car is the same as the previous one, with the addition of a specially designed armrest with yellow contrasting stripes and the number “38”, which represents the number of female pilots who died in the air force. Yellow stripes can also be seen on the steering wheel, door panels and dashboard.

The electric Mustang Mach-E is powered by two electric motors with 346 hp and 428 lb-ft (580 Nm) of torque. With all-wheel drive, the Mustang Mach-E reaches 62 mph in 4.8 seconds. The car is based on the Mustang Mach-E Premium, and the full battery provides a range of 270 miles (435 km).

Female pilots did not take part in air battles. As volunteers, they transported planes to air bases thus making their significant contribution in World War II.