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Mercedes stops offering cars with manual transmission in Europe

The news that the manual gearbox will become a thing of the past in Europe will surely sadden some Mercedes car enthusiasts. A spokesman for Mercedes confirmed this information to Automobilwoche, saying that the decision will be implemented gradually, which was hinted at two years ago, all with the aim of reducing costs.

“Given the development of electrification, we have noticed that demand is shifting to components of electric mobility, batteries and (partly) electric propulsion systems,” a Mercedes spokesman said.

Currently, Mercedes in Europe offers the A-Class, B-Class and CLA with manual transmission. The decision to withdraw cars with manual gearboxes from the offer in other parts of the world (such as the USA) was made a few years ago. Of course, all electric EQ cars have an automatic gearbox like most electric cars in the world. Also, more expensive AMG models traditionally come with automatic transmissions.

Mercedes has not said the exact deadline for the cessation of manual transmission offerings, but some (like the Stuttgarter Zeitung) believe this could happen in 2023. This could mean that the new A-Class will only be available with an automatic transmission, as will the new B-Class and CLA models.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series can be yours for $ 336,000

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series is an outstanding car, which attracts a lot of attention when it appears on the market. Such is the case with the SL65 AMG Black Series, which is put up for sale in the US, and for which the owner is asking $ 336,000.

The SL65 AMG Black Series is an off-road performance car, without the aerodynamic components of the AMG GT, the perfect combination of aggression and style. Mercedes-Benz has produced only 350 copies of this model, of which 175 for the United States. This is one of them produced in 2009.

The car is painted in Diamond metallic white and has only 30,000 kilometers on the odometer. Inside, the electronically adjustable front seats are upholstered in black leather, which can also be seen on the dashboard, steering wheel and door panels. There are also a multitude of carbon fiber details.

Under the hood is a 6.0-liter V12 twin-turbo engine with 661 hp (486 kW) and 738 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed automatic transmission through a limited-slip differential. It is mounted on 19-inch and 20-inch AMG rims wrapped in 265/35 (front) and 325/30 (rear) Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tires.

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Mercedes Vision EQXX with a range of more than 600 miles

Earlier this year, Mercedes revealed its new electric concept, the Vision EQXX, which was claimed to have a range of 600 miles (1,000 km). Now this has been confirmed after the car crossed from Sindelfingen, through the Swiss Alps and northern Italy, to the destination Cassis on the Cote d’Azur, with a single charge.

Before departure, the car’s charger cover was sealed. The trip started in cold and rainy conditions, and there was a driving supervision team in the vehicle. In the other, the accompanying vehicle, was an independent expert from TÜV Süd.

How much aerodynamics with a minimum frontal surface of the vehicle affects the reduction of air resistance and thus energy consumption, Mercedes has shown by crossing 1,008 kilometers with a record low average consumption of 8.7 kWh / 100 kilometers. After 11 hours and 32 minutes of driving, the battery showed “only” 15 percent of capacity, which is enough for the vehicle to cover an additional 140 km.

The Vision EQXX is powered by an electric motor that develops 201 hp, and the drive is so efficient that 95 percent of the energy ends up on wheels. The car also has a 117-cell solar panel, which provides energy for the HVAC system, lights and infotainment system. A separate lithium-iron-phosphate battery stores energy and, in ideal conditions, can offer 25 kilometers of extra range.

Mercedes has equipped the EQXX with air curtains, covers and moving elements including a rear diffuser that pulls out at higher speeds, Bridgestone tires with ultra-low rolling resistance. Inside, there’s an 8K resolution 120.6cm screen with a navigation system with 3D graphics showing the city from a “satellite perspective” up to 10 feet high.

Source: Mercedes