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Mercedes S 680 Guard is the new vehicle of the German Chancellor

The specially designed Mercedes S 680 Guard is the new vehicle of the German Chancellor. The pride of the German car industry was used by all chancellors from 1949 to 1998. Since 1998, VW Phaeton, Audi A8, BMW 7 Series have been used.

The Mercedes S 680 Guard is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine with 612 hp (450 kW) and 612 lb-ft (830 Nm) of torque, and for the first time 4Matic all-wheel drive. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The maximum speed that the car reaches is 118 mph (190 kph), and the average fuel consumption is rated at 19.5 L / 100 km.

The distinctive S Class body is equipped with special protection such as steel shields, ten-centimeter-thick multi-layer glass, bulletproof tires, fire and toxic gas protection systems. The total weight of the car is 4.3 tons, of which the car’s armor weighs two tons, and only the windshield weighs 120 kg. The car comes with VR10 certification.

The price of the S 680 Guard is 547,000 euros, and its production takes about 50 days, while the standard S Class takes only two days.

The former chancellor, Angela Merkel, used an Audi A8 L Security that is powered by a 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 435 hp (320 kW).

Source: Mercedes

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IONITY is increasing the number of charging stations in Europe

The increase in sales of electric vehicles affects the increase in the number of charging stations. Thus, in the next three years, IONITY (the largest European network of charging stations) is expected to increase its capacity to over a thousand charging stations.

Porsche AG Executive Board Chairman Oliver Blume said: “We are seeing a clear increase in electromobility and the associated high-performance charging infrastructure. At Porsche, 50 per cent of the cars delivered worldwide by 2025 are expected to be partially or fully electric – more than 80 per cent by the end of the decade. By investing in the IONITY joint venture, we are sending an important signal to customers that elevates the comfort and convenience of traveling in an electric vehicle even further. ”

Currently, IONITY has 1,500 charging points, and the intention is to increase that number to 7,000 charging points. They will be built next to larger cities, not just on European highways, and each station will have 12 charging points.

This will have a special significance for owners of Porsche EV models (such as the Porsche Taycan). Through 800-volt technology, they will be able to charge their cars with full potential up to 270 kW. Currently, Porsche through its Porsche Charging Service offers its customers 200,000 charging points of which 6,500 are with a charging capacity of more than 50 kW DC.

IONITY is owned by several major global car manufacturers such as Volkswagen Group, Hyundai Motors, Mercedes-Benz AG, BMW Group and Ford Motor Company.

Source: Porsche

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Larte Design Winner body kit for Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC +

The Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC + is also in the factory version, a dangerous-looking SUV. However if there are those who want more, there is a solution. Larte Design has prepared its new Winner body kit, thanks to which the SUV looks even more dangerous.

The Winner body kit includes many carbon components like the new splitter or carbon details on the air intakes. The side mirrors and bonnet are also made of carbon, wider fenders with integrated openings, and there are body-colored sills. At the rear there is a “fake” diffuser and a larger spoiler. The car is equipped with 23-inch wheels wrapped in 295/35 / ZR23 high-performance tires.

Under the hood is a standard 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with 603 hp (443 kW) at 5,750 rpm and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm). With a weight of 3,500 kg, it reaches 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Those who want more power can contact one of the tuners. For example, Wheelsadmore offers an increase in the power of the AMG GLS63 to 920 hp (677 kW).

Source: Larte Design