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Mercedes-Benz sets Pikes Peak diesel record with near-production C 300 d

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Mercedes-Benz has set a new record for the diesels in the Pikes Peak hill-climb race with a near-production C 300 d 4MATIC. Mercedes-Benz pointed out that the test drive at Pikes Peak also demonstrated how well Mercedes-Benz diesel powertrains are adapted to the special requirements of the US market, which include extreme climatic conditions.

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Tesla Van, revised Cybertruck, Tesla Boat — Here’s what could be coming

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In late 2018, Musk stated that it may be “interesting to work with Daimler/Mercedes on an electric Sprinter.” Visitors would be able to float down the Colorado River to downtown Austin. So we’re not going to do motorcycles.” I had a road bike until I was 17 and was almost killed by a truck,” Musk said. “So

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