Who makes the best night-vision system? Can you drive just using night-vision? We paper up the windows of three German cars with night-vision and try to drive through an autocross-style course, and avoid radio-controlled obstacles and our road warrior Zeb in the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested. Read the complete article bit.ly CARS: Mercedes-Benz CL550, Audi A8L, BMW 750i LOCATION: Chelsea, MI MAG EDITORS: Daniel Pund, Michael Austin Subscribe! bit.ly Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: on.fb.me Hosted by the editors of Car and Driver magazine, this show puts the audience into the action on new-car reviews, comparison tests, auto-show coverage, and more. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive events around the world, and check out the latest in-vehicle technology like massaging seats and night-vision systems. Viewers will also have the opportunity to write in and extend the conversation. Each week, the Car and Driver YouTube Channel will launch episodes of The Full Hoon, Driver Rehab, Battle of the Beaters, Car and Driver: Tested, Popular Mechanics Saturday Mechanic, and Road & Track Presents.Author: CARandDRIVER
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Mercedes-Benz has introduced the 2012 ML63 AMG just ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles auto show on Wednesday. The ML63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine with an output of 518 hp (386 kW / 525 PS) and 516 lb-ft (699 Nm) of torque. Fuel-economy has been improved rather dramatically over the previous unit (33 percent) and now features a rating of 16 mpg (14.7 liters/100 km). Customers wanting more power can opt for the AMG Performance Package which boosts the V8's output to 550 hp (410 kW / 558 PS) and a maximum torque of 560 lb-ft (758 Nm). Acceleration on the standard model is 4.7 seconds for the 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint while its a quicker 4.6 seconds with the AMG Performance Package. Top speed is 155 mph (250 km/h) standard and 174 mph (280 km/h) with the performance pack. New on the ML63 AMG is the Active Curve System which stabilizes body roll for more solid handling of this large SUV. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission also gets a new fuel-efficient torque converter that helps boost fuel-economy. The press release below has full details. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG goes on sale in the first quarter of next year.
Season 1 Episode 6 Duration: 42:36 Ryan teams up with custom wheel design company Asanti, to create a Mercedes Benz masterpiece for them to display at this year's SEMA Car Show. Rap superstar Snoop Dog drops in with a special request. Renowned TV show builders West Coast Customs returns for Season 2 of Inside West Coast Customs Corona, CA -- (September 6, 2011) -- West Coast Customs (WCC) returns for season 2 of their show on Discovery's HD Theater, Inside West Coast Customs September 11, 2011 at 9:00 PM EST. Inside West Coast Customs is the next exciting show featuring WCC's outrageous builds. WCC opens the 2nd season with a wide body Mustang for the Darrell Gwynn Foundation. "Darrell has helped so many people improve their quality of life with his foundation and I'm excited we were able to build a car to raise funds for the Darrell Gwynn Foundation" said Ryan Friedlinghaus, founder and CEO of West Coast Customs. Taking inspiration from Darrell's winning 1990 Coors Extra Gold Dragster, Ryan and his West Coast Customs team takes a 2011 Mustang GT and builds the ultimate tribute car for Darrell. Features include a custom hand-fabricated wide-body, custom roll bar, Asanti three piece wheels, one-off Doug Thorley headers and exhaust system, Ford Racing super charger, Baer brakes, Street Scenes body kit, mixed gold and white pearl paint, Pedder's adjustable coil-over suspension, a signature two-tone leather and suede interior and a West Coast Customs sound system upgrade.
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