Mercedes benz 2006 models : 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class was unveiled at 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class. It is one of the premier car in Mercedes benz 2006 models. It has got best of both worlds with 6 passenger sitting, ample cargo space like a sport utility vehicle and luxury and comfort like a luxury sports sedan.

The car is being built at Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant. It has a sitting capacity of 6, which constitutes 36 inches space between 1st and 2nd row and a 30-inch space between 2nd and 3rd row. The car is longer then the other cars in its category. It is longer by 5 inch then Cadillac Escalade and 10 inch longer then Cadillac SRX.

2 version of 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class will be available namely V6 powered R350 and the V8 powered R500. The unique about these 2 versions are that they are world's 1st production vehicle with 7 speed automatic transmission with all wheel drive. Its engine is also a point of attraction. The engine for this models are different then other Mercedes Benz vehicles. R350 has a 3.5 liter twin cam V6 engine that gives 268 hp. R500 is powered by 302 hp 5 liter V8 engine.

2006 Mercedes Benz R Class is likely to be launched by the fall of 2005 and will come with a estimated price between $40,000 - $50,000.

Hybrid automobiles: A boon to soaring gas prices

Prices of fuel are touching record high at more then $2 per gallon. It is quiet natural to feel a pinch in your purse due to low mileage and soaring prices. There is no sign of prices going down in near future. It seem that it is just the beginning. Crude oil prices are high, same is with refinery costs, and there is a constant increase in demand. So, what one should do in these situations.

Hybrid automobiles are a boon at these difficult times. Every automaker is coming up with their line of clean, fuel efficient and high mileage cars. In the near future, whole new range of full Hybrid automobiles and partial Hybrid automobiles will be available in the market. These cars would certainly have better fuel mileage that would lead to less pollution.

Today you have whole range of hybrid cars from Ford, Honda, and Toyota in the market. Few companies like GM have also unveiled their fuel cell cars and there is a huge advancement in development of hydrogen cars. In addition to all this, Ford has come up with zero pollution 3CC hybrid cars.

As of now, hybrid cars with electric engine and batteries are the most practical solution to soaring gas prices