From Automotive News Europe

LONDON – Mercedes-Benz will launch its clean-burning Bluetec diesel engines in European markets in early December, at least six months earlier than the automaker originally planned.

The V-6 diesel will be available in the E-class sedan, said Thomas Weber, head of research and development for DaimlerChrysler.

Weber spoke at a media event to demonstrate future hybrid and electric powertrains for Smart cars. He said Smart would offer a start-stop engine option, starting in October.

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From autoexpress.com

Two weeks after suffer­ing defeat at the hands of arch-rival Audi in the Le Mans 24 Hours, the French outfit scored its first one-two in the latest round of the Le Mans Series, at Germany’s Nürburgring.

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