WASHINGTON (AP) _ Is it possible for a video game to express an anti-war viewpoint? After all, most war games revel in jaw-dropping violence, from smoothly executed head shots to massive explosions. When you're mowing down hordes of aliens in "Halo" or "Gears of War," there isn't much time to reflect on the futility of the whole enterprise.

Still, amid all the gung-ho mayhem of the modern first-person shooter, there are glimpses of a more pacifist conscience at work. Even last year's best-seller, "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," had some uncomfortably grim moments, including the awful aftermath of a nuclear explosion. And lesser games like "Haze," ''Army of Two" and "BlackSite: Area 51" have taken a more cynical, less heroic approach to war and warriors.

For unambiguous, rah-rah... // Laconia Citizen

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Is it possible for a video game to express an anti-war viewpoint? After all, most war games revel in jaw-dropping violence, from smoothly executed head shots to massive explosions. When you're mowing down hordes of aliens in "Halo" or "Gears of War," there isn't much time to reflect on the futility of the whole enterprise.

Still, amid all the gung-ho mayhem of the modern first-person shooter, there are glimpses of a more pacifist conscience at work. Even last year's best-seller, "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," had some uncomfortably grim moments, including the awful aftermath of a nuclear explosion. And lesser games like "Haze," ''Army of Two" and "BlackSite: Area 51" have taken a more cynical, less heroic approach to war and warriors.

For unambiguous, rah-rah... // Foster's Daily Democrat

WASHINGTON : Is it possible for a video game to express an anti-war viewpoint? After all, most war games revel in jaw-dropping violence, from smoothly executed head shots to massive explosions. When you're mowing down hordes of aliens in "Halo" or "Gears of War," there isn't much time to reflect on the futility of the whole enterprise.

Still, amid all the gung-ho mayhem of the modern first-person shooter, there are glimpses of a more pacifist conscience at work. Even last year's best-seller, "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," had some uncomfortably grim moments, including the awful aftermath of a nuclear explosion. And lesser games like "Haze," "Army of Two" and "BlackSite: Area 51" have taken a more cynical, less heroic approach to war and warriors.

For unambiguous, rah-rah... // International Herald Tribune

Is it possible for a video game to express an anti-war viewpoint? After all, most war games revel in jaw-dropping violence, from smoothly executed head shots to massive explosions. When you're mowing down hordes of aliens in "Halo" or "Gears of War," there isn't much time to reflect on the futility of the whole enterprise. Still, amid all the gung-ho mayhem of the modern first-person shooter, there are glimpses of a more pacifist conscience at work. Even last year's best-seller, "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," had some uncomfortably grim moments, including the awful aftermath of a nuclear explosion. And lesser games like "Haze," "Army of Two" and "BlackSite: Area 51" have taken a more cynical, less heroic approach to war and warriors.

For unambiguous, rah-rah patriotism, there's always... // Daily Herald

MotorTrend Magazine (Enlarge photo)

Mercedes-Benz is getting serious about fuel economy, especially on the S-Class. The S400 Hybrid goes on sale in Europe next summer and is coming to the U.S. next September , and for those who can't wait, the Stuttgart-based automaker has also come up with the S320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Mercedes has pulled a few new tricks out of its sleeve to get the best possible efficiency out of the S-Class, and the results speak for themselves.

The S320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY increases its efficiency over the standard S320 by almost 3 mpg and 0.7 pounds of CO2 per mile, reaching 31 mpg with only 0.71 pounds of CO2 emitted per mile. To get there, Mercedes engineers got their hands dirty and found several new places to save energy. Borrowing a trick from hybrid cars like their S400 Hybrid, Mercedes took the... // MotorTrend Magazine

BenzInsider (Enlarge photo)

From the end of 2008, Mercedes-Benz will be adding to its range one of the most fuel-efficient and therefore economical luxury saloons around in the form of the new S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Effective detailed modifications and advanced technology have lowered the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the new model variant by some ten per cent compared to its predecessor, which was itself very economical. Features of the first BlueEFFICIENCY... // BenzInsider

Mercedes-Benz really wants you to know how green its new line of diesel vehicles can be. To that end, the German automaker calls them Blue and capitalizes EFFICIENCY. Subtle, no? In an effort to earn the badge, MB has tweaked its largest and most luxurious model with a 3.0-liter diesel engine, a seven-speed automatic tranny that decouples itself at stops, a power steering pump that only operates when necessary and low rolling resistance tires. Those are pretty simple changes, no complex electric motors here. Fuel mileage, though, is rather good for such a large vehicle,... // Autoblog

eMercedesBenz (Enlarge photo)

Mercedes has announced today that starting at the end of 2008, they'll be expanding their BlueEFFICIENCY lineup to include a luxury saloon in the form of the S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.  Compared to its predecessor, the S 320 CDI, the BlueEFFICIENCY variant boasts fuel savings of some 10 percent, a figure that translates into real world fuel consumption of 7.6 liters per 100 km (0.7 liters less than the standard S 320 CDI) and CO2 emissions of 199 g/km (21 grams less than the standard S 320 CDI).  For my American readers, that equates to roughly 31 mpg, a figure that makes it one of the most economical luxury sedans in the world.

To achieve these extraordinary figures, Mercedes engineers tailored a unique BlueEFFICIENCY package that consists of three key components.  First, they... // eMercedesBenz

STUTTGART October 1, 2008: From the end of 2008, Mercedes-Benz will be adding to its range one of the most fuel-efficient and therefore economical luxury saloons around in the form of the new S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Effective detailed modifications and advanced technology have lowered the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the new model variant by some ten per cent compared to its predecessor, which was itself very economical. Features of the first BlueEFFICIENCY model in the S-Class range include on-demand power steering, an automatic transmission with standstill decoupling, as well as tyres with reduced rolling resistance. All without compromising the high standards of comfort, performance and driving pleasure in... // Autochannel

The Canadian Press (Enlarge photo)

Is it possible for a video game to express an anti-war viewpoint?

After all, most war games revel in jaw-dropping violence, from smoothly executed head shots to massive explosions. When you're mowing down hordes of aliens in "Halo" or "Gears of War," there isn't much time to reflect on the futility of the whole enterprise.

Still, amid all the gung-ho mayhem of the modern first-person shooter, there are glimpses of a more pacifist conscience at work. Even last year's best-seller, "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," had some uncomfortably grim moments, including the awful aftermath of a nuclear explosion. And lesser games like "Haze," "Army of Two" and "BlackSite: Area 51" have taken a more cynical, less heroic approach to war and warriors.

For unambiguous, rah-rah patriotism, there's... // The Canadian Press

Is it possible for a video game to express an anti-war viewpoint? After all, most war games revel in jaw-dropping violence, from smoothly executed head shots to massive explosions. When you're mowing down hordes of aliens in "Halo" or "Gears of War," there isn't much time to reflect on the futility of the whole enterprise.

Still, amid all the gung-ho mayhem of the modern first-person shooter, there are glimpses of a more pacifist conscience at work. Even last year's best-seller, "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," had some uncomfortably grim moments, including the awful aftermath of a nuclear explosion. And lesser games like "Haze," ''Army of Two" and "BlackSite: Area 51" have taken a more cynical, less heroic approach to war and warriors.

For unambiguous, rah-rah patriotism, there's... // Chicago Tribune

The Associated Press (Enlarge photo)

Is it possible for a video game to express an anti-war viewpoint? After all, most war games revel in jaw-dropping violence, from smoothly executed head shots to massive explosions. When you're mowing down hordes of aliens in "Halo" or "Gears of War," there isn't much time to reflect on the futility of the whole enterprise.

Still, amid all the gung-ho mayhem of the modern first-person shooter, there are glimpses of a more pacifist conscience at work. Even last year's best-seller, "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," had some uncomfortably grim moments, including the awful aftermath of a nuclear explosion. And lesser games like "Haze," "Army of Two" and "BlackSite: Area 51" have taken a more cynical, less heroic approach to war and warriors.

For unambiguous, rah-rah patriotism, there's... // The Associated Press

CAR Magazine (Enlarge photo)

Yes. Five years ago, the term ‘four-door coupe’ was a big unknown. But in 2004, Mercedes introduced the CLS and it didn’t take long for it to become the brand´s new shooting-star. Other marques followed, like Jaguar with the XF and VW with the Passat CC , while in 2010 Audi will unleash the A7 and BMW will launch the four-door CS coupe . But while the competition is still learning the tricks of the four-door coupe trade, Mercedes is already laying the finishing touches on the second-generation CLS.

Codenamed C218, the new low-roof... // CAR Magazine

Car Collector Magazine (Enlarge photo)

Immense displacements with coachwork to match

Shortly after the turn of the last century and within a year of Daimler’s unveiling the 35HP Mercedes in 1901, the German automaker began what could be best described as a “growth spurt.†Like any company in its infancy, Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (established in November 1890 by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach), was going through a period of rapid development and with it commensurate changes. What had been the obstreperous, noisy, and unreliable horseless carriage in 1900 was by 1907 the automobile, and there was nothing horseless or carriage about it. Following in his late father’s footsteps (company... // Car Collector Magazine