Combining a V8 diesel engine with the latest generation of hybrid drive systems developed jointly by DaimlerChrysler and General Motors, Mercedes Benz introduces the S Class Hybrid, which unlike many conventional hybrids, the system dispenses with a torque converter; this is replaced by the hybrid-specific components. The hybrid concept is based on the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission in combination with the P1/2 hybrid transmission, which thanks to its compact dimensions does not restrict interior space.
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The Honda Ridgeline is the pickup truck segment's first four-wheel, fully independent suspension system combined with an advanced fully automatic four-wheel drive system to "deliver superior ride and handling versus traditional truck designs. Body bending rigidity is more than 2.5 times stiffer than the best performing body-on-frame compact truck competitor is and rear torsion rigidity is more than 20 times stiffer. Parts Train's high quality Honda body parts, Replacement Parts, can maintain all of these impressive qualities of the Honda Ridgeline Pickup.
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