Mercedes-Benz launched All New 2010 M-Class in India priced at Rs. 55 to 60.9 Lacs - 2010 M-Class Photos, Images

Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz launched all new 2010 M-Class modek in India available in 2 variants the Sports and Luxury edition on Monday, 15th February, 2010. he M-Class (Luxury & Sports) SUV is equipped with seven airbags, belt tensioners, belt-force limiters and crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints and anticipatory occupant protection system PRE-SAFE.

The 2010 M-Class takes the permanent four-wheel drive and 4ETS traction systems with additional functions such as Downhill Speed Regulation, Acceleration skid control (ASR) and the off-road ABS system. The Sport Edition of the M-Class is priced at Rs. 55 Lakhs while the Luxury Edition is priced at Rs. 60.9 lakhs

Mercedes-Benz M Class Price in India:

M-Class Sports Edition: Rs. 55 Lakhs
M-Class Luxury Edition: Rs. 60.9 Lakhs

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Malcolm Smith

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via : www.motorsport.com

AMA Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith to serve as Grand Marshal for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- One afternoon in the mid-1960s, a man walked into a Southern California motorcycle shop looking for someone to race an unproven motorcycle with a foreign-sounding name. Lucky for that man, he walked into the right shop and found the right racer. Malcolm Smith took Edison Dye's offer, and their partnership would help establish the Husqvarna motorcycle brand as a force in American off-road.

In recognition of Malcolm Smith's contributions to the success of Husqvarna, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America are pleased to announce that Smith will serve as Grand Marshal at the 19th annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 9-11 in Lexington, Ohio. Husqvarna is the Marque of the Year for 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

"Even today, decades after Malcolm Smith's racing prime, his fan base rivals some of the top names in the sport," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "To anyone who has met him, the reason for that is clear: Malcolm Smith is synonymous with everything positive about motorcycling -- fun, sportsmanship, and excitement. He will serve as an exceptional Grand Marshal at this year's AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days as we celebrate the brand on which he became famous: Husqvarna."






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Gary Jones

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Gary Jones (born April 22, 1952 in Southern California) was an American motocross racer. He is remembered for winning the first three AMA 250cc Motocross National Championships , riding three different brands of motorcycles, a feat which has yet to be duplicated.


The son of a motorcycle dealer, he began racing professionally at the age of 15. By 1969, he earned a place on the Yamaha factory's American racing team. Although there was no American motocross championship series in 1971, he was recognized as the 250cc National Champion by virtue of being the top-placed American rider in the Inter-AMA series which featured European riders touring America after the European-based World Championship season had ended .


The following year, the AMA introduced a 250cc and a 500cc outdoor national championship. Jones won the 1972 title on a Yamaha, becoming the first 250cc U.S. Motocross National Champion. He also competed in the 500cc class, finishing second behind Brad Lackey. Also in 1972, he was a member of the first team to represent the United States at the Motocross des Nations race. The following season, he accepted a job riding for the Honda factory racing team and successfully defended his 250cc crown riding the Honda CR250M. In 1973 he would ride for the newly formed Can-Am team and went on to win his third consecutive 250cc national championship.


After his retirement from professional competition, Jones continued his involvement in the sport by working for motorcycle accessory companies and as a test rider for motorcycle magazines. Jones continues to compete in motocross and desert races, winning the World Vet Championship several times. In 2000, he was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame , and in 2004, he was inducted into the Motocross Walk Of Fame .




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