Mercedes adopts new naming system for 1994 From page 29 replace the popular 190-series. ___ Officially debuting on Nov. 1 the so-called C-class sedans boast a new level of safety, en- _ vironmental, engineering, and - performance standards. The new line will offer two engine choices: a i147- horsepower 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine for te C220 models, and a powerful 2.8-litre, 24-valve six-cylinder engine with 194 horsepower for the C280 sedans, All '94 Mercedes | models’ engines now utilize double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. . _ In keeping with Mercedes- Benz’s new value-pricing strategy, the roomier C-class luxury sedans _ “are priced to Compete more effec- “tively with both the Japanese and American luxury cars. ’ “In this economic environment, car buyers are looking for the best “‘all-around value. That doesn’t necessarily mean the lowest sticker price: buyers want the most car they can get for the ‘money : without compromising safety, ‘durability, reliability or customer service,’’ says S. Paul Halata, president of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. —. Ata starting price of $34,350 '- for the C220 Special Edition, - which has automatic air condi- tioning, power windows, p ower . door locks, cruise control, anti- ‘lock brakes, and dual airbags as standard equipment, the new model approaches the prices of * ‘many Japanese and American lux- ‘ ury sedans, The top-model C280 is priced at . icles and comes fully equipped vehicles 44& Construction . of the new plant will begin in the spring of 1994.99 with such luxury items as leather seats and Bose sound system. For 1994, the larger E-class sedans also receive a fresh new look front and back, to make them appear more like the flagship S-class sedans. Every Mercedes- Benz model for 1994 comes stand- ard with dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, and CFC-free air condi- tioners. Mercedes, by the way, has adopted a new name-designation system for all its cars this year. All names come with an alphabet prefix, C, E, S, or SL, followed by numbers indicating the engine size. For example, E320 denotes an E-class sedan with the 3. 2-litre engine size... With a new plant.on its way _and a new aggressive pricing structure, Mercedes-Benz should emerge as a much more effective player in the international automobile market over the next several years. Group asks motorists for extra vigilance on Halloween night : WITH THE. Hallowéen. on the ‘horizon, the West. Vancouver Police Department and the West Vancouver Block Parents’ Association are working together to ensure that this year's celebra- tion is safe and fun. “Halloween is a mystical time for..trick-or—treaters who dash - from door -to’ door collecting goodies, In the frenzied excitement prompted by Halloween, many young trick—or-treaters forget about traffic safety. “‘Therefore we are asking motorists to be extra vigilant when operating their vehicles on Hal-- loween nigist,’’ said Const. Jamie Gibson. : He added that additional police officers’ will be deployed throughout West Vancouver on _Halioween night. Gibson said the police will focus their efforts on preventing injuries that can‘ result from pedestrian accidents and careless use of _ fireworks. . The police and the West Van- couver Block Parents’ Association offer the following safety tips for parents and their children: @® use face make-up when possi- ble or wear masks that do not im- pair vision; @ carry a flashlight; @ incorporate reflective material into costumes; @ never trick-or-treat alone: a parent should always accompany trick or treaters; @ never enter a stranger’s house to collect your Halloween treats; @ develop a route to follow and set a curfew for returning home; © only cross the street at corners or marked crosswalks; @ do not run in and out of parked cars; ; ® parents should inspect all treats prior to consumption; © do not play with fireworks or firecrackers; e@ familiarize your children with the Block Parent houses along their route. 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