Another door was quite firmly shut in REFR's face as Mercedes Benz announced the specifications for its new R-Class SUV/sedan hybrid. Originally known as the GST, for Grand Sports Tourer, their mention of a "panorama" roof, invoked memory of a similar term used by Daimler's Setra division, and led many to jump an automatic association of "panorama roof = SPD".
That assumption got it's answer today as Mercedes made its milestone announcement just weeks before production is slated to begin. The "panorama roof" is in, but no mention whatsoever is made of variable tinting. They do mention "privacy glass" on side and rear windows, but if there is one thing SPD is unambiguously not, it is privacy glass.
Of course, you won't find a promoter who will act like this matters one whit. All that matters is Hiatchi is working on production, and when they get there, VOOM!
And yes, I was trying to invoke the John Cleese rejoinder there.
Doubtless, they will come up with other tacks with which to keep flogging this horse, and when they do, I will be here to give them the coverage they richly deserve. However, today marks the end of the daily frequency of posts to this blog. New responsibilities figure to cut into the time I can devote to this journal, and in any event I feel the backstory of this strange, strange company has now been fairly told.
So with that, have a great Independence Day, and I'll be seeing you soon.
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