Mercedes Will Launch the GLB in 2019?

Mercedes Will Launch the GLB in 2019?

Think of it as a baby G-Wagen.

Although it’s been rumoured for some time, we haven’t heard much lately about the status of a supposed baby G-Wagen from Mercedes-Benz. Basically the small, premium SUV market is extremely hot right now, with the ignition being traced back to the Range Rover Evoque. Obviously Mercedes wants in on the cash, so now we’re hearing that finally things are moving forward. Set to launch in 2019 is the new GLB and sources claim it’ll feature styling somewhat inspired by the Ener-G Force Concept, which debuted in 2012.

Basically, it’ll be a visual mix between the G-Class and that concept, but with "B-Class proportions and GLA-Class dynamics." It’ll also only feature one body style: a long-wheelbase seven-seater. The GLB will likely be based on Mercedes’ upcoming platform that’ll underpin the next-gen A- and B-class. Front-wheel-drive will come standard and the automaker’s all-terrain 4Matic 4x4 system will be optional. Both diesel and gasoline engines will be on offer, in Europe at least, and a GLB45 AMG is being planned with a 380 horsepower, twin-turbo 2.0-liter under its hood.

Record haul-out for Pacific walrus

The animals usually rest on sea ice but will head to beaches if that platform is not available

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Huge numbers of Pacific walrus have been coming ashore in northwest Alaska.

An estimated 35,000 animals were pictured at the weekend hauling themselves on to land north of Point Lay, about 500km southwest of Barrow.

The gathering was photographed as part of an annual survey undertaken by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Walrus will generally rest on floes of Arctic sea ice, but when that is not available will head to nearby beaches.

Andrea Medeiros, a spokeswoman for the US Fish and Wildlife Service, told the Associated Press wire agency that the animals' mass movement was first detected on 13 September, and that they have been moving on and off shore ever since.

Observers have reported seeing carcasses, which may be from dead animals killed in a stampede. The biggest of these tusked beasts can weigh in excess of two tonnes.

Scientists were heading to the area to perform necropsies to determine the exact cause of death, Andrea Medeiros added.

The animals were pictured as part of an aerial survey conducted by Noaa