Mercedes to Launch Baby SLS AMG in 2014

Mercedes-AMG is planning a smaller and cheaper version of the SLS supercar, which will take on cars like the Porsche 911 and the Jaguar C-X16.

In an interview with Auto Express the development director of performance division AMG, Cristoph Jung, said there is room for an AMG model below the SLS.

Jung also said that the success of the SLS Gullwing – which has now sold 5,000 models since 2009 – had paved the way for a second AMG model.

“It is important to work on our brand and grow it. Look at the Porsche 911 – it is a huge success. They have done a very good job in evolving it over the years.

The car will come as a coupé, and a roadster is also under consideration. the new SLS will be a two-seater, powered by a V8 engine mounted in the front of the car.

This engine will most likely be the 5.5 liter twin-turbo which develops up to 500 horsepower. Expect 0-60mph in four seconds and a top speed of 185mph.

The baby SLS is expected to arrive in 2014, with a price tag of around 80,000 Euros.

Finger monkeys Tiny primates are world's smallest

Pocket primate ... pygmy marmosets are the smallest monkeys in the world

WE'RE not monkeying about — this little critter really is as tiny as a FINGER.

Dwarf monkeys, or pygmy marmosets, are officially the smallest monkeys in the world.

The teeny primates measure just 5-6ins and on average weigh in at a measly 130g — lighter than an apple.

The cute creatures, which are normally found in rainforests in Brazil, are affectionately known as "pocket monkeys", "finger monkeys" and "little lions".

And it's easy to see why with their fluffy mane of fur and miniature size.

The animals have become a web hit on cult site Slightly Warped.

And looking at these adorable images it's not surprising they've been getting the lion's share of online attention.

Good things come in small packages ... two tranquil mini monkeys

Twisted around his little finger ... butter wouldn't melt for this 'little lion'

Peace ... two dwarf monkeys get 40 winks

Hasilkan baju dengan gentian susu

ENAM liter susu diperlukan untuk menghasilkan sehelai baju.

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HANOVER, Jerman - Seorang pereka fesyen yang juga merupakan pakar mikrobiologi, Anke Domaske mengejutkan dunia fesyen apabila berjaya mencipta baju daripada gentian susu. Domaske, 28, menemui cara menggabungkan susu tepung dengan bahan lain untuk menghasilkan sejenis fabrik istimewa. Rekaan pakaiannya diberi nama Qmilch.

ANKE DOMASKE bergambar bersama model dan pakaian yang dihasilkan daripada gentian susu.

"Fabrik susu ini mengandungi protein yang berperanan memastikan kulit anda berada dalam keadaan sihat. Pakaian bio merupakan satu trend baharu yang akan bermula dalam industri fesyen dan kami kini berada di hadapan," kata Domaske yang membangunkan gentian susu tersebut dalam tempoh hanya dua tahun.

Dia juga percaya teknik yang dibangunkan dengan kerjasama Institut Fiber Bremen itu boleh diaplikasikan ke dalam industri lain termasuklah ubat-ubatan.

Sebelum ini, beberapa buah syarikat Eropah seperti H&M dan C&A telah menghasilkan pakaian yang diperbuat daripada kain kapas organik. Tetapi kebanyakan material organik adalah mahal untuk dipasarkan ke pasaran antarabangsa.

Gentian susu tersebut mengandungi 18 asid amino yang memberi faedah kepada kesihatan. Untuk menghasilkan sehelai baju, Domaske memerlukan sehingga enam liter susu. - Agensi