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    Measuring the Mercedes-Benz Metris van

    Jan. 14, 2015

    Mercedes-Benz Vans USA is planning to introduce a new mid-size commercial van in the U.S. and Canada this fall called the Metris. To highlight the new van's capabilities, Mercedes-Benz is showing off several highly-customized units at various trade shows -- especially one configured to be a rolling communicatoons center for fire chiefs. All photos from Mercedes-Benz.

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