Stuttgart (dpa) – Mercedes is working on a super lightweight E-Class carbon fibre model that could be on the road in 2015 powered by a 50 hp electric motor and a 150 hp hydrogen engine, the German Autobild newspaper reports.
The lightweight E-Class would have a weight of 1,300 kilogrammes, some 350 kilogrammes lighter than the current model, according to the report. Read more…
Stuttgart (dpa) – Only 50 years after the invention of the motor car, the very first diesel-engined automobile, the Mercedes 260 D, took to the road with the qualities that still apply today – low fuel consumption and durability.
The diesel engine itself is much older and first made its appearance at the end of the 19th century, mainly in trucks, ships and locomotives. It was a long road from there for Mercedes in persuading motorists to switch to diesel. Read more…
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The CEOs of Daimler AG and Renault-Nissan are saying that their 18-month old strategic partnership is going so well it could be expanded. Read more…
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company enabling content rich connectivity systems, today announced that the Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) networking technology, the accepted standard for high bandwidth infotainment networking in the car, has been selected as the backbone of the infotainment system for Daimler’s new Mercedes-Benz M-Class model. Its proliferation, which started with the previous M-Class, is now entering the second round. Read more…
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Derek Lam, the designer and brand known for its understated luxury, refined cuts, and bold silhouettes, receives the distinguished title of “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer for this season’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Collections, which kick off this week. The Derek Lam runway show is being held on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Lincoln Center, home of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Read more…
BERLIN (Xinhua) — The world leading luxury automobile producer Daimler got a strong boost in demand from domestic market in August, with its sales volume of Mercedes-Benz cars keeping on rise.
The sales of Mercedes-Benz cars totaled up to 87,384 in numbers in August, 2011, up by 7.9 percent year-on-year. Read more…
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the Official Vehicle of the US Open, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is returning to the courts in Flushing with the all new S350 BlueTEC clean-diesel sedan that is part of its fleet of vehicles used for athletes, staff and officials while supporting the USTA’s commitment to green initiatives.
The first diesel-powered S-Class in the U.S. market since the 1995 model year, the new 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC all-wheel drive model is powered by a purpose-built 3.0-liter V6 diesel with 240 horsepower, an astonishing 455 lb.-ft. of torque and estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city / 31 mpg highway. Read more…
You might wonder what happens to racing legends once they decide that the sport is no longer for them. Do they hand in their licences? Do they down-grade to a three wheeler and leave the keys in a safe place until they decide to nip down to the local ASDA? The chances of the driving bug being removed from an ex racers mindset are unlikely certainly, which might explain as to why David Coulthard has recently taken the task of promoting the all new Mercedes SLS recently, in some style to boot.
Yes, never the shy and retiring types, Mercedes recently went all out by taking two brand new SLS AMG’s out to the Isle of Man. They then proceeded to place these wonderful machines on a specially closed road before placing the ex formula 1 legend David Coulthard in the driving seat of one of these beauties. Still, as if this wasn’t quite enough of a show, Mercedes then hired a helicopter to shoot the whole expose in 3D no less, and the results are certainly attention grabbing to say the least.
The results of this fine promotional adventure are apparently to be shown on Sky’s 3D pub broadcasts this coming weekend, in a bid,it would seem, to coincide with the start of this seasons Premier League Football action. After all, there are likely to be some folks watching this weekend, especially as the new 3D pubs are about to kick off properly too. The action did get rather high-speed at points, as you might imagine from David Coulthard, and if you fancy seeing the action for yourselves, this weekend will be an event for all enthusiasts. Good work once again from the Mercedes team.
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Mercedes-Benz Financial, which has received more than $5 million in lease and loan payments from customers via their mobile phone devices since becoming the first auto finance company to establish that payment channel late last year, is now taking its mobile strategy to the showroom floor to benefit dealers and customers.
Mercedes-Benz Financial today announced that it is putting the Apple iPad into the hands of its dealers, becoming the first automotive finance company to give dealers mobile access to its proprietary point-of-sale dealer system called MB Advantage. In doing so, Mercedes-Benz Financial is one of the first companies to adapt the consumer-oriented iPad as a mobile business tool.
The Mercedes AMG Driving Academy kicking off this month is featuring the highly anticipated Gran Turismo 5 game exclusively for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system, enhancing the trackside experience for race enthusiasts driving several real 2011 SLS AMG supercars that are part of this year’s vehicle line-up during AMG Driving Academy sessions.
AMG and Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC teamed up to feature a Gran Turismo 5 SLS AMG gaming experience, created by Polyphony Digital, Inc., on racing sleds that incorporates the Nurburgring Nordschleife. In January 2010, the SLS AMG from Mercedes-Benz was given the honor of being the featured vehicle on the Gran Turismo 5 packaging cover. The game is expected to be available in stores this year. The Gran Turismo 5 racing sled experience is on hand throughout the AMG Academy schedule held at Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca.
