Only a G-Class Can Better a G-Class
Feb 23, 2015
Only a G-Class can better a G-Class. This is the credo followed by the developers with the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6, and they are now stepping up a gear with the G 500 4x4². The basic recipe for this overcomer of everything is simple: take the superior all-wheel-drive powertrain including portal axles from the 6x6 ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks Expects Continued Success in 2015
Feb 23, 2015
Significant increase in sales and profit expected for 2015 Technological leadership, global presence and consistent implementation of platforms forms basis for further profitable growth Strong increase in operating profit (EBIT) by 18% in 2014 , RoS at 6.4% With sales of almost 500,000 trucks in 2014 target for 2015 vi ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nova Bus, Newmar
Feb 23, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS: Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nova Bus, Newmar ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Maybach Pullman: High-end Luxury-Class Motor Vehicle with a Proud Pedigree
Feb 19, 2015
The new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman is being introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. Mercedes-Maybach's second model assumes the top-of-the-range position, with vis-à-vis seating in the partitioned-off passenger compartment, and at the same time stands as a proud example of the high-end automotive luxury traditionally assoc ... Continue reading
Supercars and Horsepower - Chicago Heats Up in February
Feb 16, 2015
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0288) Single-digit temperatures are all too common in the Windy City Chicago during February. But cars are hot at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show with the biggest assemblage of supercars in the showâs history. A lineup of 25 supercars was showcas ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Special Edition SL "Mille Miglia 417": Exclusive SL Passion
Feb 16, 2015
Mercedes-Benz celebrates the 60th anniversary of a memorable motor racing success with an extraordinary special model of the SL Roadster. Its name commemorates the unexpected victory of a 300 SL in the production sports cars class at the 1955 "Mille Miglia", one of the world's most challenging long-distance races. What ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E-Class -- 2015 Generation: New Infotainment for the E-Class
Feb 16, 2015
Mercedes-Benz has further enhanced the E-Class in terms of a number of details. The key new feature of the 2015 generation vehicle is a new internet-enabled telematics generation boasting high-performance multimedia devices and navigation systems and enabling convenient use of the versatile options afforded by modern c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG GT S Inspires Latest Collaboration With Cigarette Racing Team
Feb 13, 2015
High-Performance Boat and Sports Car to be Unveiled side-by-side at the Miami International Boat Show MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 12, 2015 -- Today at the Miami International Boat Show, Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing joined forces for the fifth consecutive year to present the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S and Cigarette Ra ... Continue reading
"iF Design Award 2015": Mercedes-Benz Secures Six-Fold Win - A string of design awards
Feb 12, 2015
STUTTGART/HAMBURG -- February 12, 2015: No less than four models and two one-off vehicle studies from Mercedes-Benz have won the internationally renowned "iF Product Design Award 2015". A top-class jury awarded prizes to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé, the AMG GT, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class as well as the smart fortwo ... Continue reading
New Vito Panel Van, Pricing and Specs
Feb 11, 2015
With three lengths, three weight variants, and two turbodiesel engines in five power ratings, the New Vito offers a broad range, starting from £17,855 (ex VAT) for the 109 CDI panel van Compact. In addition to the panel van, the Vito crew van combines the advantages of a panel van with those of a crewbus. For more f ... Continue reading
Feb 10, 2015
Compact, lightweight and efficient: the new Mercedes-Benz Vito is now also available as the Vito 4x4 Excellent traction, driving stability and braking performance thanks to ADAPTIVE ESP® and 4ETS Powerful engine, low fuel consumption and low emissions Low vehicle height of the Vito 4x4 enables it to enter most car par ... Continue reading
January 2015 Worldwide Auto Sales: Audi, Mercedes Beat BMW for Luxury Sales Lead
Feb 10, 2015
Audi, Mercedes January 2015 Sales Beat BMW Audi and Mercedes-Benz both outsold BMW in January, bumping the world's best-selling luxury car brand from its No. 1 position for the month. Automotive News reports that Audi took the top spot in January with global vehicle sales rising 10 percent to 137,700. Mercedes brand wa ... Continue reading
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Blast - February 2-8, 2015
Feb 8, 2015
automotive news, feb 2-8 2015, chevy bolt, Toyota air bag, Nissan 2015 maxima, jeep recall, ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Breaks Ground for New Passenger Cars Plant in Brazil
Feb 7, 2015
Start of production with the C-Class in the first quarter of 2016 Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management: âLocal production will even better allow us to tap the potentials of the emerging Brazilian market and to respond more flexibly to the w ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Starts 2015 with Record Sales
Feb 7, 2015
Best start of the year in the company's history for Mercedes-Benz with 125,865 vehicles sold in January (+13.6%) Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: "We have started the 'year of the SUVs' at Mercedes-Benz with a sales increase of 37% ... Continue reading
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