Mercedes-Benz Sends Autonomous Automobiles onto the USA's Most Extensive Testing Ground
Oct 2, 2014
As one of the first automobile manufacturers permitted to do so, Mercedes-Benz has been testing autonomously driving automobiles on public roads in the US state of California since September. In addition, the company will from now on also use Concord Naval Weapons Station (CNWS), the largest test bed site in the US, fo ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Closes Out Record Third Quarter With September Sales Of 27,315
Oct 1, 2014
Marks five years of consecutive year-over-year sales gains MONTVALE, NJ -- Oct. 1, 2014: Mercedes-Benz today reported the best September sales in its history with 27,315 units sold across its passenger car and light truck lineups, increasing 10.6% from the 24,697 vehicles sold in September 2013. Sprinter sales totaled ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2014
Brooklyn To Be First To Launch Point-To-Point Carsharing Service In New York City Area On October 25th Free Membership Begins Today For a Limited Time AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25, 2014 -- CLICK TO TWEET: car2go Arrives in Brooklyn Oct. 25, First Point-To-Point Carsharing Service in NYC. Free Membership + Drive Time at Broo ... Continue reading
Faster and Leaner and Greener: The New Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63
Sep 25, 2014
New name, new engine, new technology, same purpose â succeeding the most popular AMG model in its history, the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 is set to evolve the formula â with even greater power, performance, agility and focus than ever before Fitted with the all-new and hand built 3,982 cc, biturbo V8 engine New en ... Continue reading
TRW Commercial Steering Signs Long Term Agreement With Daimler Trucks North America
Sep 24, 2014
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , has announced that it has signed a seven year long term agreement (LTA) with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) to be the standard steering system supplier across the DTNA lineup. TRW will supply Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Bus, and Freightliner Custom Chassis brands with s ... Continue reading
The Future for Mercedes-Benz Trucks
Sep 20, 2014
The trucks of tomorrow and cutting-edge technology of today â Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Fuso at the 2014 International Commercial Vehicles show (IAA) in Hanover Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 â a glance at the future shape of trucks Fascinating technology: new Actros SLT heavy-duty tractor unit Actros, Arocs, ... Continue reading
German Cars Learning US Traffic Regulations
Sep 18, 2014
On 16 September 2014 the US federal state of California introduced a legal requirement for an official licence for testing vehicles in autonomous driving mode on public roads. On "Senate Bill No. 1298" taking effect, Mercedes-Benz received a corresponding licence permitting it to test vehicles in autonomous driving mod ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2014
NHTSA Recalls September 15, 2014 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz supports 'The Masters' and the World of Rick Owens
Sep 13, 2014
Mercedes-Benz is providing bespoke Rick Owens livery on three Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloons and one G-Class in a project called âThe Mastersâ at Selfridges during London Fashion Week from 12 to 16 September 2014. The exclusive livery depicts Rickâs own torso, holding a flaming torch, replicating a 23-foo ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2014
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, held its second global Innovation Symposium in Düsseldorf, Germany, between 9 and 11 September 2014. The conference focused on the development of sustainable coating products, such as water-based and reduced-VOC (volatile organic compou ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Launches Rescue Assist
Sep 12, 2014
Mercedes-Benz has created an incredibly simple and effective way of cutting the time it takes to extract the occupants of a car at the scene of a crash â the unlikely solution is a humble set of stickers. Called Rescue Assist, the stickers are part of a programme being introduced to the UK for the first time. They ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Increase and Modernize its German Passenger Cars and Powertrain Plants in 2014
Sep 11, 2014
New organisation model focuses on vehicle and powertrain product architectures âWe want to continue to grow and will significantly increase our production capacities in the coming years,â said Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain Management. Sind ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-AMG GT: The All New Sports Car +VIDEO
Sep 11, 2014
The Mercedes-AMG GT: an all-new V8 sports car developed entirely in-house by AMG Two variants with differing power outputs â the 462 hp GT and the 510 hp GT S â based around an aluminium chassis structure weighing 231 kg The Mercedes-AMG GT measures 4,546 mm in length, 1,939 mm in width and 1,289 mm in height ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2014
For 47 years AMG has been home to some of the fastest, mightiest, most exciting road and race cars ever created â the latest chapter of which is revealed at 19:30 GMT tonight. So this seems to be an excellent time to reminisce⦠AMG was formed by two motorsport enthusiasts - Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Mel ... Continue reading
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