Mercedes-Benz Announces the UK Apprentice of the Year Awards
May 13, 2014
The Mercedes-Benz UK Apprentice of the Year Awards were held today at Mercedes-Benz World, to honour the best and brightest across Technical and Parts for both Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles. Helen Taylor, Apprentice Programme Operations Manager, Mercedes-Benz UK, commented: âThe Awards r ... Continue reading
May 10, 2014
The award-winning S-Class has become one of just eight vehicles to join Autocarâs exclusive club of 5-Star Cars. The Autocar road test â among the most detailed and exacting of its kind - put the S-Class under intense scrutiny â making the full five star rating an achievement worthy of celebration at the ... Continue reading
WAJ, Jeep, BMW, Kia, VW, and Buick In This Month's Letter From Europe
May 8, 2014
From Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Life has been somewhat hectic of late. The WAJ (Western Auto Journalists) test days in Monterey are always huge fun and lots of driving as you would expect. Star of the show for me was KIAâs K900. You could call it Grand Theft Auto because it really is a co ... Continue reading
May 8, 2014
n announcing the Award, Ian Robertson, Editor and Publisher of Diesel Car Magazine, commented: âItâs the kind of car that you'll want to drive yourself, thanks to alert steering, great composure through the bends, enormous grip and an impressively supple ride." Among the innovations featured on the new S-Clas ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Ranks Among Top 10 'Best Places To Work In New Jersey'
May 5, 2014
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced its ranking as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" according to NJBIZ magazine, New Jersey's primary business journal covering the state. Placing at No. 4 in the large companies category, this represents MBUSA's fourth time to appear on the list and its highest ranki ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Canada April 2014 Sales Results
May 4, 2014
Toronto, ON May 02, 2014;Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network reported today that the company has retailed a total of 3,371 Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart units throughout the month. This represents an increase of 15.5% when compared to the same time period last year. Aprilâs sales figures helpe ... Continue reading
May 3, 2014
The S-Class was nominated for the awards by both Vehicle Dynamics International magazineâs expert readership of chassis and dynamics professionals and by its editorial team. Between four and six shortlisted finalists in each category were then put to an international and independent judging panel of automotive jou ... Continue reading
April 2014 International Brand US Auto Sales
May 2, 2014
Washington DC May 2, 2014; The AIADA reported that warmer temperatures and low interest rates helped drive growth of retail sales in April, offsetting a dip in fleet purchases. Brands able to capitalize on the surge included Kia (up 12.9 percent from April 2013), Nissan (up 18.5 percent), Subaru (up 21.7 percent), and ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Hits Record April Sales Of 25,887, Starts Second Quarter Up 9.5%
May 1, 2014
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported best-ever April sales with 29,329 units sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, rising 12.1% from the 26,157 retails in April 2013. Mercedes-Benz alone totaled 25,887 vehicles for the month, an increase of 9.5%, while year-to-date volumes for the brand rea ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Wins Trade VAn Driver Award on Safety Features
May 1, 2014
Mercedes-Benz Vans has been recognised for its pioneering safety systems, collecting the Safety Award at the Trade Van Driver Awards 2014, as well as the accolade for Best Large Van for the unbeatable Sprinter for the third year in a row. The Trade Van Driver Awards are judged by a panel of readers who use light commer ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing for the 2014 B-Class Electric Drive
Apr 30, 2014
Mercedes-Benz USA announced pricing for the all-new MY14 B-Class Electric Drive, which is the first electric offering for the brand in the United States. The B-Class Electric Drive is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) o ... Continue reading
Daimler: Net profit almost doubles in first quarter of 2014
Apr 30, 2014
Total unit sales of 565,800 vehicles at record level in first quarter Revenue up by 13% to â¬29.5 billion Disproportionately high increase in Group EBIT to â¬1,787 million (Q1 2013: â¬917 million) Net profit of â¬1,086 million (Q1 2013: â¬564 million) Significant growth in unit sales and revenue exp ... Continue reading
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Kitten's Got Talent +Video
Apr 25, 2014
The swoopy, feline form of the Mercedes-Benz CLA is set be the subject of a new, purr-fectly judged TV ad, launching this weekend. The aerodynamic CLA is a car with cat-titude and the ad will be shown for the first time a whisker before 7.30 pm, during ITVâs Britainâs Got Talent this Saturday. The CLA has the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupé SUV is Here
Apr 22, 2014
Stuttgart / New York. With the Concept Coupé SUV, Mercedes-Benz is raising the standard to a new, higher level in literally multiple respects. This extremely sporty study impresses as a typical representative of the long-standing coupé tradition at Mercedes-Benz, with a flowing sideline, stretched cabin and striking ... Continue reading
Audi A3 wins 2014 World Car of the Year Award
Apr 18, 2014
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel NEW YORK, April 17, 2014. The Audi A3 was named 2014 World Car of the Year during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. Another division of the Volkswagen Group captured the World Performance Car of the Year, while Mercedes walked away ... Continue reading
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