News By Topic: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Ranger Navigates Fashion Week Jungle

Sep 10, 2011

It's a jungle out there and who better to navigate the streets of New York during Fashion Week than Mercedes-Benz and its Fashion Ranger vehicle, the all-new 2012 M-Class SUV, which is taking to the streets of New York City to preserve and protect the fashion capital of the world while on the hunt for the city's most b ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2012 Collections Fall Into Action

Sep 7, 2011

Lincoln Center is a buzz with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week as it gets underway from September 8-15, 2011 with a line-up of 99 designers showing their Spring 2012 Collections. Among the most anticipated designers displaying their latest looks on the runways, Mercedes-Benz is also showcasing its 2012 SLS AMG R ... Continue reading

Derek Lam Receives "Mercedes-Benz Presents" Title

Sep 6, 2011

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 ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-Benz V6 Diesel Engines Use DuraBowl Piston Technology From Federal-Mogul

Sep 4, 2011

Federal-Mogul Corporation has jointly developed with Mercedes-Benz a piston technology for Daimler's latest V6 diesel engine that helps to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The design gives Mercedes-Benz a piston that fully exploits the advances in thermal and mechanical durability made possible by Federal-Mogul's ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz August 2011 U.S. Sales Up 5.4%

Sep 1, 2011

PR Newswire MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 20,728 vehicles, a 5.4% improvement over August 2010 (19,674) and the company's highest August volume since 2007. Â On a year-to-date basis, the 159,814 vehicles sold represent a 10.5% in ... Continue reading

Compact Sports Tourer: The New B-Class From Mercedes-Benz

Aug 25, 2011

Substantially more agile and efficient, but as comfortable and spacious as ever - the new B-Class from Mercedes-Benz is a winner on all fronts. The vehicle's lower height and more upright seat position provide for a first impression that hints at the compact sports tourer's dynamic credentials. ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel's Branded Buyers Guide's Daily Visitor Count Scoreboard

Aug 23, 2011

Is a new car model's TV commercial effective? Does a car maker's new sales incentive message reach an in-market audience? Has a new truck model created a buzz? Find out here on The Auto Channel's Buyers Guide Visitor Scoreboard.Visitor count and corresponding interest in every one of The Auto Channel’s 42 Single B ... Continue reading

The New SLK 55 AMG - Top Marks In All Disciplines

Aug 23, 2011

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is the most powerful SLK of all time ... Continue reading

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG First Look

Aug 21, 2011

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is the most powerful SLK of all time. Its new AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine featuring cylinder shutoff combines the ultimate in performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption. With a peak output of 415 hp and maximum torque of 398 lb-ft, the 2012 SLK55 AMG is poised to outperform all o ... Continue reading

125 Years of Mercedes-Benz Auto History Travels to Monterey California

Aug 16, 2011

A celebration encompassing the history of the automobile and the 125 year anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz 1886 Patent Motorwagen is creating a blissful paradise for car aficionados heading to the Monterey Peninsula for the annual Pebble Beach Automotive Week and Concours d'Elegance August 16-21, 2011. At the heart of ... Continue reading

Where New Cars Sold in USA Are Built

Aug 15, 2011

Featuring Where Built Data For 2010, 2011, 2012 Model Years Where in the world is the car you are interested in buying being built this model year? Like trying to find Waldo, it might be built anywhere in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Hungry, Netherlands, Poland, China, Japan, South Korea, France, UK, Australia, Au ... Continue reading

Truck Beats Train In Commercial Motor And Railways Illustrated Test

Aug 11, 2011

Commercial Motor, the UK's largest weekly road transport magazine, teamed up with Railways Illustrated to stage a 'head to head' challenge pitting a truck against a freight train. The purpose: to prove in real-life operating conditions, which mode of transport could deliver the goods to their destination in the quickes ... Continue reading

Dante to Display Sculpture of Pablo Picasso's Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

Aug 10, 2011

Dante will display a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL sculpture in Pebble Beach August 18-21. "My interpretation of Pablo Picasso's own vehicle provides a fusion of art and classic automobile design capturing the essence of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing," said Dante. Picasso's Gullwing was the first sculpture created in Dante' ... Continue reading

Daimler, Honda Highest in Assessment of Light-Duty Fuel Cell Vehicle Manufacturers

Aug 10, 2011

The light duty fuel cell vehicle (FCV) market is in a ramp up to commercialization. Automakers have diverged in their commitment to this market in recent years. Several of the major global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have aggressive programs to develop a commercial FCV as part of their suite of s ... Continue reading

Canning Stock Route Update

Aug 5, 2011

The Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars Horst von Sanden said “When we undertook this journey we were well aware of the punishment that the vehicles would endure. We put in place a group of very experienced Outback operators who have the expertise and logistical knowledge to cover off any eventuality ... Continue reading