First Mercedes-Benz GLA Rolls off Production Line in India
Jun 12, 2015
Mercedes-Benz has started production of the GLA compact SUV at its Indian plant in Pune and thus further expanded its international production network. âThe start of production of the GLA in India marks the first time we are producing compact cars in our global assembly network along with sedans and SUVs. We are t ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2015
The coveted Steel Innovation Award 2015 category, "products made of steel", has been awarded to Daimler AG. The prestigious award of the German Steel Federation is awarded every three years and honors this year the newly developed steel pistons for passenger car diesel engines with a significant CO<SUB>2</SUB> savings ... Continue reading
Milestones of Motorsports: the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
Jun 10, 2015
1955 was the golden year of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. It enjoyed an unprecedentedly successful run, comprising one-two or even one-two-three wins. These outstanding triumphs assured Mercedes-Benz of the 1955 Worls Sports Car Championship title. Mercedes-Benz Classic is now presenting a new book on the legendary r ... Continue reading
Delivery of 2500th Setra Double-Decker Coach
Jun 9, 2015
Italian coach operator "Autolinee Marino" has taken delivery of the 2500th Setra double-decker coach to be manufactured in Neu-Ulm. The S 431 DT is also the 250th vehicle of its type to feature a Euro VI engine. The milestone coach, fitted with 80 "Setra Voyage Plus" seats and two club tables, ... Continue reading
Daimler and Bosch Automate Parking: Mercedes With Built in Valet
Jun 9, 2015
Bosch, Daimler and car2go agree on a development cooperation</STRONG></DIV></LI></UL> <DIV class=c2cClass3>What if in the near future cars could look for their spaces in a parking garage and return all by themselves by using a smartphone app? This is the goal of a joint pilot project, started by Daimler, Bosch and car2 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Launches Private Energy Storage Plants
Jun 9, 2015
Developed for demanding service on board cars, the Mercedes-Benz energy storage units meet the very highest safety and quality standards. Up to eight battery modules with an energy content of 2.5 kWh can be combined into an energy storage plant with a capacity of 20 kWh. Households with their own photovoltaic systems c ... Continue reading
Jun 9, 2015
Are you an exceptionally gifted programmer or creative designer? Do you live the "Digital Drivestyle" and have ideas about how the intelligently connected vehicle can make the next step towards becoming an automotive companion? Then why not take part in the Mercedes-Benz "Hack With The Best" Hackathon in Silicon Valley ... Continue reading
Record Sales for Compact Cars and SUVs from Mercedes-Benz
Jun 8, 2015
Mercedes-Benz handed over 151,135 vehicles to customers in May, 12.8% more than in the same month of the previous year. The brand with the star also recorded a double-digit sales increase since the beginning of the year with deliveries rising by 13.6% to 728,809 vehicles. "With the GLC, which celebrates its world premi ... Continue reading
Daimler Increases its Support for Refugees
Jun 8, 2015
Daimler AG's commitment to respect and tolerance means taking on social responsibility, demonstrating support, and putting that support into action. In light of the current refugee situation, the company is increasing its engagement in refugee aid: For the next three years, Daimler is giving the City of Stuttgart EUR 1 ... Continue reading
Kalibrate Delivers California Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Planning Results to NREL
Jun 8, 2015
Location intelligence expertise reveals best hydrogen refueling station locations for California Florham Park, NJ â June 4, 2015 â Kalibrate has released the results of its California hydrogen refueling infrastructure analysis to the Energy Departmentâs National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Becaus ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS June 8, 2015: Mercedes, Chevrolet, Acura (Airbag), Mazda,(Airbag)
Jun 8, 2015
NHTSA RECALLS June 8, 2015: Mercedes, Chevrolet, Acura (Airbag), Mazda,(Airbag) ... Continue reading
20 Years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: "Edition Sprinter"
Jun 5, 2015
The Sprinter is celebrating its birthday â and everyone is invited to join the party. When it made its debut in 1995, it marked the start of a new era for vans: this highly successful model from Mercedes-Benz Vans has long since become synonymous with a particular breed of van with a gross vehicle weight of a ... Continue reading
Milestone for Mercedes-Benz Vans in Russia: 10,000 Sprinter Classic produced in Nischni Nowgorod
Jun 4, 2015
It is a milestone for Mercedes-Benz Vans in Russia: just one and a half years after the start of production in September 2013, the 10,000th Sprinter Classic has rolled off the assembly line in Nischni Nowgorod. In 2014 a record figure of 6600 vehicles were sold. This makes the Sprinter Classic the most popular van from ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Achieves Fifth Record Month Of 2015 With 29,583 Units In May, Up 11.1%
Jun 2, 2015
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported best-ever May sales volumes for the Mercedes-Benz brand at 29,583, an 11.1% increase from 26,617 in May 2014. Sprinter sales totaled 2,769 for the month, up 22.3%, combining with 837 units at smart for a May total of 33,189 for MBUSA. Year-to-date, Mercedes-Benz delivered 136,92 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces The Return Of The Evolution Tour
Jun 2, 2015
Bastille and Passion Pit take the stage on multi-city music tour featuring Mercedes-Benz GLA and CLA Vehicles Mercedes-Benz today announced the return of the Evolution Tour, the second installment of the multi-city music tour showcasing the GLA and CLA, two compact luxury vehicles designed to appeal to the next generat ... Continue reading
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