Posted on 11th September, 2008 by Warren M
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Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz builds the world’s most desirable coupes – a claim which the Stuttgart-based car maker is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with its ConceptFASCINATION design study.
Posted on 10th September, 2008 by Warren M
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Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a completely new diesel engine generation starting in the autumn of 2008. For its world premiere, the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer will unveil a C-Class model with this new four-cylinder engine. In the C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition, this engine produces, with its 2.2 litres of displacement, 150 kW / 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
Posted on 9th September, 2008 by Warren M
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Here’s the legendary DTM driver Bernd Schneider putting Mercedes’ 670bhp SL65 AMG Black Series through its paces on a circuit in France.
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Posted on 8th September, 2008 by Warren M
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Just little more than two years after opening its doors, the Mercedes-Benz Museum today received its 2,000,000th visitor. Michael Bock, managing director of Mercedes-Benz Museum GmbH, was on hand to extend a warm welcome to the happy milestone visitor, Christoph Ludwig, who had travelled from Munich together with his children Timo and Jakob. The surprised customer was presented with a book on the Mercedes-Benz Museum and was subsequently invited to a three-course meal in the museum restaurant.
Posted on 7th September, 2008 by Warren M
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McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton went eight points clear as Raikkonen put his Ferrari into a wall at Blanchimont corner on the penultimate lap at a wet Spa-Francorchamps today. Felipe Massa took second place, with BMW Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld’s taking the final podium position. Full results below.
Posted on 6th September, 2008 by Warren M
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Britain’s Lewis Hamilton placed his McLaren on pole for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa tomorrow, with a perfect lap. Hamilton’s team mate Heikki Kovalainen took third spot on the grid. Full times below.
Posted on 6th September, 2008 by Warren M
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Mercedes-Benz is returning to the runway as the title sponsor of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week by driving the excitement at the shows, backstage, and in the Bryant Park lobby. Mercedes-Benz celebrates the best in fashion and luxury this season with the Spring 2009 Mercedes-Benz Presents designer, Ralph Rucci, and the chic Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge which will cater to VIPs and celebrities. Mercedes-Benz will also welcome guests at Fashion Week to experience the ultimate in luxury automotives with the 2009 CLS63 AMG and limited edition Saks Fifth Avenue KEY TO THE CURE S550 sedan. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is from September 5th to the 12th at Bryant Park and showcases industry leading fashion designers including Chado Ralph Rucci, BCBG, Badgley Mischka, Diane von Furstenberg, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Zac Posen.
Posted on 4th September, 2008 by Warren M
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Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 18,507 new vehicles, an 11.8 percent decrease compared to August 2007. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA continued to outpace its 2007 performance with sales of 158,519 new vehicles (versus 157,806).
Posted on 3rd September, 2008 by Warren M
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Hambach – Today, the one millionth smart fortwo rolled off the production line at the plant in Hambach, France - a micro hybrid drive (mhd) in the passion equipment line. On the occasion of the production anniversary and the tenth birthday of the smart brand Daimler presented the new smart electric drive. In Hambach Dr. Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars said “The smart electric drive makes zero emission driving in an urban environment a reality.”
Posted on 3rd September, 2008 by Warren M
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Ten years ago one of the world’s most unusual production vehicles was launched on the market. It was new and excitingly different to conventional cars – the smart city coupé, now called the smart fortwo.
Posted on 3rd September, 2008 by Warren M
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Safety is the most important of the Mercedes-Benz brand values. And, as such, it is the focus of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Travego high-deck touring coach, which marks the world premiere of the Active Brake Assist (ABA) system in the bus and coach sector.
Posted on 2nd September, 2008 by Warren M
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Stuttgart – The new-generation M-Class has passed European NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash tests with flying colours and has been awarded the top mark of five stars for its very high level of occupant protection. The Mercedes off-roader has also achieved outstanding results in tests carried out by US rating organisations.
Posted on 31st August, 2008 by Warren M
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Chris Harris from the superb online magazine Drivers Republic has been to Silverstone to compare the Audi RS6 vs Mercedes’ C63 AMG. Lovely stuff.
Posted on 27th August, 2008 by Warren M
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If you missed this Fifth Gear you won’t have seen some racing driver guy chatting with the perky princess of motoring - Miss Vicki Butler-Henderson. She’s the only presenter worth watching. OK, her and Tiff.
Posted on 26th August, 2008 by Warren M
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A review of the last eight Mercedes?Benz Classic Days reveals the ongoing success story of the event. Mercedes?Benz organised the first edition of Mercedes?Benz Classic Days in 2000. The event was an overwhelming success, as 400 classic car fans from 20 countries descended upon the historic city on the River Salzach to attend the world premiere with more than 200 vintage Mercedes?Benz vehicles.
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