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Samstag, 4.Februar 2012Mercedes-Benz’ new urban delivery van is called Citan. The name was revealed today during a symposium on brand competence and city logistics, which was held at the Mercedes-Benz Design Center in Sindelfingen.
The name Citan combines the words “city” and “titan,” thus making it clear that the vehicle is a first-rate specialist for city logistics — [...]
On the road in style: the Mercedes-Benz Type 320 (W 142, 1937 to 1942)
Montag, 30.Januar 2012The Mercedes-Benz Type 320 (W 142 series) celebrated its premiere at the International Automobile and Motorcycle Exhibition (IAMA) in Berlin in February 1937. With it, the brand closed a gap in the market between medium-sized vehicles and vehicles of the largest format.
At least, this is what the renowned “Allgemeine Automobil-Zeitung” (AAZ or “General Automotive [...]
Mercedes-Benz USA pushes automobile connectivity to the next level with the launch of mbrace2
Sonntag, 15.Januar 2012Mercedes-Benz USA launched mbrace2, the next generation of telematics innovation that gives drivers top-of-the-line features related to safety, infotainment, personal assistance and vehicle care, at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas last Tuesday.
Powered by Hughes Telematics, Inc., mbrace2 was developed to work seamlessly inside and outside the vehicle, and offers a [...]
Daimler and Google deepen strategic partnership
Donnerstag, 12.Januar 2012Today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Daimler and Google announced a deepening of their strategic partnership to provide Daimler with access to the suite of application programming interfaces (APIs) known as Google Maps API for Business for the use of cloud-based, map-related applications in Daimler vehicles and early access to other new APIs [...]
Accessories for the cold season: Protection against slush and peace and quiet in the back
Montag, 19.Dezember 2011Anyone who lives in areas where the snow stays put or who regularly heads for the mountains for winter sports appreciates the perfectly fitting Classic all‑weather mats available from Mercedes-Benz for most model series.
They are made of robust, washable plastic designed for heavy-duty use, and with their deep sections and raised edges reliably protect [...]
Genuine roof boxes for Mercedes-Benz cars: Genuine roof boxes for Mercedes-Benz cars
Samstag, 17.Dezember 2011Functionality and spacious transport volume have always been the mark of the genuine roof boxes from Mercedes-Benz. Now, together with the new M-Class, the “450″ roof box with revised design comes on the market. The “dropping line” of the roof box takes up the current Mercedes-Benz design idiom.
The “450″ roof box is available in [...]
Social Game GreenSight City – Build your own city!
Donnerstag, 15.Dezember 2011It’s game time! GreenSight City – developed by Daimler AG in collaboration with Zone 2 Connect GmbH – is now in open beta phase and is calling upon ambitious city planners to grasp the opportunity to build up their very own thriving metropolis with a wide range of touristic attractions.
Maintaining ecological stability with growing [...]
New Mercedes-Benz SL – FrontBass: open-air enjoyment with listening pleasure: The fully integrated sound of tomorrow
Montag, 12.Dezember 2011As a rule, those gifted with a sensitive sense of hearing cannot expect much listening enjoyment in a roadster. Even good auto radios and CD players are disappointing under these arduous acoustic conditions.
Instead, in open-top cars, the music flies away with the wind; it frays and breaks up in all directions without its acoustic base [...]
Mercedes-Benz Unimog: Prestigious design award for Unimog study
Freitag, 2.Dezember 2011The Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles division is delighted to have won an unusual award: the prestigious “red dot award design concept” in Singapore went to the Unimog design concept.
The “Best of Best” award went to the study presented this summer on the off-road special-purpose vehicle. The jury recognised that good ideas need to be combined [...]
Winter time with Mercedes-Benz: Heading to the slopes
Mittwoch, 30.November 2011The cold time of the year makes the hearts of many winter sports fans beat faster: soon they’ll go on holiday and head for the ski runs, half-pipes or cross-country trails.
Mercedes drivers are well prepared thanks to state-of-the-art driving assistance systems and the 4MATIC all-wheel drive available in many model series. New products from [...]
2011 Abu Dhabi GP: Qualifying
Samstag, 12.November 2011Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher qualified in seventh and eighth places this evening at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Nico completed one run in Q1 on prime tyres, two runs on the same set of options in Q2, and one option run in Q3. Michael completed a prime and option [...]
The start of a new simulation game for a green metropolis: GreenSight City
Dienstag, 8.November 2011A new simulation game for green cities is to go online on 15 December 2011 under the title “GreenSight City”. This game, jointly developed by Daimler AG and Zone 2 Connect GmbH (Meerbusch) is an urban-planning simulation that focuses particularly on the issues of mobility, renewable energy sources and innovative technologies.
The task set the [...]
Available from specialist perfume retailers from the first quarter of 2012: Mercedes-Benz launches new fragrance brand
Mittwoch, 28.September 2011‘Mercedes-Benz Perfume. The first fragrance for men’ was launched on 19 September 2011 at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. The fragrance has been composed by renowned perfumer Olivier Cresp (Firmenich).
Innovative and unique, it is the first men’s fragrance from Mercedes-Benz and it combines woody notes with floral freshness. The cool top note features [...]
First new Citaro delivered
Freitag, 23.September 2011The new Citaro created a sensation when it was presented to the general public just a few weeks ago. The best-selling urban bus from Mercedes-Benz has been completely revamped, and experts were quick to predict a great future for the bus.
This future is already becoming reality: on 19 September, a ceremony was held to [...]
Mercedes-Benz to present new After-Sales brand appearance “My Service” at the 2011 IAA
Sonntag, 11.September 2011Mercedes-Benz Service & Parts will unveil its new “My Service” brand appearance at the 2011 IAA International Motor Show (September 15-25) in Frankfurt.
The new approach will enable customers to experience at first hand the After-Sales brand values of individuality and appreciation. “We work continually to improve our program, and want to offer our customers [...]
FleetBoard Drivers’ League Final 2011: DOEGO and Smeets Beheer on the winners’ podium
Samstag, 10.September 2011Excitement was at fever pitch for the final of the 9th FleetBoard Drivers’ League on 3 September: 25 truck drivers from 13 different countries delivered an outstanding finish to the competition at the Altes Lager site in Münsingen. Their results in four challenging tasks decided who would reign supreme in the international Drivers’ League of [...]
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