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Samstag, 4.September 2010As consumers increasingly turn to mobile devices to manage their lives from wherever they are, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has introduced an upgraded version of its mbrace telematics platform that connects the in-car navigation system in its vehicles with drivers’ iPhones.
Developed by its partner Hughes Telematics, Inc. (HTI), the new mbrace Mobile Application version 2.0 allows [...]
Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Program in the United States
Montag, 26.Juli 2010The Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Program (MBCPO) is the best way to provide Mercedes-Benz customers luxury at an affordable price. Mercedes-Benz is a pioneer in pre-owned vehicle programs, with more than 15 years of experience setting industry standards in pre-owned automobile sales.
Currently, more than 70 percent of the Mercedes vehicles sold since1954 are still on [...]
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Domestic Models Outperform Imports in Vehicle Appeal for the First Time in 13 Years
Samstag, 17.Juli 2010For the first time since 1997, domestic auto brands, collectively, have surpassed import brands as a whole in vehicle appeal, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released today.
In 2010, the APEAL score for U.S. domestic brands averages 787 on a 1,000-point scale—13 points higher than the [...]
Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape 33
Montag, 28.Juni 2010Hello and welcome to Mixed Tape, the popular free download compilation by Mercedes-Benz. The latest issue, „Yellow Beats“, not only features groundbreaking new music, but als takes a peek behind the scenes.
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F1 Istanbul: Michael Schumacher Fourth, Nico Rosberg Fifth
Sonntag, 30.Mai 2010An eventful Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park today saw Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg bring their MERCEDES GP PETRONAS cars home in fourth and fifth places, an improvement of one position on their respective grid placings.
The pair had a fairly quiet race with Michael moving up to fourth briefly after a first lap [...]
Formula One Turkish Grand Prix – Qualifying
Samstag, 29.Mai 2010Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg will share the third row of the grid for the Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park on Sunday after qualifying their MGP W01 cars in fifth and sixth places respectively today.
With temperatures slightly cooler than for the practice sessions on Friday, the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS pair progressed easily through [...]
Mercedes-Benz super-sports cars – Mercedes-Benz 300 SL: an icon with racing genes
Samstag, 22.Mai 2010The “Gullwing” era began in 1952, when the Mercedes-Benz W 194 racing coupé notched up victory after victory. An enhanced version followed in 1953, with a petrol-injection engine delivering an extra 29 kW, bringing the power rating up to 158 kW.
The transaxle design provided a more favourable weight distribution and better vehicle dynamics. The [...]
Maybach 57S coupe from July with 612 hp for 650,000 euros + VAT
Freitag, 21.Mai 2010Actually we have the Maybach only as a sedan, but that will change in July. Based on the 57S and in limited edition of 100 pieces, will the Weinsberger Xenatec company manufacture the Maybach Coupe.
The car’s wheelbase is untouched, but the rest is completely new. Leon Hustinx, former sales director at Maybach made the [...]
Mercedes-Benz star shines on the iPad
Donnerstag, 20.Mai 2010When Apple’s iPad hits European markets in a few days’ time Mercedes-Benz will be ready for the launch with a whole range of free programs available through the App Store. Already available for the iPhone, the applications have been technically optimised to ensure that fascination for the brand with the star is just as good [...]
Mercedes-Benz super-sports cars – Dawn of an era: the Mercedes 35 hp
Dienstag, 18.Mai 2010The first modern car was designed by Wilhelm Maybach, chief designer of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG), in 1900. The state-of-the-art 1000-kilogram car with a characteristic low centre of gravity was made for Emil Jellinek, as the first vehicle to bear the “Mercedes” name.
Standout features of the new car included the visionary contours, marking the final break [...]
“Mercedes-Benz Style” – a unique styling which is not just for cars
Dienstag, 4.Mai 2010The designers at Mercedes-Benz will be styling other products in future, in addition to creating classic automotive designs. The portfolio of the newly established “Mercedes-Benz Style” division will comprise not only transport-related products, but also furniture and lifestyle products and industrial design.
“Our unique design expertise is appreciated throughout the world. We have therefore decided [...]
Mixed-Tape 32 – „Orange Distortion“
Sonntag, 2.Mai 2010Hello and welcome to Mixed-Tape, the popular download compilation by Mercedes-Benz. Just in time fort he new decade, see the updated Mixied Tape format – with plenty music, insights into the artists` lives and a new colourful cover theme.
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Auto China 2010: Maybach Facelift – Perfection taken to exciting heights
Freitag, 23.April 2010Since 2002 Maybach has been defining new standards in the top league of high-end luxury saloons, whilst at the same time continuing the tradition of legendary Maybach vehicles which were part of the elite in the German and international automotive construction industry in the nineteen twenties and thirties of the last century.
It is this [...]
Fascination is in the DNA: Super sports cars at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Dienstag, 20.April 2010Ever since the birth of the brand Mercedes-Benz super sports cars have symbolised three things: high performance, dynamic appearance and spectacular racing success. From April 27th to August 29th, 2010 the Mercedes-Benz Museum is devoting its own special exhibition to the topic. Also Mercedes-Benz will be presenting its historic high-performance vehicles at many Classic Events [...]
Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept revealed – 2012 CLS preview
Dienstag, 20.April 2010In October 2004 Mercedes-Benz established a new market segment with the four-door Coupé CLS. In September 2008, the brand revealed a fresh and exciting interpretation of the emotionally-appealing Coupé-based design in the form of the FASCINATION concept car.
Now making its premiere at Auto China 2010 is the Shooting Break concept car – a further [...]
Markus Schaefer appointed as Head of Mercedes-Benz Plant Tuscaloosa, USA
Montag, 19.April 2010Markus Schaefer will be the new President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI), effective July 1, 2010. He will succeed Ola Kaellenius who became the new managing director of Mercedes-Benz AMG GmbH.
Mr. Schaefer has 20 years experience with Daimler AG. He served as Director of Strategy for Production for Mercedes-Benz Cars from 2007 [...]
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