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Sonntag, 14.April 2013Mixed Tape, the free download platform offered by Mercedes-Benz, acts as a springboard for the very best newcomers on the international music scene, providing music fans around the world with specially selected sounds and fantastic beats.
In ten years of activity, the platform has launched almost 600 hand-picked tracks to its enthusiastic fans. More than [...]
“Motor Klassik Award 2013”: Five Awards for Mercedes-Benz
Samstag, 13.April 2013The readers of “Motor Klassik” classic car magazine have decided: in the “Motor Klassik Award 2013” a Mercedes-Benz vehicle has won in all of five categories.
“In this vote, three historic cars as well as two current Mercedes-Benz models won,” Michael Bock, Head of Mercedes-Benz Classic, was pleased to say. “The G-Class and the CLS [...]
Christmas Stars 2012: Recommended by leading Father Christmases
Dienstag, 13.November 2012Great Christmas gifts: the new “Christmas Stars” products from Mercedes‑Benz offer over 40 ideas for presents for the whole family.
These top-quality Christmas presents are now available from our sales partners or online at http://shop.mercedes-benz.com/de.
The diverse scope of present ideas included in the “Christmas Stars 2012″ Mercedes campaign ranges from A for Actros ride-on truck [...]
2012 Singapore Grand Prix: Qualifying
Samstag, 22.September 2012Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg qualified in ninth and 10th places this evening for the Singapore Grand Prix.
The pair progressed through the early stages of qualifying, with one prime run in Q1 and two option runs in Q2. Having reached Q3, the team decided not to start a timed lap to [...]
Til Schweiger’s first action thriller celebrates its premiere in Berlin: The “Guardian Angel” drives a Mercedes-Benz
Samstag, 22.September 2012Til Schweiger is switching film genres: after roles in such successful comedies as “Kokowääh” and “Keinohrhasen” (“Rabbits without Ears”), his new film entitled “Schutzengel” (“Guardian Angel”), which celebrates its premiere in Berlin last Thursday, is an emotional action thriller with a touch of international flair.
Two Mercedes-Benz vehicles play an important role in the exciting [...]
Daytime running lights also required for new commercial vehicles of 3.5 tonnes or more from November 2012
Montag, 10.September 2012On 1 November 2012 a new regulation will come into force for commercial vehicles of 3.5 tonnes or more. According to Regulation No. 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, all vehicle models and vehicles being entered into service for the first time that are type approved after this date must be fitted [...]
Unimog on rails: shunting and clearing snow
Mittwoch, 5.September 2012At the 9th InnoTrans in Berlin, the leading global trade show for the railway industry (18 through 21 September), Mercedes-Benz will exhibit new implement configurations for the Unimog on rails.
The particular interest of the professional circles will be on the Unimog U 400 as a shunting vehicle that is also suitable for clearing snow. [...]
Hybrid bus fleet for Münster’s public transport service
Sonntag, 2.September 2012Münster in Westphalia, which, since 2004, can boast the title of the world’s most liveable city, officially inaugurated its first hybrid bus line on 27 August 2012.
With the ceremonial handover of two Mercedes-Benz Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid vehicles to the Münster municipal transport service, represented by its manager of Münster’s public transport company Eckhard [...]
Major orders for Daimler: More than 520 Mercedes-Benz city buses sold to update fleets in major Brazilian cities
Samstag, 1.September 2012updates of their fleets and infra-structural measures, major Brazilian cities are already preparing themselves for the increased traffic volume expected during the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016.
Fortaleza in Northeastern Brazil will be one of the cities to host World Cup soccer games. With an order of 135 new Mercedes-Benz [...]
Mercedes-Benz supports research fleet for Vehicle-to-Vehicle Model Deployment
Donnerstag, 23.August 2012Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA) is supporting the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Model Deployment.
This activity, to be officially launched on August 21, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the largest connected vehicle field operational trial in the world, with over 2800 passenger, commercial, and transit vehicles. The purpose [...]
Tips for transporting holiday luggage: How to pack correctly for the trip
Samstag, 11.August 2012Mercedes-Benz is well known for building extremely safe cars. The motto of “safety first” is one of the brand’s core values, and applies just as much to genuine accessories from Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH. Ultimate responsibility for safety, however, lies with the driver, and only drivers who stow sports and leisure equipment and other loads in [...]
Sales release of the CLS Shooting Brake – From October 6 at the dealers
Mittwoch, 18.Juli 2012Sales release of the CLS Shooting Brake. With the new CLS Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz is once again adding a further highlight to its line of innovative luxury vehicles.
In terms of its proportions, the five-door model is clearly a coupé, but with a roof which continues through to the rear it promises some remarkable new [...]
Alternative bicycle rack: transport on the trailer coupling: Piggybacking in the slipstream
Dienstag, 17.Juli 2012The rear bicycle rack, which has been specially designed for Mercedes-Benz models, represents the preferred solution for bicycles with a trailer coupling. As well as the high level of loading convenience, this transport variant boasts excellent aerodynamics in comparison with roof transport, which is reflected in lower fuel consumption figures.
The rear carrier system has been [...]
The best way to get from A to B: “moovel” offers integrated mobility for one and all
Mittwoch, 11.Juli 2012Daimler AG treads new paths with a unique service: the mobility platform “moovel” shows its users the best possible way to get from A to B.
“moovel” bundles the offers of diverse mobility providers and presents suitable travel options via app and mobile website – irrespective of provider and transparently. As of 11 July 2012 [...]
smart Conquers the Russian Market
Samstag, 23.Juni 2012In addition to inventing urban mobility, smart is also shaping its future. With the official sales start of the smart fortwo in Russia on July 1, 2012, the smart brand is taking the next step in pursuit of its goals.
Initially, dealers will offer the vehicles in Russia’s capital city Moscow. Further cities will follow [...]
At dealers from October 2012: smart special model ‘edition iceshine’ – All white, or sky blue?
Samstag, 16.Juni 2012The latest smart fortwo special model is the ‘edition iceshine’, which combines a fresh, cheeky look with chic equipment details. This exciting special model can be preordered in white or exclusive azure blue from June, while the first vehicles in this limited series will be rolled out to dealers in October 2012. The smart fortwo [...]
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