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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 [...]
American Express and Mercedes-Benz Put Consumers in the Driver’s Seat with the Launch of Two New Co-Brand Cards
Montag, 22.August 2011American Express, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC and Mercedes-Benz USA have teamed up to offer two co-brand Cards designed for Mercedes-Benz drivers and enthusiasts: the Mercedes-Benz Credit Card from American Express and the Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz.
The new Cards combine the best of both brands: the Membership Rewards program from [...]
Unveiling of first “Mercedes-Benz Style” product in Geneva: EC145 “Mercedes-Benz Style” helicopter from Eurocopter makes its world premiere
Donnerstag, 19.Mai 2011The first product from “Mercedes-Benz Style” is ready for take-off: The EC145 “Mercedes-Benz Style” helicopter from Eurocopter celebrates its world premiere on 17th May, 2011 at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2011 (EBACE) in Geneva, after which it will be handed over to a European customer.
Mercedes-Benz designers created the interior, which [...]
Daimler and Bosch to establish joint venture for electric motors
Dienstag, 12.April 2011Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH plan to expand their long-standing partnership and cooperate in the development and production of electric motors for all-electric vehicles in Europe. The companies have signed a letter of intent and begun negotiations to establish a 50:50 joint venture that should be concluded in the first half of 2011.
Both companies [...]
1.8 million Hamburg residents – 300 smart fortwo – 1 small revolution
Mittwoch, 6.April 2011car2go launched in the first city with more than a million inhabitants. car2go is starting operations in Hamburg with 300 new “car2go edition” smart fortwo. The operator is car2go Hamburg GmbH, a joint venture between the Daimler subsidiary car2go GmbH and Europcar Autovermietung GmbH.
The initial area of operation will cover the 65 square kilometres [...]
From prechamber to BlueTEC HYBRID – Diesel landmarks and Mercedes-Benz
Mittwoch, 30.März 2011In 1892 Rudolf Diesel applies for a patent for his engine, which is granted on 23 February 1893 as DRP 67 207 “on a principle of operation and construction for internal combustion engines.” He gets the first successful prototype of a production-standard diesel engine running in 1897.
In the cylinder of a diesel engine, fuel is [...]
Mercedes-Benz in the new action thriller “Unknown Identity”: Exciting race against time with a star-studded cast of actors and cars
Sonntag, 6.März 2011The fast-paced action thriller “Unknown Identity” begins showing in German cinemas today with a star-studded international cast and a fleet of cars bearing the Mercedes star into the bargain.
Six Mercedes-Benz models feature alongside leading actors Liam Neeson and Diane Kruger, in some instances taking on major roles in the breakneck race against time: four [...]
Mercedes-Benz Classic: 23 January 1951: the passenger safety cell is patented
Sonntag, 23.Januar 2011On 23 January 1951, Daimler-Benz AG registered a patent for the passenger car body with a passenger safety cell. This invention by Béla Barényi was granted Patent No. 845 157 with the title “Motor vehicle, specifically for personal transport”.
This was a trailblazing innovation, as it is still seen as the fundamental feature of passive [...]
Mercedes-Benz launches integrated advertising campaign for the new CLS: Sensuality and sense in perfect form
Donnerstag, 13.Januar 2011The 29th January is a very special day for Mercedes-Benz. It was on this day in 1886 that Carl Benz filed a patent application (number 37435) at the Reich patent office for his “vehicle operated by gas engine”.
And now, 125 years to the day, 29th January 2011 sees the launch of the latest development [...]
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