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Tuners are hard at work it seems in their craft. The latest Mercedes-Benz ramification comes from Anderson Germany with their version of the Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG Black Edition. Theirs features an engine upgrade that involves specialized computer software..."
"Two months following the presentation of the new generation Viano, Mercedes-Benz made certain to release more photos of the said car. To update your memory, the latest Viano has been modified with a new face, a style that is comparable to that of the present passenger..."
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Think business is boring? Think again, because Brabus won’t agree with you. They’ve taken the latest in Apple’s multimedia armada and gadgetry to turn a normal Mercedes-Benz S-Class into a rolling workplace on the go. Called the S-Class iBusiness..."
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More than 250,000 Mercedes-Benz B Class units have already been sold since the model’s market launch in June 2005. “The innovative B-Class product concept impresses our customers with its fascinating design and unique blend of spaciousness and high degree of utility. The strong demand for the Sports Tourer is yet another confirmation of our role as the market leader in the premium compact car segment,” said Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Mercedes Car Group, responsible for Sales and Marketing.
The most important market for the B-Class is Germany, which accounts for about one third of the model’s sales worldwide, followed by Italy, France, Japan and Spain. The vehicle is produced in three-shift operations at the Rastatt plant. The majority of B-Class customers chose one of the diesel models: one third has purchased the B 180 CDI, and 20 percent have selected the B 200 CDI.
No word on the rumor that the B-Class may be coming to the US, but many have reported seeing it being test. Maybe in a couple of years; once they see how the smart is doing.
Top German model Eva Padberg is taking on a new role as brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz. The sought-after star model is to represent the Stuttgart-based premium car brand at future international fashion and lifestyle events. Eva Padberg will make her debut appearance in this role at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin which is being staged for the first time in July.
Fashion Week in Berlin
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) today announced the official 75th anniversary of the Fuso brand name. Three-quarters of a century ago, the Fuso name was first applied to a bus built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Kobe Shipyard and Machine Works. Today, the Fuso name is renowned in Asia and around the world, while MFTBC itself is part of the DaimlerChrysler Truck Group, the world’s largest commercial truck manufacturer.
The Benz Patent Motor Car is considered to be the world’s first automobile. One specimen of 1888 which is retained in its original condition now comes to Germany: The Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz in Ladenburg will host the oldest original automobile in the world. It is a loan of the Science Museum, London. The return to England is planned for November 2008.
Carl Benz introduced the Patent Motor Car in 1886 and subsequently built several units of this three-wheeler, about 25 vehicles in total. The Model I was the original Patent Motor Car. It featured wire wheels and a number of design details adopted from advanced contemporary bicycle manufacture.
“Open your mind” – and combine an exciting lifestyle with environmental protection: True to its philosophy, smart is supporting the Live Earth concerts and “Save Our Selves – SOS” campaign against global warming launched by Founder Kevin Wall and Partner former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. DaimlerChrysler is with smart the world’s only automaker serving as an official partner of the Live Earth concerts, which will feature more than 100 headliners on July 7, 2007. smart is providing the official shuttle service for all artists and other celebrities participating in Live Earth.
I present you a great video of what it took to develop the Mercedes Benz Ocean Drive Concept. Similar to what the Maybach Exelero has done, the Ocean Drive is doing as well. Some Hip Hop artist has shown interest in having the concept car in one of their videos, similar to what Jay-Z did with the Exelero.
The Canadian Defence Ministry has ordered 82 Mercedes-Benz Actros transport trucks, with an option for another 26 units of the same model. The four-axle all-wheel-drive chassis from the Mercedes-Benz Actros model series are fitted with a specially armoured cab that helps to provide an exceptionally high level of protection for the Canadian soldiers from mines, hostile fire and roadside bombs during their UN peacekeeping missions. The “Armoured Heavy Actros” trucks come in numerous body variants and are ideally suited to a wide range of applications in unstable crisis areas.
DaimlerChrysler will unveil the first prototype of the diesel-electric hybrid Mercedes-Benz Citaro to the general public in the course of this year, the company announced at the occasion of the UITP world congress for public transportation in Helsinki. This prototype embodies highly sophisticated diesel-electric series hybrid technology which will allow emission-free operation in battery-only mode. The system will be installed in a Citaro G articulated bus. This configuration is currently worldwide unique. Following the unveiling of the prototype in the second half of 2007, pilot operation will begin early next year. The series production is scheduled for 2009.
If they are able to get this diesel-electric technology into cars in the near future, then that would definitely revolutionize the industry, in one way or another. This of course it the first step, let us wait, there will probably be more from Mercedes.
I am not sure if you guys have seen this ad in the US, but here in Germany, it is running all the time. The one thing that I dislike about the commercial is that it was dubbed over. They did the same thing in the German version, making it sound terrible. If you want to advertise the car with the help of a Star, then let him say it in his own words. Everyone that know about the F1 and Fernando Alonso knows that he doesn’t speak like that. Anyway, this commercial has some great visuals, take a look.
DaimlerChrysler increased its EBIT to €2,041 million in the first quarter of this year (Q1 2006: €1,181 million). Earnings were reduced particularly by restructuring expenses related to the implementation of the Chrysler Group’s Recovery and Transformation Plan (€914 million). There were additional charges from the financial support provided to troubled suppliers (€120 million) and the implementation of the new management model (€54 million). Income of €1,563 million, however, was realized in connection with DaimlerChrysler’s equity interest in EADS, partially offset by expenses of €114 million from the Power8 restructuring program at EADS.
In the prior-year quarter, the discontinuation of the smart forfour and headcount reductions at the Mercedes Car Group caused expenses of €1,185 million. There were opposing effects from the disposed off-highway business (€238 million) and from reductions in healthcare benefits at the Chrysler Group (€390 million).
Improved operating results at the Mercedes Car Group and the Truck Group largely offset the decline in earnings at the Chrysler Group.
This is a great sign that the company is in an upswing; once Chrysler is gone, the losses will be less, and the earnings will be significantly larger.
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