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Mercedes-Benz To Launch Stop-Start Technology Across Car Range

Nedzad July 29, 2007

Sponsor: Mercedes Brake Parts Writing in Auto Week, British automotive journalist Tony Lewin reports that Thomas Weber, head of R&D at DaimlerChrysler, has announced that Mercedes-Benz Car Group will launch stop-start technology across its entire line-up, beginning with the A and B Class ranges in September. Sources quoted indicate that Valeo will supply its StARS belt-driven stop-start system for the A and B class models, as already adopted for the new smart fortwo city car and some of Citroà«n’s C2 and C3 hatchbacks. Mr Weber reportedly said Mercedes would use a different solution for its larger, rear-drive models. A Mercedes official who did not wish to be named said that… Continue Reading »

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New C Class – bullet riddled

Muamer Hodzic July 29, 2007

I got a very interesting email today from Danny with some cool pictures of a bullet riddled C-Class. It turns out that the new W204 C-Class is staring in a new movie called “State of the Nation II” being filmed in London. The vehicles have Mercedes-Benz registration plates, which is a hint that it may be a product placement of the new C-Class for the movie. While I have never heard of State of the Nation One, I am excited to see the scene where the Mercedes gets shot up. It is nice to see Mercedes continue to embrace product placements, as they have done in the past with “The… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes C-Class Estate without disguise

Muamer Hodzic July 29, 2007

WorldCarFans have obtained an uncovered shot of the upcoming C-Class wagon. Just like they point out, it is the first time we see it with no masking tape on it. The wagon should make its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which BenzInsider will attend live if everything works out the way we hope. WCF is reporting that customers with have the option between the four-cylinder C180 (156 bhp, compressor) or C200 (184 bhp, compressor) and the six-cylinder C230 (204 bhp), C280 (231 bhp) or C350 (272 bhp). Diesel enthusiasts might prefer the C200 CDI (136 bhp), C220 CDI (170 bhp) or C320 (V6, 224 bhp).

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100th vehicle donation to promote Olympic sports worldwide

Muamer Hodzic July 26, 2007

As part of the Olympic Solidarity program, DaimlerChrysler handed over a Mercedes Benz Sprinter to the National Olympic Committee of Vietnam. The vehicle was jointly presented by Wilfried Porth, Director of the Van Business Unit at DaimlerChrysler and Ser Miang Ng, member of the IOC, to the Vietnam Olympic Committee, represented by its president, Nguyen Danh Thai. It is the one-hundredth minibus that DaimlerChrysler has provided to a National Olympic Committee. With the most recent donation, the NOC of Vietnam is the only National Olympic Committee which has received a second vehicle. Just like the first van which was handed over exactly 10 years ago, the new vehicle will also… Continue Reading »

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E-Class Station Wagon Posts 14 Percent Sales Growth in First Half of 2007

Muamer Hodzic July 26, 2007

The E-Class station wagon, which received an extensive upgrade in mid-2006, is enjoying tremendous popularity with Mercedes-Benz customers. Deliveries of the upper-range station wagon have increased by 14 percent to 16,700 units since the beginning of this year. Approximately 185,000 customers have opted for the E-Class station wagon since the model’s market launch in March 2003. The primary selling points of the E-Class station wagon are its elegance, comfort, and cargo volume of up to 1,950 liters. Moreover, it offers innovative safety technologies such as PRE-SAFE® and the optional Intelligent Light System. Around three quarters of all E-Class station wagon customers drive one of the four diesel variants. The most… Continue Reading »

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Key figures for the Mercedes Car Group and others in Q2 2007

Muamer Hodzic July 25, 2007

DaimlerChrysler today published key figures for its Mercedes Car Group and Truck Group divisions and for its Van, Bus, Other segment for the second quarter of 2007 on a preliminary basis. Results for the DaimlerChrysler Group, the Financial Services division and the discontinued activities of the Chrysler Group and Chrysler Financial (NAFTA) will be published together with the complete interim report for the second quarter of 2007 on August 29, 2007, as announced at the beginning of July 2007. Details of the divisions in the second quarter of 2007 The Mercedes Car Group sold 320,200 vehicles in the second quarter (Q2 2006: 325,500), while its revenues of €12.6 billion reached… Continue Reading »

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Alonso and Hamilton star in new TV commercial

Muamer Hodzic July 25, 2007

In the new Mercedes-Benz TV commercial, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton reveal that they’ve got racing in their blood. In a series of amusing scenes, it becomes clear that they see themselves as friendly rivals not only on the race track but also at a hotel reception desk, at a gym, and in a sauna. In the 60-second commercial, which will be aired starting next Saturday on the most popular public and private TV channels in Germany, Spain, and the UK, Mercedes-Benz demonstrates that the fascination of auto racing is based not only on fighting spirit but also a large dose of playfulness and fun. Watch the commercial and “making… Continue Reading »

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