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Mercedes-Benz Posts Record Sales in First Seven Months of 2007

Nedzad August 3, 2007

Stuttgart – With deliveries of 103,700 passenger vehicles in July, the Mercedes Car Group has slightly increased its sales result compared to the same month last year (102,300 units). Since the beginning of the year, 721,400 units of the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, and smart brands have been sold all over the world (January-July 2006: 729,600 units). Sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles rose slightly in July 2007 to 93,800 units (July 2006: 92,700 units). Deliveries of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles rose to 669,500 units from January through July, setting a new record (January-July 2006: 658,000). In the luxury segment, Mercedes-Benz remains the market leader with a clear edge over its competitors: In July, sales… Continue Reading »

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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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Mercedes-Benz Presents “DiesOtto” – Petrol Engine With Diesel Genes

Nedzad July 25, 2007

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it has combined all the advantages of both petrol and diesel engines in its “DiesOtto” powertrain. Its potential is indicated by the prospect of a mild-hybrid-assisted 1.8-litre engine giving 47 mpg in a future S Class-size car. The new technology includes features such as direct gasoline injection, turbocharging and variable compression, but at the core of the innovation lies controlled auto ignition, a combustion process similar to that of a diesel. The Mercedes system can be operated using conventional gasoline. Following Mercedes’ launch of the E300 BLUETEC Euro 5-rated diesel engine, already on the U.S. market and due in Europe from the end of this year,… Continue Reading »

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F1: Hamilton Will Race After Crash

Nedzad July 22, 2007

LEWIS Hamilton will drive in today’s European Grand Prix in Germany. The 22-year-old Tewin talent has been given the all clear by doctors to race after his 150mph (241km/h) crash at the Nürburgring yesterday afternoon during the final session of qualifying. In a statement released this morning, McLaren confirmed that the world championship leader from Herts would get behind the wheel. It said: “Vodafone McLaren Mercedes are pleased to confirm that Lewis Hamilton has been cleared to race in today’s European Grand Prix by the FIA medical delegate Dr Gary Hartstein and the chief medical officer of the event, Dr Klaus U Zerbian. “The entire team looks forward to enjoying… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Escapes Injury in High-speed Crash

Nedzad July 21, 2007

. Lewis Hamilton has escaped injury after a high-speed crash during the final qualifying session at the Nurburgring. The rookie was halfway through a rapid first flying lap on new tyres when his McLaren’s right-front wheel exploded on the 150mph turn-in to the Michael Schumacher S-bend. After ploughing into the tyre barrier at what seemed almost unabated speed, Hamilton took some time to get out of the cockpit, raising concerns that he may have injured his foot or leg. He gave a thumbs-up as he was taken by ambulance to the circuit medical centre More here.

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster: Ein “oben-ohne” Traum

Nedzad July 17, 2007

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster combines high-tech from motor racing and the power of a top high-performance sports car with the long-distance attributes and sophisticated atmosphere of a classic Gran Tourismo car. In common with Formula 1 vehicles of today, it too is made of carbon fibre, a material that endows the vehicle with a very high degree of safety as well as extreme torsional stiffness at the same high level as the coupe. In combination with the racing-type chassis this gives rise to outstanding ride characteristics. The maximum speed of the new high-performance sports car, which is powered by an AMG V8 compressor engine delivering 460 kW/626 hp,… Continue Reading »

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10th Anniversary Special Edition: the M-Class “Edition10”

Nedzad July 12, 2007

Tuscaloosa, Alabama (USA) – Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) celebrated the ten year production anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. At the event, Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of DaimlerChrysler AG and Head of the Mercedes Car Group, as well as Plant Manager Bill Taylor welcomed current and former team members as well as guests, including government officials, business leaders, and local dignitaries. “Ten years of production of the M-Class is a great milestone and major accomplishment for both our team and our partners around the world in building our products,” said Bill Taylor. “This organization has come a long way – from never having built an automobile… Continue Reading »

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