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125 years of Mercedes-Benz on 12 calendar pages

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How do will you celebrate your 125th birthday? Let’s see… how about giving your loved ones a very special calendar? That’s nice, isn’t it? That’s exactly what Mercedes-Benz is doing for its 125th anniversary. The company has just spread word of the release of a very special calendar through their Mercedes-Benz Musuem Shop as well as online.

Photographer Stuttgart Hans-Peter helped in bringing the calendar into fruition. The said calendar will be featuring special images from the Mercedes-Benz Museum and will be sold for EUR29.90 starting October 15th.

Dubbed as the Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar, it’ll be showcasing the company’s creations throughout its 125 years of existence. The images will be in large format and will be very synonymous with the Mercedes-Benz brand. The branding perspective applied to the calendar hopes to trigger emotions through the blending of Mercedes-Benz vehicle images and the architectural language of the Musuem.

The goal is to capture Mercedes-Benz’s 125-year history in a span of 12 pages. The calendar can also be used perpetually, meaning it can be used for date reference even beyond 2011.

Of course, you can expect a lot more for Mercedes-Benz’s 125th year anniversary. The calendar is just the beginning. If we were you, we’d already be making plans for the Paris Auto Show in October where the new CLS will be making its debut. See you there!

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Daimler Denies Bernhard Will Soon Take Over Company’s Automotive Unit

wolfgang bernhard tomahawk 597x445 Daimler Denies Bernhard Will Soon Take Over Companys Automotive Unit Wolfgang Bernhard is certainly well admired by the boys in Daimler. According to rumors, he is presently being prepared to take control at the Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz automotive unit. If these reports are true, the important question would be, when would Bernhard replace the current head Dieter Zetsche.

According to some reports from Germany, the transition would happen much sooner than expected. Daimler on the other hand is denying those rumors and branded them as fictional and without foundation. Last February 2010, Bernhard was elevated to lead production and purchasing at Mercedes. Also during that time, Zetsche’s contract was extended till 2013.

It seems that if Bernhard is going to take the top seat of the company’s automotive unit, it’s not going to take place until 2013. So it is still early to start hoping for an AMB-branded Tomahawk motorcycle.

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Next target: GAZ Gorky Automobile Plant in Russia

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There aren’t so many fans of Russian made cars, perhaps not even in Russia. Still, there is one automotive manufacturer in the country that’s getting a lot of attention. GAZ, who currently manufacturers the Volga Siber at the Gorky Automobile plant (insert Wind of Change chorus here), is getting wooed by a lot of investors wanting to tap into the Russian market. Yep, you guessed it—Mercedes-Benz’s parent company Daimler wants in. And the company will stop at nothing to get the plant to producing the E-Class. And with good reason too.

The Volga Siber is actually based on the Chrysler Sebring platform. As true-blooded Mercedes-Benz fans (you know you are), you should know that there was a time when Daimler and Chrysler were partners. So, why not upgrade the Volga Siber (or its platform) to the E-Class instead? Makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it?

If Daimler and Mercedes-Benz successfully gets their hands on the plant, it will be a big blow to fellow German rival BMW, which has already made its presence felt in Russia. It’s all about who takes the biggest slice of cake, and Mercedes-Benz won’t settle for anything less than the largest.

The company has a lot of rival suitors, though. Indian company Tata motors is just one of them. There’s also General Motors putting the pressure on Tata. It’s worth noting the GAZ Chairman Bo Anderson was once head of worldwide purchasing for GM. Small world, isn’t it? Daimler needs to spend quite a lot to get the wind of change in its favor.

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Car2go Teams-up with GSD&M Idea City

smart car car2go 597x397 Car2go Teams up with GSD&M Idea Citycar2go released report of a new business team-up with advertising agency GSD&M Idea City. With this new partnership, GSD&M Idea City will invite its Austin-based employees to make use of car2go’s convenient service.

According to the president and CEO of GSD&M Idea City, Duff Stewart, Austin’s international distinction for green innovation is built upon a solid community support of outstanding ideas. He also added that they are proud to team-up with car2go as they are impressed with the concept and they believe that the partnership can be a relevant part of Austin’s future with regards to transportation.
car2go presented their mobility program to the Austin public last May after a very noteworthy program that started with the City of Austin in November 2009. In the duration of this pilot program, car2go has teamed-up with a few Austin companies and organizations which includes: LIVESTRONG, urbanspace, the Entrepeneurs Foundation, the State Preservation Board and the Council on Competitive Governments.
According to Nicholas Cole, president and CEO of car2go North America, GSD&M Idea City advocates forward-thinking ideas that make a difference in people’s everyday lives. This partnership notably demonstrates the eagerness of the Austin populace, both business and residents, to welcome new and creative ideas to have both a local and global significance.
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Two recalls issued by Mercedes-Benz covering 2002-2010 G-Class models

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Are you driving a Mercedes-Benz G-Class of model year 2002 to 2010? Then you should bring it in to your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer. The company has just issued a recall for these models’ non-compliance with federal rules, specifically involving headlights and turn signal lights.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2 recalls have been issued. The first one covers around 3,552 G-Class units whose models date back to 2002 all the way to 2010, and whose front grille is placed in front of the turn signals. The NHTSA warrants that drivers may not be able to see the turn signal lights because the grille blocks the view. Your dealer should install new turn signal lights that work with the front grille without charge.

The second recall, meanwhile, covers around 1,938 G-Class units whose models are in the 2002-2009 range. This time, the front protective grille bar obstructs the view of the SUV’s headlights as well as the fender turn signals. It specifically violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 108, which states that the grille should not cover the headlights. Mercedes-Benz however ensures that the bars do not affect illumination of the headlights. Still, the company will remove the headlight grilles at no cost to the owner.

The 2 recalls are set to begin around October. For safety’s sake, get in touch with Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible at 800-367-6372, or call NHTSA’s hotline at 888-327-4236 if your particular G-Class vehicle is covered by the recalls. You don’t want to be pulled over by a cop, or even less want your safety compromised.

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Mercedes-Benz India to introduce new models amidst market growth

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It’s all in the name of sales. Mercedes-Benz in India is determined to stay ahead of the pack, and its plan of action is introduce even more models into their showrooms to attract more clients. They’re also planning on having 2nd shifts and maintain brand spending to get a bigger share of an already expanding Indian market. Analysts forecast around 50 percent of market growth this year.

The company based in India also expects parent company Daimler AG to fund a project to sell first and second hand Mercedes-Benz models. The region has plenty of potential customers looking to own their first premium vehicle but can’t afford the entry-level price tags of brand new cars. Such a project will tap into that market and hopefully earn additional revenue for the company.

According to Mercedes-Benz India Sales and Marketing Director Debashis Mitra, they are now looking to introduce even more models in vacant slots on their market segmentation maps, after having launched 16 models since the start of the year. The new models would include Mercedes-Benz’s premium sports utility and high-performance vehicles.

Mitra sees the premium car segment to overtake the region’s overall car market sales for 2010. He predicts around 50 percent of growth, as compared to a 20 percent growth that is expected for the standard car segment. Premium car sales should reach around 13,000 vehicles, as compared to last year’s 8,500 units sold.

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Vans sales enjoying record growth all over global market

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The economy’s pretty much back on track in most advanced countries, and that has created a rebound of demand for goods and services, especially in the transportation industry. The van segment has been positively affected by the growth in demand, and that pretty much explains why Mercedes-Benz Vans is enjoying increased sales the world over.

Over 106,000 units have so far been sold in the period starting from January to June this year, registering a 50% plus increase in sales compared to the same period last year. The company owes much of this success to Latin American countries whose economies have so far been growing quite well. Sales in Latin America are up by as much as 51%, selling 6,000 units.

Western Europe, meanwhile, remains to be the divisions primary target market, raking in a 39% sales increase with 76,200 vans sold. Sales have similarly been growing steadfast around European countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.

In its home country Germany, Mercedes-Benz Vans increased sales by around 12%, rising to 28,700 vans sold. In Eastern Europe, on the other hand, sales are up by 26% growing to 6,700 vans. In the US and Canada, the division bumped up their sales to 5,200 vans, compared to a measly 300-unit sale in the same period last year.

So, yes—the company’s vans division is really raking in the dollars. It speaks very well of the path the company is taking since the industry recovered from crisis.

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The Future of Mercedes-Benz Design

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Let’s take a peek at what’s in store for Mercedes-Benz, shall we? The image you see above is the company’s way of stating what the next stage of their design is going to be. The art sculpture, made entirely of resin, was inspired heavily by Mother Nature, as well as the art deco style back in the 1930s.

You’re all very familiar with the way cars nowadays, not only Mercedes-Benz, are styled in a sort of forward-leaning wedge shape. Looking at the sculpture, it seems the company is leaving the edgy path and headed into a more smooth, natural design language.

When interviewed about the art sculpture, Mercedes-Benz Design Chief Gorden Wagener gives an example of a car that bears the kind of looks his design studio is after—the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobanhnkurier. Even the downward sloping cut of the design reminds you of the 1930s where wide rolling fenders were the trend.

If you think about, Mercedes-Benz was trying to state their intention in its purest sense, and that’s why they decided to use an art sculpture to express what they have in mind. Kind of cool, don’t you think? No concept cars, just the design to speak for itself.

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Lewis Hamilton to race against this year’s Summer Driving Challenge survivors

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Wondering what to do for your next summer vacation? How about being part of Mercedes-Benz’s biggest summer holiday programme yet? To be held in its brand experience center around Weybridge, Surrey, the event offers several attractions that are sure to win the hearts of Mercedes-Benz fans everywhere.

To begin with, the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy will be setting up guests to drive along with 2008 Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. It’s not going to be a leisurely drive though, as Lewis is unlikely to take things easily behind the wheel. If you win, though, no doubt you will be immortalized as the guest who beat Lewis Hamilton to the checkered flag. That’ll be the event’s highlight. A series of challenges will see who gets to team up against Lewis in the finale.

Off road lovers, meanwhile, will be able to take the M-Class for a spin outdoors—all 10 acres of it—alongside a professional driver manning the secondary controls to the SUV. This attraction is appropriately called the Kids 4×4 Driving Experience, probably to bring out the outdoor-loving kid in you.

Dubbed the ‘Summer Challenge’, it will all boil down to a hundred top scorers who’ll be returning on September 4 in teams to compete in the Grand Finale with Lewis. So suit up and get your family in high gear. It’s going to be one big summer party with Mercedes-Benz.

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Mercedes and Ducati – A Possible Partnership For A New Motorbike Line?

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A few months ago, there was a report that Volkswagen would collaborate with Suzuki to restore the old NSU motorcyle brand under its own umbrella. Now, there is a recent round of rumor that Mercedes-Benz is about to do the same, possibly teaming up with Ducati in launching their own motorcycle venture.

The rumors are aroused by the displays at Ducati events, where Mercedes presented to the public a special edition SLK and marked the Italian debut of the SLS GT3, though there has not been any more evidences after that. According to critics, the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and the Italian motorbike company may also possibly damage Ducati’s close ties with Ferrari. Though if we have learned anything with regards to the industry in the past couple of years, it has always been “sky’s the limit” when it comes to these high profile ventures.

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