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One Million Mercedes-Benz Units Recalled

Daimler made an announcement that one million units of Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be recalled worldwide. That was after the company discovered that some models are at risk of catching fire because of a potentially defective fuse. According to Reuters, 51 fires were already reported by Mercedes owners globally, and the culprit was a faulty fuse. The company bearing the three-pointed star mark cleared out though that no injuries or deaths were recorded during those incidents. Of the one million vehicles set for recall, 307, 629 units were in the United States of America. Then, 30 of the 51 fires reported happened in the U.S. The source noted that the recall even included 2017 models… Continue Reading »

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Four-Door Mercedes-AMG GT Concept Teased Before Geneva Motor Show

Daimler just confirmed the existence of the four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Concept. The parent company of Mercedes-Benz said through its Global Media Site stated that the car will be unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, which is happening this week. Quoting the Stuttgart-based company’s press release, it only said, “With the Mercedes-AMG GT Concept, the performance brand offers an advance view of its four-door sports car at the Geneva Motor Show.” So far, that’s the only information we have about it. We will be covering the event as it happens to learn more about the vehicle. So watch out for updates. What We Know So Far About The Four-Door Mercedes-AMG GT Basing… Continue Reading »

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Premium Setra Bus Highlighted in Daimler’s Poster Calendar

Daimler revealed through its Global Media Site that it will be highlighting the Setra bus in its new poster calendar for 2017. The calendar features 12 artistic photos depicting the vehicle’s production process and the Setra Customer Centre. The title of the Setra poster calendar is “Stand by.” All the photos were taken at night in the Mannheim and Neu-Ulm plants of the bus. The artistic night shots aim to elicit dreamy emotions to the viewers. Each month of the calendar shows the heart of manufacturing at Setra. The posters include the foundry and the engine production test shop in Mannheim. Then, it is followed by the delivery of bodies-in-white in Neu-Ulm. Next, it… Continue Reading »

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Smart Celebrates 2 Million Mark In Sales

Daimler announced that its urban microcar smart has just surpassed the two million mark in unit sales, proving to the worldwide market that consumers now prefer compact and agile autos compared to any other vehicles for city driving, Dr. Annette Winkler, head of smart, said. She added that smart brings “plenty of joy” and saves the customers’ time because it is more than “just” a car. Whether they come packed with combustion engines or electronic motors, the smart cars have truly become synonymous to smart driving. Since its market launch in 1998, smart has been a pioneering presence in the automobile industry. It enjoyed success as both a private vehicle and as… Continue Reading »

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Production of Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Commences

Earlier, Mercedes-Benz announced that orders of the GLC Coupe already started. Recently, the company also revealed that the production of the model already commenced. According to Daimler, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is being made in the company’s Bremen plant. With the addition of the compact SUV, the facility is now producing ten models bearing the three-pointed star marque. Furthermore, the GLC Coupe is the second all-new model to be launched in the same plant. Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain Management said that the expansion of the SUV line of the brand, through the addition of the GLC Coupe, is a key element in the… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Now Selling Home Batteries the Size of a Suitcase

Mercedes-Benz is not only competing against Tesla when it comes to electric and hybrid cars. The three-pointed star brand is also going head-to-head with the American company in offering battery solutions to households. According to TechInsider, Mercedes is already selling its own rechargeable at-home battery. However, it is only available in Germany as of the moment, and its pricing hasn’t been revealed. There is no word yet about the availability of the battery in the U.S. and other countries, but the company ensured the source that they aim to expand the program abroad. The product is made by Mercedes’ subsidiary, Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. It is being distributed and installed by German utility and… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Achieves Record Sales in March 2016

Mercedes-Benz continues its strong performance in the luxury car segment. The three-pointed star brand recorded another successful month in March 2016 by achieving its highest monthly global sales ever. According to Daimler AG, Mercedes delivered a total of 198,921 cars within that month. The figures translate to a growth of 8.4 percent compared to the same period last year. Quarterly sales of the brand set a new high too. The report revealed that overall first quarter sales was at 483,487 vehicles. That’s 12.6 percent more than the sum recorded in the same quarter of 2015. Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales,… Continue Reading »

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