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2011 Shanghai: Mercedes-Benz Press Conference Video


In case you missed the Mercedes-Benz press conference at the “Auto Shanghai 2011″, then you’ll be happy to know that we’ve got you covered. We’ve got a copy of the entire event, which include one world premiere and three Chinese premieres. The centrepiece of the company’s presentation is the world premiere of the Concept A-Class: its expressive design symbolises concentrated dynamism, while technical highlights include a new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a dual-clutch transmission and a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist.

The new Mercedes SLK, the new-generation C-Class and the new CLS are also sure to be major attractions for the public. All three model series are celebrating their Chinese premiere as representatives of the current model initiative by Mercedes-Benz – 125 years after the invention of the car by Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz.

Official: Mercedes-Benz Concept A-CLASS (Photo+Video)

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Mercedes-Benz is once again presenting a car that might have come from another planet: the Mercedes Concept A-Class is the first heartbeat of a new generation whose expressive design stands for concentrated dynamism. The Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class is celebrating its premiere at the Auto Shanghai show (21 to 28 April 2011). The technical highlights of this front-wheel drive Concept car include a new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developing 155 kW (210 hp), a dual clutch transmission and a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist.

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Shanghai to host first ever AMG Driving Academy in Asia

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Are you a resident of China? Then perhaps you want to experience driving a real Mercedes-Benz on a real racetrack. All you have to do sign up for the AMG Driving Academy, which is now coming to China this November.

The event will launch on November 19 and last for five days. It’ll be held at the Shanghai International Circuit, with around 150 AMG clients and enthusiasts who have already signed up. This is the first time the AMG Driving Academy will be holding courses in Asia, so you’d better be part of it.

The first three days of the driving event will be committed to Basic Training, where participants will be taught how to drive their cars to the limit for the first lap of a race. Come Novemeber 22 to 24, participants will then undergo advanced training, wherein instructors will be teaching the in-depth driving principles and sports driving techniques which include cornering, racing lines and braking points.

Perhaps the greatest highlight of the event are the cars themselves. Participants will steer the helms of Mercedes-Benz current line of sports and super sports cars such as the SLS AMG, the SL 63 AMG, the C 63 AMG with Performance Package Plus, and the SLK 55 AMG. If that’s not enough reason for you to shell out resources to be part of the event, then we don’t know what is.

SLS AMG coming to China this month

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September is a very special month for China, as Mercedes-Benz is set to start shipping the SLS AMG into Shanghai. This comes as a direct result of the company’s vastly improving market in China, and is a move to expand their product line up in the country.

The Chinese are by no means hard to please when it comes to cars, but for the handful who can afford to buy, and drive, an SLS AMG, it’ll take a lot of getting used to. The SLS AMG isn’t built for a comfy, luxurios ride. Far from it. This premium supercar was built to hit speeds nearing 200 miles per hour. It’s fast and agile, owing to its aluminum spaceframe body and the AMG 6.3-liter V8 that’s hiding underneath the hood.

The engine is capable of 420 kW (571 hp) and 650 Nm torque. Paired with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission that will outshift any human being, the engine’s power will chew up tires in no time. Fortunately, the SLS AMG rides on a sports tuned suspension system with equally lightweight aluminum double wishbones.

The car-loving Chinese elite will definitely love this car’s power. They’ve got enough road to let loose the SLS AMG for some serious adrenaline-pumping action.



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