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Mercedes-Benz Australia Triumphs In Dealership Legal Dispute

Giancarlo Perlas August 30, 2023

A major legal battle has concluded in the Australian automotive industry, as Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific emerged victorious in a high-profile court case against a majority of its franchise dealers. The outcome is seen by analysts to hold implications for franchising laws and could set a precedent for future disputes between carmakers and their dealerships. The Federal Court’s judgment not only marks a milestone for franchise law in Australia but also underscores the evolving dynamics of the automobile market going forward. A Paradigm Shift: Fixed-Price Model Adoption Mercedes-Benz Australia Pacific’s decision to adopt a fixed-price ‘agency’ sales model for new cars sparked a lengthy legal showdown with its franchise dealers. Instead… Continue Reading »

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The Mercedes-Benz X350d Edition 1 is Out

Giancarlo Perlas May 6, 2019

Mercedes-Benz just rolled out the special model of its pickup truck. It’s called the Mercedes-Benz X350d 4MATIC Edition 1. The vehicle stands out from the standard version of the X-Class with its added accessories that subtly improve its visuals. Exterior The Mercedes-Benz X350d Edition 1 features an exterior paint in “kabara black”. Even the radiator grille and three-pointed star logo have been given a blacked-out look. Adding to the dark persona of the pickup are the black bumpers, handles, fog light encasing, side mirror caps, roof rails, side sills and bed bars. In addition, the protective paint for the rear bed and the hard tonneu cover are in black too…. Continue Reading »

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Factors Affecting the Prices of Mercedes-Benz in Australia

Giancarlo Perlas February 4, 2019

In case you are in the market looking for a luxury car that will not only give you the convenience you need when moving from one place to another but also give you a sense of social class, then Mercedes-Benz is doubtlessly at the helm of your priority list. With that, you are probably looking for a credible company that can give you reliable Mercedes Benz pricing so that you can proceed with your purchase based on your needs. However, the budget is the most critical factor to consider when looking for a Mercedes-Benz that will give you world-class performance, luxury, safety, and service. Just like any other product, it… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes me Reaches More Markets With Australia, New Zealand, Thailand

Giancarlo Perlas January 25, 2019

Mercedes’ online portal called Mercedes me is trying to reach new markets after Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand joined the fray since the start of the year. So far, the platform is available to 45 countries. More countries are preparing to welcome Mercedes me. To determine which countries will get the online portal, Mercedes needs to study the technical, legal, and commercial aspect of activating this platform in certain countries. The European market, in particular, has welcomed Mercedes me with open arms. The music streaming service Tidal is now available via the platform. Tidal is the first music streaming service to be integrated into the platform. Tidal will come for… Continue Reading »

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Volkswagen Bluntly Criticizes the Mercedes-Benz X-Class

Giancarlo Perlas August 7, 2018

Volkswagen Australia once again takes a verbal jab at the Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup. Michael Bartsch, the head of the VW Group in Australia, believes they can do a better job than Mercedes. Bartsch’s interview featured in Motoring voices out the same sentiments raised last year by their head of corporate communications, Paul Pottinger. Pottinger can be recalled saying, “It’s very difficult to disguise a Navara.” He was clearly referring to the level of quality shown by the X-Class, which he thinks is not that different from the Nissan pickup where the Mercedes pickup is based. Bartsch was less blunt when he shot at the Mercedes pickup. He stated that he… Continue Reading »

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How To Get Your Hands On A 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

Giancarlo Perlas July 17, 2017

If you’re itching to burn cash for a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series, you’re in luck. At least two Melbourne luxury car dealers are selling each one of the rarest Mercedes-Benz models. Based on a report from Motor, Australia’s Lorbek Luxury Cars and Dutton Garage each have a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series in their facilities, and they are willing to let go of these rare cars. Mercedes has already confirmed that these are two of the seven cars delivered to Australia and New Zealand. Yes, imagine that, there are only seven of these in Australia and New Zealand. According to the dealers, these two cars are in top… Continue Reading »

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Victoria Police Get Their Hands on the New Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe

Giancarlo Perlas March 16, 2016

Victoria Police will get a new car, which happens to be a Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe. The interview of Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer with Drive revealed that the decision to acquire the SUV coupe from the luxury car brand is to promote in-car safety. The vehicle will also be used for hot pursuit operations. On-board the SUV priced more than $200,000 in Australia are safety features like the lane keep assist, ABS brakes, blind spot warning, collision warning with auto braking system, skid control, stability control, rain sensing wipers, and attention assist. Basically, the police wanted to serve as a role model in encouraging car buyers to prioritize car safety above all other considerations when… Continue Reading »

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