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Mercedes-Benz Vans To Roll Updated Mid-Size Segment In January 2024

Giancarlo Perlas December 14, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Vans is set to roll out a series of updates for both its private and commercial vehicles in January 2024. The company’s revamped business strategy is reflected in its upcoming midsize van series, combining new design elements, intelligent connectivity options, advanced driver assistance systems, and more. Cosmetic Overhaul The midsize van series of Mercedes-Benz, including models like the Vito, V-Class, and EQV, is set to receive a significant aesthetic overhaul. The exterior and cockpit designs are being updated to provide a distinctive visual appeal within their respective segments. The notable changes coming next month include a prominent grille, elegantly designed adaptive Multibeam LED headlights, and a new chrome trim… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz VAN.EA Platform For Electric Vans Officially Unveiled

Giancarlo Perlas May 16, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Vans is propelling the future of electric mobility with its cutting-edge VAN.EA platform. This modular and scalable architecture is purpose-built for electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant step toward a fully electric future. By streamlining its product portfolio and focusing on efficiency, the three-pointed star marque aims to lead the way in electric vehicle innovation. Streamlining Complexity for Enhanced Synergies With the VAN.EA platform, Mercedes Vans is revolutionizing the design and production of electric vans according to MBUSA. By consolidating their midsize and large vans into a single architecture, the company plans to reduce complexity and enhance synergies, resulting in significant economies of scale. This streamlined approach enables Mercedes… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Vans at the Aïcha des Gazelles 2016 rally

Ryan Joseph Ramos March 25, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Vans has sent four teams to the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles 2016 in Morocco, the world’s only off-road event exclusive to women. A total of 160 teams have entered for this year’s rally, which will last 10 days in Southern Morocco’s deserts. Each team, as in your standard rallies, is made up of two individuals. Check out the Mercedes roster beloew: first-timers Bianca Manz and Alexandra Jansen, who are Daimler engineers; goldsmith Viola Hermann and master plumber Vanessa Wagner, second-timers who are entered in cooperation with the ‘Deutsche Handwerks Zeitung’ publication; master carpenter Madeleine Oster and master joiner Catrin Peest, who are entering for the first time in the starting lineup,… Continue Reading »

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10,000th Sprinter Classic rolls of Mercedes-Benz Vans plant in Russia

Ryan Joseph Ramos June 4, 2015

Since starting production of the Sprinter Classic in September of 2013, the Mercedes-Benz Vans / GAZ plant in Nischni Nowgorod, Russia has now produced a total of 10,000 units of the company’s strong-performing multi-purpose van. The milestone comes off the heels of a record 6,600 units ssold in the country by Mercedes-Benz, cementing the Sprinter Classic’s status as the most popular Mercedes-Benz van in Russia and showing just how key the model line is for the company’s success in the country. Mercedes-Benz Vans Russia chief Soeren Haese cited each Sprinter Classic produced by the plant as a testament to the kind of quality the Mercedes-Benz brand represents. In addition, he noted that the… Continue Reading »

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Daimler achieves record sales in Q1 2015

Ryan Joseph Ramos April 28, 2015

Daimler AG continues to roll, having achieved record sales, revenue, and EBIT during the first quarter of 2015, propelled of course by Mercedes-Benz Cars. This is thanks in large part to unit sales growing by 13 percent compared to the same period in 2014, contributing to a 16 percent growth in revenue to some €34 billion (around $37 billion). Mercedes-Benz Cars unit sales in Q1 grew 18 percent, with a nice round total of 459,700. In terms of unit sales, Q1 2015 now holds the record for best quarter in Mercedes history. Breaking down the figure, we see that the UK sales grew 17 percent, making it the main mover… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Pickup Truck Will Be Named the GLT

Giancarlo Perlas April 16, 2015

A Daimler executive revealed that the official model name of the Mercedes-Benz pickup truck will be the GLT. The information was provided by none other than the head of the Mercedes-Benz Vans division, Volker Mornhinweg, to Car Magazine. It should be noted that Mornhinweg is also the one at the helm of the three-pointed star brand’s pickup truck project. That explains why he was the one who unveiled the plans for the new product of Mercedes to the press and why he has been the one speaking about it a lot lately. The exec explained that the reason for the development of the Mercedes-Benz pickup truck was global market expansion. However, he told… Continue Reading »

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UPS to upgrade to Mercedes-Benz Sprinter delivery vans

Ryan Joseph Ramos December 31, 2014

UPS will soon be adding the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to its fleet of delivery vans, an upgrade from the recently discontinued Mercedes-Benz Vario line of heavy commercial vans. To be more specific, UPS has ordered the new Sprinter 513 BlueTec model to replace the Vario. The 127 horsepower van is the result of development that was made together between Mercedes-Benz, UPS, and Spier the body manufacturer. This way, the parcel service gets a delivery van that can specifically fill its needs. First and foremost, this new Sprinter features a high loading capacity that’s perfect for delivery of packages handled by UPS on a daily basis. An enlarged passenger-side door should help the delivery guy load and unload packages faster…. Continue Reading »

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