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Mercedes-Benz Optimistic On Increased Demand In China And The US

Giancarlo Perlas April 28, 2023

Mercedes-Benz released its first-quarter results on Friday, indicating increased demand in China and the United States. The company struck a positive note, reporting that the markets in these countries were showing signs of recovery from inflationary and supply chain shocks. The carmaker also expects the demand to pick up in Europe as consumer confidence rebuilds in the coming months. Improved Return on Sales Despite the warning issued in February that the company expects lower earnings this year, the first-quarter results were impressive according to Reuters. The carmaker reported group earnings of €5.5 billion ($6.06 billion). The annual adjusted return on sales at its vans division also increased from 9%-11% to… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Ditches Diesel in the US for 2017

Giancarlo Perlas May 10, 2017

Mercedes-Benz is ditching its plans for diesel models in the United States of America this year. The move is due to the tight regulations set forth by the country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the scandal in the diesel segment of the automotive industry back in 2015. According to Reuters, Daimler AG announced that Mercedes will not be seeking EPA certification for its diesel models at least for the current year. The decision of the automaker contradicts its earlier assurance that it will continue to sell diesel models in the U.S. alongside its rival BMW in the aftermath of the emissions scandal put into motion by Volkswagen. The report said that despite… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz X-Class: Will It Pass or Fail?

Giancarlo Perlas November 1, 2016

In the automotive scene, there is a lot unpredictability going on. A car can receive a lot of praises when it makes it world premiere only to bomb during its production stage. Mercedes-Benz may be a very successful luxury car brand but it is also no stranger to that phenomenon. With the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz Concept X-Class at the Artipelag art museum in Stockholm, Sweden on October 25, 2016, Forbes asks whether the upcoming pickup truck will pass or fail. It should be noted that it is not the first time for Mercedes to make a pickup. In the 70s, the three-pointed star brand already built one based on the W115 platform… Continue Reading »

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The Mercedes G65 AMG Comes to the U.S. in November 2015

Giancarlo Perlas April 3, 2015

The 2016 Mercedes G65 AMG was finally confirmed to go on sale in the United States. According to World Car Fans, the perfomance version of the G-Wagen will be rolled out in dealerships in November. Now, brace yourself for the price, because the source and other reports claimed it will have a starting price of $217,900 plus the $925 destination and delivery fee, for a total of $218,825. That’s a hefty $102,500 more than the standard version G500, and $80,768 above the cost of the G63 AMG. The new Mercedes G65 AMG is equipped with a 6.0-liter biturbo V12 engine that is capable of producing up to 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of… Continue Reading »

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2015 Mercedes C-Class Sedan Pricing Revealed

Giancarlo Perlas August 2, 2014

The prices available for customers in the United States who are looking to buy the 2015 Mercedes C-Class Sedan are out. Pricing and Availability of the C300 According to various sources, the price of the C-Class starts at $39,325. That is the minimum price of the C300 model, which already include the taxes and the delivery costs. The reports say that the C300 will be out in the showrooms by August 25 this year. It will be offered with an optional 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. Then, it would get a 2.0-liter turbocharged direct fuel injection four-cylinder engine capable of giving off up to 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque…. Continue Reading »

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284,000 Mercedes C-Class Cars Subject for Recall

Giancarlo Perlas April 29, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 284,000 units of its C-Class cars in the United States and Canada. According to a report from Reuters, the German brand has been forced to take the action because of the fault discovered in its tail lights, which cause it to dim or fail to work. Based on the complaints lodged within the dealership of Mercedes in the U.S. and in the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the models that are affected by the recall are the C300, C350 and C63 sedans within the model year 2008 up to 2011. The findings of the NHTSA indicated that the issue stems out from the poor electrical… Continue Reading »

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