Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com \r\n\r\nTo kick things off this morning, DaimlerChrysler has published the first details of how their updated 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been received throughout Europe. Since officially hitting showrooms on June 10th, Mercedes has received approximately 30,000 orders for the latest E-Class, a positive sign for the success of the new model.
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com\r\nOver the weekend, DaimlerChrysler held what they're calling a "press driving presentation," an event that showcased several Mercedes models never before seen outside of European showrooms taking part in a wide assortment of driving tests on a number of varied terrains.
Like the GL-Class, DaimlerChrysler has published a press release outlining the ML 420 CDI's extensive list of features, which we have included for your viewing pleasure below. In addition, we've also added a number of photos showcasing the ML in various Icelandic poses that you can view by clicking the story link.
The last vehicle featured in Mercedes' Icelandic excursion is the Viano, which now, entering its fourth year of production, offers customers the option of a new industry-leading six-cylinder diesel engine.
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com\r\nIn a press release published today, it's being reported that Los Angeles-based Grand Prix Motors is suing DaimlerChrysler AG along with Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-AMG GmbH and H.W.A. GmbH for allegedly failing to repair a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster.
According to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), a technology pioneered by Mercedes, reduces the likelihood of all fatal accidents by 43% and fatal single-vehicle crashes by 56%. In addition, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that ESP provided a substantial benefit to SUV's, reducing rollovers by 80% and reducing single-vehicle crashes by 49%.
Mercedes and the German National Football Association (DFB) have announced today that they will be continuing their partnership through the end of 2012. Mercedes has supported the DFB since 1972 when a coach was provided for transporting the DFB national team, and since 1990 Mercedes has been the principal sponsor of the association.
The weekend started out well for the McLaren Mercedes team at the British Grand Prix. In qualifying, Juan Pablo Montoya captured the eighth starting position, while teammate Kimi Raikkonen managed to earn the third position on the grid.
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com\r\nWe've brought you the rumors on several occasions, but today, Mercedes has confirmed they will be producing a a special edition of the SLK 55 AMG. Based on the SLK Ultimate Experience Asia, the special edition SLK 55 AMG is an automotive purists dream.
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com\r\nWith summer finally upon us, automotive enthusiasts of all types and creeds are putting the finishing touches on their beloved treasures - final coats of wax are being applied, rims are being polished - all because, as Americans, summer means it's time to flaunt your vehicular goodness.
As part of the new Mercedes E-Class' integrated marketing campaign, DaimlerChrysler has planned an exceptional demonstration showcasing the updated model's outstanding reliability and fuel consumption - a 26-day, 8,450 mile excursion from Paris, France to Beijing, China.
In what began as a rumor, it's being reported today that veteran employees of Montvale-based Mercedes-Benz USA are being offered voluntary buyout packages as part of the DaimlerChrysler's worldwide cost-cutting measures.
It's been nine years since the world was introduced to the Mercedes-Benz Citaro at the UITP Congress in Stuttgart, and to date, nearly 15,000 models of the regular service bus have been sold. Although certain details have been modified over the years, the Citaro has remained largely unchanged, a clear symbol that the original Mercedes' design was a successful one.
Additional rumors are circulating today that outline in more depth what prospective SLK Tracksport owners may have to look forward to. If the rumors are indeed correct, the SLK Tracksport will be powered by the M113 E55 EVO engine, which has an output of 400 horsepower and 520 Nm
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM Cabriolet is 582 horses of pure, unadulterated driving bliss. The ability to catapult its occupant from 0-60 in a pavement-blistering 4.0 seconds; the ability to obtain an electronically limited maximum velocity of 186 mph
Pop open the bubbly and light up the Cohibas 'cause the Mercedes Car Group had one hell of a May. In total, worldwide sales of the Mercedes Car Group were up 17%
Mercedes is planning to launch its smallest Maybach model in 2009, according to a new report by Germany\222s Auto Motor und Sport. The V12 vehicle would offer between 500 and 600 horsepower, and would be similar in size to the Mercedes S-Class.
Posted by www.eMercedesbenz.com\r\n\r\nIt's been only two months since Mercedes announced the second coming of the E-Class, an updated version of the widely popular sedan that features a number of new revisions. More power, slightly enhanced styling, and a wealth of new electrical components are just a few of the changes the 2007 E can boast of.
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com\r\nWhile going over our exceptionally overpopulated inbox this morning, we received an email from our good friend Platon pointing us to a number of spy photos showcasing various upcoming Mercedes models.\r\n
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com\r\nFor those of you looking for what is an irrefutably unbiased review of the new Mercedes GL450, the always insightful gentlemen over at The Truth About Cars recently took their turn in the mega-SUV, offering yet another opinion for anyone considering upgrading their aging Escalade.
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com\r\n \r\nWhile the idea that there are drivers in other states capable of matching the ineptitude of Floridian drivers is difficult to fathom, a recent driving study conducted by GMAC Insurance found that although Florida scored poorly, there are plenty of other states that provide the same migrane-inducing driving conditions.\r\nVisit www.eMercedesBenz.com
Mercedes-Benz will host a noteworthy long-distance tour in September when 33 diesel-powered E-Class sedans make their way from the Paris Motor Show to Beijing, following the route taken by the first intercontinental auto race 99 years ago. The total Paris-to-Beijing trip is 13,000 kilometers or 8,078 miles.
With nearly undisguised sedan prototypes running around, it wouldn\222t be terribly hard to predict what the 2008 Mercedes C-Class Coupe will look like. And that\222s just what Germany\222s AutoBild magazine has done.
We've been tracking the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for the better part of a year now. It might seem like overkill, but we're hoping Mercedes is finally going to step up and give BMW something to worry about this time around.
Everything new out of Mercedes-Benz doesn\222t always reach our radar\205 that is until the acronym AMG enters the picture. Such is the case with the new generation E-Class. Announced at the New York Auto Show, we weren\222t too taken aback by the new E-Class on account of its evolutionary upgrades, including a subtle restyle that begs not to be noticed.
autobild.de has some artist sketches of the next round of SUVs from the European luxury manufacturers. They're just guesses with liberal use of retouching, but they're worth a look for anyone considering them.
The CLK 63 AMG is the new official F1 safety car for 2006, and will be driven by former DTM driver Bernd Mayl\344nder. This car will replace the SLK 55 AMG that was the previous safety car.
Mercedes is offering a CGI engine in their CLS line-up -- Stratified-Charge Gasoline Injection. However it works, it brings 292 hp out of a V6 engine with 25 mpg.
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