I probably shouldn't be telling you this (seeing as how I'll be attempting to procure one for myself), but if you're in the market for a new 2010 Mercedes GLK350, American Express will be giving away three of the new SUV's tomorrow via their My Wishlist contest.
German carmaker Daimler is selling its entire stake in India’s Tata Motors for up to $429 million, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Daimler was offering 25.6 million shares in India’s largest vehicle maker at 737.4 rupees to 761.3 rupees each, a discount of 4 percent to 7 percent below the stock’s Monday close of 796.75 rupees, sources said.
The 2010 Mercedes E-Class is certainly no stranger here at eMercedesBenz, as we've brought you details of the model on several occasions. But for those of you who may still have questions about the new sedan in advance of its European March 28th launch, today, any remaining inquiries you have pertaining to the model will be answered, as we're about to bring you a total of 10 articles and more than a 100 high resolution photos showcasing the 2010 E-Class.
England based Kahn Design is a well established tuning operation that modifies some of the world's finest automobiles. Recently, they turned their attention towards Daimler's most exclusive supercar, the McLaren SLR. Known as the Project Kahn SLR Carbon Edition, their creation focuses on, as the name suggests, carbon-fiber accents and accouterments.
New spy photos of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have emerged today that highlight the various changes we can expect when the model undergoes its midlife refreshening. Although the revisions are subtle, key points of interest include a grille with a slightly more pronounced v-shape, headlights that will reportedly feature LED daylight driving lamps on the sides (flashers will move to the bottom), an updated front and rear apron...
Along with innovation, individuality has always been one of the outstanding characteristics of the E-Class. And the new saloon is no exception: For example, the model range comprises ten engines, two drive concepts and three suspension variants.
It's something that up until now hasn't been done. It would have given you an honest look at Mercedes-Benz in a way that's never before been presented, and just as importantly, it would have helped the company better adhere to the various virtues they consistently promote – quality, ingenuity, safety and engineering superiority.
If you're one of three people that have actually taken the time to read Mercedes-Benz' Mercedesmagazine online, then we've got some news that will surely quicken your pulses this beautiful Monday morning. Mercedes has updated the website for their Mercedesmagazine service with a new design – one that offers "emotionally appealing photos, typography with a light touch and high-quality."
ou saw her looking ridiculously hot in the 2005 Pirelli calendar,
and now, after countless magazine covers, advertising campaigns and fashion show appearances, Julia Stegner's once again making headlines, this time being named the new face of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 2009. As part of her new role
Highest-Protection vehicles, engineered to resistance level B6/B7, provide effective protection against the threat posed by terrorist attacks. Their armour is designed to resist rifle-launched projectiles from military weapons which have a velocity almost twice that of bullets fired from a revolver. They also offer resistance to shrapnel from hand grenades and explosive charges.
Due to the ongoing downturn on almost all markets and the upcoming model changeover for the high-volume E-Class series, Mercedes-Benz Cars sold a total of 72,200 vehicles (February 2008: 96,800) worldwide in February (minus 25 percent ). The division has sold 134,500 (January-February 2008: 187,200) Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach brand vehicles to date this year (minus 28 percent).
Adding to its already distinguished résumé, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has once again been named the best new luxury car in the Auto Express "New Car Honours." This marks the third consecutive year the S-Class has won the award, a further testament to the luxury sedan's impressive dominance in its respective segment.
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported a 38.2 percent decrease in November sales with 14,102 vehicles sold, bringing the company’s year-to-date volume to 206,396 new units – an 8.6 percent decrease over the year-to-date record set last year. Sales highlights for Mercedes-Benz USA include a 16.9 percent increase in C-Class sales and a 5.5 percent increase M-Class SUV sales for the year-to-date.
"Welcome home. The new E-Class." That is the marketing campaign that has been chosen to represent the launch of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. If you haven't already guessed, it's meant to highlight the fact that when inside the 2010 E-Class, one feels a sense of comfort and safety comparable to that of his own home.
In April 2009, sales at Mercedes-Benz USA mimicked those noted by the majority of other automakers, with MBUSA noting yet another double digit decline of 28.1 percent. In total, April sales amounted to 14,565 new units, compared to 20,271 new units in April of 2008. As a result of the figures, year-to-date sales at Mercedes-Benz USA now amount to 54,799 new units (compared to 77,918 new units in April 2008), or in percentages, a 29.7 drop compared to the prior year.
BOOM! That sound you heard was Tesla getting vindication and Mercedes announcing what could be the most important automotive partnership in a very long time. Today, Daimler, parent company of Mercedes, announced that they have acquired a stake in Tesla motors, darling of the EV car set, and that they will also be exchanging technologies.
An ultrarare 1931 Daimler car was awarded "Best of Show" at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the top competition for high-priced collectible cars, on Sunday. The long-nosed 1931 Daimler Double-Six Corsica Drophead Coupe is one of only four that were produced. The car is currently owned by Robert Lee of Reno, Nev. It was judged the best car among 175 competing cars.
If you're a fan of Mercedes' Mixed Tape service, you'll be delighted to hear that the newest installment – the Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape 22 – is now available, along with a new Mixed Tape Music Magazine. Highlights of the latest Mercedes Mixed Tape include "Baby I Like Your Groove" by Tall Baby, "Saving All My Love" by Goldstrand, "Sunshine" by Tall Stories and "Mistakes" by Sodatones, while the new Mixed Tape Music Magazine centers around the theme of "Global Music Village."
Daimler is reporting that worldwide sale of the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brands decreased 18.1 percent last month to 93,800 new units (compared to 114,600 units in October 2007). Despite the substantial drop, Mercedes-Benz Cars did manage to maintain a slight improvement in its year-to-date total, with the division noting sales of 1,073,700 new units – a 1.6 percent increase over 2007's 10-month ytd total.
The first special-protection models from Mercedes-Benz differed from those of later years not only with regard to their design and performance, but also in terms of their technical basis. Instead of having a self-supporting body structure, which is now the norm, their bodies were mounted on strong frames. The weight of the protective steel plates therefore called for less extensive design changes than is currently the case.
In total, more than 80 vehicles from Daimler will be on display including a number of world premiers, all of which "embody leadership in innovation in terms of safety, environmental compatibility and economic efficiency."
An Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of DaimlerChrysler AG was held overnight and 98.76 percent of the 5,000 or so shareholders voted to change DaimlerChrysler AG to Daimler AG, bringing the corporate title in line with the sell-off of Chrysler earlier this year.
Dr. Olaf Göttgens, Vice President Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars, may be considering a change in scenery, with the marketing maverick reportedly in agreement to take on the role of chief executive officer at the Rodenstock Group – a Munich-based eyeglass maker. As of now, however, a contract between the parties has yet to be signed, while Mercedes is rumored to still be seeking a suitable successor to Göttgens.
The Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of DaimlerChrysler AG (stock exchange abbreviation: DAI) today approved the renaming of the company as Daimler AG by a 98.76% majority.
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