Geneva/Stuttgart. The heartbeat of a new generation: at the centre of Mercedes-Benz’s presence at the Geneva Motor Show (8 to 18 March 2012) will be the world premiere of the new A-Class. The company is opening up a whole new chapter in the compact segment: markedly emotive in design, with powerful engines ranging from 80 [...]
Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz is making smartphones mobile and ensuring that such electronic assistants will in future be fully linked into the car’s infotainment system. First off the blocks is the Apple® iPhone®, which Mercedes-Benz has now integrated comprehensively into the user experience concept of the new A-Class, as the first automotive manufacturer in the world to [...]
The stage is set for the new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG. The new version of the high-performance Roadster impresses on several counts: systematic lightweight construction, a boost in output and driving dynamics, and 30 percent lower fuel consumption and emissions. Thanks to an all-aluminium bodyshell, similar to that of the SLS AMG super sports car, [...]
* Enhanced safety: belt slack reduced * Enhanced comfort: buckling up simplified * Enhanced PRE-SAFE®: reversible belt tensioning in the rear, too Stuttgart – Active seat-belt buckle is a new innovation for the rear seats which is currently under development by safety pioneer Mercedes-Benz and will shortly go into series production in one of the [...]
* New van series to boost sales * Citan – a new name that combines the words “city” and “titan” * Vehicle developed strictly in line with customer requirements * Mercedes-Benz quality standards were fulfilled in all areas * Public debut planned for the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show next September Stuttgart/Sindelfingen – Mercedes-Benz’ new urban [...]
* Dr. Dieter Zetsche: o “We’re very satisfied with our sales development. In 2011 we sold more vehicles than ever before.” o “In 2012 we will consequently continue our product offensive and launch additional attractive vehicles on the market, which will give us a further boost.” * Record sales in China and many other [...]
* Dr. Joachim Schmidt o “Our entire SUV family is extremely popular among our customers, particularly in the USA and in its second largest market China. With the launch of our first sport utility vehicle – the G?Class – more than 30 years ago, we entered a segment in which we are now very successful [...]
* Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: 4.2 l of diesel/100 km, 109 g of CO2/km * Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID: fuel economy of 27 mpg * More torque and performance without compromising on space and usable boot volume * Available in Saloon and Estate versions (E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID) * Modular hybrid concept using lithium-ion [...]
Stuttgart – With the completely redeveloped SL, Mercedes-Benz continues a tradition that began 60 years ago. The letters “SL” have ever since been synonymous with a symbiosis of sportiness, style and comfort – and with groundbreaking innovations. The new SL has been produced for the first time almost entirely from aluminium and weighs up to [...]
* For the fourth time, the Actros wins the title of “Truck Of The Year” * Mercedes-Benz is the most successful brand in the contest for the best truck * Hubertus Troska, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “We are proud that the “Truck Of The Year” jury has honoured our efforts with this important distinction.” Stuttgart/Kortrijk [...]
