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Mercedes-Benz Cars & Smart, Stuttgart, Germany (#)

„Global sales of the Mercedes Car Group developed very positively in 2006, with a three percent increase of Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart passenger vehicles to the record level of 1,260,600 units (2005: 1,221,000). In 2006, Mercedes-Benz celebrated the most successful year in its history: Worldwide deliveries of vehicles rose seven percent to the record level of 1,148,500 units (2005: 1,078,000). This growth outpaced by far that of the global automotive market in 2006.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/.../ mercedes-smart-01.htm - Cached

Autoblog (#)

„The confirmation of the "baby Maybach" came from the very top: DaimlerChyrsler chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche, who verified the new limo would be ready within four years, though the definitive decision has not yet been made over whether the new car will carry the three-pointed star (extending the Mercedes range up-market) or the double-M (broadening the Maybach range down-market). The smart money's on the Maybach, though, as the S-Class has always been Mercedes' range-topping luxury sedan.“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/maybach/ - Cached

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR "722 Edition" unveiled (#)

„Mercedes has unveiled a new special edition SLR called the "722 Edition." The car has increased output of 650 horsepower, a tailor-made suspension configuration, and a decidedly sporty interior. 722 Edition" is a homage by Mercedes-Benz to the unforgettable victory won by the British racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 (indicating a start time of 7.22 a.m.) at the Mille Miglia in 1955 ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/10/.../ - Cached

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren - RSportsCars.com (#)

„The Mercedes-Benz SLR marks a new era for high-performance cars and at the same time, celebrates the formidable SLR race cars of the 1950s. The SLR McLaren combines unmatched power and performance with classic Mercedes-Benz design cues. Featuring a full carbon-fiber monocoque, crash structures and body panels, the SLR is powered by a 617-horsepower supercharged 5.5-liter V8 that rockets the new SLR from zero to 60 miles per hour in under 3 ...“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ m_slrmclaren.asp - Cached

Size Matters: Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard Pullman limousine in development - Autoblog (#)

„This was followed first by the 770 K, which provided protection befitting the status of the Japanese Emperor Hirohito among others, and then by further Pullman Limousines. Eventually, the legendary Mercedes-Benz 600 assumed the mantle of state carriage, holding it for almost thirty years. As well as being used by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany for official business it was the preferred vehicle of governments from numerous other countries and many prominent dynasties ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/23/.../ - Cached

Automobile News | Car Reviews | Auto Information (#)

„Also, located in Dallas, Texas, is the independent Mercedes repair shop at Louden Motorcar Services, Inc., loudenmotorcars.com, where you can be confident that you will receive only the best service and parts available for fixing your Mercedes.  Louden has been in business for over 30 years in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and they have the professional expertise that it takes to get the job done and done well ...“

http://www.articledashboard.com/autos/ - Cached

PRESS RELEASE: DaimlerChrysler Achieves $7.3 Billion Operating Profit in 2006 - Automotive News (#)

„Worldwide, the DaimlerChrysler Group invested a total of $7.8 billion in property, plant and equipment in 2006 (2005: $8.7 billion). Capital expenditure at the Mercedes Car Group of $2.2 billion was slightly higher than in the prior year ($2.1 billion). To continue its product offensive and to make its production facilities more flexible, the Chrysler Group invested $3.8 billion in property, plant and equipment (2005: $4.1 billion) ...“

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100 MPG Available Now! - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Small, fuel-sipping diesels are common in Europe. The three-cylinder 799cc unit in Mercedes-Benz's funky Smart FourTwo CDI is the world's smallest turbodiesel; the car gets around 60 mpg. Emissions regulations make passenger-car diesels rare in the United States. But Mercedes-Benz will soon introduce an E320 Bluetec diesel that meets new, even more stringent 2007 federal standards.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/ 3374271.html?page=4 - Cached

Mercedes-Benz releases glut of info on SLR McLaren 722 Edition - Autoblog (#)

„The new SLR 722 Edition model variant from Mercedes-Benz evokes memories of a particularly special victory achieved in 1955 by the British motor-racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-pilot Dennis Jenkinson at Mille Miglia – the classic Italian endurance race – behind the wheel of a Mercedes Benz 300 SLR with start number 722 (denoting the car's start time of 7.22 a.m.) ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/29/.../ - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes Car Group aims to boost unit sales by a fifth and generate an operating margin of 9.5 percent by 2009, a German magazine reported, citing company planning documents. DaimlerChrysler declined to comment on the report in Capital magazine, a summary of which was released ahead of publication on Thursday, March 1 ...“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=1128 - Cached

Mercedes car sales slow down in February (#)

„By popular request, Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH is extending its range of communication accessories to include a further Bluetooth telephony solution: the new Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth® (HFP) telephone module allows you to use your BlackBerry® in a Mercedes-Benz passenger car without physically connecting it to the vehicle ...“

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Autoblog (#)

„Time will tell how successful they are about passing off the Sebring and other mainstream Chryslers as having any link to Mercedes (LX platform excluded). The "merger of equals" has played out more like Mercedes throwing their dregs over to Chrysler in the form of the R170 platform for the Crossfire and the suspension design under the LX cars ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/mercedes-benz/ - Cached

CES 2007: Alpine debuts the Mercedes RLS - Autoblog (#)

„The builders stripped the R350 to the basic frame before beginning the build, being careful to leave all the Mercedes drivetrain and electronics intact. "I'm not a Mercedes mechanic," Gary said. They did, however, choose to remove the electronics from the car's ride-leveling system.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/08/ces-2007-alpine-debuts-the-mercedes-rls/ - Cached

Mercedes-Benz Ocean Drive - AutoWeek (#)

„The interior, trimmed in maple and leather, also looks S-Class-like; in fact, the instruments and switches are straight from the S. The four seats use a heating system Mercedes calls Airscarf, which debuted in the latest-generation SLK, intended to keep your upper body warm with the top down even when it’s cold out.“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20070209/free/70205017/.../ detroitindex - Cached

Mercedes-Benz SLR (#)

„The body hides systems and components which Mercedes-Benz, pacemaker in technology, is now presenting for the very first time: ceramic brake disks, carbon-fiber chassis components and seats, an adaptive headlight system with cornering beam, and the electronically controlled Sensortronic Brake System.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/mercedes/.../ merc-slr-study-99.htm - Cached

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class exposed (#)

„it looks like a good blend between the rear of the CL and the rear of the S, while not looking too proper like the last one did. Mercedes really needs to inject a bit of mean and bite into their cars.. they too blandly styled for all those opting for BMWs and Audis. At least they look better than Lexus's“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/07/2008-mercedes-benz-c-class-exposed/ - Cached

Illustrations: Mercedes/McLaren SLS in the works? (#)

„Well i think its a sick looking car, and for people who can afford it… I dont know about you, but if im going to spend over 100k for a car, its going to be comfortable and fast, so dont diss mercedes benz for making this car the best of both worlds ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/14/.../ - Cached

S-Class convertible: Mercedes Ocean Drive concept revealed (#)

„The design study is based on the twelve-cylinder Mercedes-Benz S 600, and features an innovative soft-top mechanism with smooth operation and fast closing times, radar-based Distronic Plus, and the Airscarf neck-level heating system on all four seats. Gallery after the jump…“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/20/.../ - Cached

Mercedes-Benz: C-Class Sports Coupe (#)

„ "As a two-door car, it underlines the dynamic and progressive nature of the C-Class particularly clearly, while its youthful appearance sets new trends for sporty, exciting driving with the high standards of engineering typical of Mercedes."“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/.../ mercedes_c_class_coupe_01.htm - Cached

UK: Mercedes minds the gap: Automotive News & Comment (#)

„Mercedes-Benz is abandoning variable service gaps across Europe on its new C-Class range as the result of the influence from the UK market's business car fleet-buying sector.“

http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=90389 - Cached

Revealed: 2007/2008 Mercedes CL-Class (CL 500, CL 600) (#)

„I have tears in my eyes.Thats the ugliest car Mercedes has ever built. What is going on with Mercedes??????????? I can't believe it.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/22/revealed-2007-mercedes-cl-class/ - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„The new Mercedes-Benz CL class offers the carmaker’s optional Pre-Safe Brake system. The system’s radar and short-range sensors come from Continental.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=cutaway - Cached

Green Car Congress: DaimlerChrysler Confirms Launch of smart EV (#)

„A market trial of the smart ev is a significant step for the Mercedes Car Group as it is an important part of our commitment to sustainable mobility.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/07/ daimlerchrysler.html - Cached

Major Mercedes recall, 1.3 million cars - Autoblog (#)

„I know I would not be happy if I had paid Mercedes Money for a car and then have a recall of that magnitude.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2005/03/31/major-mercedes-recall-1-3-million-cars/ - Cached

Mercedes-Benz (#)

„Clarkson is particularly fond of the E63 AMG 's new 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8. "The result is a car that's preposterously fast ," he says, While not "particularly exciting to drive," the car is quiet and "remarkably comfortable ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/mercedes-benz/page/2/ - Cached

Honda Racing RA107 Formula 1 Car - RSportsCars.com (#)

„2007 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-22 Formula 1 Car “

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ honda_f1.asp - Cached

IPod - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (#)

„BMW released the first iPod automobile interface,[17] allowing drivers of newer BMW vehicles to control their iPod using either the built-in steering wheel controls or the radio head-unit buttons ...“

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ipod - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:40 PM