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Compact model with genuine character: the new Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class

Following its world premiere at Auto China in April 2008, the Mercedes-Benz GLK is being unveiled in its natural habitat for the first time. Boasting a body that is as practical as it is arrestingly succinct, an exceptional power spectrum and a bold personality, the new arrival has what it takes to redefine standards in the compact SUV class over all manner of route profiles – both on and off the road. Brimming with genuine character, the new GLK-Class is set to take the world of compact SUVs

The highly successful Black Series strategy continues - Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

Sensational appearance, unique performance data, with light-weight design throughout and total exclusivity - that's the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. This high-performance coupé is a motorsport engineering thoroughbred, opening up new drive dynamic vistas to sports car enthusiasts. The AMG 6.0 litre V12 biturbo engine, with a maximum output of 493 kW/670 hp and 1000 Newtonmetres of torque, guarantees super sports car level performance. The powerful two-seater was developed in the AMG

Benefit concert for “46664” in London’s Hyde Park to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday

To mark Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday, the international music scene gathered on Friday for a benefit concert in London’s Hyde Park. Mercedes-Benz has supported this unique music event to raise funds for Mandela’s “46664” campaign against HIV/AIDS with an extraordinary gift for auction – a brand-new Mercedes-Benz C 350, autographed by top acts, prominent guests and socially disadvantaged children from London. “It is a great honour for us to be able to support a public figure like Nelson Mand

Exhibition “Milestones Automotive Design - Example Mercedes-Benz” in the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich

The Mercedes-Benz brand is the world's oldest and most renowned automobile brand. In the more than 120-year history of the brand, the design of the vehicles always has played an outstanding role, and over the decades numerous icons of automotive design have been created. In the “Milestones Automotive Design” exhibition the Pinakothek der Moderne (modern art museum) in Munich is presenting seven vehicles of the Mercedes-Benz brand, beginning with the “Blitzen Benz” of 1909 and extending down t

R 320 BlueTEC, ML 320 BlueTEC and GL 320 BlueTEC - The cleanest solution

In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to commence a BlueTEC initiative in the passenger car segment which was timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur fuel in the United States of America. The E 320 BlueTEC proved a great success from the outset, and was voted "World Green Car of the Year 2007". As a next step, Mercedes-Benz is now due to offer the R, ML and GL 320 BlueTEC in the USA, the world’s first three diesel cars which not only meet the particularly deman

Truck Development and Test Center at Mercedes-Benz Plant in Worth opened

Today was the formal opening of a new Development and Test Center (EVZ) for trucks at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth. In attendance at the ceremony were Rhineland-Palatinate Premier Kurt Beck, Mayor of the City of Wörth Harald Seiter, as well as Daimler representatives Andreas Renschler, member of the Board of Management responsible for Daimler Trucks; Dr. Jörg Zürn, Head of Product Development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks; and Martin Daum, Director of the Mercedes-Benz Wörth Plant. All in all, the

Daimler AG invests in expansion of Sprinter production

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter introduced to the market in spring 2006 has been outstandingly well received by customers. To better satisfy the persisting high demand for the vans manufactured in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, the Board of Management of Daimler AG has decided to invest a total of 177 million euros in the two German van-making facilities. Decision for German plants Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde as production site "We very consciously decided in favour of additional capacities in Dü

Mercedes-Benz „Road to the Future“

Fuel-efficient and environmentally-sustainable premium automobiles from Mercedes-Benz, without the need to forego the characteristic brand features - safety, comfort and refined driving pleasure. This is the strategy of the Stuttgart based vehicle manufacturer. One emphasis within the development strategy is on modular powertrain technologies that can be utilized either individually or in combination, depending upon vehicle class, usage profile and customer requirements. With its “Road to the Fu

Mercedes-Benz CLC Sports Coupe - A Dream Come True

Mercedes-Benz launches integrated marketing campaign for new CLC with the slogan "What car do you drive when you're dreaming?" Campaign presents new sports coupe as affordable dream car Alongside classic print media ads, TV commercials, and dealership marketing, Mercedes-Benz focuses on the customers' personal experience Stuttgart - Not every star is light-years away: from mid-June onward, selected airports in Europewill become places where automobile dreams can come true. A large bed, po

Half of serious truck accidents could be prevented

According to the findings of development engineers at Mercedes-Benz following a fleet test conducted with a total of 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer in 2005/2006, half of the serious truck accidents could be prevented. For the purposes of the trial, half of the trucks were equipped with the Lane Assistant, proximity control and stability control assistance systems. The number of accidents for the vehicles fitted with the safety package was shown to be halved compared to the 500 trailer with a

Mercedes-Benz beats Brazilian sales record of heavy trucks

Mercedes-Benz has just reached a historical monthly sales record of heavy trucks in the Brazilian truck market. In May, the brand sold 1,010 units of these vehicles and reached a new sales record of heavy trucks. “Brasil is one of the most important markets for Mercedes-Benz trucks. Here we do not only have a long tradition in producing commercial vehicles, we are also the untouched leader in the Brasilian heavy duty truck market. The growing acceptance of the Mercedes-Benz Axor heavy trucks

Latest J.D. Power Quality Study from the U.S.: Mercedes-Benz receives three awards for best product quality

Mercedes-Benz is one of the most successful auto brands in this year’s customer survey conducted by U.S. market research institute J.D. Power. The Stuttgart car brand receives two gold awards for the highest vehicle quality in their respective market segments, and is also honoured for the world’s best production plant. This outstanding result is one outcome of the initiative launched by Mercedes-Benz to raise customer satisfaction and product quality. In conducting the annual study, market