DRIVES: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Bluehybrid: Better late...: Mercedes puts Europe on the hybrid map- ( Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Mercedes-Benz missed North America's move toward hybrids. It was caught sleeping, there was not enough research and development funding, it was too focused on diesels for the European market--pick your reason. Read more
TABLE-Mercedes Sept U.S. vehicle sales off adj. 12.9 pct ( Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:52:53 +0200) Oct 1 (Reuters) - Following are Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG ) U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in September 2008 versus the same year-earlier month and Read more
Mercedes recalls almost 103,000 SUVs in U.S. ( Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:30:00 +0200) Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz has recalled almost 103,000 sport utility vehicles because of a defect that could cause a loss of power steering, U.S. safety regulators said today. Read more
Mercedes-Benz recalls almost 103,000 SUVs in U.S. ( Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:50:30 +0200) CHICAGO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz has recalled almost 103,000 sport utility vehicles because of a defect that could cause a loss Read more Bluetec Grand Cherokee Rollout on Rocks ( Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:57:57 +0200) Production of the current diesel-powered Grand Cherokee, which features a 3.0L turbodiesel V-6 supplied by Mercedes-Benz, is set to end as originally planned in December. Read more
Daimler sees its Indian sales up 20 pct in 2008 ( Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:31:51 +0200) NEW DELHI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Daimler AG sees its Indian sales rising 20 percent to around 3,000 cars in 2008 on sustained demand for its luxury Mercedes-Benz Read more
TABLE-Mercedes Aug U.S. vehicle sales off 11.8 pct ( Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:56:28 +0200) Sept 3 (Reuters) - Following are Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG ) U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in August 2008 versus the same year-earlier month and Read more
ESCAPE ROADS: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 206D Campingwagen : Another German 'Wagen ( Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Perfect for rambling around Europe in the 1970s, the Campingwagen is no less capable today. Never sold in the United States, it mystifies folks who pass it on the highway and wonder why a Volkswagen camper has a three-pointed star on it. Read more
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:57:36 +0200) Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Read more
Luxury carmakers battle to impress Russian buyers ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:33:39 +0200) By Christiaan Hetzner MOSCOW, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Russian luxury car market may be one of the most coveted but companies like BMW , Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Read more
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:21:06 +0200) Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Read more
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:11:52 +0200) Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Read more
DRIVERS LOG: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG: ( Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +0200) PRODUCTION CHIEF WENDY WARRNE KEEBLER: I am always delighted by the interior lighting in these Mercedes-Benzes; its truly special and adds a touch found in no other cars I can think of. Read more
VW, Mercedes diesels qualify for tax credit ( Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:01:00 +0200) The new-generation clean diesels at Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are the first diesel-powered vehicles whose buyers qualify for a federal alternative-powertrain tax credit. Read more Mercedes to make 45,000 fewer cars than planned ( Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:29:42 +0200) STUTTGART, Germany, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Daimler AG is set to build around 45,000 fewer Mercedes-Benz cars than planned this year as it curbs output to reflect Read more
TABLE-Mercedes July U.S. vehicle sales up adj. 3.0 pct ( Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:07:53 +0200) Aug 1 (Reuters) - Following are Mercedes-Benz (Daimler Ag) U.S. sales of cars and light trucks in July 2008 versus the same year-earlier month and for Read more
Mercedes-Benz sales in U.S. rise 12 percent in July ( Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:00:30 +0200) FRANKFURT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Sales of Daimler's luxury brand Mercedes-Benz rose 11.6 percent in July to 20,733 vehicles, lifting cumulative sales to a Read more
Daimler, Chinas Foton to JV on CVs ( Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:10:25 +0200) The joint venture reportedly will make Mercedes-Benz trucks and engines and Foton vehicles. Read more Daimler, Chinas Foton to JV on CVs ( Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:10:25 +0200) The joint venture reportedly will make Mercedes-Benz trucks and engines and Foton vehicles. Read more 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic: Looking back to go forward ( Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Most people would agree that there are only a limited number of ways you can cut the compact SUV. With crash and safety regulations, there are restraints on what carmakers can achieve in terms of shape, size and layout. Read more
DRIVES: 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic: Looking back to go forward ( Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Most people would agree that there are only a limited number of ways you can cut the compact SUV. With crash and safety regulations, there are restraints on what carmakers can achieve in terms of shape, size and layout. Read more
DRIVES: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series: Über-SL: Limited-edition AMG supercoupe to repla ( Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Forget the McLaren SLR. Move over, CLK DTM coupe. Here's a car with the potential to eclipse them both. And, like them, it flaunts Mercedes-Benz's illustrious three-pointed star. Talk about choices! Read more
MARKET: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Convertible: ( Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Bonhams Greenwich Concours d'Elegance Read more Mercedes to cut production in Alabama ( Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:59:00 +0200) In a sign that even premium automakers are not immune from the U.S. market crunch, Mercedes-Benz confirmed today that it will trim production at its Alabama factory beginning in August. Read more DRIVES: 2009 Mercedes-Benz Bluetec ML 320, GL 320, R320: Blue notes: Eco-friendly diesels let you t ( Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:30:00 +0200) With Bluetec diesel variants of its luxury SUVs available, Mercedes-Benz says diesels are now environmentally as clean as gasoline engines, while providing the big torque Americans love, with greater fuel economy than comparable gasoline-fueled SUVs. Read more
Mercedes-Benz recalls almost 103,000 SUVs in U.S. 
ESCAPE ROADS: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 206D Campingwagen : Another German 'Wagen 
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 
TABLE-Mercedes July U.S. vehicle sales up adj. 3.0 pct 
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic: Looking back to go forward 
Mercedes to cut production in Alabama 