Archive | May, 2007
European Safety Award for the development of Mercedes-Benz Active Brake Assist
Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Trost (48), the developer of Mercedes-Benz Active Brake Assist for commercial vehicles, has been presented with the 2007 European Commercial Vehicle Safety award. The technical appraisal organisation DEKRA, the German Traffic Safety Council (DVR) and the European Association for Accident Research and Analysis (EVU) have honoured the head of the Driver Assistance Systems [...]
Continue reading...SUV Tourer offering a wealth of combination options
11. May 2007
Even greater interior adaptability, two wheelbase lengths, rear-wheel drive or 4MATIC all-wheel drive and new engine variants – the Mercedes-Benz R-Class now opens up even more possibilities, especially when it comes to seating arrangements. The line-up, which includes the familiar configurations with up to six individual seats, has been augmented to include a five-seat version [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz Vans opens virtual brand environment in Second Life
10. May 2007
The residents of the virtual world Second Life can look forward to a new highlight on May 11, 2007 when the avatars in the “Mercedes Benz Vans” online world (coordinates: 1060.1050, or can be located by entering “Mercedes-Benz Vans” in the Second Life search mask) will be able to visit the upgraded Mercedes-Benz Vans site [...]
Continue reading...DaimlerChrysler is building plant in India
10. May 2007
DaimlerChrysler today began construction of its new plant for Mercedes-Benz vehicles at Chakan in Pune. The foundation stone of the new facility was laid by the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh together with Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Chairman of the Board of DaimlerChrysler India, Prof. Eberhard Haller, Member of the Board of DaimlerChrysler [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes Car Group delivers 97,800 vehicles in April
8. May 2007
The Mercedes Car Group delivered 384,600 Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brand passenger vehicles worldwide in the first four months of 2007 (January-April 2006: 395,800). In April 2007, sales amounted to 97,800 units (April 2006: 100,800 units). The Mercedes-Benz brand achieved a new sales record for the period from January through April, with deliveries increasing by [...]
Continue reading...40 years AMG Anniversary
8. May 2007
Over the past four decades, Mercedes-AMG GmbH has developed from a simple tuning company for premium automobiles to the performance brand of the Mercedes Car Group (MCG). AMG today stands for extremely dynamic, individualized automobiles with a clear brand focus on performance. As a result, AMG endeavors to provide top automotive technology in each of [...]
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