Archive | June, 2007
NY Times: A look at the AMG power machines
The New York Time has a great piece about the AMG onslaught from Mercedes and what makes the so unique and popular. This particular quote sums up the entire article, but I suggest you read it because this is certainly a unique perspective at the AMG models. the CLS has a way of turning even everyday [...]
Continue reading...Lewis Hamilton is one amazing kid!
19. June 2007
This is truly an amazing video showing Lewis Hamilton at a young age compete and win races, while racing guys much older than him, something that is true even today. Here we see just how much work and determination goes into becoming a professional driver. It is always interesting to see that he never gave [...]
Continue reading...38 Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses for British Airways
19. June 2007
British Airways has taken delivery of 38 Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses. The vehicles are to be used to transport passengers at Terminal 5 at Heathrow, which is due to open in March 2008. The new Mercedes-Benz buses have been equipped in accordance with the specific requirements of British Airways. For example, the equipment specification includes automatic [...]
Continue reading...Top award for Mercedes safety expert Dr. Rodolfo Schöneburg
19. June 2007
The NHTSA, the US transport safety authority, has awarded the U.S. Government Award for Safety Engineering Excellence to Dr. Rodolfo Schöneburg, Head of Passenger Car Safety Development at Mercedes-Benz. This award marks the US government’s recognition of the outstanding contribution which this Mercedes engineer has made to the field of automotive safety. Dr. Rodolfo Schöneburg (born [...]
Continue reading...Formula 1: Hamilton & Alonso, One two win!
18. June 2007
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso claimed the team’s third one-two finish of the season at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the third consecutive win for the team. After 73 laps, Fernando finished second 1.5 seconds behind Lewis. Both drivers were on two-stop strategies. Lewis came in on laps 21 (8.8 seconds) [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes working with Apple on navigation system
18. June 2007
German magazine, Spiegel, is reporting that Apple will be developing the navigation or GPS system for the future Mercedes cars, which may be featured as early as 2009 in a Mercedes car. They are also reporting that Google Maps may join Apple, as they have in the past, in this project. Mercedes will get the exclusive [...]
Continue reading...External Links: ML320 Parts Mercedes Brake Parts Mercedes Headlight
20. June 2007
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