Archive | August, 2007
DaimlerChrysler approves share buyback program
DaimlerChrysler (stock-exchange abbreviation DAI) today decided on a share buyback program. In exercise of the authorization granted by the Annual Meeting of April 4, 2007, the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board approved a program for the company to acquire its own shares. This is a logical step to take in view of the high [...]
Continue reading...Mclaren Mercedes SLR Roadster
28. August 2007
The Auto-Motor-und-Sport guys decided to take the SLR Roadster to the street and show it to the public to see what they think of the convertible version. As you can see, the people were amazed by the sheer power of the SLR. Even though it is in German, you’ll still be able to hear the [...]
Continue reading...New smart fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive
27. August 2007
A combination of sportiness and exclusiveness: The BRABUS models of the new smart fortwo are ready to hit the road. With a reengineered 72 kW/98 bhp three cylinder turbo engine the smart fortwo BRABUS and the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive continue to boast low fuel consumption of just 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres, yet they [...]
Continue reading...Formula 1 Grand Prix in Istanbul
27. August 2007
This was another great F1 race on Sunday, unfortunately not a good outcome for the silver arrows, finishing on third and fifth place. The Scuderia team took places one and two right at the beginning and never really looked back at the trailing Hamilton, which ended up on fifth place after an incident with his [...]
Continue reading...The Magnificent 19
23. August 2007
Mercedes-Benz’s director of corporate communications, Geoff Day, announced a great event for the upcoming Frankfurt auto show: Mercedes-Benz will be introducing 19 cars in 15 minutes. These won’t all be new cars, with probably a mix of concepts and updates, but Mercedes-Benz intends to make a big splash this year. We expect to see some sort [...]
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29. August 2007
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