Archive | February, 2008
Mercedes-Benz Debuts 5 Models in Geneva
Mercedes-Benz has announced their plans for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (6-16 March, 2008) in Switzerland. They will debut 5 new models: the recently revealed SL, the refreshed SLK, the new CLC, the updated CLS and also a 4MATIC version of the CL 500 Coupe. This 4MATIC system is the lightest ever created weighing in [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz launches Mixed Tape Music Magazine
25. February 2008
The Mixed Tapes project from Mercedes Benz has proven to be very successful ever since it launched in 2004, as more than 2,5 million users around the world have downloaded over 28 million songs so far. It is become a popular place to download free music from some very talented artists that have not yet [...]
Continue reading...Day in History: Carl Benz and his double-pivot steering
25. February 2008
In 1886, quite independently of each other, two inventions hit the road: in Mannheim the Benz Patent Motor Car – a vehicle designed from scratch – and in Stuttgart Daimler’s Motorized Carriage – as its name implies, a carriage powered by an engine. Both vehicles were lacking a decisive feature, however: a steering system matched [...]
Continue reading...The world’s most exclusive open-top luxury saloon
22. February 2008
Daimler AG is reporting that they will be adding a fifth Maybach model to its line-up - the Maybach Landaulet. This masterpiece of automotive engineering will not just shower its owner with luxury, such as smooth black leather and trim elements in glossy piano lacquer, but it will also cost EUR 900,000 (or US$ 1.35 [...]
Continue reading...Ralf Schumacher to join AMG team
19. February 2008
Mercedes-Benz Motorsport announced today, that Ralf Schumacher (32), after 11 years in the Formula 1 World Championship, will race this year with the Trilux AMG Mercedes C-Class in the DTM, Ralf Schumacher’s DTM debut will take place at the season opener in Hockenheim on 13th April 2008. Ralf Schumacher tested the AMG Mercedes C-Class [...]
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26. February 2008
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