Archive | June, 2008
More evidence of Benz quality improvements
The return of Mercedes-Benz to its reputation for quality appears to be gathering pace. After the recent successes in the JD Power ratings, a poll for ‘Which?’ magazine in the UK produced great results for the E-Class and C-Class. ‘Which?’ magazine is the UK equivalent of US magazine, ‘Consumer Reports’. Unfortunately the actual report [...]
Continue reading...Tesla Motors to Supply Mercedes-Benz with Lithium Ion Batteries
30. June 2008
A couple of weeks ago, we reported on a technology deal that Daimler AG and Tesla Motors are working on. While we thought the deal might involve the 1.0l smart fortwo engines, as Autoblog was claiming. According to AutomobilWoche, the deal involves lithium ion batteries that Tesla Motors will be supplying for the Mercedes-Benz electric [...]
Continue reading...Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday: Mercedes-Benz presents an autographed C350
30. June 2008
To mark Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday, the international music scene gathered on Friday for a benefit concert in London’s Hyde Park. Mercedes-Benz has supported this unique music event to raise funds for Mandela’s “46664” campaign against HIV/AIDS with an extraordinary gift for auction – a brand-new Mercedes-Benz C 350, autographed by top acts, prominent guests [...]
Continue reading...Daimler Board Member: “Electric Mercedes A and B-Class Coming in 2010″
30. June 2008
Just last week, Dr. Z made it officially official that Mercedes is actively working on the concept of an electric Mercedes sedan, just as we had predicated a couple of months ago. More news is emerging from Stuttgart, this time its Daimler executive board member Thomas Weber, who told the German weekly news magazine ‘ [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes Benz TecDay 2008: The Smart Electric Drive
27. June 2008
While Daimler is continuing their efforts to bring an electric Mercedes-Benz sedan to the market in 2010, they have already showcased a first concept of the smart fortwo ED (electric drive). The zero emissions electric smart is powered by a 41hp electric motor and can go 115km (71.4 miles) before having to recharge. Its top [...]
Continue reading...Mercedes-Benz Wins Big in J.D. Power Awards
27. June 2008
Once again, as last year, the premium products of Mercedes-Benz have emerged among the winners of a consumer survey carried out by US market research institute J.D. Power and Associates. With the results of this year’s “APEAL” study, the S-Class won top honors in the premium category. The S-Class got high marks for their [...]
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30. June 2008
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