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Mercedes-Benz Sales Grew by 12.9 Percent Globally

The official tally of Daimler regarding its sales in 2014 was recently published on its Global Media Newsroom. According to the data found there, Mercedes-Benz sales increased by 12.9 percent based on a year-on-year comparison. The rate translated to a total of 1,650,010 vehicles sold worldwide. The achievement of the three-pointed star brand this year marked its fourth consecutive record year. The year that just ended was highlighted by December being the strongest month of the brand, successfully getting 163,171 sales for its units. Its final quarter was also considered as its best for the year, listing 454,854 sales. U.S. remained as the largest market of the brand with an… Continue Reading »

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Gorden Wagener Awarded as the Best Interior Designer

Gorden Wagener, the mind behind the aesthetic designs of Mercedes-Benz vehicles since 2008, was the recipient of an award recently. Based from the report of TorqueNews, the three-pointed star brand’s Head of Design was chosen as the Best Interior Designer at the Automotive Interiors Expo 2014. Among his works that were recognized by the awarding body were his interior styling for the GLA-Class, 2015 C-Class and the new S-Class. The judges, comprised of renowned automotive journalists in the world, have handpicked Wagener among other nominees due to his major contribution in the evolution of the interior quality of automobiles in the past twelve months. The vehicle interior that particularly caught the eyes of… Continue Reading »

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How Much Can You Load in the Compartment of the Mercedes GLA

One of the best features of the Mercedes GLA is its smaller frame compared to other SUV’s in the past. Before, when you think of a sport utility vehicle (SUV), you immediately get the picture that it is bound to be hulking in frame. But over the years, Porsche, Audi and BMW have reinvented the way that SUVs should look like. Mercedes-Benz followed by introducing the GLK which instantly became a success by attracting new range of customers into its brand. Mercedes is looking to maintain its momentum by offering the GLA-Class. Mercedes GLA Storage Capacity Despite the smaller frame of the new Mercedes GLA, it should be noted that… Continue Reading »

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The Forgotten Roadtrip Interactive Story

Today, Mercedes-Benz released an interactive adventure story in its webpage. The story involves a man named Ryan who appeared to have forgotten everything that happened to him the previous night—similar to Hangover, except that he wasn’t wasted on alcohol or drugs. At the start of the story, a blurry flashback involving a girl and a confrontation appears. Then, the protagonist wakes up to himself lying face down in the hot desert sand. After that, he asks himself, “Where am I?” As he gets up, he finds a diamond ring in his pocket and a Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC nearby which he uses to drive himself along some key destinations… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLA Production Commences

Production of the highly anticipated Mercedes-Benz GLA is in full swing, as the first completely assembled unit rolled off the automaker’s Rastatt plant. The GLA represents a significant part of the company’s strategy in the coming years, as it is positioned in the all-important SUV segment, completing the range while growing Mercedes-Benz’s own compact model lineup. This new compact SUV is the fourth out of five fresh compact designs from Mercedes-Benz. It’s the “next milestone” for the company’s central Mercedes-Benz 2020 growth strategy, noted as such by Daimler AG Chairman and Mercedes-Benz Cars chief Dr Dieter Zetsche. By combining a compact model and an SUV, the automaker can nail a niche… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLA Class Crossover Prototype Make An Appearance In Dubai

Following its introduction during the Shanghai Auto Show, production of the Mercedes-Benz GLA Class Crossover is set to start soon. A video recently emerged showing the attention-grabbing curves of the vehicle. The new Mercedes-Benz GLA Class Crossover will have a different look compared to the Kia Sportage and the Ford Kuga, its rivals in the market. Its rear window will make it appear sporty due to its sloping design. The base engine of the GLA 180 is expected to be a 1.6L turbo with 122PS and 200Nm of torque. The GLA 180 CDI will feature a Renault 1.5L diesel engine while the GLA 200 CDI will come with a 1.8L… Continue Reading »

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AMG’s Crossover Weapon Spied Testing In Sweden

With these pictures, it’s all but confirmed that an AMG version of the GLA-Class Mercedes crossover is in the works. Caught testing in Sweden, this GLA, which of course doesn’t have any AMG badging on it, was given away by its big brakes, dual exhausts and unusual ride height. Based on the MFA platform on which both the A-Class and B-Class share, this upcoming road warrior will carry the GLA45 badge. In times past, it would have meant a 4.5 liter engine, but this time, it denotes the 45 years of AMG’s existence. It looks though that the GLA45 will actually carry a turbo 2-liter four, pumping out a healthy… Continue Reading »

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