Pedigree of the Brands - A Different View of the Story... ...Many of us own cars which come from rather famous brands. Plenty of times, even if you hate to admit it, the badge is the main reason to look at a certain car and, in the end, it's the decisive reason in actually choosing the "perfect"model. OK, there ...
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100+ years since the invention of the self-propelled car, three new engines battle for a place in the automotive future. Which one do you see in your car 10 years from now?
The German luxury car-manufacturer has been around for more than a century, having elegantly drifted the both smooth and rough curves of automobile history. Responsible for the modern internal combustion engine's genesis, the 'fathers' of the Mercedes-Benz brand practically invented the automobile. Many years ago when mahogany canes and high-top hats were the ultimate fashion and social ... Read more
MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors (by year):
2007 saw the arrival of the third generation C-Klasse which was exhibited for the first time the same year at the Geneva Auto Show. Part of Mercedes-Benz's marketing strategy, sales in Europe began nearly instantaneously on March 31, 2007, leading to an even spread of the vehicle throughout various markets. ... >> Read more
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The 2004 revision saw plenty of changes, most of which wee aimed at the car's underpinnings rather than the exterior. The latter remained virtually unchanged while the car received several inside implants and upgrades, from the engine range to the replacement of the older 5-speed manual transmission with a ... >> Read more
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The second generation C-Klasse saw the arrival of a completely redesigned vehicle, with a longer, curvier nose and sportier, shorter rear. Styling was taken a step further with redesigned interlocked headlights that gave the new C an organic look. The engines were mostly carried over from the previous generation ... >> Read more
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The 1997 line-up revision saw the introduction of several upgrades, many of which were aimed at increasing engine power outputs. Thus, most of the previously developed M111 plants were replaced with the new M112 units that head discarded the DOHC layout in favor of a SOHC architecture that was complemented by a ... >> Read more
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Affordable than any other vehicles comprising the Mercedes-Benz line-up at the time, the C-Klasse was mostly regarded as a cheaper alternative rather than an actually new and reliable car. However, perception would change soon enough thanks to the introduction of multi-valve power plants which were fitted on the C ... >> Read more
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The "Baby Benz" reigned for about a decade before being replaced in 1993 by the C Klasse. Specifically tailored to offer an attractive performance package for an affordable price, the car was quick at becoming a favorite among many buyers. Besides sporting a uniquely styled body, the car was packed with ... >> Read more
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Mercedes-Benz USA announced that it will be the official sponsor of the Miami Beach Polo World Cup - with the event becoming the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup.
The cup, which takes places on Miami beach, behind the Sentai Hotel, between the 22nd and 25th April ...
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Mercedes-Benz has just made an interesting announcement: Volker Mornhinweg will succeed Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard as the head of the Mercedes Benz Vans division starting from April 1.
We think that the April 1 date is particularly significant here. For those who are ...
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While it's still quite some time until the third generation Mercedes SLK will hit the open roads (likely, the car will be launched this fall, although some say the calendar will read 2011 by the time the new SLK gets here), spyshots showing the two-seater ...
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Bettina Singhartinger and Andrea Spielvogel, two female Daimler AG employees, will join the official lineup for the Aicha des Gazelles women's rally. The two will enter competition in a Mercedes-Benz Viano 4matic, Daimler announced today. The rally kicks-off on ...
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Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Mercedes-Benz will feature a collection of iconic as well as new vehicles at the event, set to take place at the Ritz-Carlton grounds between March 12-14, 2010.
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