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 S-Klasse and predecessors (by year):
After 4 years of outstanding success with over 270,000 units sold, Mercedes-Benz released an updated version of the S-Klasse luxury saloon. The 2009 S-Klasse features slight stylistic changes, a new hybrid version and an engine range which improves fuel consumption by 7 percent. It also boasts the latest generation of ... >> Read more
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Unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, the latest generation S-Klasse was released as an even more refined car with new handling and safety features as well as an interior that could rival that of a yacht. Clad in light-weight steel and aluminum attire, the refreshed S-Klasse body houses three new ... >> Read more
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The S-Klasse had renewed itself once more by 2002 when it received minor exterior/interior modifications and a wide range of new features. Among notable additions, the car was fitted with a new pneumatic suspension (Airmatic) with Adaptive Damping System function for a ride as smooth as possible. Furthermore, the ... >> Read more
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Although the S-Klasse saw a major restyling in 2003, it was previously upgraded in 1998. The car's visual appearance was strongly altered due to the introduction of elements seen on the previously introduced A-Klasse such as a spacious interior deceivingly camouflaged by the car's smaller size. Fornt ... >> Read more
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The vehicle received a restyling for 1995 when it saw minor visual alterations and a myriad of on-board electronics and safety features additions. It was many of these upgrades that were later copied or supplied to other car manufacturers. Such was the case with the ESP (Electronic Stability Program), introduced ... >> Read more
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By 1991, the S-Klasse had advanced so much that t was hardly recognizable. Everything about the car had changed from the double-pane soundproofing to the advanced suspension and the manufacturer's very vehicle development policy. Although quality has proven to be a very small issue with Mercedes in the past, this ... >> Read more
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After the W116 models halted production, MB called forth a new generation of vehicles. Dubbed the W126, these were the second generation of cars to be part of the fresh Sonder(S)-Klasse. The car was more streamlined that its demised stablemate, having been designed according to extensive wind-tunnel results. Not ... >> Read more
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The 1972 arrival of the W116 marked the birth of the much-beloved Sonder(Special) Klasse, simply designated by using an "S". Although plans for developing such a class of vehicles had been started as early as the the times the W108/109 were launched, extensive research would keep the unveiling of the new ... >> Read more
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Like plenty of eye-catching things, no matter the age, the 300 SEL 6.3 was not made by a crew of men but by an enthusiastic Mercedes engineer by the name of Erich Waxenberger. He wanted to create a powerful saloon that could rival the performance of a sports car and the route he took to achieve his goal was ... >> Read more
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Despite the popularity of the "Fintail"(Heckflose) models, the line-up started to steadily fade towards the mid 60's when a new range of cars was introduced. Sharing many similarities to both the "Fintails" and "Pontoons", the W108/W109 based vehicles were large and luxurious ... >> Read more
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Intended for the filthy rich, the 600 represented the pinnacle of car engineering at the time. Large and refined, the 600 was built in two body types with a short and long wheelbase, the latter having also been made available with an open-top rear compartment, also know as "Landaulet". The car's ... >> Read more
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The "Fintails" were produced using three different platforms, the latest having been the w112. The resulting vehicles were larger, luxurious sedans that were over-adorned with chrome in attempt to mimic and sell as Germany-engineered American cars. Built with two different wheelbases, the W112 sedan was ... >> Read more
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Incredibly similar to the W186-based models, the 300 D cabrio was barely distinguishable from its cousin, especially the Cabrio. However, comparing the two side by side would be the equivalent of rubbing an old lamp and have a jolly genie greet you with a wide ethereal smile the next minute. While the saloon ... >> Read more
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The typ 300 line-up was revamped in 1957 with the introduction of a new platform dubbed the W189 as well as major styling and internal modifications. Updates included bodywork lacking the B-pillar for a sporty hard-top look and a slight price increase for all new vehicles. Having had a production time of 5 years ... >> Read more
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The "Ponton" (Pontoon) appeared as a beautifully styled vehicle built on several platforms as a result of Germany's slow after WWII comeback. The term appeared with the introduction of the W180 chassis although it is currently generally used to describe a range of similarly looking MB cars built on ... >> Read more
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Launched in November 1951, the typ 300 Cabriolet D was built on an older chassis that was fitted with a newer straight-6 3.0L engine with an increased power output. Despite the body work, the typ D was a fairly large vehicle that provided comfortable seating for up to six passengers. Among the various ... >> Read more
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The typ 220(W187) was unveiled during the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1951 as MB's new luxury car line-up. Having been built with various body types, including the exotic coupes and cabrios, the cars came with a single choice of 6-cylinder 2.2 L petrol unit with a power output of 80 hp. Designers sought ... >> Read more
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The highly luxurious typ 300 introduced in November 1951 came to be known as the Adenauer after having become a personal favorite of Germany Federal Republic's first Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer. Besides a beautiful aristocrat-friendly styling, the car was packed with some of the latest in car technology, such ... >> 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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