Mercedes-BenzAUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE E-MAGAZINE Peugeot, Seat, Ford push LED headlamps into European mass marketJune 17, 2013 06:01 CET  When Peugeot launches its new 308 at the Frankfurt auto show in September it will become the first automaker in Europe to offer full-LED headlamps as standard in the majority of the compact's trim lines. This is a big leap for the technology, which for years was only available on high-end models such as the Audi R8 and Mercedes-Benz CLS because of it costs about three times as much as comparable xenon lights.... Read More »
A bigger, flashier C class is coming 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 17, 2013  A bigger and roomier fourth-generation 2014 Mercedes-Benz C class will have a more dynamic exterior styling to challenge the BMW 3 series and the redesigned Audi A4 also due next year, sources tell Automobilwoche, Automotive News' German sibling publication.... Read More »
AMG gets first I-4, on the CLA45 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 17, 2013 Mercedes-Benz says introducing AMG's first four-cylinder engine in November on the 2014 CLA45 AMG will help the performance sub-brand increase its share of the company's U.S. sales.... Read More »
Automakers spread more glue to eliminate weight, rattles 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 17, 2013  Carmakers including Audi and Mercedes-Benz are turning to high-tech adhesives as they seek ways to make vehicles lighter and tougher. Automakers are using more aluminum and exotic composites, which cannot be welded together but have to be glued with adhesives that will not lose their strength and can hold together parts even at top speeds and high pressure.... Read More »
BMW tops Mercedes in quarterly U.S. vehicle registrations, Polk saysJune 16, 2013 13:59 CET  BMW is trailing Mercedes-Benz in luxury vehicle sales so far this year in the United States, but it still exceeded its German counterpart in first-quarter new vehicle registrations.... Read More »
BMW tops Mercedes in quarterly U.S. vehicle registrations, Polk says 7:59 am U.S. ET | June 16, 2013  BMW is trailing Mercedes-Benz in luxury vehicle sales so far this year in the United States, but it still exceeded its German counterpart in first-quarter new vehicle registrations.... Read More »
NUTS & BOLTS Audi is cheaters' top choice, says UK Web siteJune 14, 2013 06:01 CET  Audi seems to be suffering from declining loyalty -- or rather, the spouses of Audi owners may be.... Read More »
Daimler's Zetsche sees improved Q2 earnings on cost reductions at MercedesJune 12, 2013 14:04 CET  Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche says earnings have improved in the second quarter on demand for new models and faster-than-anticipated cost reductions at the Mercedes-Benz car unit. The automaker aims to reduce spending by 2 billion euros ($2.66 billion) by the end of next year, with 60 percent of the savings to be achieved in 2013.... Read More »
Mercedes rolls out S class as Bernhard is replaced by Renschler as production bossJune 12, 2013 20:50 CET  Daimler's new Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan rolled off the assembly line for the first time, coinciding with the first appearance of another important newcomer -- the company's head of production for Mercedes.... Read More »
Mercedes reloads E class to take on BMW, Audi 3:34 pm U.S. ET | June 12, 2013  Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz is rolling out a revamped E class line as it tries to win back the U.S. luxury sales crown from BMW.... Read More »
Mercedes rolls out S-class as production boss takes charge 2:50 pm U.S. ET | June 12, 2013  Daimler's new Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan rolled off the assembly line for the first time today, coinciding with the first appearance of another important newcomer -- the company's head of production for Mercedes.... Read More »
Audi is cheaters' top choice, says U.K. Web site 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 10, 2013  Audi seems to be suffering from declining loyalty -- or rather, the spouses of Audi owners may be.... Read More »
Turbos: MPG or muscle? 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 10, 2013  Some automakers say turbochargers offer high fuel economy and quick acceleration, the best of both worlds. Well, yes and no. Turbocharged vehicles allow automakers to keep power output high while they downsize engines for better fuel economy. But much of the mpg gain is lost when American drivers stomp the gas pedal and enjoy turbos' high performance.... Read More »
Few Daimler shutdowns 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 10, 2013 Daimler AG, following the lead of some U.S. automakers, will largely refrain from taking a traditional summer break at its car factories. Vehicles such as the revamped Mercedes-Benz E class are keeping assembly lines busy even as overall European auto demand slides to a 20-year low.... Read More »
Mercedes plays catch-up in China 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 10, 2013  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz is adding production capacity and expanding its retail network in China as the automaker tries to catch up with premium rivals Audi and BMW. Daimler expects China to become its largest market within two years, overtaking its current No. 1, the United States, and second-ranked Germany.... Read More »
M-B Financial customers pay loans from their vehicles 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 10, 2013 Mercedes-Benz Financial Services customers can now make payments, manage their accounts or contact a dealer directly from their cars using the Mercedes-Benz mbrace2 in-car infotainment system, the company says.... Read More »
Daimler eyes Mercedes car production with Nissan in Mexico, report saysJune 7, 2013 12:28 CET  Daimler may build Mercedes cars in Mexico, including the A class, a newspaper said. Daimler could start joint production with Nissan in Mexico.... Read More »
Mercedes, BMW to skip summer breaks to meet demand outside EuropeJune 6, 2013 06:01 CET  Daimler will largely refrain from taking a traditional summer break at its car factories with models like the revamped Mercedes E class and new CLA keeping assembly lines busy. BMW Group is also either preparing for new models or keeping plants churning out cars to meet demand.... Read More »
AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE E-MAGAZINE Daimler vows to catch rivals Audi, BMW in world's biggest marketJune 5, 2013 06:01 CET  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz is adding production capacity and expanding its retail network in China as the automaker attempts to catch up with premium rivals Audi and BMW. Daimler expects China to become its largest single market within two years, overtaking its current No. 1, the United States, and second-ranked Germany.... Read More »
Mercedes gets May sales boost from compactsJune 5, 2013 14:50 CET  Sales at Daimler premium brand Mercedes increased 7 percent to 121,360 vehicles in May, a record for the month, primarily because of strong demand for the automaker's new compact models. Sales of Mercedes compacts such as the A class increased 66 percent in May.... Read More »
BMW Gran Lusso Coupe concept hints at revival of luxury 8 series 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 3, 2013  BMW has unveiled a concept for a large luxury coupe that hints of the possible revival of the departed 8 series and a rival for Mercedes-Benz's CL. The four-seat BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe, unveiled at the 2013 Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance here, suggests a more spacious and bigger coupe than BMW's current 6 series.... Read More »
Daimler recalls over 6,000 Mercedes A-class hatchbacksMay 28, 2013 18:04 CET  Daimler is recalling more than 6,000 Mercedes A-class hatchbacks because of problems with the passenger airbag.... Read More »
Mercedes gives Sprinter safety tech 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 27, 2013  Mercedes-Benz is offering safety technology from its luxury passenger vehicles on the restyled Sprinter commercial van line that debuts in September. The 2014 Sprinter will be available with an optional $1,700 safety package that includes accident-avoidance features.... Read More »
E class gets some S-class features 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 27, 2013  Mercedes-Benz isn't waiting for the E-class redesign in 2016 to outfit its mid-sized range with some of the high-tech equipment that was developed for the S-class sedan that arrives this fall.... Read More »
Daimler, Ford exchange information on gasoline enginesMay 24, 2013 06:01 CET  Already collaborating with Ford on the development of fuel cell vehicles, Daimler and the U.S. automaker recently exchanged information about their gasoline engines. Daimler got a closer look at Ford's award-winning EcoBoost engine while Daimler shared details on its stratified lean-burning powerplants.... Read More »
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