Latest news for Mercedes-Benz 
Mercedes-Benz increases market share in the 1.8-3.5 tonne segment(16/02/2010)
Mercedes-Benz has reported its market share increased last year - despite the recession - in the 1.8-3.5 tonne segment. Following a strong 2009 sales performance by the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito model range, the brand secured market share of 14.96%, increasing its five year market share average by a remarkable 3.4 percentage points. Although not immune to the falling market (Mercedes-Benz experienced a drop in new van sales of 27% in 20... [more]
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is now on sale(29/01/2010)
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, now on sale, is setting a new benchmark for the premium estate sector, with enhanced practicality, class-leading load capacity, greater fuel efficiency and low emissions from just 150 g/km. New innovations are designed to make life easy - even from across a busy car park. The Easy-Pack electronic tailgate can be activated at the press of a button on the key, opening the tailgate and automatically raising ... [more]
Elektromotive trials smart electric drive(15/10/2009)
A market trial of 100 fully electric smarts is running exclusively in the UK. The car is being made available on a lease arrangement to selected corporate customers. The smart electric drive has been developed in conjunction with Zytek Group, and is exempt from Vehicle Exercise Duty and London Congestion Charge. The smart electric drive emits no carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, unburned hydro-carbons, particulate matter or any harmful substa... [more]
Mercedes unveils Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID three-litre premium car(14/09/2009)
Shortly after the market launch of the S 400 HYBRID, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID, first “three-litre car” in the premium class, at the 63rd IAA in Frankfurt. The technology vehicle displays the future of Mercedes-Benz’ modular set of hybrid systems. The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID can drive for up to 30 kilometres solely on electricity and therefore without producing any local emissions. The efficient drive sys... [more]
Mercedes-Benz develops emission-free super sports cars with the SLS AMG with electric drive(25/08/2009)
With the new SLS AMG with electric drive, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is developing an exciting super sports car with zero-emission high-tech drive. This model sees Mercedes-Benz and AMG displaying their expertise in the development of alternative drive solutions for high-performance super sports cars, delivering further proof of their pioneering status in this market segment. The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with electric drive t... [more]
Mercedes launches SLK 2LOOK Edition in time for summer(08/07/2009)
Mercedes-Benz has launched the SLK 2LOOK Edition just in time for summer. The special edition enhances the already stunning SLK Roadster with unique colour options inside and out, while increased standard equipment ensures driver and passenger alike have everything they could need for perfect drop-top driving this summer. With only 150 cars available, the SLK 2LOOK offers exclusivity and is available in Calcite White or Black paint. For thos... [more]
Option and trim upgrades for Mercedes-Benz in 2009(14/01/2009)
Mercedes-Benz is offering customers added value to kick-off 2009 with option and trim upgrades as well as tempting finance offers across the range. The A 180 CDI Classic SE 5 door (with metallic paint) is now available for £199pm (typical 5.9% APR) while the multi-activity vehicle B 180 CDI Sport (with metallic paint) is now available from £239pm (typical 5.9% APR). Automatic transmission is now available on the C-Class Saloon and Estate as... [more]
Smart fortwo celebrates 10th birthday(15/08/2008)
On July 2, 1998, a vehicle with an entirely new concept first rolled off the assembly line: the smart fortwo. On that date an extraordinary success story commenced in Hambach, France. Until now, the compact two-seater has become the vehicle of choice of more than 900,000 customers in 37 countries. The smart fortwo soon got cult status and is the only automobile which is still in production to be displayed at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Since... [more]
Other car news
China passenger car sales up 55 pct in February (AP via Yahoo! News)
China's passenger car sales climbed 55 percent from a year earlier in February, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday.
Car sales finally start to speed up (Western People)
CAR sales in Mayo soared last month, giving the industry a much needed boost. 282 new cars were driven out of forecourts in the county in February, compared to 161 for the same month last year – an increase of 75 per cent.
China passenger car sales up 55 percent in Feb (AP via Yahoo! News)
China's passenger car sales climbed 55 percent from a year earlier in Feburary, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday.
Industry posts 36.6% growth in car sales in first 2 months, highest in 14 years (Manila Bulletin)
Total car sales went up 36.6 percent in the first two months this year, an all-time high year to date growth since 1996 as February sales of 12,573 units brought the year to date sales to 24,336 units versus 17,818 units in the same period last year, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) reported.
Feb car sales rise 33% y-o-y: Industry (The Economic Times)
Feb car sales rise 33% y-o-y: IndustryFeb car sales rise 33% y-o-y: Industry
Toyota Incentives Trigger Bounce in Industry Sales, According to Edmunds.com (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SANTA MONICA, Calif.----Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has evaluated early March car sales and determined that so far this month, sales industrywide are stronger than they’ve been in nearly a year.
Businesses driving car sales (GMA News)
Car sales continued to grow in February, largely due to demand for vehicles for business use, industry data released on Tuesday showed.
China passenger car sales up 55 pct in February (San Francisco Chronicle)
China's passenger car sales climbed 55 percent from a year earlier in February, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday. Sales of cars, commercial vehicles and SUVs rose... Sport utility vehicle - Passenger car - China - Commercial vehicle - Business and Economy
Businesses driving car sales (BusinessWorld Online)
CAR SALES continued to grow in February, largely due to demand for vehicles for business use, industry data released yesterday showed.
China car sales soar (CBC.ca)
China's passenger car sales in February climbed 55 per cent from a year earlier, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reportes.
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