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The latest news and events at Mercedes-Benz
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|  MERCEDES-BENZ will present a trio of concept cars at next month’s North
American International Auto Show in Detroit that indicate what the next
generation B-class will look like when it arrives in local showrooms
some time around 2011. Although the Concept BlueZero is being presented in various
environmental guises – electric, hydrogen and petrol-electric hybrid –
the German car-maker has confirmed its B-class status by describing it
as “near-series”. Read More
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|  AMG, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars, is establishing
175 new AMG Performance Centers worldwide by the end of next year thus
offering a more personalized service to customers. A commitment to
first-class service quality at every stage in the customer relationship
is one of the key elements of the AMG brand promise of “Performance”.
This focus on developing an even closer relationship with customers
extends to a total of 15 countries. A very special brand experience is
also delivered by the AMG Performance Roadshow... Read more
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|  Mercedes-Benz is offering a glimpse into the future with myCOMAND, an
internet-based infotainment system as part of a special preview during
the Los Angeles Auto Show. myCOMAND is especially efficient and
user-friendly and offers a range of functions unrivalled for variety.
Using internet connectivity, all data and information is kept fresh and
current at all times without the need for software or hardware updates.
All functions are concentrated on one attractively designed user
interface for easy and intuitive access. Complete integration, reliable
operation and data protection were the highest priorities in the design
of myCOMAND... Read more
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|  Award for the innovative power transfer of the SL 63 AMG: First place for AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. Affalterbach – The well-known American technical magazine "Popular
Science" has awarded the newly developed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed
sports transmission. During the "Best of what’s new Awards", the
innovative power transfer of the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster
achieved first place in the "Automotive" category... Read more
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|  Melbourne – The South Australian capital will ring to the tune of
Mercedes-AMG V8-power next week when the 2008 Classic Adelaide rally
commences. The four-day tarmac rally is based on special stage driving sections
along some of Australia's most technically challenging roads. Leaving
their mark on them again this year will be a variety of
high-performance models from the three-pointed star’s sports and racing
car division, Mercedes-AMG... Read more
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|  Mercedes-Benz affords equal importance to climate protection and safety when developing new passenger-car models. Mercedes-Benz will continue its comprehensive commitment to road safety
and, at the same time, take further major strides forward in its quest
to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions. These were just some of
the key statements made by the Mercedes experts at a conference in
Leipzig, signalling the start of a new safety initiative for 2009. The
car is becoming part of the thinking process, with the capability to
assist the driver in keeping with the current situation or act
autonomously whenever there is a risk of an accident... Read more
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|  Mercedes-Benz wins the "Green Steering Wheel" award for its pioneering BlueTEC diesel engine technology. One of the numerous breakthrough innovations developed by
Mercedes-Benz, BlueTEC technology for diesel-powered vehicles, has been
declared the most outstanding environmental innovation in the
automotive sector, offering a sustained reduction in the burden on the
environment. In recognition of this achievement, Bild am Sonntag
[Germany's top-selling Sunday newspaper] has awarded the
Stuttgart-based premium manufacturer the "Green Steering Wheel"... Read More
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|  Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Champion. In one of the most dramatic finishes to a world championship ever,
Lewis took the title by a single point after securing fifth position on
the final corner of the final lap of the final race of the 2008 season.
Lewis finished the year with 98 points, one point ahead of Ferrari’s
Felipe Massa, who won his home race at Interlagos this afternoon... Read More
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|  Mercedes-Benz and Hungary Government Sign Cooperation Agreement for New Plant in Kecskemét
• Contract signing to create additional production capacity in premium compact car segment
• Investment of approximately €800 million
• Start of production in 2012
... Read more
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|  Melbourne - The Victorian Aids Council (VAC) has awarded Mercedes-Benz
Australia/Pacific its coveted GENERAL COMMUNITY AWARD at the 2008 VAC
Annual General Meeting... Read more
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|  Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific today announced that it will be
returning to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix next year, and the
three-pointed star will certainly be hard to miss. The iconic luxury- and sports-car maker will have a distinct and
immediate presence at the opening round of the 2009 Formula One World
Championship when it kicks off in March next year... Read More
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|  Stuttgart – From 1 November, 2008, Anders-Sundt Jensen will be Vice
President Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars. He succeeds Dr. Olaf
Göttgens, who leaves Daimler AG on 31st October, 2008 in order to take
on new professional challenges... Read more
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