Jul 29, 2014
One for all: the astonishingly versatile new Vito The new Vito offers a broad product range, encompassing the Vito panel van, the Vito Crew and the Vito Tourer family For the first time in this segment: front and rear-wheel drive Two turbodiesel engines in five power ratings Low on costs: systematically configured for ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2014
Universal Technical Institute , the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, announced the official expansion of Daimler Trucks North America's (DTNA) Finish First training program to its new campus ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel News - 5, 10 and 15 Years Ago Today July 24, 2014
Jul 24, 2014
The Auto Channel News Library, KY July 24, 2014; The Auto Channel maintains the largest compendium (1.5 million) of auto-centric news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, rants and raves, auto show coverage, auto industry news, alt fuel truth and professional vehicle reviews. Below you will see links to just three o ... Continue reading
Daimler Shows Renewed Growth in the Second Quarter Sales and Financials
Jul 24, 2014
Confirmed outlook for full-year: significant growth anticipated in unit sales, revenue and EBIT from ongoing business Dr. Dieter Zetsche: "We are growing profitably, our strategy is bearing fruit. We are steadily continuing along our path. Supported by our product offensive and the successful continuation of our effici ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Opens in China its Largest Passenger Car Training Center in the World
Jul 23, 2014
On July 22nd Mercedes-Benz inaugurates in Shanghai its 5th training center in China. Hubertus Troska: âRetail excellence is key to our sustainable development in China. Our new training site demonstrates our ambition to raise the bar in sales and service quality in the industry.â Holistic concept with a total ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Cars Are Here | What Now? Asks NACS
Jul 22, 2014
The alternative fuel cars have hit the market, but a NACS survey finds that consumer education is lacking. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. July 22, 2014; To the 48% of consumers who think that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are at least a decade away, the auto industry is saying, âWelcome to the year 2024!â In May, Hyund ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Produces Multi-Spark Ignition Coils In Germany
Jul 17, 2014
BorgWarner Emissions Systems is producing multi-spark ignition coils at its plant in Muggendorf, Germany, for Daimler's six- and eight-cylinder engines. With displacements between 3.5 and 5.5 liters and power ratings ranging from 249 to 549 HP (185 kW - 410 kW), these powerful engines are available in the Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
News on the Mercedes-benz A, CLA and GLA-Class: Five more reasons for success
Jul 16, 2014
The diversity of models making up the successful compact class family from Mercedes-Benz is growing even further: with the CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC and CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC, the first all-wheel drive diesel variants of the new compact coupé will be making their debut in autumn. The CLA 200 CDI, as a front-wheel drive variant, ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Will be at The Open Championship for the Fourth Time
Jul 15, 2014
Mercedes-Benz has been the "Official Car and Official Patron of The Open Championship" since 2011 Mercedes-Benz brand ambassadors are among the favourites tipped to win New S-Class Coupé will be on display as an exhibition vehicle for spectators to experience prior to its market launch "Drive to the Major" competiti ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4Matic Coupe by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 15, 2014
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel FLORENCE - July 14, 2014: Earlier, The Auto Channel took our readers for a short tour in the brand new Mercedes S-Class Coupe http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2014/07/10/112727-first-drive-review -2015-mercedes-benz-s-class-coupe-by.html Now, it is time for our ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG Coupe
Jul 15, 2014
The S 65 AMG Coupé is the new twelve-cylinder top-of-the-range model in the S-Class Coupé series. Unique drive comfort, benchmark performance and exquisite appointments are all hallmarks of this two-door vehicle. The irresistible contours of the V12 Coupé are accentuated by a host of expressive design elements in hi ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 10, 2014
First Drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor FLORENCE, Italy - July 10, 2014: I had a particularly exciting week, last week, with a pair of first drives in two brand new Mercedes-Benz Coupes. As I reported in March from the Geneva Motor Show, the S-Class Coupe Concept made waves ... Continue reading
Stunning Shrewsbury UK Site Heralds a Brand New Look for Mercedes-Benz
Jul 8, 2014
A new generation of Mercedes-Benz dealer has been revealed for the first time outside of Germany, with the opening of a newly-built retailer, Mercedes-Benz of Shrewsbury. Constructed as part of a multi-million pound investment by privately owned Drayton Group, the companyâs 2013 UK Dealer of the Year, the state-of ... Continue reading
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