April 2014 International Brand US Auto Sales
May 2, 2014
Washington DC May 2, 2014; The AIADA reported that warmer temperatures and low interest rates helped drive growth of retail sales in April, offsetting a dip in fleet purchases. Brands able to capitalize on the surge included Kia (up 12.9 percent from April 2013), Nissan (up 18.5 percent), Subaru (up 21.7 percent), and ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Hits Record April Sales Of 25,887, Starts Second Quarter Up 9.5%
May 1, 2014
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported best-ever April sales with 29,329 units sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, rising 12.1% from the 26,157 retails in April 2013. Mercedes-Benz alone totaled 25,887 vehicles for the month, an increase of 9.5%, while year-to-date volumes for the brand rea ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Wins Trade VAn Driver Award on Safety Features
May 1, 2014
Mercedes-Benz Vans has been recognised for its pioneering safety systems, collecting the Safety Award at the Trade Van Driver Awards 2014, as well as the accolade for Best Large Van for the unbeatable Sprinter for the third year in a row. The Trade Van Driver Awards are judged by a panel of readers who use light commer ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing for the 2014 B-Class Electric Drive
Apr 30, 2014
Mercedes-Benz USA announced pricing for the all-new MY14 B-Class Electric Drive, which is the first electric offering for the brand in the United States. The B-Class Electric Drive is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) o ... Continue reading
Daimler: Net profit almost doubles in first quarter of 2014
Apr 30, 2014
Total unit sales of 565,800 vehicles at record level in first quarter Revenue up by 13% to â¬29.5 billion Disproportionately high increase in Group EBIT to â¬1,787 million (Q1 2013: â¬917 million) Net profit of â¬1,086 million (Q1 2013: â¬564 million) Significant growth in unit sales and revenue exp ... Continue reading
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Kitten's Got Talent +Video
Apr 25, 2014
The swoopy, feline form of the Mercedes-Benz CLA is set be the subject of a new, purr-fectly judged TV ad, launching this weekend. The aerodynamic CLA is a car with cat-titude and the ad will be shown for the first time a whisker before 7.30 pm, during ITVâs Britainâs Got Talent this Saturday. The CLA has the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Concept Coupé SUV is Here
Apr 22, 2014
Stuttgart / New York. With the Concept Coupé SUV, Mercedes-Benz is raising the standard to a new, higher level in literally multiple respects. This extremely sporty study impresses as a typical representative of the long-standing coupé tradition at Mercedes-Benz, with a flowing sideline, stretched cabin and striking ... Continue reading
Audi A3 wins 2014 World Car of the Year Award
Apr 18, 2014
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel NEW YORK, April 17, 2014. The Audi A3 was named 2014 World Car of the Year during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show today. Another division of the Volkswagen Group captured the World Performance Car of the Year, while Mercedes walked away ... Continue reading
2014 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 2
Apr 18, 2014
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (use NYAS logo) The New York Auto Show is the last big show in the annual U.S. auto show season. Sunday the Bejing Auto Show opens, which required a number of auto executives to be there instead of New York with China now being the biggest and most importa ... Continue reading
2014 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 1
Apr 17, 2014
2014 New York Auto Show Media Preview â Day 1 ... Continue reading
The new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe
Apr 17, 2014
Breathtaking and irresistible â At the 2014 New York Auto Show, the S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe makes its world debut. The new S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe is the latest dream car to augment the Mercedes-AMG model range. Exciting lines underpin this two-door model's design. Power and sensual purity combine to give the vehicle ir ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2014
A new AMG high-performance automobile is all set for its world premiere in the fall of 2014. The Mercedes-AMG GT will thrill sports car fans around the world with breathtaking design and supreme agility. Fascinating, dynamic â and versatile to boot: the GT will line up in a new segment â and it will make t ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2014
The SL-Class range is set for a power hike as a series of revisions are announced. The new SL 400 Sport will join the SL family replacing the SL 350 as the entry model to the range and the SL 63 AMG will gain even more power. Fitted with a V6 biturbo drivetrain the SL 400 features an increase of 27 hp and 110 Nm of tor ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2014
The Chevrolet Equinox and its twin, the GMC Terrain, are the only midsize SUVs out of nine evaluated to earn a good rating in the IIHS small overlap front crash test, which continues to challenge manufacturers more than a year and a half after its introduction.The Equinox and the Terrain qualify for the Institute's hig ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2014
In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and California Teen Safe Driving Week, Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy is teaming up with Impact Teen Drivers, California Office of Traffic Safety and California Highway Patrol (CHP) to host teen driver safety events in Southern California. The events are designed ... Continue reading
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