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Mercedes-Benz Releases A-Class Promo Video

 

A serious addition to the Mercedes-Benz line-up, the German Automaker has just released a four minute promo video to highlight all the great functions available in the new A-Class compact hatchback.

A tidy package, the baby Merc packs a ton of features. Offering a more youthful interior design than its bigger siblings, the A-Class also boasts a prominent center console display right above the center air vents. The COMAND online infotainment system is capable of connecting the driver to incoming emails and messages. The exterior is no less provoking, spearheading a new design direction for Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz also made tremendous leaps and bounds in implementing safety features. Distronic Plus adaptive cruise maintains a safe distance from the vehicle ahead while Lane Keeping Assist keeps the driver from drifting off. Attention Assist warns the driver to take a break when the vehicle senses fatigue. What's more, in the event of a rapid approach to an obstacle, the Collision Prevention Assist will kick in and apply emergency braking to avoid an accident.

Shot in Los Angeles, check out the Mercedes-Benz A-Class promo video below and experience the demonstration of A-Class's unique features in action. Expect the production A-Class to arrive in North America soon. Unfortunately, the hardcore A45 AMG will not be offered in the American market.

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1928 Mercedes Benz S-Type Left In Garage For 60 Years Could Fetch $2 Million At Auction

One British man is about to come into big money thanks to a dusty old artifact stowed in his garage.

The unidentified man recently discovered a classic S-Type Mercedes Benz that was originally purchased by his grandfather had been sitting in his garage since the 1950s.

The car will be sent to auction on Sept. 15 and is predicted to sell for at least 1.8 million euros ($2.3 million), according to The Sun

First produced in 1928, the car can reach 100 mph, which made it one of the fastest in the world at the time of production. It is in perfect working condition, according to Bonhams, which will handle the auction.

The fact that the vehicle has only had one owner makes it even more valuable. A spokesman for Bonhams told The Sun, "Motor cars of this type and age have rarely been in the same family ownership from new."

In an industry based on nostalgia, some classic cars are a real investment while others are simply old. As a recent New York Times article notes, some approach car collecting like a financial portfolio, while others collect simply because they enjoy looking back in time -- a hobby that can create a classic money pit.

Famous collector Harold LeMay's holdings of more than 3,000 cars were worth an estimated $100 million, but only a fraction of the vehicles were deemed worthy enough to be put on display at his eponymous automotive museum.

As for the British man's Mercedes, "It has literally been off the radar," Rupert Banner, an automotive expert with Bonhams told The Sun. "No one knew such an untouched and archaic this old existed. It is an incredible find."

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The performance brand from Mercedes-Benz celebrates its anniversary - 45 years of AMG: growth with performance

As part of the anniversary marking "45 years of AMG", Mercedes-AMG is providing an exclusive glimpse of the highlights of the A 45 AMG. With the powerful new top-of-the-range A-Class model, the performance brand from Mercedes-Benz is marking the start of a new era. For the first time in the 45-year history of the company, AMG will offer an exciting high-performance vehicle in the compact class. The A 45 AMG is representative of the ambitious future strategy entitled "AMG Performance 50", leading up to the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. Based on a unique model offensive comprising additional high-performance compact cars as well as a number of AMG cars in higher classes featuring highly efficient drive systems, the company from Affalterbach is giving out clear signals for dynamic growth. And the offensive is all set to get under

way this summer with new models including the SLS AMG GT and the GL 63 AMG.

The AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine specially developed for the A 45 AMG is expected to set new standards in its displacement class: with maximum torque significantly above 400 Nm and low consumption levels, AMG is aiming to take the leading position among the competition. "Our goal is to build the most dynamic, most powerful and at the same time most efficient four-cylinder series production compact car. Together with other future high-performance compact cars, the new A 45 AMG will embody exclusive dynamism and the "AMG Performance 50" growth strategy. With this passionate commitment to what for us is a new vehicle segment, Mercedes-AMG plans to make a significant contribution to the growth of Mercedes-Benz Cars", according to Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

Perfect power transmission is ensured in the A 45 AMG thanks to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission with dual clutch technology and performance-oriented all-wheel drive. The ideal basis for high cornering speeds and exciting, agile handling also comes courtesy of the AMG sports suspension with independently developed front and rear axles, electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sports steering, AMG high-performance braking system and 3-stage ESP® with "SPORT Handling" mode.

Driving performance for the new generation – world premiere in the
first quarter of 2013

With the new A 45 AMG - the top-of-the-range Mercedes-Benz A-Class model – Mercedes-AMG is addressing a new target group: falling within an age range from 30 up to around 45, the target group is younger than the classic AMG customer. Professionally successful and independent, these customers are looking for a compact, dynamic and individual vehicle. They want to express their stylish, trend-oriented lifestyle with a car from a recognised performance brand. By being available at an attractive price, the A 45 AMG will appeal to prospective new customers and help to open up new markets.

The A 45 AMG will celebrate its world premiere in the first quarter of 2013. Further AMG high-performance compact cars with a variety of different characteristic features are already in the pipeline and will follow on the heels of the A 45 AMG. When it came to the development of the compact Mercedes-Benz vehicle architecture for front and all-wheel drive, Mercedes-AMG has been involved from the very beginning. The most dynamic versions of the A-Class, namely the A 250 Sport and the A 220 CDI Sport – both "engineered by AMG" – currently already feature a front axle developed by AMG as well as a correspondingly tuned suspension, AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels with 235/40 R 18 tyres all round, painted in high-gloss black and with a high-sheen finish, and also red-painted brake callipers. The "Sport" designation is always used to characterise the most dynamic model series versions in the Mercedes-Benz product range.

Even more future AMG models with all-wheel drive

All-wheel drive is set to play a bigger role at Mercedes-AMG in the future too – being offered not just for SUVs and off-road vehicles, but also for other AMG high-performance vehicles. Mercedes-AMG currently has four all-wheel-drive models in its range: the ML 63 AMG, the G 63 AMG, the G 65 AMG and the GL 63 AMG. To mark the start of the new era, in 2013 the new A 45 AMG will be launched with a performance-oriented all-wheel drive system as standard.

Consistent growth strategy: "AMG Performance 50"

AMG is enjoying strong demand for its vehicles, particularly in its three largest markets where the performance brand has witnessed extremely dynamic growth in the past year. Sales have increased by seven percent in the USA, 15 percent in Germany and almost 50 percent in China.

This growth is continuing in 2012. In the first quarter of the year AMG recorded growth of more than 30 percent, making it the best first quarter in the company's history. As a result AMG is looking to continue its consistent growth beyond 2012 and to make a significant contribution to the sales achieved by Mercedes-Benz Cars. Based on the ambitious future strategy entitled "AMG Performance 50", in the coming years AMG will be launching further unique high-performance models. According to Ola Källenius: "We have decided to expand our model range from its current level of 22 vehicles to around 30 vehicles in the future. We are looking to increase our global sales, which today stand at around 20,000 vehicles, to more than 30,000 vehicles by the time of our 50th anniversary, and thereby assert our leading position in this exclusive segment." In addition to the new performance compact car, the SLS AMG GT and the GL 63 AMG, in the future the S-Class segment will play an even greater role at AMG. The current offering comprising the S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG, as well as the CL 63 AMG and CL 65 AMG, will be extended further over the coming years. 

To meet the increasing demand, AMG is also expanding its production capacity accordingly. As a result, the new AMG 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine will be produced at the Mercedes-Benz MDC Power engine production plant in Kölleda. This is where four-cylinder engines for the A- and B-Class are normally produced, and a specific assembly line is being set up for the new AMG engine. Of course the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engines will also be produced in line with the traditional AMG philosophy of "one man, one engine". A characteristic feature of this production principle is the AMG engine badge bearing the signature of the responsible engineer.

Around 350 AMG Performance Centers by the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-AMG GmbH

The "AMG Performance 50" growth strategy also includes opening up new dynamic markets. AMG see significant potential for increasing demand in countries such as China, Russia, Korea and Brazil. Playing a central role as part of this strategy are the AMG Performance Centers: some 270 Centers have been opened in 24 countries around the globe since 2008, and there are plans to increase this number to around 350 Performance Centers by 2017. A current example for the regional growth strategy is China: the new AMG Performance Center Beijing Sanlitun opened on 22 April 2012 is situated in an exclusive prime location in the luxury Sanlitun Village North shopping mall, and reflects the pioneering role played by AMG when it comes to design and technology in a modern setting. Unlike previously, the new store in Beijing is not integrated into a Mercedes-Benz dealership as part of a "shop-in-shop" system. Instead, it is based on a so-called standalone concept, and focuses exclusively on the products and features of the AMG performance brand.

Expansion of the excellent service quality enjoyed by all AMG customers

An important part of the "AMG Performance 50" dynamic growth strategy is the expansion of the excellent service quality enjoyed by all AMG customers. With immediate effect, more intensive customer care will allow for vehicles to be collected direct from the AMG headquarters – where AMG customers can learn all about the spirit of Affalterbach in the AMG theme area. In a new, 360-square-metre delivery hall, AMG customers can now take receipt of their new high-performance vehicle direct from AMG.

After being welcomed by a personal customer service attendant in the AMG Private Lounge, which was opened in 2011, the programme comprises an exclusive tour of the plant. This also includes a visit to the AMG Performance Studio, where individual and one-off AMG vehicles are developed and produced in limited numbers. This is followed by a tour of the AMG engine production facility: here AMG customers have the unique opportunity to meet the engineers who have produced the engine of their high-performance vehicle by hand in accordance with the traditional philosophy "one man, one engine".

"AMG Performance 50" helps to reduce fleet consumption

Another goal of "AMG Performance 50" is the consistent reduction of fleet consumption. According to Ola Källenius: "By the 50th anniversary of AMG, we want to achieve CO2 emissions of around 200 grams per kilometre for the entire AMG model range. Our new AMG compact cars will of course help us to achieve this ambitious plan, but we are also aiming for a significant reduction in fuel consumption for other model series too. Many AMG models are currently already the "best in class" when it comes to consumption, emissions, maximum performance and torque. Our success is based on state-of-the-art technology."

Acting as a role model in this area is the SLK 55 AMG. The eight-cylinder roadster incorporates Formula 1 technology for the road. It uses the world's most fuel-efficient V8 engine which features the newly developed AMG Cylinder Management cylinder shut-off system. Adapted from the world of Formula 1, this technology enables the SLK 55 AMG to achieve a fuel consumption level which at 8.4 litres is 30% lower, and CO2 emissions of 195 grams per kilometre (NEDC combined). The technology is used in a similar way in the approx. 750 hp Mercedes-Benz V8 engines found in Formula 1. As efficiency also plays a major role at the pinnacle of motor racing, four cylinders are disabled by shutting off the fuel injection when the driver has lower load demands.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL is further proof of the pioneering role played by Mercedes-AMG in the development of intelligent drive concepts. The drivetrain with high-voltage lithium-ion battery for the new SLS AMG E-CELL is produced in cooperation with experts from Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains in Brixworth in the UK. The SLS AMG E-CELL will celebrate its premiere this autumn at the Paris Motor Show. Mercedes-AMG will be launching a series production run of the first purely electric driven super sports car, and the first customers are expected to take delivery of this gullwing model with electric drive in 2013.

Both the SLS AMG E-CELL and the V8 engine with cylinder shut-off system in the SLK 55 AMG are examples of the goal to achieve a sustainable improvement in efficiency and a reduction in fleet consumption.

"AMG Lightweight Performance" design strategy

A further building block adopted from the world of motorsport is in the area of lightweight construction - less weight means better performance and lower fuel consumption. As part of its ambitious "AMG Lightweight Performance" lightweight construction strategy, Mercedes-AMG will continue to apply consistent measures to reduce vehicle weight. Through their experience with the SLR, the AMG Black Series vehicles and in motorsport, Mercedes-Benz and AMG have accumulated more than 10 years of expertise in working with carbon-fibre materials.

AMG currently makes the propshaft for the SLS AMG, for example, out of carbon fibre. In the SLS Roadster, the supporting structure for the draught-stop is made as standard as a carbon-fibre sandwich structure. This component, with extremely short cycle times in an industrially oriented manufacturing process, already demonstrates what will be possible in the future. Carbon-fibre is also used in the SLS AMG E-CELL: the carbon-fibre monocoque for the battery is an integral part of the body shell and connected to the aluminium spaceframe.

In the case of the SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG, for the first time the internal support for the boot lid is mass-produced from a lightweight carbon-fibre composite material. A completely new feature is the carbon-fibre rear panel with roll-over bar, available from the AMG Performance Studio as an exclusive optional extra for the C 63 AMG Coupé AMG Black Series. The high-strength, elegantly designed carbon-fibre component forms an integral part of the body and helps to reduce the vehicle weight by more than seven kilograms compared with a regular rear panel made of sheet steel.

Future strategy for all V12 engines lies with Mercedes-AMG

In the future, both the development responsibility as well as the production competence for all Mercedes-Benz-brand V12 engines will lie with Mercedes-AMG. Currently AMG produces the M 279 AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine motor for the S 65 AMG, CL 65 AMG, SL 65 AMG and G 65 AMG. In the future, all twelve-cylinder engines for upcoming Mercedes models will be developed in Affalterbach, and manufactured in the AMG production facility in accordance with the traditional philosophy "one man, one engine".

AMG Sports package as a factor of success

A further component of the "AMG Performance 50" growth strategy is the consistent enhancement of the AMG Sports package. This dynamic optional extra is available for numerous Mercedes models and includes such attractive options as AMG bodystyling, AMG light-alloy wheels and the AMG sports suspension. The continually increasing demand for the AMG Sports package has induced Mercedes-AMG to enhance the range further. Currently around 25 percent of all Mercedes vehicles worldwide are delivered with the AMG Sports package – in 2011 alone more than 300,000 customers opted for a Mercedes-Benz with the AMG Sports package.

An attractive entry into the world of AMG is currently already afforded by the A 250 Sport and the A 220 CDI Sport, as well as the special variants of the C-Class, the C 250 Sport and C 250 CDI Sport, in whose development the performance specialists of AMG have been consistently involved. In addition to the visually enhanced AMG Sports package Plus, both models comprise a host of technical features developed exclusively by AMG to increase driving pleasure.

AMG Driving Academy on the road to success

The AMG Driving Academy also focuses on providing an intensive experience. The wide-ranging programme of events, which is being continually expanded, not only meets the most diverse requirements but also represents the very embodiment of pure excitement. Events on offer include enjoyment-oriented EMOTION tours, special winter driving training sessions in Swedish Lapland and exciting events on legendary racing circuits such as the North Loop of the Nürburgring, the Hockenheimring or Zandvoort. A particular highlight is the MASTERS programme, at which participants are able to drive the SLS AMG GT3, the racing version of the gullwing model. Participants who are resident in Germany also have the chance to acquire a national DMSB (German Motorsport Federation) driver's licence.

All of the AMG Driving Academy's events in Europe represent the perfect combination of driving pleasure and environmental awareness. The quantity of CO2 emissions of a Driving Academy event is determined on the basis of its so-called "carbon footprint" and this can be offset by involvement in climate protection projects. AMG Driving Academy training events now take place in Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden and Spain, as well as the USA, China and India. Based on increasing customer interest, Mercedes-AMG is currently working on expanding the programme to such markets as Australia, Japan, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. In addition, the AMG Driving Academy also offers tailor-made events for corporate customers as well as a variety of other different markets. Demand is constantly on the increase and reflects the impressive success story which the AMG Driving Academy has enjoyed. In 2011 more than 7000 participants attended an AMG Driving Academy event – and this trend is on the up.

Motorsport serves as a source of inspiration for the AMG engineers 

AMG was founded in 1967 by Hans Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher, and from the very outset has achieved numerous successes in the field of motorsport. Today, as in the past, a commitment to the race track continues to form the brand's main source of inspiration. The former two-man company currently employs a workforce of more than 1000 at its plant in Affalterbach, and over the past 45 years has become the technological spearhead and a one hundred percent subsidiary of Daimler AG. The professionalism of Mercedes-Benz's performance brand is defined by its pursuit of high performance, precision and efficiency. As the first vehicle developed independently by Mercedes-AMG, the SLS AMG super sports car unveiled in 2009 proves to impressive effect the competence and passion which exists at the company headquarters in Affalterbach. The AMG brand promise of "Driving Performance" stands for state-of-the-art technology and pure driving excitement.

With its roots seated firmly in motorsport, the AMG performance brand has been at home on the race track for decades – from its position as the most successful brand in the history of the DTM, through to its global commitment to customer motorsport at the highest level with the SLS AMG GT3. Having secured 26 victories and the FIA GT3 European championship, the SLS AMG GT3 was the most successful newcomer in the 2011 motorsports season. When it comes to Formula 1, AMG has been an official partner for 17 years, and has been helping to ensure that safety is maintained on the racing circuits by providing the Official F1™ Safety Car and the Official F1™ Medical Car since 1996. And since the start of 2012 the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team with Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher has also been lining up on the starting grid too.

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2013 Mercedes GLK Hits US Roads With New Safety Features

Mercedes-Benz is bringing a host of updates to the 2013 GLK Sport Utility including an updated appearance, new standard safety features and for the first time in the U.S., a diesel option.

 

With the first units hitting the States this week, the company issued a release with complete details about what’s new on the GLK line, despite having shown it in New York last April.

Sporting a new direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 with 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, the GLK 350 will be the first to sell in showrooms. Early next year, the first will be joined by a fuel-efficient second: the GLK 250 BlueTEC which uses a 2.1-liter diesel engine.

Both SUVs will feature new standard safety equipment and will be available with additional safety options as well. Mercedes’ “attention assist” system will come in all models and offers to sense when someone is falling asleep at the wheel and prevent it. The brand’s adaptive cruise control system is also available for the first time on the GLK and can stop the car from speeds up to 125 mph and resume acceleration.

Other features you might expect on a Mercedes are also newly available like lane keeping assistance, blind spot monitoring and active parking assistance.

Unfortunately, the most intriguing part about the 2013 model year is still unavailable: EPA estimates for the diesel version, though that’s not very surprising because it isn’t for sale yet.

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Total Car Score Ranks the Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012: Mercedes-Benz Finishes With a Close Second Place!

Total Car Score ( www.totalcarscore.com ), the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison website, announced today the Top Scoring Manufacturers of 2012.

 

These Top Scoring car companies in the automobile industry have at least four widely available models on the market for the 2012 model year. The manufacturer's score is based on the average Total Car Score for every model within the manufacturer's product line up.

"Total Car Score's list of the Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012 is based on numerical ratings for 2012 model year vehicles currently on the market. The list provides a data-driven assessment of which automakers are producing the most desirable, highest quality cars, crossovers, SUVs and pickup trucks," said Karl Brauer, editor in chief, founder and CEO of Total Car Score. "With the economy and car sales on the rebound, this is a transitional year for the automotive industry. Our analysis provides an overall perspective of how automakers are fairing at this unique point in time. We performed the analysis and created the rankings because we wanted to highlight the state of the automotive industry in such a critical year."

Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz Top the Automotive Industry List Infiniti earned the top spot on the list with seven models averaging a Total Car Score of 82.09. That is 2.2 points higher than the average vehicle score for Infiniti's 2011 model lineup. Mercedes- Benz followed closely with 17 models earning an average Total Car Score of 81.82. In terms of year-over-year improvement, Kia had the biggest increase in manufacturer score from 2011, with a jump of 3.76 points, followed by Chrysler's increase of 3.71 points.

"The extremely close scores between the top 10 ranked auto manufacturers show just how competitive the industry has become," said Brauer. "The 11th and 12th ranked brands, Subaru and Hyundai, were less than one point behind Chrysler, BMW and Kia, the automakers ranked 8th, 9th and 10th and, perhaps more dramatically, less than three points behind top-ranked Infiniti."

"It's interesting to see Buick and Chrysler in the top 10, as the future of both brands was in doubt just a few years ago. This reflects how far the domestic auto industry has come in a short time," Brauer added.

Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012

Rank Manufacturer  Manufacturer Score Change from 2011 1    Infiniti      82.09              +2.2 2    Mercedes-Benz 81.82              +1.64 3    Buick         81.30              +3.19 4    Audi          80.93              +2.86 5    Lexus         80.51              -1.62 6    Volkswagen    80.40              +1.69 7    Acura         80.01              +0.15 8    Chrysler      79.78              +3.71 9    BMW           79.35              +0.17 10   Kia           79.31              +3.76

Total Car Score's manufacturer rankings follow on the site's recent Top Scoring Car awards of 2012, which featured Ford, Honda and Hyundai cars ranking first in multiple categories for specific models. While the Top Scoring Car awards of 2012 highlighted individual models, the list of Top 10 Best Car Brands for 2012 focuses on the strength of a brand's overall product range.

Total Car Score's Auto Ranking MethodologyRecently dubbed the "Rotten Tomatoes of car review sites" by Forbes, Total Car Score aims to make car buying easier by providing a high-level, industry assessment of a vehicle in an easy-to-use format. Total Car Score evaluates vehicles by utilizing ratings from the top automotive authorities and converting those ratings into a simple percentage.

When ranking the automakers for 2012, Total Car Score considered only those brands with validated Total Car Scores on at least 50 percent of available models.

About Total Car ScoreTotal Car Score is an automotive research and comparison website that establishes a new industry-wide standard for ranking every car, truck, van and crossover on the market. TotalCarScore.com evaluates and ranks cars according to an aggregate score based on the most trusted automotive authorities available. The site also features original content, reviews and insights from a veteran automotive journalism and data team. For more information, please go to www.totalcarscore.com .

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Robb Report Honors Mercedes-Benz in 2012 “Best of the Best”

The SLS AMG Roadster, the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, and the ML63 AMG are all Robb Report “Best of the Best” honorees. That’s what you get when you’re committed to “the best or nothing.”

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