Monthly Archives: February 2011

Mercedes-Benz Classic: Topics in April 2011

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Stuttgart, Germany, Feb 22, 2011 100 years ago ? on 23 April 1911: Bob Burman broke Barney Oldfield’s record, covering a mile from a flying start at an average speed of 228.1 km in the “Blitzen-Benz” at … Continue reading

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Mercedes-Benz-Blog TRIVIA: Modern classics: the Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz 124 series – PART I

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Stuttgart, Germany, Jun 24, 2010 Modern classics: the Cabriolets of the Mercedes-Benz 124 series (1991 to 1997) – Classics during their own production period- Proven technology from the Saloons and Estates of the series- Mercedes-Benz E 36 … Continue reading

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Mercedes Strives for 600hp with SLS AMG GT3

Once again, Mercedes and AMG are partnering to create a monster. This time around, we?re talking about the SLS AMG GT3.  The only bad news about this car is that most Mercedes fans will never see one of these bad … Continue reading

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Mercedes-Benz-Blog TRIVIA: February 1986: Innovative vehicle dynamics systems for greater safety

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE – Automatic locking differential (ASD), acceleration skid control (ASR) and 4MATIC all-wheel drive- Developments based on sensor technology for the anti-lock braking system (ABS) Stuttgart, Germany, Jan 04, 2011 ? On a test ground in Rovaniemi, Finland, … Continue reading

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75 Years Of The Diesel Engine For Mercedes Cars

The Mercedes-Benz W138 260D was the first production car with a diesel engine. This model was launched in 1936 at the International Motorcycle and Motor Show in Berlin, Germany. The revolutionary (for its time) model was powered by a 2.6-liter … Continue reading

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Auto Review: 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 Crossover

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R350 Crossover is a vehicle that defies definitions. Is it a station wagon? Or is it an SUV? There’s no consensus. It looks a little bit like both. Nevertheless, whether you call it a wagon or an … Continue reading

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Mercedes-Benz-Blog TRIVIA: Modern classics: the Coupés of the Mercedes-Benz 126 series (1981 to 1991) – PART II

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Stuttgart, Germany, Jul 29, 2010 Model history: the C 126 series (1981 to 1991) – Closely related to the S-Class Saloons (126 series)- Catalytic converter technology becomes an integral part of exhaust system – Rarest variant is … Continue reading

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe International Release

There are 3 gas engines and 2 diesel powerplants to power the C-Class Coupe, all equipped with ECO start/stop function as standard Source: http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/mercedes-benz/c-class/2012-mercedes-benz-c-class-coupe-international-release/ Mercedes-Benz

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Insurance And Mercedes-Benz Financing

Should you insure your Mercedes-Benz? Should you insure your Mercedes-Benz if you finance its purchase? The answer on both counts is yes. You really should insure your Mercedes-Benz. The type and amount of insurance necessary when purchasing a new Mercedes-Benz … Continue reading

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Official postponement of the 2011 edition of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Bahrain

The FIA committee agreed to postpone this year’s Bahrain F1 GP, that was supposed to be held in the 11th-13th March weekend, following the decisions taken by the Bahrain Motor Federation and the management team of the Bahrain International Circuit … Continue reading

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