Current News https://memphis.mbca.org/ en Six Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Six Mercedes-AMG GT4 Teams Entered in SRO America Championship's Fanatec GT World Challenge, Pirelli GT4 America and GT America Races at Road America, August 27 - 29 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7431274 <span>Six Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Six Mercedes-AMG GT4 Teams Entered in SRO America Championship&#039;s Fanatec GT World Challenge, Pirelli GT4 America and GT America Races at Road America, August 27 - 29</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing brings another record number of entries to SRO America at Road America this weekend</span></p> <p><span>– ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 08/26/2021 - 22:00</span> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7431274 at https://memphis.mbca.org Sport, luxury, lifestyle: The Mercedes-Benz SL https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7431273 <span>Sport, luxury, lifestyle: The Mercedes-Benz SL</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Contents</span></p><p> </p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 08/10/2021 - 22:00</span> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7431273 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Competitors Secure Class Victory and Team Podium Sweep at SRO GT America Doubleheader in Nashville and IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7431272 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Competitors Secure Class Victory and Team Podium Sweep at SRO GT America Doubleheader in Nashville and IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Winward Racing and RENNtech Motorsports Secure Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Team Podium Sweep at Road America and a Class Victory at Nashville</span></p> <p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/09/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7431272 at https://memphis.mbca.org The glamour of the Mercedes-Benz SL at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7431271 <span>The glamour of the Mercedes-Benz SL at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="row"><article class="col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1" id="releaseArticle"><article id="release"></article></article></div></div></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 08/08/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7431271 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Compete Across Three Racing Series in Dual IMSA and SRO America Events This Weekend at Road America in Wisconsin and the Music City Grand Prix in Nashville https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7431270 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Compete Across Three Racing Series in Dual IMSA and SRO America Events This Weekend at Road America in Wisconsin and the Music City Grand Prix in Nashville</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>More than a Dozen Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Team Entries Compete in the IMSA SportsCar Weekend at Road America and SRO GT America Doubleheader on the Streets of Nashville This Weekend</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 08/05/2021 - 22:00</span> Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7431270 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates 15 years in Charleston https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7431269 <span>Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates 15 years in Charleston</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Charleston, SC, USA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 08/04/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 05 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7431269 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Joins with Amazon Prime Video on “Cinderella” Campaign to Celebrate and Inspire Individuals https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7431268 <span>Mercedes-Benz Joins with Amazon Prime Video on “Cinderella” Campaign to Celebrate and Inspire Individuals</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>The luxury automotive brand teamed up with the film’s cast and crew – including Camila Cabello and Billy Porter – to amplify powerful stories and highlight strong individuals through a series of activations</span></p><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 08/01/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7431268 at https://memphis.mbca.org “Lead in Electric”: Mercedes-Benz at the IAA MOBILITY 2021 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7428591 <span>“Lead in Electric”: Mercedes-Benz at the IAA MOBILITY 2021</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart/Munich</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 07/28/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7428591 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz prepares to go all-electric https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7428590 <span>Mercedes-Benz prepares to go all-electric</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart, Germany</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 07/21/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7428590 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Strategy Update: electric drive https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7428589 <span>Mercedes-Benz Strategy Update: electric drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, and further Members of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG, will provide a strategy update for Mercedes-Benz, focused on e-mobility.</p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 07/20/2021 - 22:00</span> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7428589 at https://memphis.mbca.org Exclusive insights into the interior of the new Mercedes-AMG SL https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7427877 <span>Exclusive insights into the interior of the new Mercedes-AMG SL</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Performance Luxury featuring 2+2 seats and "hyperanalog" cockpit</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 07/12/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7427877 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports Q2 2021 sales of 82,390 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7427876 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports Q2 2021 sales of 82,390 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 07/05/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7427876 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA’s vans division celebrates grand opening of new state-of-the-art Marshalling Yard in North Charleston https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7427232 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA’s vans division celebrates grand opening of new state-of-the-art Marshalling Yard in North Charleston</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>New facility represents $53 million investment and further demonstrates strong and growing commitment to the region</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 06/24/2021 - 22:00</span> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7427232 at https://memphis.mbca.org Highly exclusive 13th special edition boat from Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing celebrates world debut https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7427230 <span>Highly exclusive 13th special edition boat from Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing celebrates world debut</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Incredible new 2,250 horsepower Cigarette 41’ Nighthawk AMG Black Series draws inspiration from the performance flagship Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach/Miami.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/23/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7427230 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Initial Findings of Data Investigation Affecting Customers and Interested Buyers https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7427874 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Initial Findings of Data Investigation Affecting Customers and Interested Buyers</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA, GA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/23/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7427874 at https://memphis.mbca.org EQS: Charging Ecosystem https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7427229 <span>EQS: Charging Ecosystem</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/16/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7427229 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe receives updates and new individualization options https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7427228 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe receives updates and new individualization options</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Greater ride comfort, a wider range of equipment and a customized edition for even more individuality</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 06/13/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7427228 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Executive Appointments https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7426128 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Executive Appointments</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA, GA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/31/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7426128 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7426127 <span>The new-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Three Highly Equipped, Strategically Curated Trim Levels for the All-New C-Class</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/24/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 25 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7426127 at https://memphis.mbca.org IWC Schaffhausen and long-standing partner Mercedes-AMG launch a performance engineering inspired chronograph https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7426126 <span>IWC Schaffhausen and long-standing partner Mercedes-AMG launch a performance engineering inspired chronograph</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Schaffhausen</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/20/2021 - 22:00</span> Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7426126 at https://memphis.mbca.org Completely new bodyshell for upcoming Mercedes-AMG SL https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7426125 <span>Completely new bodyshell for upcoming Mercedes-AMG SL</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Roadster architecture with a composite aluminum structure for maximum rigidity</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 05/18/2021 - 22:00</span> Wed, 19 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7426125 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA announces highly anticipated new Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC Sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7426124 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA announces highly anticipated new Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC Sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>New-generation V12 Mercedes-Maybach to go on sale in the U.S. in 2022</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 05/16/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7426124 at https://memphis.mbca.org First electric sedan from Mercedes-Benz high-tech production facility: Start of production of the EQS at Factory 56 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7426123 <span>First electric sedan from Mercedes-Benz high-tech production facility: Start of production of the EQS at Factory 56</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 05/11/2021 - 22:00</span> Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7426123 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport celebrates 500th overall win https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423611 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport celebrates 500th overall win</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 05/05/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 06 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423611 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Three Class Victories and 11 Podium Finishes in Successful Weekend of SRO America Championships Competition at Circuit of The Americas https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423610 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Three Class Victories and 11 Podium Finishes in Successful Weekend of SRO America Championships Competition at Circuit of The Americas</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>DXDT Racing Secures Mercedes-AMG GT3 Race Win while RENNtech Motorsports and Murillo Racing are Victorious with Mercedes-AMG GT4 Entries at Circuit of The Americas in Texas</span></p><p><span>– AUSTIN, Texas</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/03/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423610 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Present Sprinter Van Refurbished by Employees to Jacksonville Non-Profit Serving Children in Need https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423609 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Present Sprinter Van Refurbished by Employees to Jacksonville Non-Profit Serving Children in Need</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– JACKSONVILLE</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 05/02/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423609 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S SUV combines groundbreaking performance with exceptional versatility in the highly compelling GLC SUV package https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423608 <span>The new 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S SUV combines groundbreaking performance with exceptional versatility in the highly compelling GLC SUV package</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 04/27/2021 - 22:00</span> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423608 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Appoints Dianna du Preez Vice President, Customer Services https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423607 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Appoints Dianna du Preez Vice President, Customer Services</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA, GA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/19/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423607 at https://memphis.mbca.org Electromobility in a family package: the new EQB at a glance https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423606 <span>Electromobility in a family package: the new EQB at a glance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart/Shanghai</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sat, 04/17/2021 - 22:00</span> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423606 at https://memphis.mbca.org 100 years on – why Mercedes-Maybach is the pinnacle of luxury and creative empowerment https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423604 <span>100 years on – why Mercedes-Maybach is the pinnacle of luxury and creative empowerment</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>"To present the best of the best": that was the ambition voiced by Karl Maybach and his father Wilhelm when they debuted the Maybach 22/70 HP W 3 a century ago – planting the seed for Mercedes-Maybach to become one of the most unique and exclusive automotive brands today.</p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/12/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423604 at https://memphis.mbca.org EQS World Premiere on Mercedes me media – digital launch of the progressive electric sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423603 <span>EQS World Premiere on Mercedes me media – digital launch of the progressive electric sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423603 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports Q1 2021 sales of 78,256 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7420784 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports Q1 2021 sales of 78,256 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 04/06/2021 - 22:00</span> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7420784 at https://memphis.mbca.org The redesigned Mercedes-Benz CLS https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7420783 <span>The redesigned Mercedes-Benz CLS</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Sportier look and greater individualization for the CLS</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/05/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7420783 at https://memphis.mbca.org The EQS: the first electric vehicle in the luxury class https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7423605 <span>The EQS: the first electric vehicle in the luxury class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Contents</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 03/31/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7423605 at https://memphis.mbca.org Consistent implementation of the electric strategy of Mercedes-Benz Vans: Next generation eSprinter to be built at three plants https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7420776 <span>Consistent implementation of the electric strategy of Mercedes-Benz Vans: Next generation eSprinter to be built at three plants</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart, Germany</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/29/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7420776 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG defines the future of Driving Performance https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7420777 <span>Mercedes-AMG defines the future of Driving Performance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach/Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/29/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7420777 at https://memphis.mbca.org The EQS: Design for All the Senses https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7420775 <span>The EQS: Design for All the Senses</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Fri, 03/26/2021 - 22:00</span> Sat, 27 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7420775 at https://memphis.mbca.org All-new Mercedes-AMG SL on final winter development drive https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7418715 <span>All-new Mercedes-AMG SL on final winter development drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><em>"Dear Editor!</em></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 03/10/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7418715 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for New Maybach S-ClassMercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for New Maybach S-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7418714 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for New Maybach S-ClassMercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for New Maybach S-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>New-generation Mercedes-Maybach sedan to start from $184,900</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 03/09/2021 - 22:00</span> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7418714 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Sweep GT America Debut Doubleheader and Secure Fanatec GT World Challenge and Pirelli GT4 Class Victories at Sonoma Raceway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7418713 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Sweep GT America Debut Doubleheader and Secure Fanatec GT World Challenge and Pirelli GT4 Class Victories at Sonoma Raceway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>No. 04 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Driven by George Kurtz Victorious in Inaugural SRO GT America Powered by AWS Doubleheader at Sonoma Raceway</span></p><p><span>– SONOMA, California</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 03/07/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7418713 at https://memphis.mbca.org Record Eight Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Entries Across Three SRO America Championships Compete This Weekend at Sonoma RacewayRecord Eight Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Entries Across Three SRO America Championships Compete This Week https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7418712 <span>Record Eight Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Entries Across Three SRO America Championships Compete This Weekend at Sonoma RacewayRecord Eight Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Entries Across Three SRO America Championships Compete This Week</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>– SONOMA, California</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 03/04/2021 - 22:00</span> Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7418712 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7418711 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>This is how inspiring the comfort zone can be</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 02/22/2021 - 22:00</span> Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7418711 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Vans USA Names Nicolette Lambrechts Vice President and Managing Director Sales and Marketing https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7415129 <span>Mercedes-Benz Vans USA Names Nicolette Lambrechts Vice President and Managing Director Sales and Marketing</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA, GA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/18/2021 - 22:00</span> Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7415129 at https://memphis.mbca.org “Upgrade your comfort zone”: Digital World Premiere of the new C-Class on Mercedes me media https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7414895 <span>“Upgrade your comfort zone”: Digital World Premiere of the new C-Class on Mercedes me media</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Sporty, emotional, efficient, and intelligent: the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 02/14/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7414895 at https://memphis.mbca.org FCP Euro Unveils IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Program with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7414894 <span>FCP Euro Unveils IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Program with Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>No. 11 FCP Euro Mercedes-AMG GT4 to be raced by Michael Hurczyn and Nate Vincent</span></p><p><span>– MILFORD, CT</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 02/03/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7414894 at https://memphis.mbca.org Historic Mercedes-AMG GT3 Victory Anchors One-Two Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Finish in the Rolex 24 At Daytona https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413873 <span>Historic Mercedes-AMG GT3 Victory Anchors One-Two Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Finish in the Rolex 24 At Daytona</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>VICTORY: Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Team Triumphs in Rolex 24 At Daytona Debut at Daytona International Speedway</span></p><p><span>– DAYTONA BEACH, Florida</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 01/31/2021 - 22:00</span> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413873 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Set to compete across two IMSA Racing Series in Season-Opening Rolex 24 At Daytona https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413872 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Set to compete across two IMSA Racing Series in Season-Opening Rolex 24 At Daytona</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Seven Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Entries Compete this Weekend in Season-Opening Races at Daytona International Speedway</span></p><p><span>– DAYTONA BEACH, Florida</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 01/27/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413872 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports 2020 sales of 325,915 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413162 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports 2020 sales of 325,915 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="col-xs-12"><div class="row"><article class="col-sm-12 col-md-10 col-md-offset-1" id="releaseArticle"><article id="release"><div class="t&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;"></div></article></article></div></div></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 01/07/2021 - 22:00</span> Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413162 at https://memphis.mbca.org EQS with unique MBUX Hyperscreen: the big picture https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413160 <span>EQS with unique MBUX Hyperscreen: the big picture</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Offering an assistant for the driver and front passenger that is constantly learning and improving, thanks to artificial intelligence</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 01/06/2021 - 22:00</span> Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413160 at https://memphis.mbca.org Generations of Innovation: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413159 <span>Generations of Innovation: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><time class="pub-date" datetime="00Z">Dec 28, 2020</time></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 12/27/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413159 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes me connect: The Next-Generation https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413158 <span>Mercedes me connect: The Next-Generation</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 12/22/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413158 at https://memphis.mbca.org 40 years ago: Mercedes-Benz launched the driver’s airbag and seat belt tensioner in series production https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413157 <span>40 years ago: Mercedes-Benz launched the driver’s airbag and seat belt tensioner in series production</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart, Germany</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 12/21/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413157 at https://memphis.mbca.org An impressive start to the new year: Mercedes-Benz unveils the MBUX Hyperscreen https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413156 <span>An impressive start to the new year: Mercedes-Benz unveils the MBUX Hyperscreen</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>World premiere of the MBUX Hyperscreen on January 7th on Mercedes me media</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 12/20/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413156 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for All-New S-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413155 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for All-New S-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>New-generation Mercedes-Benz flagship model to start from $109,800</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 12/16/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413155 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz models earn Top Rated Luxury Sedan and Top Rated Luxury SUV distinctions https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7413154 <span>Mercedes-Benz models earn Top Rated Luxury Sedan and Top Rated Luxury SUV distinctions</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLE Named to 2021 Edmunds Top Rated Awards</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 12/15/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7413154 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Vans announces next-generation eSprinter based on newly developed “Electric Versatility Platform” https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7411134 <span>Mercedes-Benz Vans announces next-generation eSprinter based on newly developed “Electric Versatility Platform”</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 12/08/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7411134 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series to start from $325,000* https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7411133 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series to start from $325,000*</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 11/30/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7411133 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz Metris: attractive upgrade for the Mercedes-Benz van https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7411132 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz Metris: attractive upgrade for the Mercedes-Benz van</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 11/23/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7411132 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7411131 <span>The new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>A new definition of luxury</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p><div id="releaseBody"><p><a name="top" id="top"></a></p></div></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 11/18/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7411131 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet the Maybach S-Class DIGITAL https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7410280 <span>Meet the Maybach S-Class DIGITAL</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Digital World Premiere of the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class on November 19 on Mercedes me media</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart, Germany</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 11/16/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7410280 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is fastest production car on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7410281 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is fastest production car on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach/Adenau.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 11/16/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7410281 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz E-Class named MotorTrend 2021 Car of the Year https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7410279 <span>Mercedes-Benz E-Class named MotorTrend 2021 Car of the Year</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Los Angeles</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 11/15/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7410279 at https://memphis.mbca.org "The 2020 Masters": From the Mercedes-Maybach GLS to the Green Jacket https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7410278 <span>&quot;The 2020 Masters&quot;: From the Mercedes-Maybach GLS to the Green Jacket</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Four Mercedes-Benz Brand Ambassadors reach for the title at the most prestigious golf tournament in the world</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 11/11/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7410278 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Set for Season-Ending IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Races at Sebring International Raceway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7410122 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Set for Season-Ending IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Races at Sebring International Raceway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Compete for Final 2020 IMSA Race Wins and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport (GS) Manufacturer Championship in Season Finale at Sebring International Raceway</span></p><p><span>– SEBRING, Florida.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 11/10/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7410122 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is the fastest luxury class vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7410121 <span>2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is the fastest luxury class vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Thanks to newly tuned elastokinematics and other fine-tuning measures, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is even faster on the legendary Nordschleife “North loop” of the Nürburgring</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach/Adenau.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 11/09/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7410121 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA announces pricing for all-new Mercedes-Maybach GLS https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7409521 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA announces pricing for all-new Mercedes-Maybach GLS</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Highly anticipated new Maybach SUV to start from $160,500</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 10/18/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7409521 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Joins with Alegra Motorsports for 2021 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Program https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7409333 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Joins with Alegra Motorsports for 2021 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD Program</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 10/15/2020 - 22:00</span> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7409333 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports Q3 sales of 69,631 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7408392 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports Q3 sales of 69,631 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 10/05/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7408392 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Two Race Wins and Four Total Podiums at Indianapolis Motor Speedway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7408391 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Two Race Wins and Four Total Podiums at Indianapolis Motor Speedway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>No. 04 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Team Sweeps Intercontinental GT Challenge 8 Hour and GT World Challenge America Pro-Am Victories in Indianapolis</span></p><p><span>– INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 10/04/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7408391 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Dimitris Psillakis as Head of Marketing and Sales, Mercedes-Benz Cars North America and CEO of MBUSA https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7408344 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Dimitris Psillakis as Head of Marketing and Sales, Mercedes-Benz Cars North America and CEO of MBUSA</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA, GA.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 09/30/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7408344 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Three Podium Finishes across Two IMSA Racing Series at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7408343 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Three Podium Finishes across Two IMSA Racing Series at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 Team Riley Motorsports, Co- Drivers Gar Robinson and Lawson Aschenbach Finish Season-Best Second in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race at Mid-Ohio</span></p><p><span>– LEXINGTON, Ohio</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 09/27/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7408343 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe and Roadster offer increased power and enhanced equipment for 2021 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7408342 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe and Roadster offer increased power and enhanced equipment for 2021</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>New “Stealth Edition” special model will also make its debut for the 2021 model year</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/22/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7408342 at https://memphis.mbca.org E-Class Family redesigned with new technology, more efficient engines and added luxury https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407679 <span>E-Class Family redesigned with new technology, more efficient engines and added luxury</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Redesigned E-Class Family to start from $54,250</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/08/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407679 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Virtual Remote Support At-A-Glance https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407818 <span>Mercedes-Benz Virtual Remote Support At-A-Glance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>What is Mercedes-Benz Virtual Remote Support?</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/08/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407818 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA and Microsoft Redefine Automotive Maintenance https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407819 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA and Microsoft Redefine Automotive Maintenance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Iconic collaboration employs Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Dynamics 365 Remote Assist to benefit consumers and dealerships</span></p><p><span>– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/08/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407819 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Top-Five Finishes across Two IMSA Racing Series at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407678 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Top-Five Finishes across Two IMSA Racing Series at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 Team Riley Motorsports and Co-Drivers Gar Robinson, Lawson Aschenbach and Ben Keating Finish Fourth in Six Hour IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race Saturday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta</span></p><p><span>– BRASELTON, Georgia.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 09/07/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407678 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407677 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Automotive luxury experienced in a completely new way</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/01/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407677 at https://memphis.mbca.org The legend lives on: pre-production vehicles of the new SL Roadster embark on extensive road tests https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407674 <span>The legend lives on: pre-production vehicles of the new SL Roadster embark on extensive road tests</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Comprehensive testing of the new roadster icon is in full swing</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/31/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407674 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benzes USA and 2017 US Open winner and ambassador Sloane Stephens partner for “Ace the US Open” initiative https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407658 <span>Mercedes-Benzes USA and 2017 US Open winner and ambassador Sloane Stephens partner for “Ace the US Open” initiative</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>For every ‘Ace’ that is served during the US Open, Mercedes-Benz USA will make a fifty-dollar donation to the USTA Foundation to benefit youth tennis and education programs that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic</span></p><p><span>– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 08/26/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407658 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2021 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407659 <span>2021 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates &amp; Changes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz Introduces New SUVs and AMG Performance Models, Refreshes Entire E-Class Family and Expands Innovative Technologies Across Model Lines for the 2021 Model Year</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 08/26/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407659 at https://memphis.mbca.org "Meet the S-Class DIGITAL" finale: World premiere on Mercedes me media https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407656 <span> &quot;Meet the S-Class DIGITAL&quot; finale: World premiere on Mercedes me media</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers a completely new automotive luxury experience</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 08/25/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407656 at https://memphis.mbca.org All-new 603 horsepower Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to start from $116,000 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407650 <span>All-new 603 horsepower Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe to start from $116,000</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Combining a striking design, high versatility and breathtaking performance, the new GLE 63 S Coupe is poised to set the standard for performance SUV Coupes</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/24/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407650 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Pole, Two Podium Finishes and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Points Lead in Successful Weekend of Competition at VIRginia International Raceway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7407655 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Pole, Two Podium Finishes and the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Points Lead in Successful Weekend of Competition at VIRginia International Raceway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-AMG GT4 Team Riley Motorsports and Drivers Jim Cox and Dylan Murry Secure IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Championship Lead with Second-Place Finish at VIRginia International Raceway</span></p><p><span>– DANVILLE, Virginia.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/24/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7407655 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: testing reaches an exciting phase https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7406560 <span>Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: testing reaches an exciting phase</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Several prototypes featuring the final power unit undergo dynamic testing</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/17/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 18 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7406560 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet the S-Class DIGITAL: "Luxury & Well-Being" https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7406559 <span>Meet the S-Class DIGITAL: &quot;Luxury &amp; Well-Being&quot;</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Personal wellness oasis: Comfortable travel while staying fit</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 08/11/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7406559 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet the S-Class DIGITAL: "Innovation by Intelligence" https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7405125 <span>Meet the S-Class DIGITAL: &quot;Innovation by Intelligence&quot;</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Driving enjoyment at the highest level: protected and supported</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 07/28/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7405125 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet the S-Class DIGITAL #2: Innovation by intelligence https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404898 <span>Meet the S-Class DIGITAL #2: Innovation by intelligence</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>The new S-Class comes with ground-breaking innovations in safety, comfort and driving functions</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 07/23/2020 - 22:00</span> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404898 at https://memphis.mbca.org Repeat IMSA Race Wins on the Line for Mercedes- AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams This Weekend at Sebring International Raceway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404725 <span>Repeat IMSA Race Wins on the Line for Mercedes- AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams This Weekend at Sebring International Raceway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Seven Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Compete This Weekend at Sebring International Raceway in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge</span></p><p><span class="dateline">– SEBRING, Florida.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 07/16/2020 - 22:00</span> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404725 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404724 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 07/13/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 14 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404724 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Black Series Retrospective: The Absolute Pinnacle of Driving Performance https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404638 <span>Mercedes-AMG Black Series Retrospective: The Absolute Pinnacle of Driving Performance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For those who desire the ultimate in AMG performance, few models can match the exclusivity, rarity and track-optimized performance of the AMG Black Series models. One can think of the Black Series as AMG's most extroverted, most track-focused and most exclusive, limited-production models.</p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/12/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404638 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Three Race Wins and Five Additional Podium Finishes in SRO Motorsports Group America’s Return to Racing at VIR https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404639 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Three Race Wins and Five Additional Podium Finishes in SRO Motorsports Group America’s Return to Racing at VIR</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– DANVILLE, Virginia</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/12/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404639 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet the S-Class DIGITAL: "My MBUX" (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404448 <span>Meet the S-Class DIGITAL: &quot;My MBUX&quot; (Mercedes-Benz User Experience)</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>At home on the road – luxurious and digital</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 07/07/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404448 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet the S-Class DIGITAL – first insights into the new luxury sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404447 <span>Meet the S-Class DIGITAL – first insights into the new luxury sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz launches the new S-Class communication with digital specials on Mercedes me media</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/05/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404447 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Vans Introduces 4-Cylinder Diesel Cargo Sprinter for the U.S. Market https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404446 <span>Mercedes-Benz Vans Introduces 4-Cylinder Diesel Cargo Sprinter for the U.S. Market</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz Vans further expands its broad product range in the U.S. market.</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 06/28/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404446 at https://memphis.mbca.org All-new Mercedes-Benz GLA to start from $36,230 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404373 <span>All-new Mercedes-Benz GLA to start from $36,230</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Gateway to the Mercedes-Benz SUV family boasts sporty aerodynamics, exceptional safety and intuitive MBUX infotainment system</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/24/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404373 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA to Build Software-Defined Computing Architecture for Automated Driving Across Future Fleet https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404372 <span>Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA to Build Software-Defined Computing Architecture for Automated Driving Across Future Fleet</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Auto and Computer Industry Leaders Intend to Join Forces and Enable Next-Generation Fleet with Software Upgradeability, AI and Autonomous Capabilities</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart, Germany &amp; Santa Clara, Calif.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 06/22/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404372 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Innovation: New Electric Turbocharger https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404311 <span>Mercedes-AMG Innovation: New Electric Turbocharger</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-AMG increases efficiency and performance with new electric exhaust gas turbocharger</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/17/2020 - 08:12</span> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:12:57 +0000 Anonymous 7404311 at https://memphis.mbca.org Extensive update for Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Sedan and Wagon https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404312 <span>Extensive update for Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Sedan and Wagon</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Striking design, improved aerodynamics and more comfort</span></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 06/16/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404312 at https://memphis.mbca.org New 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe offers an additional entry point to the AMG GT family https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404310 <span>New 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe offers an additional entry point to the AMG GT family</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>New in the U.S. for model year 2021, the AMG GT 43 4-Door Coupe, starting at $89,900*, further expands the AMG GT family, combining AMG-developed dynamics with everyday usability, seating for four and a more accessible point of entry.</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 06/15/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404310 at https://memphis.mbca.org Exclusive Special Edition Maybach limited to just 15 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404004 <span>Exclusive Special Edition Maybach limited to just 15 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz USA announces highly exclusive new Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Night Edition</span></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 06/08/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404004 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet Mercedes DIGITAL #3: The Sprinter - 25 years of transportation https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7404003 <span>Meet Mercedes DIGITAL #3: The Sprinter - 25 years of transportation</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - 25 years of pioneering its segment</span></p><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/03/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 04 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7404003 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG CLS receive MBUX Multimedia system for 2021 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403556 <span>Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG CLS receive MBUX Multimedia system for 2021</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>The Mercedes-Benz luxury class: fresh start with significantly upgraded models</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Tue, 06/02/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7403556 at https://memphis.mbca.org AIRCAP® and AIRSCARF® https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403551 <span>AIRCAP® and AIRSCARF®</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Year-round open-air driving fun in the E-Class Cabriolet</span></p><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/25/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403551 at https://memphis.mbca.org The E-Class Cabriolet with sun-reflecting leather https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403552 <span>The E-Class Cabriolet with sun-reflecting leather</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Never too hot for carefree open-air enjoyment</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/25/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403552 at https://memphis.mbca.org Welcome to the E-Class Family https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403553 <span>Welcome to the E-Class Family</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>The new E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet dream cars from Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG celebrate their digital world premiere</span></p><p><span>After the premiere of Meet Mercedes DIGITAL on Monday, the next episode of our innovative digital news format is already around the corner.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/25/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403553 at https://memphis.mbca.org Comprehensive range of enhancements for E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403554 <span>Comprehensive range of enhancements for E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Dynamic, efficient, emotionally appealing, lovable</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/25/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403554 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupe and Cabriolet: More sport, more individuality, more AMG https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403555 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG E 53 Coupe and Cabriolet: More sport, more individuality, more AMG</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/25/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403555 at https://memphis.mbca.org Covid 19 places a hold on meetings and gatherings https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403188 <span>Covid 19 places a hold on meetings and gatherings</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>For all members of the Eastern Oklahoma section</strong></p><p>The last few months have been difficult for all of us.   As we move through the various phases of reopening our nation, state, and city I want to assure you that your board of directors is seeking safe ways for our section to operate in an environment that you will feel safe.</p><p>We have a June 18 gathering still booked at the Waterfront Grill in Jenks but will hold off on a formal announcement on the status of this event till we get closer.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/238252" lang="" about="/user/238252" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">jkushnerick</a></span> <span>Mon, 05/25/2020 - 08:01</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Tulsa</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Oklahoma</div> Mon, 25 May 2020 14:01:39 +0000 jkushnerick 7403188 at https://memphis.mbca.org Even more dynamic and efficient: The new E-Class with 48-volt technology and ISG https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403550 <span>Even more dynamic and efficient: The new E-Class with 48-volt technology and ISG</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Fri, 05/22/2020 - 22:00</span> Sat, 23 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403550 at https://memphis.mbca.org E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet with new generation of steering wheel https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403487 <span>E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet with new generation of steering wheel</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>More safety and comfort thanks to capacitive hands-off detection</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/21/2020 - 22:00</span> Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403487 at https://memphis.mbca.org New Meet Mercedes DIGITAL platform – Executive Update episode #1 on Monday, May 25 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403549 <span>New Meet Mercedes DIGITAL platform – Executive Update episode #1 on Monday, May 25</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>We would like to personally invite you to the launch of Meet Mercedes DIGITAL, a new digital news format. In the style of a news program, the fresh format regularly provides the latest updates from Mercedes-Benz.</p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/21/2020 - 22:00</span> Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403549 at https://memphis.mbca.org New E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet offer the latest generation of driver assistance systems https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403484 <span>New E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet offer the latest generation of driver assistance systems</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Enhanced cooperative driver support</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/18/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 19 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403484 at https://memphis.mbca.org New MBUX generation for the most modern two-door vehicles with the star https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403485 <span>New MBUX generation for the most modern two-door vehicles with the star</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet with a personal assistant on board</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Mon, 05/18/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 19 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7403485 at https://memphis.mbca.org 120 years of steering wheel development at Mercedes-Benz https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7402999 <span>120 years of steering wheel development at Mercedes-Benz</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>From a simple tiller to a capacitive command center</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 05/17/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 18 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7402999 at https://memphis.mbca.org The E-Class Cabriolet – a success story https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7403000 <span>The E-Class Cabriolet – a success story</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Three decades of top-class open-air driving fun</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 05/17/2020 - 22:00</span> Mon, 18 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7403000 at https://memphis.mbca.org The history of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupes and Cabriolets: Sporty and elegant two-door cars with remarkable style https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7402799 <span>The history of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupes and Cabriolets: Sporty and elegant two-door cars with remarkable style</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Tue, 05/12/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 13 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7402799 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA hosted the first ever Mercedes-Benz Concours via video conferencing through Zoom with Jay Leno, Ludacris, Martha Stewart, Rickie Fowler, Madelaine Petsch and more https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7402546 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA hosted the first ever Mercedes-Benz Concours via video conferencing through Zoom with Jay Leno, Ludacris, Martha Stewart, Rickie Fowler, Madelaine Petsch and more</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>WHAT: </span>Mercedes-Benz USA hosted the first ever Mercedes-Benz Concours via video conferencing through Zoom on Friday, May 1st. Appropriately named the "Concours de Zoom," this virtual event featured iconic Mercedes-Benz vehicles alongside their high profile owners during this time of social distancing.</p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 05/06/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7402546 at https://memphis.mbca.org Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Mercedes-AMG https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7402313 <span>Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Mercedes-AMG</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>From its humble origins to a longstanding partnership producing special edition racing boats, the world of Mercedes-AMG is full of surprises</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 04/21/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7402313 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports Q1 sales of 67,746 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7401653 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports Q1 sales of 67,746 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 04/07/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7401653 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG E 53: extensive update with a fresh look and advanced equipment https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400437 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG E 53: extensive update with a fresh look and advanced equipment</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/02/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400437 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new E-Class: Intelligence that excites https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400438 <span>The new E-Class: Intelligence that excites</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/02/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400438 at https://memphis.mbca.org World premiere of new E-Class and other highlights on Mercedes me media https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400421 <span>World premiere of new E-Class and other highlights on Mercedes me media</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz to show product highlights digitally after cancellation of Geneva International Motor Show</span></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/27/2020 - 22:00</span> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400421 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLA 45: The performance SUV to suit any lifestyle https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400389 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLA 45: The performance SUV to suit any lifestyle</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 02/24/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400389 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Unveils AMG-Exclusive Tier for “Mercedes-Benz Collection” Luxury Vehicle Subscription Plan in Atlanta https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400350 <span>Mercedes-Benz Unveils AMG-Exclusive Tier for “Mercedes-Benz Collection” Luxury Vehicle Subscription Plan in Atlanta</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA, Ga.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 02/18/2020 - 22:00</span> Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400350 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400342 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Combining elegance with powerful performance: the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 02/17/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400342 at https://memphis.mbca.org 12th special edition from Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing celebrates its world debut https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400315 <span>12th special edition from Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing celebrates its world debut</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing Team continue longstanding collaboration by creating performance one-off role models for land and water</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach/Miami</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 02/12/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400315 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Vans Unveils its First Pop Up Camper for the U.S. Market https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400291 <span>Mercedes-Benz Vans Unveils its First Pop Up Camper for the U.S. Market</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>With seating for five and sleeping for four, the Mercedes-Benz Weekender is more than just a daily driver.</span></strong></p><p><span>– Chicago</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 02/05/2020 - 22:00</span> Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400291 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Set for 2020 IMSA Season Debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400220 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Set for 2020 IMSA Season Debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Eight Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Launch 2020 Campaigns in Season-Opening IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Races at Daytona International Speedway</span></strong></p><p><span>– Daytona Beach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 01/23/2020 - 22:00</span> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400220 at https://memphis.mbca.org Inspired by the future: The VISION AVTR https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400083 <span>Inspired by the future: The VISION AVTR</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p> </p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 01/06/2020 - 22:00</span> Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400083 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports December sales of 30,294 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7400082 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports December sales of 30,294 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 01/02/2020 - 22:00</span> Fri, 03 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7400082 at https://memphis.mbca.org Consumer Electronics Show 2020: Mercedes-Benz presents an exceptional glimpse into the future https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399955 <span>Consumer Electronics Show 2020: Mercedes-Benz presents an exceptional glimpse into the future</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart/Las Vegas</span></strong></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Sun, 12/15/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7399955 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399919 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLA 35</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>New sporty and versatile entry to the world of Mercedes-AMG</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 12/10/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399919 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz GLA: added character, added space, added safety https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399920 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz GLA: added character, added space, added safety</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The most important features at a glance</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 12/10/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 11 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399920 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports November sales of 33,721 vehicles, up 8.7% for the month https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399787 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports November sales of 33,721 vehicles, up 8.7% for the month</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported November sales of 33,721 Mercedes-Benz models, an 8.7% increase over November 2018. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded November sales of 3,542, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 37,263 vehicles for the month, an increase of 13.3%. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 285,800 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, up 0.7% over 2018, and 36,650 Vans.</p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 12/02/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 03 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399787 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG Top ‘10’ New Technologies Introduced for the 2020 Model Year https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399521 <span>Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG Top ‘10’ New Technologies Introduced for the 2020 Model Year</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>A longstanding tradition of innovation</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 11/25/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399521 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399520 <span>The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>A new form of luxury</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart/Guangzhou</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 11/20/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399520 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399515 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>More Powerful, More Efficient and More Versatile Than Ever Before</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 11/19/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399515 at https://memphis.mbca.org Electric now has a Mercedes-Benz https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399517 <span>Electric now has a Mercedes-Benz</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>All-new Electric Mercedes-Benz EQC to start from $67,900*</span></strong></p><p><span>– Los Angeles</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 11/19/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399517 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399518 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLS 63</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Performance Luxury at the Highest Level</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 11/19/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399518 at https://memphis.mbca.org Vision Mercedes Simplex https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7399519 <span>Vision Mercedes Simplex</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>An icon for the heritage and future of the brand</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 11/19/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7399519 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA and Mattel Tackle Gender Stereotypes with 50,000 Girls and a Toy Car https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7398757 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA and Mattel Tackle Gender Stereotypes with 50,000 Girls and a Toy Car</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Iconic companies empower next generation of female leaders through STEM-focused initiative</span></strong></p><p><span>– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 11/07/2019 - 22:00</span> Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7398757 at https://memphis.mbca.org MERCEDES-BENZ reports October sales of 27,867 vehicles, UP 1.2% https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7398577 <span>MERCEDES-BENZ reports October sales of 27,867 vehicles, UP 1.2%</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 27,867 Mercedes- Benz models, a 1.2% increase over October 2018. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded October sales of 4,263, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 32,130 vehicles for the month, an increase of 1.3%. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 252,079 Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and 33,109 Vans. This brings MBUSA"s total year-to-date sales to 285,188 units, surpassing last year"s volume for the same period.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 10/31/2019 - 22:00</span> Fri, 01 Nov 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7398577 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Clinch Four IMSA Championships with Michelin Endurance Cup and Michelin Pilot Challenge Titles at Petit Le Mans https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7397842 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Clinch Four IMSA Championships with Michelin Endurance Cup and Michelin Pilot Challenge Titles at Petit Le Mans</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Secure Third-Straight IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Team, Driver and Manufacturer Titles and First Mercedes-AMG GT4 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Manufacturer Championship at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta</span></strong></p><p><span>– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 10/13/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7397842 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Launches Interactive Augmented Reality Experience for Fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7397841 <span>Mercedes-Benz Launches Interactive Augmented Reality Experience for Fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Next-level virtual fan experience features brand ambassador Matt Ryan and Atlanta United star Josef Martinez, among others</span></strong></p><p><span>– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 10/09/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7397841 at https://memphis.mbca.org Multiple Championships on the Line for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in IMSA Season-Ending Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7397700 <span>Multiple Championships on the Line for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in IMSA Season-Ending Motul Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Seeks Third-Straight Michelin Endurance Cup Title at Petit Le Mans; Mercedes-AMG Looks to Secure IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Manufacturer Championship Friday in Mercedes-AMG GT4</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 10/08/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7397700 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports September sales of 27,433 vehicles, up 4.8% https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7397228 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports September sales of 27,433 vehicles, up 4.8%</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 09/30/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 01 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7397228 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz GLB boasts high versatility, exceptional safety and intuitive MBUX infotainment https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7396786 <span>Mercedes-Benz GLB boasts high versatility, exceptional safety and intuitive MBUX infotainment</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>All-new Mercedes-Benz GLB to start from $36,600</span></strong></p><p> </p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/24/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7396786 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Takes IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport Manufacturer Championship Points Lead After Third Mercedes-AMG GT4 Race Win of Season at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7396000 <span>Mercedes-AMG Takes IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Grand Sport Manufacturer Championship Points Lead After Third Mercedes-AMG GT4 Race Win of Season at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Team Winward Racing/HTP Motorsport Scores First IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Victory Saturday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca</span></strong></p><p><span>– MONTEREY, California</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 09/15/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7396000 at https://memphis.mbca.org Vision Mercedes Simplex https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395999 <span>Vision Mercedes Simplex</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>An icon for the heritage and future of the brand</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– Nice</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Fri, 09/13/2019 - 22:00</span> Sat, 14 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395999 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC EQ Power: New third-generation plug-in hybrid https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395613 <span>Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC EQ Power: New third-generation plug-in hybrid</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The next jump in operating range</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sat, 09/07/2019 - 22:00</span> Sun, 08 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395613 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports August sales of 24,771 vehicles, up 21.8% https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395612 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports August sales of 24,771 vehicles, up 21.8%</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/03/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395612 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT4 Secures Sixth Victory of Pirelli GT4 America Season with Murillo Racing at Watkins Glen International https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395611 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT4 Secures Sixth Victory of Pirelli GT4 America Season with Murillo Racing at Watkins Glen International</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Matt Fassnacht and Christian Szymczak Co-Drive to Victory at Watkins Glen International in No. 34 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4</span></strong></p><p><span>– WATKINS GLEN, New York</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 09/02/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395611 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz CLA showcases automotive intelligence and striking design https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395577 <span>Mercedes-Benz CLA showcases automotive intelligence and striking design</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>All-new Mercedes-Benz CLA to start from $36,650</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 08/28/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395577 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395576 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLB 35</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Unrivaled in its class: the new GLB 35 combines impressive versatility with sheer driving pleasure</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 08/27/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395576 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395575 <span>The new 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The dynamic and athletic coupe for many terrains</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/26/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 27 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395575 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Team Riley, Ben Keating and Jeroen Bleekemolen Give Mercedes-AMG GT3 First Win of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season at VIR https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395535 <span>Mercedes-AMG Team Riley, Ben Keating and Jeroen Bleekemolen Give Mercedes-AMG GT3 First Win of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season at VIR</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Cap Competitive Weekend with First IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Season Victory at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR)</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– DANVILLE, Virginia</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 08/25/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395535 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Mercedes-AMG GT4 Teams Continue Competitive Summer of IMSA Racing this Weekend at VIRginia International Raceway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395517 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Mercedes-AMG GT4 Teams Continue Competitive Summer of IMSA Racing this Weekend at VIRginia International Raceway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Nine Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Compete at VIRginia International Raceway (VIR) this Weekend in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge</span></strong></p><p><span>– DANVILLE, Virginia</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 08/21/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395517 at https://memphis.mbca.org Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2019 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395436 <span>Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2019</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Driving premiere of the Mercedes-Benz SSKL streamlined racing car</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 08/07/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 08 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395436 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports July sales of 24,612 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395359 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports July sales of 24,612 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 07/31/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395359 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Score Repeat Race Win, Pole, Double Podium and Lead Both Races in Competitive IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Weekend at Lime Rock Park https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395358 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Score Repeat Race Win, Pole, Double Podium and Lead Both Races in Competitive IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Weekend at Lime Rock Park</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Takes IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Manufacturer Championship Points Lead with Repeat TeamTGM Mercedes-AMG GT4 Win at Lime Rock Park</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– LAKEVILLE, Connecticut</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/21/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395358 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 models https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395242 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 models</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>More agile and more distinctive: the new GLC 43 SUV and GLC 43 Coupe</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 07/16/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395242 at https://memphis.mbca.org Christian Struwe named Vice President & CFO For Mercedes-Benz USA https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395241 <span>Christian Struwe named Vice President &amp; CFO For Mercedes-Benz USA</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA, GA</span></p><div id="releaseBody"><p>Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has appointed Christian Struwe to the position of vice president &amp; CFO. Struwe replaces Harald Henn who left the company for a position with Mercedes-Benz UK.</p></div></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 07/15/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 16 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395241 at https://memphis.mbca.org Awe-inspiring new Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO to start from $199,650 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395239 <span>Awe-inspiring new Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO to start from $199,650</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Pricing announced for limited edition, track-tuned Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/14/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395239 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT4 Secures Fifth Victory of Pirelli GT4 America Season with Murillo Racing at Portland International Raceway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395240 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT4 Secures Fifth Victory of Pirelli GT4 America Season with Murillo Racing at Portland International Raceway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Second-Straight Pirelli GT4 America SprintX Victory for No. 34 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4 with Christian Szymczak and Kenny Murillo</span></strong></p><p><span>– PORTLAND, Oregon</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/14/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395240 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395198 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The superstar in the compact class</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 07/03/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 04 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395198 at https://memphis.mbca.org Eight Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Compete This Weekend in Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen International https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395114 <span>Eight Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Compete This Weekend in Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen International</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports Bring IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup Championship Leads to Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen</span></strong></p><p><span>– WATKINS GLEN, New York</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 06/27/2019 - 22:00</span> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395114 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Introduces New and Refreshed SUVs, Debuts New AMG Performance Models and Expands Innovative Technologies Across Model Lines for the 2020 Model Year https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395113 <span>Mercedes-Benz Introduces New and Refreshed SUVs, Debuts New AMG Performance Models and Expands Innovative Technologies Across Model Lines for the 2020 Model Year</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><time class="pub-date" datetime="00Z"> </time><span class="dateline">– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/19/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 20 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395113 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz GLB: for family & friends https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395111 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz GLB: for family &amp; friends</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>With up to seven seats</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart/Salt Lake City</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 06/10/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395111 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Team Murillo Racing Scores Fourth Race Win of 2019 Season at Sonoma Raceway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395112 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Team Murillo Racing Scores Fourth Race Win of 2019 Season at Sonoma Raceway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Christian Szymczak and Kenny Murillo Cap Pole and Double Podium Weekend with Sunday Race Win at Sonoma in Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4</span></strong></p><p><span>– SONOMA, California</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 06/10/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395112 at https://memphis.mbca.org All-new Mercedes-Benz GLS to start from $75,200 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395008 <span>All-new Mercedes-Benz GLS to start from $75,200</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Pricing Announced for the highly anticipated next generation 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 06/09/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395008 at https://memphis.mbca.org The world's most powerful four-cylinder engine in series production, made in Affalterbach https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395006 <span>The world&#039;s most powerful four-cylinder engine in series production, made in Affalterbach</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>New Mercedes-AMG four-cylinder turbo engine from ultra-modern production</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/05/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395006 at https://memphis.mbca.org Sprinter Safety Workshop https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395007 <span>Sprinter Safety Workshop</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Taking on limited visibility, strong cross winds and challenging lane changes: the iconic van, now equipped with passenger-car safety and assistance systems</span></strong></p><p> </p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/05/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395007 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports May sales of 27,080 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395004 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports May sales of 27,080 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 06/02/2019 - 22:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Georgia</div> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395004 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Brings Its Luxury Vehicle Subscription– “Mercedes-Benz Collection” – to Atlanta https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7395005 <span>Mercedes-Benz Brings Its Luxury Vehicle Subscription– “Mercedes-Benz Collection” – to Atlanta</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA, GA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 06/02/2019 - 22:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Georgia</div> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7395005 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Partners with Mattel to Create a Toy Car That Challenges Gender Stereotypes https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7394125 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Partners with Mattel to Create a Toy Car That Challenges Gender Stereotypes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The goal: Inspire the next generation of female trailblazers</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 05/21/2019 - 22:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Atlanta</div> </div> Wed, 22 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7394125 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz adds electrified V8 to the GLE model range https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7394141 <span>Mercedes-Benz adds electrified V8 to the GLE model range</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The new Mercedes-Benz GLE 580</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 05/21/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 22 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7394141 at https://memphis.mbca.org TecDay: Mercedes-Benz Experimental Safety Vehicle (ESF) 2019 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7394124 <span>TecDay: Mercedes-Benz Experimental Safety Vehicle (ESF) 2019</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>New safety ideas for a new mobility</span></strong></p><p><span>The Experimental Safety Vehicle described in this publication (in some respects) differs from series production specifications and portrays our vision of the future based on current development projects. The description in this publication does not imply eventual approvability.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/20/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 21 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7394124 at https://memphis.mbca.org Victory and Pole Position for Mercedes-AMG GT4 and Pair of Podium Finishes for Mercedes-AMG GT3 Entries in Competitive SRO Americas Race Weekend for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7394123 <span>Victory and Pole Position for Mercedes-AMG GT4 and Pair of Podium Finishes for Mercedes-AMG GT3 Entries in Competitive SRO Americas Race Weekend for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4 and Drivers Matt Fassnacht and Christian Szymczak Win Pirelli GT4 America SprintX Race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park</span></strong></p><p><span>– BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 05/19/2019 - 22:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">BOWMANVILLE</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Ontario</div> Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7394123 at https://memphis.mbca.org Personnel changes at Mercedes-Benz Cars https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7394122 <span>Personnel changes at Mercedes-Benz Cars</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p><div id="releaseBody"><p>Personnel changes at Mercedes-Benz Cars</p></div></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/16/2019 - 22:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Stuttgart</div> </div> Fri, 17 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7394122 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports April sales of 22,949 vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7393424 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports April sales of 22,949 vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 04/30/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7393424 at https://memphis.mbca.org EQC Edition 1886 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392890 <span>EQC Edition 1886</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Modern mobility that goes beyond the vehicle itself</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 04/16/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392890 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz GLS https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392891 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz GLS</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The S-Class of SUVs</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart / New York</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 04/16/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392891 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 models https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392889 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 models</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Stylish all-rounder with racetrack genes</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/15/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392889 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392888 <span>Mercedes-Benz Concept GLB</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>This is how spacious and robust a compact car can be</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart/Shanghai</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 04/14/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392888 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392887 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>When iconic design meets strength and intelligence</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 04/07/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392887 at https://memphis.mbca.org Podium Success at the California 8 Hours Gives Mercedes-AMG a Double Lead in the IGTC https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392885 <span>Podium Success at the California 8 Hours Gives Mercedes-AMG a Double Lead in the IGTC</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Finishing Positions Two, Six and 10 for Mercedes-AMG GT3s in the California 8 Hours; Buhk, Goetz and Marciello new Leaders in Intercontinental GT Challenge Driver Standings; Mercedes-AMG extends lead in Manufacturer Standings</span></p><p><span class="dateline">– MONTEREY, California</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/01/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392885 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports March sales of 27,004 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392886 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports March sales of 27,004 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/01/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392886 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392883 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG A 35 Sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/25/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392883 at https://memphis.mbca.org The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392882 <span>The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>A new take on extraordinary</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/18/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 19 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392882 at https://memphis.mbca.org SXSW 2019: Gorden Wagener and A$AP Rocky in a live talk session https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392881 <span>SXSW 2019: Gorden Wagener and A$AP Rocky in a live talk session</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>“The future is not written, we can design it”</span></strong></p><p><span>– Austin</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 03/17/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392881 at https://memphis.mbca.org Pricing announced for new Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392880 <span>Pricing announced for new Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe to start at $99,000</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 03/13/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392880 at https://memphis.mbca.org Celebrity at the SXSW® in Austin for She's Mercedes https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392879 <span>Celebrity at the SXSW® in Austin for She&#039;s Mercedes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow as a guest at She's Mercedes</span></strong></p><p><span>– Austin</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 03/10/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392879 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz and Daimler brands at South by Southwest® 2019 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392878 <span>Mercedes-Benz and Daimler brands at South by Southwest® 2019</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Creativity needs space: the Mercedes Media Lounge at the world's biggest digital conference in Austin</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart/Austin</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 03/05/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392878 at https://memphis.mbca.org World premiere of the Concept EQV https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392877 <span>World premiere of the Concept EQV</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Concept EQV: Mercedes-Benz is providing an insight into the electric future of the premium MPV</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart/Geneva</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/04/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392877 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team gives first insight into Formula E project https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392876 <span>Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team gives first insight into Formula E project</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-Benz EQ Silver Arrow 01</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 03/03/2019 - 22:00</span> Mon, 04 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392876 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392874 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Hats off to the Beast of the Green Hell</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sat, 03/02/2019 - 22:00</span> Sun, 03 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392874 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG S 65 Final Edition https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392875 <span>Mercedes-AMG S 65 Final Edition</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Exclusive collector's item for V12 enthusiasts</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach/Geneva</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sat, 03/02/2019 - 22:00</span> Sun, 03 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392875 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports February sales of 21,660 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392873 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports February sales of 21,660 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 02/28/2019 - 22:00</span> Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392873 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392871 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The SUV trendsetter now with even more power and precision</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 02/26/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392871 at https://memphis.mbca.org The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392872 <span>The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLC</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>An unmistakably diverse model of success</span></strong></p><p><span>– Geneva</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 02/26/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392872 at https://memphis.mbca.org The SLC Final Edition https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392869 <span>The SLC Final Edition</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Let the sun shine in: special edition of an iconic roadster</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 02/18/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392869 at https://memphis.mbca.org The SL Grand Edition https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392870 <span>The SL Grand Edition</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Fresh air for the luxury Roadster</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 02/18/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 19 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392870 at https://memphis.mbca.org Driving Performance on land and on water https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392868 <span>Driving Performance on land and on water</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Stronger and lighter: the eleventh boat from Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing sets new benchmarks through extensive use of carbon-fiber</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach/Miami</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 02/13/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392868 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes- Benz reports January sales of 22,507 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392867 <span>Mercedes- Benz reports January sales of 22,507 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 22,507 Mercedes- Benz models. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported January sales with 1,214 units and smart reported 83 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 23,804 vehicles for the month.</p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 01/31/2019 - 22:00</span> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392867 at https://memphis.mbca.org New Mercedes-Benz Ad to Air During the Big Game: “Say the Word” and the World is Yours to Command https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392866 <span>New Mercedes-Benz Ad to Air During the Big Game: “Say the Word” and the World is Yours to Command</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Commercial spotlights the all-new A-Class and transformative, industry-leading Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) interface</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 01/30/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392866 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT3 and GT4 Teams Return to Florida for IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Rolex 24 At Daytona and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Season-Opening Races https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392864 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 and GT4 Teams Return to Florida for IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Rolex 24 At Daytona and IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Season-Opening Races</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Competing This Weekend at Daytona in Opening Races of IMSA’s 50th Anniversary Season</span></strong></p><p><span>– DAYTONA BEACH, Florida.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 01/23/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 24 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392864 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Returns for Atlanta Encore https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392863 <span>Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Returns for Atlanta Encore</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 01/22/2019 - 22:00</span> Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392863 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz A-Class to start at $32,500 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392862 <span>Mercedes-Benz A-Class to start at $32,500</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>All-new Sedan offers MBUX, establishes new gateway to the brand</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 01/14/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 15 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392862 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392860 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Automotive intelligence can be this beautiful</span></strong></p><p><span>– Las Vegas</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 01/07/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392860 at https://memphis.mbca.org U.S. premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz EQC https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392861 <span>U.S. premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz EQC</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The Mercedes-Benz among electric vehicles</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart/Las Vegas</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 01/07/2019 - 22:00</span> Tue, 08 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392861 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Vans Achieves Record Sales Year for 2018 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392859 <span>Mercedes-Benz Vans Achieves Record Sales Year for 2018</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><time class="pub-date" datetime="00Z"> </time><span class="dateline">– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 01/03/2019 - 22:00</span> Fri, 04 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392859 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports December sales of 32,016 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392858 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports December sales of 32,016 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 01/02/2019 - 22:00</span> Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392858 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe V8 models to start at $136,500 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392857 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe V8 models to start at $136,500</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="subtitle"><strong>Pricing announced for all-new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe</strong></div><div class="subtitle"><strong>All-new, high-performance, 4-Door Coupe expands AMG GT family and offers unparalleled levels of performance and versatility</strong></div><div class="subtitle" sty=""></div></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 12/16/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392857 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports November sales of 31,022 units, up 0.6% https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392856 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports November sales of 31,022 units, up 0.6%</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 12/02/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392856 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GT and AMG GT R PRO https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392854 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GT and AMG GT R PRO</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Further honed and even more agile</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 11/27/2018 - 22:00</span> Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392854 at https://memphis.mbca.org All-new Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV to start at $53,700 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392855 <span>All-new Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV to start at $53,700</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing on 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 11/27/2018 - 22:00</span> Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392855 at https://memphis.mbca.org Overall and Class Victories and a Pair of Class Runner-up Finishes for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Teams in Hankook 24H at Circuit of The Americas https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392853 <span>Overall and Class Victories and a Pair of Class Runner-up Finishes for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Teams in Hankook 24H at Circuit of The Americas</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>No. 3 Black Falcon Mercedes-AMG GT3 Scores Overall and A6-Pro Victory in Hankook 24H COTA as Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Sweep Top-Two Spots in A6-Am Class</span></strong></p><p><span>– AUSTIN, Texas.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 11/19/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 20 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392853 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing on 2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392852 <span>Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing on 2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Iconic High-Performance Off-Road Vehicle to start at $147,500</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 11/18/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392852 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz reports October sales of 27,537 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392851 <span>Mercedes-Benz reports October sales of 27,537 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>MBUSA posts 31,814, up 0.9% this month</span></strong></p><p><span>– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 10/31/2018 - 22:00</span> Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392851 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is the fastest series production four-seater on the North Loop of the Nürburgring https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392850 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is the fastest series production four-seater on the North Loop of the Nürburgring</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>New lap record in the "Green Hell" of the Nürburgring</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach/Adenau</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 10/30/2018 - 22:00</span> Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392850 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Drivers Tristan Vautier and Kenny Habul Clinch Driver Championships as Mercedes-AMG GT3 Pro-Am Teams Strakka Racing and DXDT Racing Finish One-Two in Season-Ending Intercontinental GT Challenge California 8 Hours https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392849 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Drivers Tristan Vautier and Kenny Habul Clinch Driver Championships as Mercedes-AMG GT3 Pro-Am Teams Strakka Racing and DXDT Racing Finish One-Two in Season-Ending Intercontinental GT Challenge California 8 Hours</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Drivers Sweep 2018 Intercontinental GT Challenge Championships and Pro-Am Teams Finish One-Two in California 8 Hours at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca</span></strong></p><p><span>– MONTEREY, CA.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 10/29/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392849 at https://memphis.mbca.org Some Dreams Are Closer Than You Think Thanks to Mercedes-Benz https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392847 <span>Some Dreams Are Closer Than You Think Thanks to Mercedes-Benz</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Automaker offers fans a chance to win a Bucket List wish as it gears up to launch the new A-Class, bringing the dream of owning a Mercedes that much closer for a new generation of buyers</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 10/14/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392847 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports and Drivers Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Luca Stolz Sweep Second-Consecutive Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup Championships at Motul Petit Le Mans https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392848 <span>Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports and Drivers Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Luca Stolz Sweep Second-Consecutive Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup Championships at Motul Petit Le Mans</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>In total, Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing teams came to Petit Le Mans leading five different IMSA championships and successfully claimed all five</span></strong></p><p><span>– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 10/14/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392848 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA reports September sales of 26,169 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392846 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA reports September sales of 26,169 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-Benz Vans posts best-ever month</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 10/01/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392846 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: A class of its own https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392844 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: A class of its own</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>More space, more power, more goosebumps – the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe combines extraordinary sports car technology with high everyday usability and impressive amounts of space.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Highlights of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 09/27/2018 - 22:00</span> Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392844 at https://memphis.mbca.org Name chosen: Hypercar to be called Mercedes-AMG ONE https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392845 <span>Name chosen: Hypercar to be called Mercedes-AMG ONE</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 09/27/2018 - 22:00</span> Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392845 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: Prototype Testing https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392843 <span>Mercedes-AMG Project ONE: Prototype Testing</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The development of the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE show car, presented at IAA 2017, had been intensively worked on behind closed doors for several months. In a highly complex, digital development process ("Project ONE Virtual Engineering"), the transnational project team worked towards its common goal: putting Formula 1 hybrid technology on the road.</p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 09/23/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392843 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz GLE https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392842 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz GLE</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The SUV trendsetter completely reconceived</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 09/10/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392842 at https://memphis.mbca.org Vision URBANETIC https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392840 <span>Vision URBANETIC</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Copenhagen</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 09/09/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392840 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Cap All-Podium Weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Third-Place IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Showing with Mercedes-AMG Team Riley https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392841 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Cap All-Podium Weekend at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Third-Place IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Showing with Mercedes-AMG Team Riley</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Third-Place Finish for Keating and Bleekemolen in Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the Continental Monterey Grand Prix</span></strong></p><p><span>– MONTEREY, CA.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 09/09/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392841 at https://memphis.mbca.org Global Production Network https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392838 <span>Global Production Network</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-Benz Vans opens new Sprinter plant in North Charleston - Amazon becomes the world's largest Sprinter customer</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– North Charleston, South Carolina, USA/ Stuttgart, Germany</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/04/2018 - 22:00</span> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392838 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Vans Announces pricing on all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392839 <span>Mercedes-Benz Vans Announces pricing on all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>New 4-Cylinder gasoline engine added to the lineup</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 09/04/2018 - 22:00</span> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392839 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz EQC https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392835 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz EQC</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The Mercedes-Benz among electric vehicles​</span></strong></p><p><em>Information is preliminary and subject to change for U.S. market.</em></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 09/03/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392835 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA reports August sales of 20,339 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392837 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA reports August sales of 20,339 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 09/03/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392837 at https://memphis.mbca.org Show Car Celebrates World Premiere at Monterey Car Week in California https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392827 <span>Show Car Celebrates World Premiere at Monterey Car Week in California</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>EQ Silver Arrow: an Emotional Signpost to the Future of Design</span></strong></p><p><span>– Stuttgart/Pebble Beach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Fri, 08/24/2018 - 22:00</span> Sat, 25 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392827 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Opens in Chicago https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392826 <span>Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Opens in Chicago</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>As part of two decades of immersive customer events, Mercedes-Benz is bringing its brand experience to Magnificent Mile</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 08/21/2018 - 22:00</span> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392826 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Conclude Competitive IMSA Race Weekend at VIRginia International Raceway https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392825 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Conclude Competitive IMSA Race Weekend at VIRginia International Raceway</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports Finishes Fifth with Co-Drivers Ben Keating and Jeroen Bleekemolen in the No. 33 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Sunday at VIR</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 08/19/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392825 at https://memphis.mbca.org DXDT Racing’s GT Am Class Win with David Askew Highlights Five Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Podium Finishes in Pirelli World Challenge Season- Ending SprintX Doubleheader Weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392824 <span>DXDT Racing’s GT Am Class Win with David Askew Highlights Five Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Podium Finishes in Pirelli World Challenge Season- Ending SprintX Doubleheader Weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Race Win and Four More Podium Finishes for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in Pirelli World Challenge Utah Weekend</span></strong></p><p><span>– SALT LAKE CITY, UT.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 08/13/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392824 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Continues Expansion of Training Programs To Help Solve U.S. Technician Shortage https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392823 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Continues Expansion of Training Programs To Help Solve U.S. Technician Shortage</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 08/12/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392823 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports Overcomes Penalty and Hard Hits for Fifth- Place Finish in Sunday’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race at Road America https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392822 <span>Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports Overcomes Penalty and Hard Hits for Fifth- Place Finish in Sunday’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race at Road America</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Keating, Bleekemolen and the No. 33 Mercedes- AMG GT3 Team Power Through Early Penalty and Late-Race Hits to Finish Fifth Sunday at Road America</span></strong></p><p><span>– ELKHART LAKE, WI.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 08/05/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 06 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392822 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA reports July sales of 20,034 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392821 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA reports July sales of 20,034 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 07/31/2018 - 22:00</span> Wed, 01 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392821 at https://memphis.mbca.org The all-new A-Class Sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392820 <span>The all-new A-Class Sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Compact entry into the world of Mercedes-Benz premium sedans</span></strong></p><p><span>– Brooklyn</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 07/25/2018 - 22:00</span> Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392820 at https://memphis.mbca.org Victory and Second-Place Finish Highlight Mercedes-AMG GT4 Breakout Weekend in IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge at Lime Rock; Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Sixth in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392818 <span>Victory and Second-Place Finish Highlight Mercedes-AMG GT4 Breakout Weekend in IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge at Lime Rock; Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Sixth in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>TeamTGM Scores First Victory for the Mercedes- AMG GT4 in North America in IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Race Saturday at Lime Rock Park</span></strong></p><p><span>– LAKEVILLE, CT.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/22/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392818 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Announces Sloane Stephens As Global Brand Ambassador https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392819 <span>Mercedes-Benz Announces Sloane Stephens As Global Brand Ambassador</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>No. 3 ranked Stephens’ joins the commitment to be the “best or nothing”</span></strong></p><p><span>– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/22/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392819 at https://memphis.mbca.org First 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Victory for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Sunday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392817 <span>First 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Victory for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Sunday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Keating, Bleekemolen and Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports Score First 2018 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Win Sunday in Canada</span></strong></p><p><span>– BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/08/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 09 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392817 at https://memphis.mbca.org Pole, Podium and Fourth-Place GTD Qualifying Run for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Saturday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392816 <span>Pole, Podium and Fourth-Place GTD Qualifying Run for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Saturday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>First Pole and Podium Showing for Mercedes-AMG GT4 Teams in IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Saturday at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park; Fourth-Place GTD Qualifying Performance</span></p><p><span>– BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sat, 07/07/2018 - 22:00</span> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392816 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA reports June sales of 29,125 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392815 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA reports June sales of 29,125 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 07/02/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392815 at https://memphis.mbca.org Two Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in the Top-Eight in Hot and Hectic Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen Sunday at Watkins Glen International https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392814 <span>Two Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in the Top-Eight in Hot and Hectic Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen Sunday at Watkins Glen International</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Keeps NAEC GTD Points Lead With Fifth-Place Finish in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen</span></strong></p><p><span>– WATKINS GLEN, NY</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 07/01/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 02 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392814 at https://memphis.mbca.org Top-Five IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Finish for TeamTGM Mercedes-AMG GT4 at Watkins Glen; Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Qualify for Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392813 <span>Top-Five IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Finish for TeamTGM Mercedes-AMG GT4 at Watkins Glen; Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Qualify for Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Three Mercedes-AMG GT3 Teams Qualify for Sunday’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen</span></strong></p><p><span>– WATKINS GLEN, NY.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sat, 06/30/2018 - 22:00</span> Sun, 01 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392813 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Competing in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Races This Weekend at Watkins Glen International https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392812 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Competing in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Races This Weekend at Watkins Glen International</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Three Mercedes-AMG GT3 Teams Competing in Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen at Watkins Glen</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 06/27/2018 - 22:00</span> Thu, 28 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392812 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392809 <span>2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates &amp; Changes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-Benz Introduces Next-Generation Design Pioneer, Most Significant Redesign of Iconic G-Class and First-ever AMG GT 4-Door Coupe for 2019</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 06/11/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 12 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392809 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz launches broadest luxury vehicle subscription plan in the U.S. with "Mercedes-Benz Collection" https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392808 <span>Mercedes-Benz launches broadest luxury vehicle subscription plan in the U.S. with &quot;Mercedes-Benz Collection&quot;</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Luxury Vehicle Subscription Service to Launch as Pilot in Nashville and Philadelphia</span></strong></p><p><span>– ATLANTA, GA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 06/04/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 05 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392808 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Fourth and Eighth in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race Saturday at the Detroit Grand Prix https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392807 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Fourth and Eighth in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race Saturday at the Detroit Grand Prix</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Finishes Fourth and SunEnergy1 Racing Leads First 2018 Race Laps in Competitive Mercedes-AMG GT3 Showing in Detroit</span></strong></p><p><span>– DETROIT</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 06/03/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392807 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Team Riley and SunEnergy1 Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Teams Competing in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race in Detroit https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392805 <span>Mercedes-AMG Team Riley and SunEnergy1 Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Teams Competing in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Race in Detroit</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Competing in Season’s Shortest and Only GTD-Class Street Race This Weekend at the Detroit Grand Prix</span></strong></p><p><span>– DETROIT</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/31/2018 - 22:00</span> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392805 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA reports May sales of 26,976 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392806 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA reports May sales of 26,976 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/31/2018 - 22:00</span> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392806 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Competing this Memorial Day Weekend in Pirelli World Challenge SprintX at Lime Rock Park https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392804 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Competing this Memorial Day Weekend in Pirelli World Challenge SprintX at Lime Rock Park</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Full Schedule of Four Memorial Day Races for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Pirelli World Challenge Teams at Lime Rock Park</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– LAKEVILLE, CT.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/24/2018 - 22:00</span> Fri, 25 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392804 at https://memphis.mbca.org The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Family https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392803 <span>The 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Family</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-Benz E-Class Family Receives New Engine &amp; Improved Performance for 2019</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Tue, 05/22/2018 - 22:00</span> Wed, 23 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392803 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2019 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392801 <span>2019 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>New in- line 6-cylinder Engine and 48V Technology Offer Intellilgent Performance &amp; Increased Power</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/21/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 22 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392801 at https://memphis.mbca.org Robinson Racing and Gar Robinson Take Mercedes-AMG GT4 to Second-Place Finish Sunday as Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Conclude Competitive Pirelli World Challenge Sprint Weekend in Canada https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392802 <span>Robinson Racing and Gar Robinson Take Mercedes-AMG GT4 to Second-Place Finish Sunday as Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Conclude Competitive Pirelli World Challenge Sprint Weekend in Canada</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 Win, Two Mercedes-AMG GT4 Podiums Highlight Pirelli World Challenge Weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– BOWMANVILLE, Ontario, Canada</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/21/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 22 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392802 at https://memphis.mbca.org CRP Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Driven to Convincing Win by Daniel Morad; Shane Lewis and Robinson Racing Score First North American Podium for the Mercedes- AMG GT4 in Pirelli World Challenge Competition Saturday in Canada https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392800 <span>CRP Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Driven to Convincing Win by Daniel Morad; Shane Lewis and Robinson Racing Score First North American Podium for the Mercedes- AMG GT4 in Pirelli World Challenge Competition Saturday in Canada</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 Victorious; First Mercedes- AMG GT4 Podium in North America During Pirelli World Challenge Race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sat, 05/19/2018 - 22:00</span> Sun, 20 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392800 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Edition 1 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392799 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Edition 1</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Even more individual flair for the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe</span></strong></p><p><span>– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 05/07/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 08 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392799 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392798 <span>The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Exclusive interior: the G-Class, reinterpreted for today</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 05/06/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 07 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392798 at https://memphis.mbca.org Two Top-Five Finishes for Mercedes-AMG GT4 in IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Race as Mercedes-AMG GT3 Teams Qualify Saturday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392797 <span>Two Top-Five Finishes for Mercedes-AMG GT4 in IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Race as Mercedes-AMG GT3 Teams Qualify Saturday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG GT4 Teams Finish Fourth and Fifth in IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Race at Mid-Ohio</span></strong></p><p><span>– LEXINGTON, OH</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Fri, 05/04/2018 - 22:00</span> Sat, 05 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392797 at https://memphis.mbca.org Enhancing the user experience through augmented reality https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392796 <span>Enhancing the user experience through augmented reality</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Ask Mercedes: the virtual owner’s guide</span></strong></p><p><span>– Atlanta</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Thu, 05/03/2018 - 22:00</span> Fri, 04 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392796 at https://memphis.mbca.org Race Win, Two Poles, a New Track Record and a Pair of Front-Row Qualifying Sweeps Highlight Competitive Weekend for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in Pirelli World Challenge SprintX at VIR https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392794 <span>Race Win, Two Poles, a New Track Record and a Pair of Front-Row Qualifying Sweeps Highlight Competitive Weekend for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in Pirelli World Challenge SprintX at VIR</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 Entered By Lone Star Racing Wins Pirelli World Challenge SprintX GT Race on Sunday at VIRginia International Raceway</span></strong></p><p><span>– DANVILLE</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/30/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 01 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392794 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA reports April sales of 27,207 units, up 1.0% https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392795 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA reports April sales of 27,207 units, up 1.0%</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/30/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 01 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392795 at https://memphis.mbca.org Test News for Section News - Test Section https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7393137 <span>Test News for Section News - Test Section</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Test body for this test news item</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Sat, 04/28/2018 - 22:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Colorado Springs</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Colorado</div> Sun, 29 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7393137 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT3 Sweeps Front Row In Qualifying for Pirelli World Challenge GT SprintX Race at VIR; Mercedes-AMG GT4 Sweeps Front Row for GTS https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392793 <span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 Sweeps Front Row In Qualifying for Pirelli World Challenge GT SprintX Race at VIR; Mercedes-AMG GT4 Sweeps Front Row for GTS</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Sweep GT and GTS Front Rows in Pirelli World Challenge SprintX Qualifying at VIRginia International Raceway</span></strong></p><p><span>– DANVILLE</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Fri, 04/27/2018 - 22:00</span> Sat, 28 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392793 at https://memphis.mbca.org World premiere of Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392792 <span>World premiere of Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Exclusive motoring at the highest level</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart/Beijing.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/23/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 24 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392792 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services announce “Mercedes-Benz Collection” https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392791 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services announce “Mercedes-Benz Collection”</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Luxury Vehicle Subscription Service to Launch as Pilot in Nashville and Philadelphia</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 04/11/2018 - 22:00</span> Thu, 12 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392791 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz at the legendary Masters Tournament https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392790 <span>Mercedes-Benz at the legendary Masters Tournament</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Presence on and off the golf course</span></p><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart/Augusta, USA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Wed, 04/04/2018 - 22:00</span> Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392790 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA reports March sales of 28,407 units https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392789 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA reports March sales of 28,407 units</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– ATLANTA</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 04/02/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392789 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 models https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392788 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 models</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>More individuality for the powerhouse of the C-Class Family</span></strong></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/26/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392788 at https://memphis.mbca.org Lone Star Racing and CRP Racing Drive Mercedes-AMG GT3 to Three Pirelli World Challenge SprintX GT Pro Podium Finishes at Circuit of The Americas https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392787 <span>Lone Star Racing and CRP Racing Drive Mercedes-AMG GT3 to Three Pirelli World Challenge SprintX GT Pro Podium Finishes at Circuit of The Americas</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Win Pole and Five GT Class Podiums in Pirelli World Challenge SprintX Doubleheader at COTA</span></strong></p><p><span>– AUSTIN</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sun, 03/25/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392787 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392785 <span>The new C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>The two-door C-Class models are now even sportier</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/19/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392785 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe and Cabriolet https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392786 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe and Cabriolet</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Extensive update for the two-door performance models</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Mon, 03/19/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392786 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports Takes Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup (NAEC) GTD Championship Lead After Sebring Podium https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392784 <span>Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports Takes Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup (NAEC) GTD Championship Lead After Sebring Podium</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>No. 33 Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 Finishes Third in GTD in the 12 Hours of Sebring</span></strong></p><p><span>– SEBRING, FL</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Sat, 03/17/2018 - 22:00</span> Sun, 18 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392784 at https://memphis.mbca.org SunEnergy1 Racing Top Qualifying Mercedes-AMG GT3 for 12 Hours of Sebring; Mercedes-AMG GT4 Finishes Fourth in Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Race https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392783 <span>SunEnergy1 Racing Top Qualifying Mercedes-AMG GT3 for 12 Hours of Sebring; Mercedes-AMG GT4 Finishes Fourth in Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Race</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Three Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Set to Compete in Today’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 12 Hours of Sebring</span></strong></p><p><span>– SEBRING, FL.</span></p></div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>Fri, 03/16/2018 - 22:00</span> Sat, 17 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 7392783 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Competing in IMSA WeatherTech and Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Series at Sebring https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392781 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Competing in IMSA WeatherTech and Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Series at Sebring</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 Look to Defend Last Year’s Milestone 12 Hours of Sebring Victory This Weekend</span></strong></p><p><span>– SEBRING, FL</span></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Wed, 03/14/2018 - 22:00</span> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392781 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392782 <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div id="releaseBody"><ul><li>Ceremony with Dietmar Exler, president and CEO, Mercedes-Benz USA; Georgia Governor Nathan Deal; and other distinguished guests</li><li>200,000 sq. ft.; capacity for more than 1,000 employees; 73-acre site</li><li>Dietmar Exler: "All the stars are aligned.</li></ul></div></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Wed, 03/14/2018 - 22:00</span> Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392782 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in Two Pirelli World Challenge Classes Show Well in Season-Opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392780 <span>Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams in Two Pirelli World Challenge Classes Show Well in Season-Opening Grand Prix of St. Petersburg</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG GT3 Earns Pair of GT Class Podiums With CRP Racing at Pirelli World Challenge St. Petersburg</span></strong></p><p><span>– St. PETERSBURG</span></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Mon, 03/12/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392780 at https://memphis.mbca.org AUTOMOBILE Names Mercedes-AMG GT R as a 2018 AUTOMOBILE All-Star https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392779 <span>AUTOMOBILE Names Mercedes-AMG GT R as a 2018 AUTOMOBILE All-Star</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span class="dateline">– Atlanta.</span></p><div id="releaseBody"><p>The Mercedes-AMG GT R has been named a 2018 Automobile All- Star by AUTOMOBILE. The prestigious award was presented at the 2018 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, March 10, 2018.</p></div></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/09/2018 - 22:00</span> Sat, 10 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392779 at https://memphis.mbca.org A new addition to the family: New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392778 <span>A new addition to the family: New Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe: Performance meets design</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– Affalterbach</span></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Mon, 03/05/2018 - 22:00</span> Tue, 06 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392778 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392774 <span>The new 2019 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Enhanced performance and a design update for the bestseller</span></strong></p><p>– Affalterbach</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Sun, 03/04/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392774 at https://memphis.mbca.org New special models of the S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392776 <span>New special models of the S-Class Coupe and Cabriolet</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>Two dream cars gain more exclusivity</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– Stuttgart/Geneva</span></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Sun, 03/04/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392776 at https://memphis.mbca.org smart joins the EQ family https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392777 <span>smart joins the EQ family</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong><span>smart puts electric mobility in the spotlight</span></strong></p><p><span class="dateline">– Geneva</span></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Sun, 03/04/2018 - 22:00</span> Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392777 at https://memphis.mbca.org Four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe. World Premiere: 2018 Geneva Motor Show https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7392773 <span>Four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe. World Premiere: 2018 Geneva Motor Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The new, 4-door Mercedes-AMG sports car will soon celebrate its world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show. With the new model, the performance and sports car and brand in Affalterbach is adding a 4-Door Coupe to the AMG GT family.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/342332" lang="" about="/user/342332" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">MarcusNorwood</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/02/2018 - 22:00</span> Sat, 03 Mar 2018 05:00:00 +0000 MarcusNorwood 7392773 at https://memphis.mbca.org Niagara Section Election of Officers for 2018 https://memphis.mbca.org/node/7336737 <span>Niagara Section Election of Officers for 2018</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>We have elected new officers for this coming year.  Our newly elected President is Bill Fix, who has served in this position for two years previously.  Paul Murphy will be our Vice President, Bev Basinski will be our Treasurer and Joan Long is our only returning officer from last year as our Secretary.  We are looking forward to an active and fun year. </p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/160853" lang="" about="/user/160853" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">deborahboehm</a></span> <span>Sun, 10/29/2017 - 13:07</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Buffalo</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">New York</div> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 19:07:49 +0000 deborahboehm 7336737 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Extends CEO’s Contract, Appoints New R&D Chief https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-19/mercedes-extends-ceo%25E2%2580%2599s-contract-appoints-new-rd-chief <span>Mercedes Extends CEO’s Contract, Appoints New R&amp;D Chief</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is currently enjoying its best sales ever and this in turn has led to record profits for parent company Daimler. The German auto giant recorded net profit of 8.9 billion euros (approximately $9.8 billion) in 2015, which was up a staggering 23 percent on results just one year prior. Not surprisingly, Daimler has decided to extend the contract of Mercedes-Benz CEO Dieter Zetsche by an additional three years.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/19/2016 - 20:13</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Extends CEO’s Contract, Appoints New R&amp;D Chief</div> Sat, 20 Feb 2016 03:13:23 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239696 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler says U.S. lawsuit over Mercedes diesel emissions is unfounded https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-19/daimler-says-us-lawsuit-over-mercedes-diesel-emissions-unfounded <span>Daimler says U.S. lawsuit over Mercedes diesel emissions is unfounded</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Wire reports  February 19, 2016 - 4:28 am ET  FRANKFURT -- Daimler said a U.S. class action lawsuit alleging that its Mercedes-Benz diesel cars use a device that turns off pollution controls is unfounded. Mercedes uses a shut-off device in its BlueTec clean diesel cars that causes the vehicles to violate U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/19/2016 - 20:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler says U.S. lawsuit over Mercedes diesel emissions is unfounded</div> Sat, 20 Feb 2016 03:08:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239699 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler's Kaellenius front-runner for CEO role after being named r&d chief https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-17/daimlers-kaellenius-front-runner-ceo-role-after-being-named-rd-chief <span>Daimler&#039;s Kaellenius front-runner for CEO role after being named r&amp;d chief</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Staff and wire reports  February 16, 2016 - 9:55 am ET  MUNICH -- Daimler appointed Ola Kaellenius as head of research and development, making the 46-year-old Swedish national a prime contender to succeed Dieter Zetsche as the automaker's next CEO. Kaellenius, who is currently head of sales at Mercedes-Benz Cars, will succeed Thomas Weber after Weber, 61, retires at the end of this year, Daimler said today in a statement. Zetsche’s contract was extended through 2019, giving Kaellenius -- a 23-year Daimler veteran -- time to prove himself. Zetsche's contract extension may rule out trucks divi</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/17/2016 - 05:04</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler&#039;s Kaellenius front-runner for CEO role after being named r&amp;d chief</div> Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:04:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239702 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Unveils Next-Generation Four-Cylinder Diesel https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-17/mercedes-unveils-next-generation-four-cylinder-diesel <span>Mercedes Unveils Next-Generation Four-Cylinder Diesel</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Despite the interest of late in electrified cars, the major automakers know internal combustion engines, including diesels, will continue to be the powertrain of choice for most customers around the globe for the foreseeable future.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/17/2016 - 04:59</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Unveils Next-Generation Four-Cylinder Diesel</div> Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:59:22 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239705 at https://memphis.mbca.org Is the Sprinter Extreme perfect for the apocalypse? https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-17/sprinter-extreme-perfect-apocalypse <span>Is the Sprinter Extreme perfect for the apocalypse?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Conquer all the Fury Roads you see At the Chicago Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a bare-bones, practical version of its Sprinter work van. However, next to it sat a less-practical cousin -- RENNtech's Sprinter Extreme. It might be less practical, but it is decidedly more awesome.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/17/2016 - 04:54</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Is the Sprinter Extreme perfect for the apocalypse?</div> Wed, 17 Feb 2016 11:54:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239708 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Teased https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-15/2017-mercedes-benz-c-class-cabriolet-teased <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Teased</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s latest C-Class is a major leap in performance, dynamics and styling over the outgoing generation so it’s not surprising that execs are planning to add more models to the range. One of these is a new convertible that Mercedes has teased ahead of a likely debut at next month’s 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Don’t expect any major surprises. The car, which will be called a C-Class Cabriolet, will closely resemble the latest C-Class Coupe but instead of sporting a fixed roof will come with an automated folding soft-top.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 02/15/2016 - 18:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Teased</div> Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:46:28 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239711 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler will invest $2.94 billion on cleaner diesels https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-12/daimler-will-invest-294-billion-cleaner-diesels <span>Daimler will invest $2.94 billion on cleaner diesels</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">February 12, 2016 - 12:01 am ET  FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler plans to spend 2.6 billion euros ($2.94 billion) by 2019 on developing next-generation diesel engines to help the automaker to meet new pollution-measuring standards. "We are spending the money on engine development and production capacities," said Bernhard Heil, Daimler's head of powertrain development. Part of the 2.6 billion euros has already been invested. Daimler will introduce selective catalytic reduction (SCR) on its smaller Mercedes-Benz front-wheel-drive compact cars by 2019, replacing current nitrous oxide trap exhaust </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/12/2016 - 19:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler will invest $2.94 billion on cleaner diesels</div> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:06:41 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239714 at https://memphis.mbca.org Brabus puts the G in G-Wagen with B40-500 upgrade https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-12/brabus-puts-g-g-wagen-b40-500-upgrade <span>Brabus puts the G in G-Wagen with B40-500 upgrade</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">G550 gets more power and style, same top speed Brabus would like you to know that if you can't go full AMG-Wagen, it can help out with more power and panache for your pedestrian Mercedes G550 SUV. The company is calling it the Brabus B40 and says that Merc’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 is an “outstanding basis for a powerful Brabus variant.” Brabus’ plug-and-play power unit/ECU brings newly calibrated mapping for injection and ignition while also increasing boost pressure. Totaled up, that makes the G good for 493 hp, an increase of 78 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque, which is an increase of 74 lb-ft.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/12/2016 - 19:04</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Brabus puts the G in G-Wagen with B40-500 upgrade</div> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:04:01 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239717 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Brings Down Sprinter Van Price With Worker Model https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-12/mercedes-brings-down-sprinter-van-price-worker-model <span>Mercedes Brings Down Sprinter Van Price With Worker Model</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">If you need a seriously big van for your business, Mercedes-Benz has an excellent option in the form of the Sprinter. But with a starting price up around $37,490, it’s a costly option, perhaps one too costly for those businesses just starting out. Mercedes brought out a more affordable option last year in the form of the Metris, known outside the United States as a V-Class, but for some only the massive size of the Sprinter will do.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/12/2016 - 18:59</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Brings Down Sprinter Van Price With Worker Model</div> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 01:59:13 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239720 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler to name Kaellenius r&d head, German paper reports https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-12/daimler-name-kaellenius-rd-head-german-paper-reports <span>Daimler to name Kaellenius r&amp;d head, German paper reports</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">February 11, 2016 - 12:55 pm ET -- UPDATED: 2/11/16 2:06 pm ET -- adds background FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler AG is about to appoint its marketing and sales head Ola Kaellenius as head of research and development, Handelsblatt reported today. Kaellenius, 46, will take over from Thomas Weber, who will be 62 later this year, the newspaper reported, citing high-placed company sources. It is not clear who will succeed Kaellenius. The fast-rising Kaellenius, who has been Mercedes' marketing and sales chief since October 2013, was appointed to Daimler’s management board last month.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/12/2016 - 18:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler to name Kaellenius r&amp;d head, German paper reports</div> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 01:55:42 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239723 at https://memphis.mbca.org Cigarette Racing Out With New Boat Inspired By The Mercedes-AMG GT3 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-12/cigarette-racing-out-new-boat-inspired-mercedes-amg-gt3 <span>Cigarette Racing Out With New Boat Inspired By The Mercedes-AMG GT3</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Florida’s Cigarette Racing, manufacturer of some of the world’s fastest boats, has revealed a new racing boat inspired by the Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car. This is the sixth-consecutive year of the partnership between Cigarette Racing and Mercedes-AMG, and the duo’s latest creation may just be the most extreme yet. The new boat is called the 41’ SD GT3, and it’s described as the most powerful open performance boat ever produced by Cigarette Racing. Out back sit a pair of Mercury Racing engines that each deliver 1,100 horsepower.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/12/2016 - 18:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Cigarette Racing Out With New Boat Inspired By The Mercedes-AMG GT3</div> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 01:53:01 +0000 JeffKlepac 7239726 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler recalls 840,000 vehicles in U.S. with Takata airbag inflators https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-09/daimler-recalls-840000-vehicles-us-takata-airbag-inflators <span>Daimler recalls 840,000 vehicles in U.S. with Takata airbag inflators</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 0.786em; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;">February 9, 2016 - 2:49 pm ET -- </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">UPDATED: 2/9/16 3:48 pm ET - new story</b></span> </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/09/2016 - 18:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler recalls 840,000 vehicles in U.S. with Takata airbag inflators</div> Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:30:43 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206539 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes is not chasing luxury sales lead at any price, Zetsche says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-09/mercedes-not-chasing-luxury-sales-lead-any-price-zetsche-says <span>Mercedes is not chasing luxury sales lead at any price, Zetsche says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>February 9, 2016 - 5:29 am ET </span> <p>FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche says the Mercedes-Benz brand will not sacrifice profit margins in its quest to overtake rival BMW and become the best-selling luxury car brand globally.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/09/2016 - 18:26</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes is not chasing luxury sales lead at any price, Zetsche says</div> Wed, 10 Feb 2016 01:26:47 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206536 at https://memphis.mbca.org Continental recalls defective airbag control units used in 5 million vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-10/continental-recalls-defective-airbag-control-units-used-5-million-vehicles <span>Continental recalls defective airbag control units used in 5 million vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 0.786em; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;">February 4, 2016 - 8:03 am ET -- </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">UPDATED: 2/4/16 1:56 pm ET - adds details</b></span> </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/05/2016 - 05:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Continental recalls defective airbag control units used in 5 million vehicles</div> Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:27:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206533 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler's Q4 earnings surge 22% on new models https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-10/daimlers-q4-earnings-surge-22-new-models <span>Daimler&#039;s Q4 earnings surge 22% on new models</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>February 4, 2016 - 3:44 am ET </span> <p>STUTTGART -- Daimler's fourth-quarter operating profit surged by 22 percent, lifted by demand for SUVs, compact cars and sales of its C class.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/05/2016 - 05:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler&#039;s Q4 earnings surge 22% on new models</div> Fri, 05 Feb 2016 12:23:43 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206530 at https://memphis.mbca.org Continental recalls defective airbag control units used in 5 million vehicles https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-05/continental-recalls-defective-airbag-control-units-used-5-million-vehicles <span>Continental recalls defective airbag control units used in 5 million vehicles</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">February 4, 2016 - 8:03 am ET -- UPDATED: 2/4/16 1:56 pm ET - adds details WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Continental Automotive Systems said it supplied potentially defective airbag control units to 5 million vehicles used by Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and three other manufacturers built over a five-year period worldwide, widening an airbag safety crisis. Continental Automotive, a unit of Germany-based Continental AG, told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that electronic systems built from 2006-10 and used in 5 million vehicles may fail and airbags may not deploy in a cra</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 02/04/2016 - 22:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Continental recalls defective airbag control units used in 5 million vehicles</div> Fri, 05 Feb 2016 05:27:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7205594 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler's Q4 earnings surge 22% on new models https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-05/daimlers-q4-earnings-surge-22-new-models <span>Daimler&#039;s Q4 earnings surge 22% on new models</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">February 4, 2016 - 3:44 am ET  STUTTGART -- Daimler's fourth-quarter operating profit surged by 22 percent, lifted by demand for SUVs, compact cars and sales of its C class. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) rose to 3.46 billion euros ($3.83 billion) in the quarter, the company said in a statement today. Sales revenue rose 13 percent to 40.4 billion euros. For the full year, EBIT increased 36 percent to 13.81 billion euros, helped mainly by a 23 percent jump in earnings at Mercedes-Benz Cars. The car unit's return on sales rose to 10 percent in 2015 from 8.1 percent a year earlier.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 02/04/2016 - 22:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler&#039;s Q4 earnings surge 22% on new models</div> Fri, 05 Feb 2016 05:23:43 +0000 JeffKlepac 7205597 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-03/2017-mercedes-amg-c63-cabriolet-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>A new </span><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1083485_2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-cabriolet-spy-shots" title=" 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Spy Shots ">Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet</a><span> is set to debut this year, and arriving alongsid</span></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/03/2016 - 19:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet Spy Shots</div> Thu, 04 Feb 2016 02:46:46 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206527 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes W123 hits the big 4-0 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-10/mercedes-w123-hits-big-4-0 <span>Mercedes W123 hits the big 4-0</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2 class="sub-headline"> The grandfather of the E-Class is still a daily driver all around the world </h2> <p>Diesel W123s never die, as the saying goes. They just go into hibernation until the next gas crisis.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/03/2016 - 05:07</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes W123 hits the big 4-0</div> Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:07:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206524 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-10/2017-mercedes-amg-c43-cabriolet-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class range is about to spawn a </span><a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1022825_2017-mercedes-amg-c43-cabriolet-spy-shots#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow"><span c=""></span></a></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/03/2016 - 05:01</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet Spy Shots</div> Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:01:08 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206521 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes W123 hits the big 4-0 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-03/mercedes-w123-hits-big-4-0 <span>Mercedes W123 hits the big 4-0</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The grandfather of the E-Class is still a daily driver all around the world  Diesel W123s never die, as the saying goes. They just go into hibernation until the next gas crisis. Mercedes-Benz is celebrating an important anniversary for the W123 family of cars -- the ones known here in the states by names like 240D, 280E and 300TD.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/02/2016 - 22:07</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes W123 hits the big 4-0</div> Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:07:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7205600 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-03/2017-mercedes-amg-c43-cabriolet-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class range is about to spawn a convertible for the first time, or Cabriolet as the German automaker refers to it. And along with the regular car, there will be a couple of performance-oriented models developed by Mercedes-AMG. One of these will be a new C63 Cabriolet, which we’ve already spied. Another will be a tamer version expected to don a “C43” badge and whose full title should be Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/02/2016 - 22:01</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet Spy Shots</div> Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:01:08 +0000 JeffKlepac 7205603 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio first drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-10/2017-smart-fortwo-cabrio-first-drive <span>2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio first drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><h2 class="sub-headline" style="box-sizing: content-box; font-family: Oswald, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0.83em 0px;"> A bargain convertible from a Mercedes subsidiary? Be sure to read the fine print</h2> </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sat, 01/30/2016 - 07:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio first drive</div> Sat, 30 Jan 2016 14:41:50 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206518 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio first drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-30/2017-smart-fortwo-cabrio-first-drive <span>2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio first drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">A bargain convertible from a Mercedes subsidiary? Be sure to read the fine print What is it? The 2017 Smart ForTwo convertible is -- predictably -- its coupe counterpart, coupled with the removable roof rails and two-stage folding top from its previous convertibles. The break in the Tridion Safety Cell that forms the basis of Smart’s safety claims seems to defy logic, but Smart did its best to compensate the structure with a roll bar. Anyone who has sat in a current-generation ForTwo would feel right at home in this two-seater.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sat, 01/30/2016 - 00:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio first drive</div> Sat, 30 Jan 2016 07:41:50 +0000 JeffKlepac 7205606 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Smart fortwo - Preview https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-02-10/2017-smart-fortwo-preview <span>2017 Smart fortwo - Preview</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>Following closely on a full redesign this past year, the 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio arrives to bring a little more open-air enjoyment to the lineup.</span> <p>The Fortwo Cabriolet isn’t the only model that had been carried over in the previous body style for 2016; an all-new 2017 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive is also expected to arrive later in the model year.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/27/2016 - 20:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Smart fortwo - Preview</div> Thu, 28 Jan 2016 03:29:37 +0000 JeffKlepac 7206515 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Smart fortwo - Preview https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-27/2017-smart-fortwo-preview <span>2017 Smart fortwo - Preview</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Following closely on a full redesign this past year, the 2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio arrives to bring a little more open-air enjoyment to the lineup. The Fortwo Cabriolet isn’t the only model that had been carried over in the previous body style for 2016; an all-new 2017 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive is also expected to arrive later in the model year. The 2017 Fortwo remains the shortest normal passenger car for sale in the U.S. market—and it’s the smallest model on the market by most measures.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/27/2016 - 13:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Smart fortwo - Preview</div> Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:29:37 +0000 JeffKlepac 7205609 at https://memphis.mbca.org Apple, Google making progress on car projects, Daimler's Zetsche tells paper https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-25/apple-google-making-progress-car-projects-daimlers-zetsche-tells-paper <span>Apple, Google making progress on car projects, Daimler&#039;s Zetsche tells paper</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>January 24, 2016 - 6:07 am ET </span> <p>FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said a recent trip to Silicon Valley revealed that Apple and Google have made more progress on automotive projects than he had assumed.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/25/2016 - 18:01</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Apple, Google making progress on car projects, Daimler&#039;s Zetsche tells paper</div> Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:01:05 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204153 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-25/2018-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-spy-shots <span>2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1079940_2018-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-spy-shots#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxtnowrap" id="itxthook0p"></span></a></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/25/2016 - 17:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Spy Shots</div> Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:57:00 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204152 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA names Chamberlain as VP of sales https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-22/mercedes-benz-usa-names-chamberlain-vp-sales <span>Mercedes-Benz USA names Chamberlain as VP of sales</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><b style="color: rgb(54, 54, 54); font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Automotive News</b> <div class="byline" style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; color: rgb(54, 54, 54);"> <span class="date" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 0.786em; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">January 22, 2016 - 2:38 pm ET </span></div> </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/22/2016 - 21:03</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz USA names Chamberlain as VP of sales</div> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 04:03:21 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204151 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-22/2017-mercedes-amg-gt-r-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>These are the latest spy shots of the upcoming track-focused </span><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1095493_2016-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-s-first-drive" title="2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S First Drive">Mercedes-AMG </a><a href="http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1095493_2016-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-s-first-drive"></a></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/22/2016 - 21:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R Spy Shots</div> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 04:00:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204150 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes, GM to face French emissions panel https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-22/mercedes-gm-face-french-emissions-panel <span>Mercedes, GM to face French emissions panel</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>January 22, 2016 - 12:01 am ET </span> <p>PARIS (Reuters) -- Mercedes and General Motors' Opel unit officials next week WILL face a French panel looking into the industry in the wake of the Volkswagen Group emissions scandal.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/22/2016 - 20:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes, GM to face French emissions panel</div> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 03:55:52 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204149 at https://memphis.mbca.org Zetsche: '17 E class will pass ES https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-21/zetsche-17-e-class-will-pass-es <span>Zetsche: &#039;17 E class will pass ES</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News January 18, 2016 - 12:01 am ET  DETROIT -- Daimler AG Chairman Dieter Zetsche said he is "very confident" the redesigned Mercedes-Benz E class will reclaim the No. 1 spot in the U.S. midsize luxury sedan segment from the Lexus ES.  Mercedes believes much of the car's appeal will lie in its vast array of technologies.  The E class was the segment leader from 2010 through 2012, after its last redesign in 2009.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 01/21/2016 - 10:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Zetsche: &#039;17 E class will pass ES</div> Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:56:27 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204022 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes to skip Super Bowl 50 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-20/mercedes-skip-super-bowl-50 <span>Mercedes to skip Super Bowl 50</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">January 19, 2016 - 2:38 pm ET  Mercedes-Benz is sitting out the Super Bowl this year after it made a rare appearance in 2015 to tout the speedy AMG GT. The brand, which has only run three Super Bowl ads, has an array of new models on the way that will need more targeted marketing approaches, a spokeswoman explained in an email today. Last year, the brand went the animated route with a tortoise-and-hare race that was turned upside down by the GT.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/20/2016 - 11:05</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes to skip Super Bowl 50</div> Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:05:30 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204023 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-19/2017-mercedes-benz-slc-class-review <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Until last year, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC was known as the SLK. Along with its new name, it gets a mild facelift and a reconfigured lineup with two variants: the Mercedes-Benz SLC300 and the Mercedes-AMG SLC43. The SLC will continue to prioritize easy drivability and comfort over all-out track times. Mercedes-Benz updated the SLC's front fascia with reshaped headlights and air intakes. A diamond-block grille is now standard, finished in black as standard or in chrome with the Sport Package.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/18/2016 - 22:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class - Review</div> Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:08:17 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204024 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes kills AMG Sport sub-brand, promotes existing models to full AMG status https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-19/mercedes-kills-amg-sport-sub-brand-promotes-existing-models-full-amg-status <span>Mercedes kills AMG Sport sub-brand, promotes existing models to full AMG status</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes ditches junior varsity subbrand; rolls out number 43  AMG Sport, a mild version of AMG with some of the flavor but lower tar, will be killed off by parent company Mercedes-Benz as it seeks to bring the same great taste to all the AMG models (and to remove lineup confusion by getting rid of a minor league version of its in-house tuner). That's good news for current AMG Sport models, because going forth they will all be promoted to full AMG status without any effort on their part.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/18/2016 - 22:02</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes kills AMG Sport sub-brand, promotes existing models to full AMG status</div> Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:02:12 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204025 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes readying Allroad-style E-Class wagon? https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-15/mercedes-readying-allroad-style-e-class-wagon <span>Mercedes readying Allroad-style E-Class wagon?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">All-Terrain E-Class reportedly in the works, tipped for 2017 launch The jacked-up AWD station wagon segment is seeing a modest resurgence of sorts in all weight classes, with the debut of longroofs like the Volvo V60 Cross Country and the VW Golf Alltrack. And according to Australia's Motoring, Stuttgart is looking to get into the game with the next Mercedes-Benz E-Class station wagon, which will reportedly receive the imaginative All-Terrain moniker. The next-gen E-Class station wagon will follow the Detroit auto show debut of the E-Class sedan, bowing in September of this year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/15/2016 - 12:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes readying Allroad-style E-Class wagon?</div> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 19:14:41 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204026 at https://memphis.mbca.org AMG Sport Models To Become Proper Mercedes-AMGs: Report https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-15/amg-sport-models-become-proper-mercedes-amgs-report <span>AMG Sport Models To Become Proper Mercedes-AMGs: Report</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">If you’re just coming to grips with what Mercedes-Benz’s AMG Sport range is, forget what you know because the automaker is changing things up again. The AMG Sport range serves as a bridge between Mercedes’ most potent offerings and those of the Mercedes-AMG performance division. The range includes the likes of the C450 AMG and GLE450 AMG Coupe, and the cars are officially Mercedes products and not proper Mercedes-AMGs. Car and Driver has learned that those plans have been dropped. The AMG Sport range will now become proper Mercedes-AMGs, and they’ll carry a “43” designation instead of the c</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/15/2016 - 00:28</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">AMG Sport Models To Become Proper Mercedes-AMGs: Report</div> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:28:16 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204027 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler CEO Zetsche criticizes VW over emissions scandal https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-15/daimler-ceo-zetsche-criticizes-vw-over-emissions-scandal <span>Daimler CEO Zetsche criticizes VW over emissions scandal</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">January 14, 2016 - 10:37 am ET  BERLIN (Reuters) -- Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said an emissions scandal like the one engulfing Volkswagen would not be possible at his company. His remarks were an unusual dig at another carmaker. In general, he does not criticize competitors, Zetsche said at a reception in Berlin today.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/15/2016 - 00:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler CEO Zetsche criticizes VW over emissions scandal</div> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:23:14 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204028 at https://memphis.mbca.org In China, Mercedes zeroes in on Audi, BMW https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-13/china-mercedes-zeroes-audi-bmw <span>In China, Mercedes zeroes in on Audi, BMW</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">January 12, 2016 - 9:21 pm ET  DETROIT -- If Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz arm overtakes BMW AG as the world’s top-selling luxury automaker, it may have to thank Hubertus Troska for his efforts. Troska is Daimler’s board member in charge of operations in China, where Mercedes-Benz sales soared 33 percent last year to 373,459 vehicles. The growth at Mercedes easily outpaced China’s top-selling luxury brand, Audi, which suffered a sales decline of 1.4 percent to 578,932 vehicles. BMW deliveries edged up only 1.7 percent to 463,736 vehicles. BMW, in a statement Jan.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/13/2016 - 10:13</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">In China, Mercedes zeroes in on Audi, BMW</div> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 17:13:42 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204029 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Preview Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-13/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-preview-video <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Preview Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The latest S-Class and C-Class are some of the highest-rated cars at The Car Connection--so how can Mercedes-Benz top itself? With a new car that it calls its most intelligent yet. The world got its first look at that car--the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class--at the 2016 Detroit auto show. MORE: Watch the video here --&gt;&gt;  https://youtu.be/gG68R0HElw4 The E-Class doesn't stray too far from Mercedes' latest designs. It's a classically handsome car with a long hood and a short trunk.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/12/2016 - 22:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Preview Video</div> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:25:09 +0000 JeffKlepac 7204030 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes E class can retake segment lead from Lexus ES, says Zetsche https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-11/mercedes-e-class-can-retake-segment-lead-lexus-es-says-zetsche <span>Mercedes E class can retake segment lead from Lexus ES, says Zetsche</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">January 10, 2016 - 11:30 pm ET  DETROIT -- Daimler AG Chairman Dieter Zetsche is counting on the redesigned Mercedes-Benz E class to reclaim the No. 1 spot in the midsize luxury sedan segment from the Lexus ES. “I’m very confident” the E class will regain segment leadership, Zetsche said. The E class is the No. 2 vehicle in the segment after the Lexus ES. The E class was the segment leader from 2010 through 2012, after its last redesign in 2009.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/11/2016 - 11:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes E class can retake segment lead from Lexus ES, says Zetsche</div> Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:52:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7161007 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Celebrates The Invention Of The Car With Special Edition S63 Cabrio https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-11/mercedes-celebrates-invention-car-special-edition-s63-cabrio <span>Mercedes Celebrates The Invention Of The Car With Special Edition S63 Cabrio</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It was in 1886 that Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler came up with their separate ideas for internal combustion-powered transport and in the process created the concept of the motor car.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/11/2016 - 11:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Celebrates The Invention Of The Car With Special Edition S63 Cabrio</div> Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:43:46 +0000 JeffKlepac 7161008 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class To Feature Drive Pilot Autonomous Driving Suite https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-05/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-feature-drive-pilot-autonomous-driving-suite <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class To Feature Drive Pilot Autonomous Driving Suite</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">In a story on mercedes-benz.com, Mercedes-Benz revealed today that the 2017 E-Class will have an autonomous driving feature called Drive Pilot that will make it the most advanced autonomous driving vehicle in the brand's portfolio. The story follows Michael Kelz, chief engineer for the E-Class, CLS-Class and GLC-Class, as he drives from Las Vegas to Los Angeles in an E-Class prototype. It says that Drive Pilot allows the car to drive almost completely by itself.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/05/2016 - 10:49</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class To Feature Drive Pilot Autonomous Driving Suite</div> Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:49:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157838 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-05/2017-mercedes-benz-gla-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz GLA first went on sale in 2013, although it didn’t reach the United States until the following year. That means it’s about due for its mid-cycle update, which will see a few minor tweaks made, as indicated by this prototype spotted near Mercedes’ headquarters in Germany. With portions of the lights at both ends of the vehicle blacked out, we can surmise that there will be some tweaks made here. Unfortunately, that’s the only difference spotted which confirms that this won’t be a major update.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/05/2016 - 10:44</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA Spy Shots</div> Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:44:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157839 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes F1: 2016 Autoweek Racing Team Award https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-04/mercedes-f1-2016-autoweek-racing-team-award <span>Mercedes F1: 2016 Autoweek Racing Team Award</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Team displayed near total domination of Formula 1 season When Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone complains that Mercedes-Benz’s success has not been good for the F1 show, it’s inevitable the public might think the same. The Mercedes F1 Team, however, is not complaining. In the 2014 and 2015 seasons, Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg combined to win 36 of 38 poles and 32 of the 38 races, with either weather or a rare mechanical issue impacting the six losses. “The numbers are going to end up in some book on the shelf,” Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff told Autoweek.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/04/2016 - 11:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes F1: 2016 Autoweek Racing Team Award</div> Mon, 04 Jan 2016 18:20:43 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157840 at https://memphis.mbca.org Design boss Wagener maps out M-B's turnaround https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2016-01-03/design-boss-wagener-maps-out-m-bs-turnaround <span>Design boss Wagener maps out M-B&#039;s turnaround</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has gone through a complete turnaround in design in recent years with an expanded product lineup that has pushed it into new car and cross-over segments. It is also forging ahead with plans for dedicated electric vehicles.  The luxury brand will showcase a redesigned E-class sedan with advanced autonomous driving features next week at the Detroit auto show.  Automotive News Staff Correspondent Jens Meiners interviewed Gorden Wagener, 47, chief of design for Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG, about strategy and the core elements of the brand's future cars and light trucks. Q: In Los</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 01/03/2016 - 11:44</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Design boss Wagener maps out M-B&#039;s turnaround</div> Sun, 03 Jan 2016 18:44:05 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157841 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes' new U.S. boss inherits full pipeline https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-30/mercedes-new-us-boss-inherits-full-pipeline <span>Mercedes&#039; new U.S. boss inherits full pipeline</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">December 28, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  ATLANTA -- Incoming Mercedes-Benz USA boss Dietmar Exler will face mounting competition among luxury automakers in 2016 just as his brand reaches the peak of its product offensive.  Exler, 47, will take over as CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA on Friday, Jan. 1, from Steve Cannon, who had held the brand's top U.S. spot since 2012. Exler has been vice president of sales for Mercedes-Benz USA since January 2014.  On Feb.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/29/2015 - 21:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes&#039; new U.S. boss inherits full pipeline</div> Wed, 30 Dec 2015 04:34:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157813 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-30/2016-mercedes-benz-slk-class-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK is a roadster, just like its chief rivals like the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z4, yet it has a different set of priorities—on everyday drivability and a series of comfort-enhancing technologies over all-out lap times. Although it's kept essentially the same silhouette over a couple of decades, the SLK has evolved to become a more graceful sports car. It looks the part, too—although between the taller front end, which transitions oddly to the soft, conservative rear two-thirds of the car, and the boxier, more upright interior, the SLK is now definitely showing its age.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/29/2015 - 21:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class - Review</div> Wed, 30 Dec 2015 04:30:45 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157814 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Highlights 2017 E-Class Development… Including One Special Feature: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-30/mercedes-highlights-2017-e-class-development%25E2%2580%25A6-including-one-special-feature-video <span>Mercedes Highlights 2017 E-Class Development… Including One Special Feature: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">An all-new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is just a few weeks away from its debut at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The car, which will arrive in showrooms next year, as a 2017 model, has been in gestation for more than four years, with development and testing taking place all over the globe. From the extreme cold of the Arctic Circle to the soaring heat of some of the world’s hottest deserts, the new E-Class has been tested on four continents to ensure it works flawlessly in all climates.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/29/2015 - 21:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Highlights 2017 E-Class Development… Including One Special Feature: Video</div> Wed, 30 Dec 2015 04:14:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157815 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 S Coupe review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-23/2016-mercedes-benz-gle63-s-coupe-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 S Coupe review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Love-it-or-hate-it looks, just-plain-love-it powertrain Some Mercedes Benzes absorb the AMG treatment beautifully. C63? Love it. SL65? Right on. GT S Coupe?</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/23/2015 - 11:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 S Coupe review</div> Wed, 23 Dec 2015 18:14:53 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157816 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes U.S. chief Cannon to leave; Dietmar Exler named successor https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-21/mercedes-us-chief-cannon-leave-dietmar-exler-named-successor <span>Mercedes U.S. chief Cannon to leave; Dietmar Exler named successor</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News December 21, 2015 - 10:21 am ET -- UPDATED: 12/21/15 4:28 pm ET -- adds details ATLANTA -- Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon is leaving the automaker to head the company that owns the Atlanta Falcons. Dietmar Exler, 47, U.S. sales chief, will become CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA effective Jan. 1, Mercedes said in a statement today. Cannon, 54, will be a consultant to MBUSA until Jan. 31. On Feb. 1, Cannon will become CEO of AMB Group, parent company of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, the Atlanta United FC of Major League Soccer and other interests.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 12/21/2015 - 10:45</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes U.S. chief Cannon to leave; Dietmar Exler named successor</div> Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:45:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157817 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes won't 'go crazy' to win U.S. luxury race https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-21/mercedes-wont-go-crazy-win-us-luxury-race <span>Mercedes won&#039;t &#039;go crazy&#039; to win U.S. luxury race</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">December 20, 2015 - 12:01 am ET -- UPDATED: 12/21/15 11:05 am ET - adds Cannon departure ATLANTA -- Mercedes-Benz slipped further behind rival BMW in U.S. sales in November, but outgoing U.S. brand chief Steve Cannon says he won't pump up planned incentives in December to win the luxury-sales race.  BMW currently leads the luxury race, with just over 8,000 units separating it from a hard-charging No. 3 Lexus.  "Our competitors are out there very aggressive," said Cannon, who is leaving as CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA at the end of the year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 12/21/2015 - 10:40</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes won&#039;t &#039;go crazy&#039; to win U.S. luxury race</div> Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:40:13 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157818 at https://memphis.mbca.org Report: Mercedes ELC will be an electric GLC-Class with 536 hp on tap https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-18/report-mercedes-elc-will-be-electric-glc-class-536-hp-tap <span>Report: Mercedes ELC will be an electric GLC-Class with 536 hp on tap</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Benz EV crossover with 248-mile range expected to land late in 2018 Mercedes-Benz is planning to introduce a pure-electric crossover based on the GLC-Class, Autobild reports. Stuttgart's upcoming entry into the EV market will join the electric B-Class and is expected to make use of as much GLC-Class componentry as possible, though it will reportedly be styled very differently, sharing only the windows and the roof panels with the gas-powered model that debuted earlier this year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 12/18/2015 - 09:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Report: Mercedes ELC will be an electric GLC-Class with 536 hp on tap</div> Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:29:59 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157725 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Gets New Tech, Extra Power For GLA45 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-18/2016-mercedes-benz-gla-gets-new-tech-extra-power-gla45 <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Gets New Tech, Extra Power For GLA45</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><span>Mercedes-Benz’s GLA only arrived a year ago but is already coming in for a round of </span><a class="itxtnewhook itxthookactive" href="http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1101484_2016-mercedes-benz-gla-gets-new-tech-extra-power-for-gla45#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow"></a></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 12/18/2015 - 09:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Gets New Tech, Extra Power For GLA45</div> Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:25:57 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157726 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler chairman wants sales chief groomed as next CEO, report says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-17/daimler-chairman-wants-sales-chief-groomed-next-ceo-report-says <span>Daimler chairman wants sales chief groomed as next CEO, report says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">December 17, 2015 - 10:54 am ET  BERLIN (Reuters) -- Daimler sales chief Ola Kaellenius could be in line to become the carmaker's next CEO, but not for several years as incumbent Dieter Zetsche may have his contract extended by three years through 2019, a German magazine reported. Citing unnamed sources at the company, Manager Magazin reported today Daimler Chairman Manfred Bischoff wants Kaellenius to become CEO as he pushes a younger generation of managers on to the executive board. Yet Zetsche won the backing from Bischoff and labor unions at the carmaker's shareholder conference in April t</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 12/17/2015 - 11:22</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler chairman wants sales chief groomed as next CEO, report says</div> Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:22:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157727 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Unveiled: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-16/2017-mercedes-benz-slc-unveiled-video <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Unveiled: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><span>Mercedes-Benz today unveiled the 2017 SLC, which is a heavily revised version of the SLK roadster, prior to its public introduction at the 2016 Detroit </span><a class="itxtnewhook itxthook" href="http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1101433_2017-mercedes-benz-slc-unveiled#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow"></a></p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/16/2015 - 13:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Unveiled: Video</div> Wed, 16 Dec 2015 20:06:15 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157728 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class first drive: Still superb https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-15/2017-mercedes-benz-gls-class-first-drive-still-superb <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class first drive: Still superb</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The GL gets a boost in luxe, but the S remains relative What is it? With the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes gives its already-outstanding GL-Class SUV a mid-cycle refresh with a more refined interior, some new sheet metal and a new name.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/15/2015 - 10:37</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class first drive: Still superb</div> Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:37:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157729 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet: 621-HP V-12 Drop-Top https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-14/2017-mercedes-amg-s65-cabriolet-621-hp-v-12-drop-top <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet: 621-HP V-12 Drop-Top</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Given the overwhelmingly positive reception garnered by the G65, S65 and S65 Coupe models, it was only a matter of time until the Mercedes-AMG skunk works dropped its twin-turbocharged V-12 into the engine bay of the new S-Class Cabriolet. The result is a gorgeous four-seater convertible that's loaded with luxury yet still capable of accelerating from 0-62 mph in a brisk 4.1 seconds.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 12/14/2015 - 11:11</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet: 621-HP V-12 Drop-Top</div> Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:11:06 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157634 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes positions GLS to stay on top https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-14/mercedes-positions-gls-stay-top <span>Mercedes positions GLS to stay on top</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Amy Wilson    Automotive News December 14, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  HOCHGURGL, Austria -- With its freshened and renamed GLS going on sale next year, Mercedes-Benz aims to stay on top of the large premium SUV segment in the U.S.  The 2017 GLS, which replaces the outgoing GL, has more power, greater fuel efficiency, a new nine-speed transmission, upgraded suspension and design changes for both the interior and exterior.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 12/14/2015 - 11:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes positions GLS to stay on top</div> Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:00:31 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157635 at https://memphis.mbca.org A female successor would be 'fantastic,' Zetsche says, but there's just 1 problem https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-12/female-successor-would-be-fantastic-zetsche-says-theres-just-1-problem <span>A female successor would be &#039;fantastic,&#039; Zetsche says, but there&#039;s just 1 problem</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News December 7, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  Dieter Zetsche, whose contract as Daimler AG CEO expires at the end of next year, told German women's magazine Bunte he would like to see a woman replace him. "I would find it fantastic if it works out," he said.  The problem is that there are currently no females in a position to ascend to the top job at Daimler.  The company does have one woman on the board of management, but not for long.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sat, 12/12/2015 - 02:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">A female successor would be &#039;fantastic,&#039; Zetsche says, but there&#039;s just 1 problem</div> Sat, 12 Dec 2015 09:46:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157636 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-11/2018-mercedes-benz-e-class-coupe-spy-shots <span>2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Underpinning the car is the modular rear-wheel-drive platform known as the MRA, which debuted in the latest C-Class. It should ensure the new E-Class Coupe is lighter and more dynamic than the model it replaces. Adoption of the MRA platform also means that the E-Class Coupe will be available with 4Matic all-wheel drive, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Other powertrains will include four- and six-cylinder units, in both gasoline and diesel flavors. Of course, there will also be a high-performance E63 Coupe from Mercedes-AMG.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 12/11/2015 - 07:22</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Spy Shots</div> Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:22:27 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157637 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coming With Automatic Lane Changing https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-10/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-coming-automatic-lane-changing <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coming With Automatic Lane Changing</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz continues to drop more information about its next-generation E-Class ahead of the car’s world debut at next month’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Yesterday, we got our first official look at the car’s interior, which for most trim levels will come with an all-digital, dual-screen display similar to the setup used in the S-Class range. Today, the German automaker confirmed the car will also come with a system that can execute lane changes automatically.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 12/10/2015 - 12:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coming With Automatic Lane Changing</div> Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:29:01 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157638 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Leaked Via Design Sketches https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-10/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-leaked-design-sketches <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Leaked Via Design Sketches</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is gearing up for the launch of its new E-Class sedan at next month’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show, and in the lead up the German automaker has been dropping bits and pieces of information on the car. For example, we’ve learned about the car’s advanced autonomous driving capabilities, which will include automatic lane changing, and we also got an early look at the lavish interior. Now we have a look at the exterior, though perhaps Mercedes didn’t intend for us to see it this early. Tucked away in official photos taken inside Mercedes’ design studios are sketches of the new E-Class.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 12/10/2015 - 12:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Leaked Via Design Sketches</div> Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:24:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157639 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes E-Class sneak preview: We get an inside tour https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-10/mercedes-e-class-sneak-preview-we-get-inside-tour <span>Mercedes E-Class sneak preview: We get an inside tour</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Future Benz E-Class looks decidedly upscale Ahead of its debut at the Detroit auto show, we got a chance to peek inside the brand-new Mercedes E-Class luxury sedan. Immediately apparent is the influence the current generation of S-Class has had on the styling.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/09/2015 - 22:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes E-Class sneak preview: We get an inside tour</div> Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:20:22 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157640 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Adds S400 4Matic Model To S-Class Coupe Range https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-10/mercedes-benz-adds-s400-4matic-model-s-class-coupe-range <span>Mercedes-Benz Adds S400 4Matic Model To S-Class Coupe Range</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is expanding its S-Class Coupe range to include a new entry-level model: the S400 4Matic Coupe.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/09/2015 - 22:02</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Adds S400 4Matic Model To S-Class Coupe Range</div> Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:02:41 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157641 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Launches Designo Manufaktur Personalization Program https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-06/mercedes-launches-designo-manufaktur-personalization-program <span>Mercedes Launches Designo Manufaktur Personalization Program</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Previously only a high-end brand for various cabin trims used in Mercedes-Benz’s cars, Designo is now being transformed into a standalone personalization program for the German automaker. The new program, called Designo Manufaktur, allows customers to personalize their cars in ways not possible at the factory. The first vehicle eligible for the program is the G-Class SUV, and more models will be added to the list as the program is expanded. Options included in the program are unique color and material compositions for the exterior and cabin, new wheel packages and a host of other accessories.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 12/06/2015 - 09:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Launches Designo Manufaktur Personalization Program</div> Sun, 06 Dec 2015 16:34:23 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157642 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz GLC Fuel Cell Vehicle To Debut In 2017: Report https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-06/mercedes-benz-glc-fuel-cell-vehicle-debut-2017-report <span>Mercedes-Benz GLC Fuel Cell Vehicle To Debut In 2017: Report</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automakers are faced with a number of options when it comes to alternative powertrains, though at this stage it’s still anyone’s guess as to what will be prevalent in the future. Right now plug-in hybrids and battery-powered electrics are gaining traction in the market, but some automakers will tell you that hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles may be a better solution. Toyota this year launched the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle, the Mirai, and Honda will offer a rival in the form of the Clarity Fuel Cell next year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 12/06/2015 - 09:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz GLC Fuel Cell Vehicle To Debut In 2017: Report</div> Sun, 06 Dec 2015 16:30:08 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157643 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Plant Builds Its 20,000,000th Car https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-04/mercedes-benz-sindelfingen-plant-builds-its-20000000th-car <span>Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Plant Builds Its 20,000,000th Car</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">2015 was always going to be a special year for Mercedes-Benz’s Sindelfingen plant as it celebrated its centenary, but close to 2016, another important milestone was reached. The iconic Mercedes-Benz factory near Stuttgart began its activity in 1915, only then it was building airplanes and airplane engines.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 12/04/2015 - 06:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Plant Builds Its 20,000,000th Car</div> Fri, 04 Dec 2015 13:14:46 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157644 at https://memphis.mbca.org It takes 2 to get the full story of Smart's new ForTwo https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-03/it-takes-2-get-full-story-smarts-new-fortwo <span>It takes 2 to get the full story of Smart&#039;s new ForTwo</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Smart USA’s latest pitch on Instagram for the new 2016 ForTwo is a tag-team effort. While much of the marketing content hitting the social sphere these days is designed for one person to absorb on a mobile device, Smart’s campaign is meant for two -- just like its miniature cruiser. Putting a unique spin on storytelling, the automaker started two Instagram accounts — @fortwo_jill and @fortwo_jake — that each tells half of a story.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 12/03/2015 - 10:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">It takes 2 to get the full story of Smart&#039;s new ForTwo</div> Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:36:06 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157645 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes completes U.S. tally with 12% Nov. decline https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-02/mercedes-completes-us-tally-12-nov-decline <span>Mercedes completes U.S. tally with 12% Nov. decline</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Staff report  December 2, 2015 - 12:59 pm ET  Mercedes-Benz posted a 12 percent decline in U.S. sales for November -- its biggest drop in more than six years -- wrapping up a rare two-day tally of monthly deliveries. Mercedes said Tuesday that a “systems malfunction” prevented it from reporting its November figures along with the rest of the industry. Its November decline, to 32,813 sales, marked its steepest since a 22 percent fall in July 2009. Smart brand sales were off 19 percent in November, for an overall Daimler AG drop of 12 percent. The Daimler results dragged the U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/02/2015 - 13:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes completes U.S. tally with 12% Nov. decline</div> Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:43:54 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157646 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes to build GLC in Finland starting in 2017 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-12-01/mercedes-build-glc-finland-starting-2017 <span>Mercedes to build GLC in Finland starting in 2017</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News November 26, 2015 - 5:52 am ET  FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Mercedes-Benz will shift some production of its newest SUV, the GLC, to Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive starting in 2017. It is part of an expansion that could eventually include building new factories. Mercedes is relying on a "three-pillar system" of its own factories, joint ventures and contract manufacturers, production chief Markus Schaefer said, leaving open the option of building new plants. "We'll expand our global production capacity when we need it, as part of our strategy to become the No.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/30/2015 - 22:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes to build GLC in Finland starting in 2017</div> Tue, 01 Dec 2015 05:29:13 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157647 at https://memphis.mbca.org E-Class Interior Emulates S-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-28/e-class-interior-emulates-s-class <span>E-Class Interior Emulates S-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class interior emulates S-Class Axel Catton Star European Correspondent It was probably just about time. Ahead of the new 2017 E-Class launch at the NAIAS in Detroit, Mercedes invited The Star and other international magazines to its design headquarters in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart for a preview of the new car’s interior. You only have to google “2017 E-Class Interior” to see why: hundreds of spy pictures of a black taped-up interior don’t tell the story at all.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/140145" lang="" about="/user/140145" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Gary_Anderson</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/27/2015 - 18:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Stuttgart,</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Ahead of the new 2017 E-Class launch at the NAIAS in Detroit, Mercedes invited The Star to its design headquarters in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart for a preview of the new car’s interior.</div> Sat, 28 Nov 2015 01:00:00 +0000 Gary_Anderson 7157648 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes GLC 300 review: Baby Benz hauler hits the right notes https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-24/2016-mercedes-glc-300-review-baby-benz-hauler-hits-right-notes <span>2016 Mercedes GLC 300 review: Baby Benz hauler hits the right notes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Redesigned for 2016, Mercedes GLK replacement gets C-class refinements What is it? Essentially, the 2016 Mercedes GLC is a simple evolution of the outgoing GLK. Not as simply, this is an off-road capable C-Class luxe-people hauler. The GLK did reasonably well in the small-luxury SUV department, but one fairly common complaint was that it was too small -- especially in the cargo area.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/24/2015 - 09:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes GLC 300 review: Baby Benz hauler hits the right notes</div> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:48:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157649 at https://memphis.mbca.org In Mercedes project, latchkey kids get chauffeured rides https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-24/mercedes-project-latchkey-kids-get-chauffeured-rides <span>In Mercedes project, latchkey kids get chauffeured rides</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">November 21, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Mercedes- Benz had a particular group of young customers in mind when it launched Boost, an Uber-like shuttle service, in 2013. They couldn't afford luxury cars, and they did not even have driver's licenses.  They were children, and they simply needed to get to soccer practice.  Boost, created by Mercedes-Benz's Business Innovation division, has given 10,000 rides in the Silicon Valley suburbs since 2013.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/23/2015 - 21:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">In Mercedes project, latchkey kids get chauffeured rides</div> Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:38:00 +0000 JeffKlepac 7157650 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG To Start New Engine Production Line To Meet Demand https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-20/mercedes-amg-start-new-engine-production-line-meet-demand <span>Mercedes-AMG To Start New Engine Production Line To Meet Demand</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Strong demand for its high-performance cars has forced Mercedes-AMG to open up a new production line for engines. Currently, the official Mercedes-Benz tuner produces all of its V-8 and V-12 engines at its main facility in Affalterbach, Germany, but from February 2016 all V-12s will be built at a second facility owned by Daimler in nearby Mannheim. Mercedes-AMG’s four-cylinder engines are sourced from a plant in the German city of Kölleda. With V-12 production moved to the new site, Mercedes-AMG will be able to expand production of its V-8 engines in the freed space.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/20/2015 - 05:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG To Start New Engine Production Line To Meet Demand</div> Fri, 20 Nov 2015 12:08:23 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148498 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Gets Svelte New Look, Nine-Speed Gearbox: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-18/2017-mercedes-benz-sl-gets-svelte-new-look-nine-speed-gearbox-video <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Gets Svelte New Look, Nine-Speed Gearbox: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Photos of Mercedes-Benz’s updated SL hit the web last week so we already know about the cosmetic changes made to the car, which feature primarily at the front. Now, however, the car has made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and we have all the juicy details to tell you. CHECK OUT The Video here --&gt;&gt;  https://youtu.be/vDMZyCqTxQA The updated SL goes on sale late next spring, as a 2017 model, and we’re glad to report that more power has been added to the base car.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/18/2015 - 12:47</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Gets Svelte New Look, Nine-Speed Gearbox: Video</div> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:47:09 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148499 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz touts fun-to-drive 'California car' 2017 SL roadster https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-18/mercedes-benz-touts-fun-drive-california-car-2017-sl-roadster <span>Mercedes-Benz touts fun-to-drive &#039;California car&#039; 2017 SL roadster</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News November 18, 2015 - 11:32 am ET -- UPDATED: 11/18/15 3:31 pm ET - adds details LOS ANGELES -- Mercedes Benz is looking to add some California fun to its formula of German engineering. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, the premium car maker unveiled a new 2017 SL roadster -- a pure fun-to-drive car that the company expects to sell for more than $100,000 and hold strong appeal to upscale customers on the west coast. The new model is amped up in almost all aspects, offering more horsepower than its predecessor, a nine-speed transmission, five driving modes and enhanced driving dynam</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/18/2015 - 12:37</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz touts fun-to-drive &#039;California car&#039; 2017 SL roadster</div> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:37:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148500 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-18/2017-mercedes-benz-gls-class-review <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It’s been a year of sweeping change at Mercedes-Benz, as each of its sport-utility vehicles have received new badging plus either a significant refresh or a full redesign—all as part of a fresh nomenclature approach that draws parallels between SUVs and sedans. Last but not least, the largest SUV in the lineup is getting quite a significant upgrade—and in alignment with the flagship S-Class sedan, its new name is the GLS-Class. Although it’s essentially the same size, and the same package, as what was called the GL-Class last year, the largest utility vehicle in the Mercedes-Benz lineup gets s</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/18/2015 - 12:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class - Review</div> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:34:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148501 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler reviews leadership model as industry changes loom https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-18/daimler-reviews-leadership-model-industry-changes-loom <span>Daimler reviews leadership model as industry changes loom</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">November 18, 2015 - 5:36 am ET  FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Daimler plans a new leadership model to better react to market shifts and brace for competition as Silicon Valley giants Google and Apple plot inroads into the automotive industry. As part of a program dubbed "Leadership 2020," Daimler will assign 150 executives worldwide to internal talks about management policies and how the company needs to change to speed up innovation, the automaker said in a letter to employees obtained by Bloomberg. "We will re-evaluate, and if necessary, redefine the way we lead our employees, our business and ou</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/18/2015 - 12:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler reviews leadership model as industry changes loom</div> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 19:30:13 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148502 at https://memphis.mbca.org GLC ad drive begins in 1st quarter https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-16/glc-ad-drive-begins-1st-quarter <span>GLC ad drive begins in 1st quarter</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">ATLANTA -- The redesigned and renamed GLC compact crossover will be Mercedes-Benz USA's most advertised vehicle in the first quarter of 2016. And the GLC eventually will become the brand's highest-volume crossover in the U.S., brand chief Steve Cannon says.  The first-quarter advertising offensive is part of a big marketing push and higher sales expectations for the GLC nameplate, which replaces the outgoing GLK.  "The volume will increase for this car, just body style to body style," said Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:54</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">GLC ad drive begins in 1st quarter</div> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:54:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148503 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-16/2017-mercedes-benz-c-class-cabriolet-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">These are the latest spy shots of a prototype for a new convertible version of the latest-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The car will be called a C-Class Cabriolet and should be revealed early next year, as a 2017 model. Like the recently revealed C-Class Coupe, the C-Class Cabrio will be sportier than the C-Class sedan with which it shares its MRA platform.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Spy Shots</div> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:50:29 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148504 at https://memphis.mbca.org Benz's challenge: Support 9 launches in '16 Cannon: Next year is 'zenith' of brand's product offensive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-16/benzs-challenge-support-9-launches-16-cannon-next-year-zenith-brands-product-offensi <span>Benz&#039;s challenge: Support 9 launches in &#039;16 Cannon: Next year is &#039;zenith&#039; of brand&#039;s product offensive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News November 16, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  ATLANTA -- With nine product launches slated for next year, Mercedes-Benz USA will increase its marketing spending in 2016.  CEO Steve Cannon is calling 2016 the "zenith" of the brand's multiyear product offensive.  "Our challenge will be, how do you support launching nine products?" Cannon said. "That's a huge challenge. It's a big year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/16/2015 - 11:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Benz&#039;s challenge: Support 9 launches in &#039;16<br /> Cannon: Next year is &#039;zenith&#039; of brand&#039;s product offensive</div> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:46:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148505 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-14/2018-mercedes-benz-s-class-spy-shots <span>2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It seems like only yesterday Mercedes-Benz introduced its current S-Class, the W222, but we already have spy shots of a prototype engineers are using to develop new features for the car’s mid-cycle update. As the S-Class was all-new in 2013, arriving as a 2014 model, we expect this updated version to land sometime in 2017, as a 2018 model. Changes to the exterior will be subtle, with the only difference we can spot at present being the new headlights.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sat, 11/14/2015 - 09:47</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Spy Shots</div> Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:47:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148506 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Leaked Ahead Of Los Angeles Auto Show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-14/2017-mercedes-benz-sl-leaked-ahead-los-angeles-auto-show <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Leaked Ahead Of Los Angeles Auto Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Though it isn’t due to be revealed until November 18 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the first photos and details for Mercedes-Benz's updated SL range have surfaced. As expected, the luxurious two-seater convertible packs a heavily revised front end that makes it look rather elegant, as opposed to the outgoing car which looks like something Notre Dame resident Quasimodo would roll around in. The photos were posted on World Car Fans and include not only the standard SL but also the high-performance SL63 and SL65 variants from Mercedes-AMG.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sat, 11/14/2015 - 09:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Leaked Ahead Of Los Angeles Auto Show</div> Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:43:08 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148507 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-14/2016-mercedes-benz-gla-class-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is somewhere between a smaller version of the brand’s luxury SUVs—the compact GLC (nee GLK) or the mid-size GLE (nee ML)—and a five-door hatchback version of the CLA compact sedan. It’s got the GL prefix in its name, but its urban flair and both underpinnings and an interior shared with the small Mercedes CLA sedan make it a bit of both. Still, small crossovers are a growing part of the car market globally, and luxury versions are flooding into the market fast. The GLA offers enough ground clearance to define it a light truck in the eyes of the U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sat, 11/14/2015 - 09:40</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class - Review</div> Sat, 14 Nov 2015 16:40:07 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148508 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: Quick Drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-13/2016-mercedes-benz-glc-300-quick-drive <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: Quick Drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The kids use the phrase “on fleek” to describe something that’s on trend, and almost nothing fits its definition as well as the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. Any way you describe it—compact, luxury, crossover—this redesigned SUV is firing on all trendiness cylinders. Although the GLC300’s design loses the squared-off ruggedness of the GLK350 it replaces, a strong resemblance to the mid-size GLE350 serves it well, and the new GLC300 won’t embarrass anyone with its cuteness.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/13/2015 - 00:28</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300: Quick Drive</div> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:28:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148509 at https://memphis.mbca.org Kelley Blue Book Best Buys of 2016: Luxury Car: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-13/kelley-blue-book-best-buys-2016-luxury-car-2016-mercedes-benz-c-class <span>Kelley Blue Book Best Buys of 2016: Luxury Car: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class remains true to form. Last year's remake of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class propelled this 4-door sedan to the top of the luxury car category, and its repeat victory underscores just how effective those changes were in making it one of the best Mercedes vehicles ever.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/13/2015 - 00:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Kelley Blue Book Best Buys of 2016: Luxury Car: 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class</div> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:20:08 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148510 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet the new face of the Mercedes SL https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-12/meet-new-face-mercedes-sl <span>Meet the new face of the Mercedes SL</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">SL-Class redesign set for LA Auto Show Meet the new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Well … its front fascia, anyway. For the rest, you’ll have to wait until our coverage of the LA Auto Show next week. For those who have been following development spy shots for the new SL, this is like the light at the end of a tunnel. </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/11/2015 - 22:15</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Meet the new face of the Mercedes SL</div> Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:15:31 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148511 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe first drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-10/2017-mercedes-amg-c63-s-coupe-first-drive <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe first drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">New AMG Coupe looks great, sounds great, gets as sideways as you want it to What is it? The 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe isn’t just the two-door version of a remarkable performance sedan, though that alone should be enough to make you take notice.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/10/2015 - 11:37</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe first drive</div> Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:37:37 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148512 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Museum Starts Selling Off Some Classics: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-08/mercedes-benz-museum-starts-selling-some-classics-video <span>Mercedes-Benz Museum Starts Selling Off Some Classics: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The official Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany must be brimming with classics as the museum is now starting to sell some of them off. The list of cars available for sale can be seen at the website www.alltime-stars.com and includes some stunners such as a 1929 Type 630 Kompressor and even a 1998 CLK LM endurance racer.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 11/08/2015 - 00:21</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Museum Starts Selling Off Some Classics: Video</div> Sun, 08 Nov 2015 07:21:23 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148513 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Museum selling classic cars directly: ‘All Time Stars’: modern classics and vintage greats from Mercedes-Benz https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-08/mercedes-benz-museum-selling-classic-cars-directly-%25E2%2580%2598all-time-stars%25E2%2580%2599-modern-classics- <span>Mercedes-Benz Museum selling classic cars directly: ‘All Time Stars’: modern classics and vintage greats from Mercedes-Benz</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz Museum is now selling classic cars from all periods under the name All Time Stars. The complete range can be seen on the website http://alltime-stars.com. You can also view the vehicles in person at the Mercedes-Benz Museum and arrange the purchase there too. A team of sales consultants are on hand to provide detailed information and extensive descriptions of the vehicles in order to offer as much transparency as possible. Buying a classic car is a matter of trust. It has to be. Otherwise what is often supposed to be a dream come true may in fact turn sour.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 11/08/2015 - 00:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Museum selling classic cars directly: ‘All Time Stars’: modern classics and vintage greats from Mercedes-Benz</div> Sun, 08 Nov 2015 07:08:16 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148514 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-06/2017-mercedes-amg-c63-cabriolet-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">A new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet is set to debut next year, and arriving alongside the car will be a high-performance version developed by Mercedes-AMG.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/06/2015 - 00:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Cabriolet Spy Shots</div> Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:39:17 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148515 at https://memphis.mbca.org Range-Topping SLC Won’t Have A V-8, Won’t Be A Mercedes-AMG: Report https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-06/range-topping-slc-won%25E2%2580%2599t-have-v-8-won%25E2%2580%2599t-be-mercedes-amg-report <span>Range-Topping SLC Won’t Have A V-8, Won’t Be A Mercedes-AMG: Report</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s entry-level sports car, the SLK-Class, is about to undergo a mid-cycle update and in the process be rebranded an SLC. According to a new report, when the SLC arrives, there won’t be a dedicated performance offering to replace the current SLK55 from Mercedes-AMG. Instead, the new performance range-topper will likely be an ‘AMG sport’ model built by Mercedes-Benz rather than Mercedes-AMG.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/06/2015 - 00:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Range-Topping SLC Won’t Have A V-8, Won’t Be A Mercedes-AMG: Report</div> Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:36:57 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148516 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Phased Out With Arrival Of 2017 GLS https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-06/mercedes-benz-gl-class-phased-out-arrival-2017-gls <span>Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Phased Out With Arrival Of 2017 GLS</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Just as the mid-size M-Class was rebadged a GLE as part of Mercedes-Benz’s new naming strategy announced late last year, the full-size GL-Class has now been rebadged a GLS. The name change coincides with a mid-cycle update being introduced for the 2017 model year and signifies that the vehicle is now positioned alongside the S-Class range of vehicles in the Mercedes lineup. In fact, the automaker describes the GLS as the “S-Class among SUVs.” The changes implemented in the GL’s transformation into the GLS have focused on improving efficiency as well as the handling and dynamics.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/06/2015 - 00:33</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Phased Out With Arrival Of 2017 GLS</div> Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:33:56 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148517 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes to recall 126,260 vehicles in U.S. for airbag flaw https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-06/mercedes-recall-126260-vehicles-us-airbag-flaw <span>Mercedes to recall 126,260 vehicles in U.S. for airbag flaw</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News November 4, 2015 - 12:37 pm ET  Mercedes-Benz is recalling 126,260 cars for a defect that can cause airbags to inflate unexpectedly without a crash -- or not at all during one. Mercedes said in documents filed today with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is recalling 98,750 C300 sedans, 2,236 C63 sedans and 21,013 C350 sedans from the 2008-09 model years and 4,261 GLK350 crossovers from the 2010 model year. Corrosion in the airbag control unit can cause it to malfunction, Mercedes said.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/06/2015 - 00:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes to recall 126,260 vehicles in U.S. for airbag flaw</div> Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:24:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148518 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Leaked--Photo Update https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-03/2017-mercedes-benz-gls-leaked-photo-update <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Leaked--Photo Update</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s full-size SUV, the GL-Class, is about to undergo a mid-cycle update. In the process, the vehicle will be rebadged a GLS in line with Mercedes’ new naming strategy. We’ve been spying prototypes for months, but now we have our first look at a completely undisguised version. Some brochure scans were recently posted to the online forum Worldscoop and show the GLS from the front and rear.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/02/2015 - 22:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Leaked--Photo Update</div> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:24:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148519 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots And Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-11-03/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-spy-shots-and-video <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots And Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year, and for 2014 it was given a major update. In Mercedes tradition, we’ll see the next generation of the luxurious mid-size sedan introduced for the 2017 model year. We now have more spy shots plus a video from YouTube user WalkoArt that show some prototypes for the new E-Class with barely any camouflage gear.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/02/2015 - 22:21</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots And Video</div> Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:21:14 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148520 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz's Vision Tokyo imagines car as a 'chill-out zone' https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-29/mercedes-benzs-vision-tokyo-imagines-car-chill-out-zone <span>Mercedes-Benz&#039;s Vision Tokyo imagines car as a &#039;chill-out zone&#039;</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">October 27, 2015 - 11:30 pm ET  Driving through rush-hour traffic in a large city is commonly seen as one of the most frustrating experiences a driver can have. If the latest Mercedes-Benz concept car is any indication, that might not be the case in the future. Mercedes-Benz unveiled its Vision Tokyo concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/28/2015 - 21:02</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz&#039;s Vision Tokyo imagines car as a &#039;chill-out zone&#039;</div> Thu, 29 Oct 2015 03:02:56 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148521 at https://memphis.mbca.org New Video Highlights Potential Danger Of Replica Wheels: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-26/new-video-highlights-potential-danger-replica-wheels-video <span>New Video Highlights Potential Danger Of Replica Wheels: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">As an auto enthusiast, it’s easy to be tempted by deals for OEM-style wheels that cost a fraction what the dealer or authorized reseller may be asking. But there are often good reasons why you should consider paying the premium for genuine wheels, as highlighted in this video from Mercedes-Benz. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:  https://youtu.be/g05gODNU04Q The automaker’s Australian division together with General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] subsidiary Holden recently took part in a test comparing the performance of the fake wheels, often labeled as replica or reproduction wheels, with the genuine stuff.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/26/2015 - 13:15</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">New Video Highlights Potential Danger Of Replica Wheels: Video</div> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:15:45 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148522 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG First Drive: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-26/2016-mercedes-benz-c450-amg-first-drive-video <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG First Drive: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">So how surprised were we when the gorgeous new C-Class bowed for 2015--and we found ourselves falling for the cheaper, less powerful C300? Pretty surprised. It could have been that there wasn't much of a speed difference between the twin-turbo C300 and the twin-turbo C400. Now, for 2016 Mercedes-Benz has a twist: the C400 is gone, replaced by this car, the new 2016 C450 AMG Sport. Does it rise to the occasion? Is it the perfect C-Class? WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:  https://youtu.be/QH74lx5GZjc We’ll talk about everything else in a second, but it’s what’s under the hood that matters here.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/26/2015 - 13:11</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG First Drive: Video</div> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:11:07 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148523 at https://memphis.mbca.org Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes win United States Grand Prix F1 race in Austin https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-26/lewis-hamilton-and-mercedes-win-united-states-grand-prix-f1-race-austin <span>Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes win United States Grand Prix F1 race in Austin</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Driver secures third World Championship with victory Lewis Hamilton joined the elite group of Formula One drivers who have won three or more World Championships as he secured the 2015 title with a superb victory over Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Matching Ayrton Senna's three titles was a huge ambition achieved for Hamilton.   “I don't know what I will do next -- but there is no one I want to equal or emulate next,” he said.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/26/2015 - 12:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes win United States Grand Prix F1 race in Austin</div> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:56:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148524 at https://memphis.mbca.org Smart wants to get smart about urban mobility https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-26/smart-wants-get-smart-about-urban-mobility <span>Smart wants to get smart about urban mobility</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">October 25, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  Annette Winkler, head of Smart, wants to pair the microcar with the smartphone.  After all, it's the extra conveniences Smart can deliver to drivers in large cities that ultimately will win more buyers for the brand, Winkler says -- not an extra 5 hp or another derivative.  Her vision has Smart ForTwo drivers using their phones to find parking spaces -- including those too small for other vehicles -- in crowded cities.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/26/2015 - 12:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Smart wants to get smart about urban mobility</div> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:50:51 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148525 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe First Drive: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-26/2016-mercedes-benz-gle450-amg-coupe-first-drive-video <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe First Drive: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes was the first carmaker to coupe all the things. It turned the E-Class sedaninto the CLS--something they call a four-door coupe, confusing as that might sound. But when it came to SUVs, Mercedes was beaten to the punch by BMW. And maybe that was a good thing, because for every coupe-like SUV BMW sold, there were failures. ZDX, Crosstour--yup, we're looking at you. Now, Mercedes-Benz is trying to claim some of that coupe-y, off-road turf with its own slope-roofed SUV.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/26/2015 - 12:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe First Drive: Video</div> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:46:12 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148526 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Autonomous Van Concept Headed To Tokyo Motor Show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-26/mercedes-autonomous-van-concept-headed-tokyo-motor-show <span>Mercedes Autonomous Van Concept Headed To Tokyo Motor Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser sketch for a new autonomous van concept called the Vision Tokyo, which the automaker plans to unveil at this week’s 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept features a futuristic look that’s not unlike the design of Mercedes’ F015 autonomous car concept unveiled at the start of this year, and is described as a minivan for passengers rather than a commercial vehicle. Mercedes calls the concept “a vision for future generations” and says that in addition to autonomous technology the concept also previews the progressive design and luxury that we can expect on the aut</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/26/2015 - 12:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Autonomous Van Concept Headed To Tokyo Motor Show</div> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:25:43 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148527 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler Q3 profit surges on robust demand in Europe, China https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-23/daimler-q3-profit-surges-robust-demand-europe-china <span>Daimler Q3 profit surges on robust demand in Europe, China</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">October 22, 2015 - 2:46 am ET  BERLIN (Reuters) -- Daimler's third-quarter operating profit jumped by almost a third as strong demand in Europe and China coupled with new product launches spurred its vehicle sales to a record. Adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) increased to 3.66 billion euros ($4.15 billion), Daimler said in a statement today. Daimler stuck to its guidance for a significant gain in deliveries, revenue and EBIT, benefiting from new models such as the redesigned Mercedes A-class compact as well as the GLC and GLE SUVs, which all launched in September. Mercedes is p</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 10/22/2015 - 22:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler Q3 profit surges on robust demand in Europe, China</div> Fri, 23 Oct 2015 04:25:54 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148528 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC - Car Connection Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-20/2016-mercedes-benz-glc-car-connection-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC - Car Connection Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Mercedes-Benz has totally revitalized its product lineup over the past several years, first by bolstering it at the roots, with swoopy new compact CLA-Class sedans, and then GLA-Class crossovers to match. That’s left room up the model line for the once-modest C-Class to become a far more sophisticated (even sexy) sedan.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 10/20/2015 - 13:15</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class - Car Connection Review by Bengt Halvorsen</div> Tue, 20 Oct 2015 19:15:28 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148529 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz C111 Drops By Jay Leno’s Garage: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-19/mercedes-benz-c111-drops-jay-leno%25E2%2580%2599s-garage-video <span>Mercedes-Benz C111 Drops By Jay Leno’s Garage: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage features a very special car: the Mercedes-Benz C111. First shown at the 1969 Frankfurt Auto Show, the C111 broke new ground in terms of both engineering and design, and with its gullwing doors there were immediately claims that it might be a preview of a successor to the legendary 300SL of the 1950s.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/19/2015 - 12:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz C111 Drops By Jay Leno’s Garage: Video</div> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:27:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148530 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler: The new GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC – dynamic SUV for new target groups https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-19/daimler-new-gle-450-amg-4matic-%25E2%2580%2593-dynamic-suv-new-target-groups <span>Daimler: The new GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC – dynamic SUV for new target groups</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG is extending its offering of AMG sports models. The GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC is already the third vehicle in this new line. The power SUV facilitates a further, attractive way of entering the AMG performance world. The hallmark characteristics of the sports models include the enhanced engine output and the higher torque of the 3.0-litre V6 biturbo engine, the specific AMG suspension, the Sports Direct-Steer system, the nine-stage automatic transmission 9G‑TRONIC and the permanent all-wheel drive 4MATIC with the rear-biased torque distribution of 40:60.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 10/18/2015 - 22:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler: The new GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC – dynamic SUV for new target groups</div> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 04:24:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148531 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic Joins Growing AMG Sport Arsenal https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-16/2016-mercedes-benz-gle450-amg-4matic-joins-growing-amg-sport-arsenal <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic Joins Growing AMG Sport Arsenal</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has today unveiled the GLE450 AMG 4Matic. It joins the growing range of AMG sport models that already includes the GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe and C450 AMG 4Matic models. The AMG sport cars sit between the most potent of the standard Mercedes models and the dedicated Mercedes-AMG offerings. The cars are developed by the Mercedes-AMG skunkworks but are officially recognized as Mercedes-Benz products. Common to the AMG sport models is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine that delivers 362 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 10/15/2015 - 22:11</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG 4Matic Joins Growing AMG Sport Arsenal</div> Fri, 16 Oct 2015 04:11:03 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148532 at https://memphis.mbca.org The All-New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-15/all-new-mercedes-benz-s-class-cabriolet <span>The All-New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet is the first open-top luxury four-seater from Mercedes-Benz since 1971. It offers a distinctive, sensual and exclusive design, the cutting-edge technology of the S-Class, as well as a comprehensive warmth and wind protection concept which includes intelligent climate control for convertibles. Watch the video here --&gt;&gt; https://youtu.be/iDdhqy8ielU</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/14/2015 - 21:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">The All-New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet</div> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 03:43:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148533 at https://memphis.mbca.org Volvo, Mercedes And Google Accept Liability For Autonomous Cars https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-15/volvo-mercedes-and-google-accept-liability-autonomous-cars <span>Volvo, Mercedes And Google Accept Liability For Autonomous Cars</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Advancements in the development of fully autonomous cars are accelerating at a rapid pace, but while the technology may be ready in the not too distant future it’s uncertain whether the regulatory and legal framework will have enough time to catch up. Based on independent statistics, over 90 percent of all fatal accidents are believed to be caused by human error, typically due to inattention, so there is a clear argument for the introduction of self-driving cars. But what happens when the car itself makes a mistake?</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/14/2015 - 21:37</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Volvo, Mercedes And Google Accept Liability For Autonomous Cars</div> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 03:37:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148534 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz develops new way to frustrate children https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-15/mercedes-benz-develops-new-way-frustrate-children <span>Mercedes-Benz develops new way to frustrate children</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Uncrashable toy cars not on kids' ‘most wanted’ toy list Mercedes-Benz released an ad this weekend displaying the advantages of its Brake Assist System Plus (BAS Plus) autonomous braking system. However, it went about making this ad by making “uncrashable” cars that would mystify both young children and the Insane Clown Posse.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/14/2015 - 21:33</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz develops new way to frustrate children</div> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 03:33:41 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148535 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-15/2016-mercedes-benz-cla-shooting-brake-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake only arrived on the scene a year ago, but the compact wagon is already set to undergo a mid-cycle update. That’s because Mercedes is updating all of its compact cars, including the CLA and CLA Shooting Brake. We now have spy shots of the latter in updated form. Most of the changes will be cosmetic as the CLA range has just received some mechanical upgrades.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/14/2015 - 21:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake Spy Shots</div> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 03:24:12 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148536 at https://memphis.mbca.org First drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-15/first-drive-2016-mercedes-benz-gle450-amg-coupe <span>First drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Emphasis here is on style, design and sporting feel What is it? The Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe is Benz’s answer to the BMW X6. Benz’s old ML is now called GLE and the Coupe is the ML/GLE with -- you guessed it -- more of a coupe body. The GLE450’s name reflects Benz’s recent nomenclature reorg, conceptually linked to the E-Class, mechanically with the ML: All Benz crossovers are now GLs and have a letter telling us where they sit in relation to the cars.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/14/2015 - 21:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">First drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 AMG Coupe</div> Thu, 15 Oct 2015 03:19:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148537 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes will task dealers to step it up for AMG https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-12/mercedes-will-task-dealers-step-it-amg <span>Mercedes will task dealers to step it up for AMG</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">October 12, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Mercedes-Benz USA aims to quickly expand its offerings of AMG Sport models and will ask select dealers to invest in dedicated showroom space and additional training.  By the end of 2016, the brand plans to have 100 AMG performance centers at dealerships around the country. The first 10 will be piloted by Christmas of this year, Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, said on the sidelines of a media event here.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/12/2015 - 04:11</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes will task dealers to step it up for AMG</div> Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:11:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148538 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-12/2016-mercedes-benz-s-class-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> By Bengt Halvorsen The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is no longer the flagship of the German automaker's lineup; it's a complex set of flagships, with Coupe, Cabriolet (convertible), and sedan versions, and powertrains including all-wheel drive versions, high-performance AMG versions, and even a new S550e plug-in hybrid. And although not everyone will pick the same model, or the same build, the S-Class remains the one to get when you value technology, engineering, and some of the most advanced active safety and occupant protection in the world—perhaps a bit more than lavish, hand-crafted displa</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/12/2015 - 04:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Review</div> Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:06:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148539 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes looks to cap number of stores per group https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-12/mercedes-looks-cap-number-stores-group <span>Mercedes looks to cap number of stores per group</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">October 12, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Mercedes-Benz USA is talking to its retailers about putting a cap on the number of stores any single dealership group will be allowed to own. But it doesn't plan a uniform cap, applied equally to all groups, which makes some dealership groups wary.  Mercedes-Benz USA chief Steve Cannon says he is looking out for the future of the brand and wants to protect it from having too much concentration with any single group, especially as dealership consolidation activity picks up and more outside investors look to get into auto retailing.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/12/2015 - 04:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes looks to cap number of stores per group</div> Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:00:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148540 at https://memphis.mbca.org First drive: Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4Matic https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-09/first-drive-mercedes-benz-c450-amg-4matic <span>First drive: Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4Matic</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Newest Mercedes AMG Sport model fills a niche we didn't even know was there What is it?  Mercedes' C450 AMG 4Matic is a model we first saw at the Detroit auto show ("Phoenix, Rising," Feb. 2). The car arrives here about the time you read this. If you’re confused about exactly what it is, the idea here -- according to Benz -- is a sporty sedan offering performance between the C400 4Matic, the car the 450 replaces, and the mighty C63.  When we first saw the C300 and C400 we said they were “gorgeous cars from any angle.” That goes for the C450, too.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 10/09/2015 - 11:13</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">First drive: Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG 4Matic</div> Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:13:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148541 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-05/2017-mercedes-benz-gls-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is working on some subtle updates for its GL-Class, updates the German automaker confirmed will be introduced for the 2017 model year. The current GL was all-new for 2013, so the 2017 model year roughly coincides with the full-size SUV’s mid-cycle. Prototypes for the updated version have just been spotted again. The big news is that the SUV will no longer be called a GL, but rather a GLS in line with Mercedes’ new naming strategy.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/05/2015 - 10:32</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Spy Shots</div> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:32:16 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148542 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz & Daimler Test Autonomous 18-Wheeler In Real Highway Traffic https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-10-05/mercedes-benz-daimler-test-autonomous-18-wheeler-real-highway-traffic <span>Mercedes-Benz &amp; Daimler Test Autonomous 18-Wheeler In Real Highway Traffic</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Autonomous cars stir up plenty of emotions in drivers. Some folks lament the fact that their children and grandchildren will never know the joys of driving. (Future children and grandchildren stuck in traffic jams may not feel the same way.)  Others are excited by autonomous tech and the promise of reduced accidents, fatalities, and insurance rates. (They will probably be less excited by the technology's price tag.) But even those who despise the idea of autonomous passenger vehicles may appreciate the idea of self-driving big rigs.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/05/2015 - 10:28</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz &amp; Daimler Test Autonomous 18-Wheeler In Real Highway Traffic</div> Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:28:50 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148543 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-30/2016-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">In terms of design and performance, the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT is a successfully bold move aimed squarely at the Porsche 911. That’s not to say the sleek, stylish lines don’t pay homage to the incumbent; on the contrary. There are hints of the 911 throughout the AMG GT’s exterior design, but most especially at the rear, where the thing, semi-crescent tail lights and smooth, round forms produce a definite hint of the thing to be left, well … behind.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/30/2015 - 13:04</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT - Review</div> Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:04:34 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148544 at https://memphis.mbca.org The secret to the Ghosn-Zetsche alliance's success https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-29/secret-ghosn-zetsche-alliances-success <span>The secret to the Ghosn-Zetsche alliance&#039;s success</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">FRANKFURT -- Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche’s annual press conference, known on the auto show circuit as “The Carlos and Dieter Show,” would be easy to dismiss as mere self-congratulation. At the auto show here, the two CEOs once again spent an amiable hour recounting their companies’ joint projects.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:02</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">The secret to the Ghosn-Zetsche alliance&#039;s success</div> Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:02:12 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148545 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG’s Next Four-Cylinder To Be Developed By F1 Team https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-29/mercedes-amg%25E2%2580%2599s-next-four-cylinder-be-developed-f1-team <span>Mercedes-AMG’s Next Four-Cylinder To Be Developed By F1 Team</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG has just upgraded the turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in its compact cars to deliver 375 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, but for further upgrades the official Mercedes tuner will turn to an all-new engine—one developed by the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team. The information was revealed by Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers during a recent interview with Australia’s Motoring.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 09/29/2015 - 09:58</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG’s Next Four-Cylinder To Be Developed By F1 Team</div> Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:58:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148546 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes AMG Back In Form At Formula One Japanese Grand Prix https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-28/mercedes-amg-back-form-formula-one-japanese-grand-prix <span>Mercedes AMG Back In Form At Formula One Japanese Grand Prix</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">After a minor blip at the previous Singapore Grand Prix, Mercedes AMG continued its dominance in the 2015 Formula One World Championship with a stunning performance yesterday at the Japanese Grand Prix, held at the Suzuka Circuit. It was a one-two finish for the German automaker, with star driver Lewis Hamilton crossing the line first, almost 19 seconds ahead of his teammate Nico Rosberg. It means Hamilton now has 41 F1 victories under his belt, matching the tally of the legendary Ayrton Senna, with both drivers tied at fourth in the list of all-time winners.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/28/2015 - 09:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes AMG Back In Form At Formula One Japanese Grand Prix</div> Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:42:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148547 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler denies manipulating emissions data https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-27/daimler-denies-manipulating-emissions-data <span>Daimler denies manipulating emissions data</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">September 25, 2015 - 8:54 am ET  FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler reiterated today that it has not used defeat devices to manipulate its vehicles during emissions tests. The denial follows allegations by lobby group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) that it had rigged emissions data for its vehicles. The DUH said on Thursday that tests had shown vehicles made by German carmakers including Daimler significantly exceeded limits on nitrogen oxide emissions. "We sharply deny the allegation that we manipulated our cars during emissions tests.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 09/27/2015 - 03:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler denies manipulating emissions data</div> Sun, 27 Sep 2015 09:34:29 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148548 at https://memphis.mbca.org Rosberg Secures Pole After Kvyat Crashes Out At 2015 Japanese Grand Prix https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-27/rosberg-secures-pole-after-kvyat-crashes-out-2015-japanese-grand-prix <span>Rosberg Secures Pole After Kvyat Crashes Out At 2015 Japanese Grand Prix</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">There was a dramatic end to qualifying for the 2015 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix earlier today, with Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat crashing in the final stages and the red flag forced to come out. It meant nine remaining drivers were unable to complete their final quick lap as the session was not restarted. It was a boon for Mercedes AMG’s Nico Rosberg who ended up with pole position, and starting next to him at the front of the grid tomorrow will be fellow Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 09/27/2015 - 03:31</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Rosberg Secures Pole After Kvyat Crashes Out At 2015 Japanese Grand Prix</div> Sun, 27 Sep 2015 09:31:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148549 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz To Design Apartments in London, Singapore https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-25/mercedes-benz-design-apartments-london-singapore <span>Mercedes-Benz To Design Apartments in London, Singapore</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Remember that Bugatti villa we recently told you about? Perhaps Mercedes-Benz was paying attention because the German automaker is going to try its hand at creating high-end living spaces. Working with Fraser Hospitality Group, Mercedes-Benz will offer up six fully furnished apartments in London. The project is called Mercedes-Benz Living, and London is just the start with more to come. The apartments are set to cater to business people living away from home for an extended period of time.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/25/2015 - 07:01</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz To Design Apartments in London, Singapore</div> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:01:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148550 at https://memphis.mbca.org F1 driver Fernando Alonso calls Mercedes' Singapore performance a 'mystery' https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-25/f1-driver-fernando-alonso-calls-mercedes-singapore-performance-mystery <span>F1 driver Fernando Alonso calls Mercedes&#039; Singapore performance a &#039;mystery&#039;</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Driver says reasons for team's drop may never come to light Mercedes' faltering performance last weekend in Singapore had many Formula One fans and insiders scratching their heads.   Fernando Alonso included.   While the McLaren driver stopped short of mentioning a conspiracy, he did offer his thoughts about the most dominant team of the last two years falling behind the pace.   "We have all been here many years," Alonso said Thursday in the weekly press conference.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/25/2015 - 06:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">F1 driver Fernando Alonso calls Mercedes&#039; Singapore performance a &#039;mystery&#039;</div> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:56:31 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148551 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-24/2017-mercedes-benz-cla-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class only arrived on these shores in 2013, but it's already approaching the midway point in its life cycle at which point the popular compact sedan will receive a subtle facelift. The changes will mirror those made to the related A-Class hatchback earlier this year. A prototype for the updated CLA has just been spotted. The car is expected to go on sale in the fall of 2016, as a 2017 model.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 09/24/2015 - 13:49</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA Spy Shots</div> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 19:49:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148552 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-23/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-wagon-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is in the final stages of developing its next-generation E-Class, which is due for a reveal in its standard sedan bodystyle around the end of the year. We’ve been spying prototypes for the sedan for over year but recently prototypes for additional bodystyles have started to surface. Only a couple of weeks ago we saw a long-wheelbase variant that we hear might be a new Mercedes-Maybach model, and today we have our first spy shots of the new E-Class Wagon.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/23/2015 - 13:09</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon Spy Shots</div> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:09:57 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148553 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Exec Hints Upcoming Tesla Fighter Will Be An SUV https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-23/mercedes-exec-hints-upcoming-tesla-fighter-will-be-suv <span>Mercedes Exec Hints Upcoming Tesla Fighter Will Be An SUV</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The last thing we heard about a Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] rival from Mercedes-Benz was that it was "coming soon." Other than potential for a 300-mile range, details regarding the vehicle remain thin. But Car and Driver is reporting that visions of a sleek sedan or coupe might be unfounded.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/23/2015 - 13:05</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Exec Hints Upcoming Tesla Fighter Will Be An SUV</div> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:05:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148554 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class First Drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-22/2016-mercedes-benz-g-class-first-drive <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class First Drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">For almost every vehicle on the market, product cycles typically last six to eight years. At the end of that run, the vehicle gets a redesign with either a new or significantly improved structure. That’s not the case for the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. First released in 1979, the G-Class has never been redesigned. Instead, Mercedes has opted to continually update the interior appointments, powertrains, and techfeatures of the “Geländewagen”—as it’s called in its home country—and that's precisely the case for the reworked 2016 model. The changes for 2016 are mostly minimal.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 09/22/2015 - 12:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class First Drive</div> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:06:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148555 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots And Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-22/2017-mercedes-benz-slc-spy-shots-and-video <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots And Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is bringing back its SLC badge next year, but it won’t be affixed to an ‘all-new’ car but rather an updated version of the current SLK-Class. The SLK is now one of the oldest models in the automaker’s fleet, having been on the market in its current form since the 2012 model year. We’ll see a 2016 SLK with a new base engine and a few other changes before Mercedes replaces the car with the SLC-badged version, shown here as a prototype in our exclusive spy shots and video.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 09/22/2015 - 11:58</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots And Video</div> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:58:51 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148556 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-21/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-class-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The GLE-Class is a completely new nameplate this year—and while the sleek new GLE Coupe is an entirely new form for Mercedes-Benz, the model line itself isn’t all-new. The luxury automaker is in the midst of a comprehensive nomenclature change, and the former M-Class (or ML) is now called the GLE With the introduction of the GLE Coupe, the GLE-Class is now more closely aligned with the X5 and X6.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/21/2015 - 12:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class - Review</div> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:19:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148557 at https://memphis.mbca.org Happy 25th birthday, Mercedes 500E https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-21/happy-25th-birthday-mercedes-500e <span>Happy 25th birthday, Mercedes 500E</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">W124 Q-ship debuted at the Paris motor show in 1990 Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the 25th birthday of the 500E, one of the stealthiest Q-ships of the 1990s. The W124 platform debuted in 1984, but it would take another six years for the engineers at Stuttgart to get really mad (probably at the BMW M5) and drop a V8 into the midsize luxury sedan.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/21/2015 - 12:12</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Happy 25th birthday, Mercedes 500E</div> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 18:12:38 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148558 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes' decision on U.S. pickup due next year https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-21/mercedes-decision-us-pickup-due-next-year <span>Mercedes&#039; decision on U.S. pickup due next year</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News September 19, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz is still mulling a pickup for the U.S., and has lengthened the timetable for a decision.  Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, says a decision will come in eight to 10 months. It had been expected by the end of this year.  "The product is still very fluid," Cannon said at the auto show here. "We've got time to make this decision, so we're not hurrying with it. We want to make sure the product fits this market's needs.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/21/2015 - 11:51</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes&#039; decision on U.S. pickup due next year</div> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:51:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148559 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes considers ultraluxury crossover or SUV to fight Bentayga https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-21/mercedes-considers-ultraluxury-crossover-or-suv-fight-bentayga <span>Mercedes considers ultraluxury crossover or SUV to fight Bentayga</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News September 21, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz is exploring whether to introduce an ultraluxury crossover or SUV, possibly under its Maybach subbrand.  Demand appears to be growing for ultraluxury SUV and crossover type vehicles, said Andreas Zygan, Mercedes director of development for SUVs. He noted the entry of other high-end brands such as Bentley, which showed the Bentayga crossover at the auto show here.  "We are looking at everything that is going on with that segment," Zygan said.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/21/2015 - 11:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes considers ultraluxury crossover or SUV to fight Bentayga</div> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:48:05 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148560 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Premium Brands and Mazda Ranks Highest among Volume Brands in Inaugural Germany Study by J.D. Power https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-18/mercedes-benz-ranks-highest-customer-satisfaction-among-premium-brands-and-mazda-ran <span>Mercedes-Benz Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Premium Brands and Mazda Ranks Highest among Volume Brands in Inaugural Germany Study by J.D. Power</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Highly Satisfying Service Experience Drives Customers Back to Dealer for Service and Sales MUNICH: 16 September 2015 — Mercedes-Benz ranks highest among premium brands and Mazda ranks highest among volume brands in customer satisfaction with vehicle service, according to the inaugural J.D. Power 2015 Germany Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM released today. The CSI Study—conducted by J.D.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/18/2015 - 08:26</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Premium Brands and Mazda Ranks Highest among Volume Brands in Inaugural Germany Study by J.D. Power</div> Fri, 18 Sep 2015 14:26:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148561 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler to invest $1.3 billion to expand Mercedes SUV plant in Alabama https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-18/daimler-invest-13-billion-expand-mercedes-suv-plant-alabama <span>Daimler to invest $1.3 billion to expand Mercedes SUV plant in Alabama</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Bloomberg September 18, 2015 - 11:04 am ET -- UPDATED: 9/18/15 1:48 pm ET - adds details Daimler AG will invest $1.3 billion at its U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/18/2015 - 07:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler to invest $1.3 billion to expand Mercedes SUV plant in Alabama</div> Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:52:01 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148562 at https://memphis.mbca.org Confirmed: Mercedes pickup won't be a 'fat cowboy truck' https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-18/confirmed-mercedes-pickup-wont-be-fat-cowboy-truck <span>Confirmed: Mercedes pickup won&#039;t be a &#039;fat cowboy truck&#039;</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Luxury truck will share platform with Nissan Navara; confirmed so far for Europe and South America The Mercedes-Benz pickup truck that isn't a Unimog is coming, and it'll share some underpinnings with the Nissan NP300 Navara pickup, Automotive News Europe reports. The latest Nissan Navara NP300 one-ton truck made its debut in the metal at the Frankfurt motor show this week, with Daimler announcing plans to use it as the basis for a yet-unnamed midsize pickup that will be sold in a number of markets under the Mercedes-Benz badge.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/18/2015 - 07:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Confirmed: Mercedes pickup won&#039;t be a &#039;fat cowboy truck&#039;</div> Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:48:08 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148563 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos & Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-16/2017-mercedes-amg-c63-coupe-2015-frankfurt-auto-show-live-photos-video <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos &amp; Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG’s new C63 Coupe based on the C-Class Coupe has finally landed, debuting this week at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show. As expected, the car looks like a mini version of the stunning S63 Coupe, and we can't wait to take it for a spin. From its pumped fenders to its carbon fiber attachments to its burly V-8 engine, the C63 Coupe is blessed in every way a performance fan could ever desire.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/16/2015 - 10:01</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe: 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show Live Photos &amp; Video</div> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:01:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148564 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile Concept: Live Photos & Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-16/mercedes-benz-intelligent-aerodynamic-automobile-concept-live-photos-video <span>Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile Concept: Live Photos &amp; Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Like most automakers, Mercedes-Benz is studying the future of the automobile and building concept cars to predict that future. The night before the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz unveiled its latest concept, the Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile (IAA), to a gathering of journalists. A four-door coupe, the IAA may preview the design direction for the next generation of the CLS. More importantly, however, it hints at a future that could include greater use of active aerodynamics. We've seen active grille shutters before, but this vehicle takes that idea much further.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/16/2015 - 09:54</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile Concept: Live Photos &amp; Video</div> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:54:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148565 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler N.A. to move headquarters, 30 jobs to Mich., governor says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-16/daimler-na-move-headquarters-30-jobs-mich-governor-says <span>Daimler N.A. to move headquarters, 30 jobs to Mich., governor says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Lindsay VanHulle  Crain's Detroit Business September 16, 2015 - 3:26 pm ET -- UPDATED: 9/16/15 5:01 pm ET - adds details LANSING, Mich. -- Daimler AG's North American holding company plans to move its headquarters and 30 administrative jobs to Michigan, Gov.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/16/2015 - 09:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler N.A. to move headquarters, 30 jobs to Mich., governor says</div> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:46:28 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148566 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes confirms Tesla fighter https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-15/mercedes-confirms-tesla-fighter <span>Mercedes confirms Tesla fighter</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News September 15, 2015 - 3:00 pm ET  FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz will bring out an electric-powered Tesla fighter in the next few years. Thomas Weber, Daimler AG board member in charge of group research and Mercedes-Benz car development, confirmed in an interview here that Mercedes plans to begin selling an electric vehicle with a range of 400-500 kilometers (250 to 310 miles) within a few years, possibly in 2018. The planned EV isn’t meant to be competitive with the company’s electric versions of the Smart ForTwo, Mercedes B-class or the Mercedes-AMG SLS, Weber said. “It’s someth</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 09/15/2015 - 10:49</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes confirms Tesla fighter</div> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:49:15 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148567 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz IAA Concept debuts at Frankfurt motor show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-15/mercedes-benz-iaa-concept-debuts-frankfurt-motor-show <span>Mercedes-Benz IAA Concept debuts at Frankfurt motor show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes concept interior previews production sedan At the tail end of a highly complex, eight minute dance routine that involved rotor-steered floating spheres and dancers riding those little boards with the blue lights on them, Mercedes-Benz showed us its “Concept IAA” concept car. Here, IAA stands for Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile, though the Germans also call the Frankfurt auto show Die Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, or IAA.  As you may have guessed from the name, the IAA is designed for maximum aerodynamic efficiency.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 09/15/2015 - 10:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz IAA Concept debuts at Frankfurt motor show &lt;img src=&quot;/sites/default/files/news/screen_shot_2015-09-15_at_6.41.20_pm.png&quot; width=&quot;889&quot; height=&quot;558&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; /&gt;</div> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:46:30 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148568 at https://memphis.mbca.org Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Tesla, Toyota, And Others Agree: Automated Braking Should Be Standard https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-15/audi-bmw-ford-gm-mercedes-tesla-toyota-and-others-agree-automated-braking-should-be- <span>Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Tesla, Toyota, And Others Agree: Automated Braking Should Be Standard</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Of all the autonomous car features headed our way, automatic emergency braking, or AEB, is perhaps the one that has safety regulators -- and consumers -- most excited. AEB consists of sensors and software that warn drivers of approaching obstacles and apply the brakes automatically, if necessary -- for example, if a motorist is distracted, drunk, or nods off at the wheel. AEB promises to reduce serious rear-end collisions and minor fender-benders alike, cutting fatality rates and traffic jams, too.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/14/2015 - 22:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Tesla, Toyota, And Others Agree: Automated Braking Should Be Standard</div> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:20:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148569 at https://memphis.mbca.org These are the best 1:18 scale Mercedes models you can buy https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-15/these-are-best-118-scale-mercedes-models-you-can-buy <span>These are the best 1:18 scale Mercedes models you can buy</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">8 of the best Benz die-cast scale models you can easily find. Mercedes-Benz cars aren't cheap -- that much is certain. You've got to pay to play, whether it's the real thing you're buying or a 1:18 scale model of your dream Benz. Last week we brought you a selection of Ferrari models in 1:18 scale -- everything from a Testarossa to the F50 -- that were surprisingly affordable. But there aren't really any bargains to be had when buying a model from Stuttgart.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/14/2015 - 22:16</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">These are the best 1:18 scale Mercedes models you can buy</div> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:16:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148570 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-15/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Although the name 'Metris' is new, the Spanish-built Mercedes-Benz is not. It's known everywhere else as the Vito, a name roundly rejected by U.S. market research. It was 15 years ago that MB introduced America to the large, euro-style van with its Sprinter, which has also been badged as a Freightliner and a Dodge. We've become the Sprinter's largest market after Germany, and the Teutonic automaker will add the mid-size Metris to its commercial lineup this October. We'll get cargo and passenger variants priced from $28,950 (plus $995 destination).</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/14/2015 - 22:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris - Review</div> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:00:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148571 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes, BMW and Audi extend reach at the expense of mass-market brands https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-15/mercedes-bmw-and-audi-extend-reach-expense-mass-market-brands <span>Mercedes, BMW and Audi extend reach at the expense of mass-market brands</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">September 14, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  As German luxury brands broad-en their reach with new products, they are gaining volume without tarnishing their upscale images, executives say.  In the U.S., for instance, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz sales have climbed this year through August. Audi leads the pack in percentage increase at 12 percent, followed by Mercedes (excluding Sprinter) at 7.3 percent and BMW at 5.9 percent, according to the Automotive News Data Center.  And in Europe, an Audi, BMW or Mercedes is more likely to be bought each month than a Citroen, Fiat or Toyota.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 09/14/2015 - 21:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes, BMW and Audi extend reach at the expense of mass-market brands</div> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 03:53:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148573 at https://memphis.mbca.org Brabus Extracts 600 Horsepower From The Mercedes-AMG GT S https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-11/brabus-extracts-600-horsepower-mercedes-amg-gt-s <span>Brabus Extracts 600 Horsepower From The Mercedes-AMG GT S</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Legendary Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has finally unveiled its first take on the stunning Mercedes-AMG GT S sports car, and already, even in this initial state of tune, the car is developing a meaty 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. That, says Brabus, is enough for 0-62 mph acceleration in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 201 mph. Incredibly, the new output was generated merely with an engine ECU retune, proving that Mercedes-AMG’s new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 still has a lot of potential.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/11/2015 - 11:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Brabus Extracts 600 Horsepower From The Mercedes-AMG GT S</div> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 17:18:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148574 at https://memphis.mbca.org Anniversary at Mercedes-Benz Vans – Everyone celebrating, one driving: the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is 20 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-11/anniversary-mercedes-benz-vans-%25E2%2580%2593-everyone-celebrating-one-driving-mercedes-benz-spri <span>Anniversary at Mercedes-Benz Vans – Everyone celebrating, one driving: the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is 20</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Big celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf plant Over 250 guests including politicians, economists and the media plus employees from the Sprinter plants around the world Mercedes-Benz Sprinter established the large vans segment in 1995 Over 2.9 million Sprinter delivered to customers in the last 20 years Mercedes-Benz Vans investing around a billion euros in Germany and the USA for the next Sprinter generation Dr Dieter Zetsche: “With the Sprinter, we have created an iconic brand for vans.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/11/2015 - 11:12</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Anniversary at Mercedes-Benz Vans – Everyone celebrating, one driving: the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is 20</div> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 17:12:00 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148575 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Maybach E-Class Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-11/2017-mercedes-maybach-e-class-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Maybach E-Class Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is in the final stages of developing its next-generation E-Class, with the new mid-size sedan most likely debuting at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show next January. Sales, meanwhile, should start in the fall of next year, making it a 2017 model. We’ve been spying prototypes for more than a year but now we have our first look at a long-wheelbase variant thought to be grouped under the newly established Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/11/2015 - 11:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Maybach E-Class Spy Shots</div> Fri, 11 Sep 2015 17:00:56 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148576 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz TV: Mercedes-Benz F 015 TV commercial “Baby”. https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-09/mercedes-benz-tv-mercedes-benz-f-015-tv-commercial-%25E2%2580%259Cbaby%25E2%2580%259D <span>Mercedes-Benz TV: Mercedes-Benz F 015 TV commercial “Baby”.</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz F 015 turns your car time into quality time. Watch here --&gt;&gt;  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PRiaUTaI9M As the car drives autonomously, you can spend your time for yourself – and your loved ones. More information about autonomous driving by Mercedes-Benz on http://mb4.me/SSW0zfkw </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/09/2015 - 09:54</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz TV: Mercedes-Benz F 015 TV commercial “Baby”.</div> Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:54:43 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148577 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Preview https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-08/2017-mercedes-benz-s-class-cabriolet-preview <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Preview</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">There’s a changing of the guard happening at the most exclusive end of the luxury market—and a ratcheting-up of expectations—yet the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is staying at the heart of it. With the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet, the esteemed nameplate adds an open-air version of the S-Class Coupe introduced this past year—with a soft-top setup—that could prove an interesting and entertaining alternative to the Bentley Continental GTC and BMW 6-Series Slated to make its official bow later this month at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it’s the first flagship four-seat convertible, as Mercedes-Benz </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 09/08/2015 - 10:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Preview</div> Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:14:22 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148578 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gains Three New Variants Including Plug-In Hybrid And Diesel https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-04/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-gains-three-new-variants-including-plug-hybrid-and-diesel <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gains Three New Variants Including Plug-In Hybrid And Diesel</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s latest C-Class was all-new for 2015 and for its first year on the market the vehicle was offered in just two variants, a C300 and C400, both of which came standard with 4Matic all-wheel drive. For the 2016 model year, the C400 is replaced by the sporty new C450 AMG, and fuel-efficient C300d diesel and C350e plug-in hybrid variants also join the fold. The entry-level option remains the C300, but it now comes with rear-wheel drive as standard. All-wheel drive is still available, though.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/04/2015 - 08:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Gains Three New Variants Including Plug-In Hybrid And Diesel</div> Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:19:09 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148579 at https://memphis.mbca.org 600-hp C-Class: Brabus dials up Mercedes-AMG C63 S for Frankfurt motor show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-04/600-hp-c-class-brabus-dials-mercedes-amg-c63-s-frankfurt-motor-show <span>600-hp C-Class: Brabus dials up Mercedes-AMG C63 S for Frankfurt motor show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Compact Benz sedan receives more power than it knows what to do with Just when we think we've reached peak Brabus, the Bottrop-based Mercedes-Benz tuner yanks another AMG model off the production lines and makes it even more ridiculous.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 09/04/2015 - 08:16</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">600-hp C-Class: Brabus dials up Mercedes-AMG C63 S for Frankfurt motor show</div> Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:16:21 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148580 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots (With Interior) https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-03/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-spy-shots-interior <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots (With Interior)</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year, and for 2014 it was given a major update. In Mercedes tradition, we’ll see the next generation of the luxurious mid-size sedan introduced for the 2017 model year, meaning it will be unveiled in the next six to 12 months or so. We now have new spy shots of a prototype for the new E-Class, which at present appears very much like the C-Class and S-Class it will sit between. The new E-Class rides on Mercedes’ modular MRA platform, which debuted in the C-Class and has since made its way into the new GLC small SUV.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 09/03/2015 - 12:13</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots (With Interior)</div> Thu, 03 Sep 2015 18:13:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203356 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes is working on Tesla Model S fighter, r&d chief tells paper https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-03/mercedes-working-tesla-model-s-fighter-rd-chief-tells-paper <span>Mercedes is working on Tesla Model S fighter, r&amp;d chief tells paper</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News September 3, 2015 - 6:08 am ET  FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz is working on an electric car with a range of up to 311 miles that could compete with Tesla’s Model S battery-powered vehicle, development chief Thomas Weber told German magazine auto motor und sport. "We are working on an intelligent concept for a highly attractive electric vehicle with a range of 400-500 kilometers (228-311 miles),” Weber said in an interview, adding that the car would come “soon.” The electric drive concept would fit into Mercedes's flexible architecture, allowing it to be employed in more than one</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 09/03/2015 - 12:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes is working on Tesla Model S fighter, r&amp;d chief tells paper</div> Thu, 03 Sep 2015 18:08:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148581 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet Detailed In New Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-02/2017-mercedes-amg-s63-cabriolet-detailed-new-video <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet Detailed In New Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has finally unveiled its new S-Class Cabriolet, the open-top version of the S-Class Coupe that went on sale last year as the replacement for the CL. For performance fans, there’s the S63 Cabriolet developed by Mercedes-AMG. This one packs a hand-built 5.5-liter V-8 engine which thanks to a twin-turbocharging system spits out 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. To help get that power to the ground, Mercedes-AMG is equipping the S63 Cabrio with 4Matic all-wheel drive as standard. This helps to deliver the car’s brisk acceleration time of 3.9 seconds for the 0-60 mph run.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/02/2015 - 13:40</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet Detailed In New Video</div> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:40:30 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148582 at https://memphis.mbca.org Official: This is the Mercedes S-class Cabriolet https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-09-02/official-mercedes-s-class-cabriolet <span>Official: This is the Mercedes S-class Cabriolet</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Drop-top S550 and S63 AMG set for Frankfurt motor show stage Remember the elegant Mercedes-Benz 220 convertible from the 1950s? How about the gorgeous early ’60s 220 SE cabriolet? Perhaps a 280 SE convertible is more your style. Well, Benz is back in the full-size four-place convertible business with the 2017 S-class Cabriolet, making its debut at the Frankfurt motor show later this month. The company says this is its first open-top four-seat flagship since 1971. The car looks like, well, an S-class convertible.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 09/02/2015 - 10:44</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Official: This is the Mercedes S-class Cabriolet</div> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:44:53 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148583 at https://memphis.mbca.org New Smart ForTwo Cabrio Revealed, Goes On Sale Early Summer 2016 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-28/new-smart-fortwo-cabrio-revealed-goes-sale-early-summer-2016 <span>New Smart ForTwo Cabrio Revealed, Goes On Sale Early Summer 2016</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Fans of the third-generation Smart ForTwo that’s just gone on sale will soon be able to opt for an open-top version as Daimler’s minicar brand has just revealed a new Fortwo Cabrio. The car makes its debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show in less than three weeks and is confirmed to reach showrooms in the United States by early summer of 2016. In other markets it will be available by February. Smart hasn’t pulled any surprises with its latest-generation ForTwo Cabrio.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 08/28/2015 - 13:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">New Smart ForTwo Cabrio Revealed, Goes On Sale Early Summer 2016</div> Fri, 28 Aug 2015 19:57:35 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148584 at https://memphis.mbca.org Smart ForTwo takes on more American dimensions https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-27/smart-fortwo-takes-more-american-dimensions <span>Smart ForTwo takes on more American dimensions</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News August 27, 2015 - 3:34 pm ET -- UPDATED: 8/27/15 9:07 pm ET - corrected Editor's note: An earlier version of this story misstated how many generations of the Smart ForTwo have been sold in the U.S. The first-generation ForTwo was not marketed in the U.S. PORTLAND, Ore. -- The bite-size Smart ForTwo may have a European flavor, but the third-generation model coming to the U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 08/27/2015 - 12:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Smart ForTwo takes on more American dimensions</div> Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:46:35 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148585 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-27/2017-mercedes-amg-gls63-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is working on a mid-cycle update for its GL-Class that will see the full-size luxury SUV rebranded a GLS in line with the automaker’s latest naming scheme. Like the GL, the new GLS will feature a high-performance variant developed by Mercedes-AMG, a prototype for which has been spotted for the first time. The new performance variant will be badged a GLS63, and its basic specifications should be similar to those of the GL63 it will replace.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 08/27/2015 - 12:40</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 Spy Shots</div> Thu, 27 Aug 2015 18:40:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148586 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler: smart forfour with readyspace seats – smart for dogs https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-27/daimler-smart-forfour-readyspace-seats-%25E2%2580%2593-smart-dogs <span>Daimler: smart forfour with readyspace seats – smart for dogs</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Man’s best friend: 9.5 million Germans own one or even two dogs. But travelling by car together – like now in the holiday season – can be fraught with difficulties. If the four-legged friend has short legs or is old, jumping into the car becomes an arduous climb. smart has the solution with the readyspace seats in the forfour: the entrance height can be lowered by twelve centimetres in next to no time.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 08/27/2015 - 09:22</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler: smart forfour with readyspace seats – smart for dogs</div> Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:22:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148587 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-27/2017-mercedes-benz-glc-coupe-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz just launched its GLC, and soon the small SUV will spawn a sportier, coupe-like version. The original BMW X6, spawned from the X5, was the first vehicle to combine the sleek styling of a coupe with the taller ride height and extra capability of an SUV, and Mercedes recently jumped on the bandwagon with its own GLE Coupe derived from the GLE. Now it’s the GLC’s turn. The vehicle, which will be called the GLC Coupe, was previewed in concept form at the Shanghai Auto Show earlier this year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 08/26/2015 - 21:58</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe Spy Shots</div> Thu, 27 Aug 2015 03:58:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148588 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz V-Class Gets Sporty AMG Line Package https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-27/mercedes-benz-v-class-gets-sporty-amg-line-package <span>Mercedes-Benz V-Class Gets Sporty AMG Line Package</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is sold here in the United States as a commercial vehicle known as the Metris, but in other markets it’s positioned as a plush people carrier aimed at high-end transport services and large families.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 08/26/2015 - 21:54</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz V-Class Gets Sporty AMG Line Package</div> Thu, 27 Aug 2015 03:54:13 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148589 at https://memphis.mbca.org Atlanta Falcons' New Home To Be Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-25/atlanta-falcons-new-home-be-mercedes-benz-stadium-video <span>Atlanta Falcons&#039; New Home To Be Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Last month, Mercedes-Benz USA moved its headquarters from a complex in northeren New Jersey to Atlanta, Georgia. And the company has already taken serious steps to put down roots in its new home south of the Mason-Dixon line.  Today, it was announced that the new home of the Atlanta Falcons—and the Atlanta United Major League Soccer team—will be officially called Mercedes-Benz Stadium. How much the naming rights, which run through 2042, cost the German giant haven't been released.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 08/25/2015 - 12:01</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Atlanta Falcons&#039; New Home To Be Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Video</div> Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:01:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148590 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Shows Us The Highlights Of Its 2017 C63 Coupe In New Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-25/mercedes-amg-shows-us-highlights-its-2017-c63-coupe-new-video <span>Mercedes-AMG Shows Us The Highlights Of Its 2017 C63 Coupe In New Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG’s new C63 Coupe based on the C-Class Coupe has finally landed, and as expected the car looks like a mini version of the stunning S63 Coupe. In this official video, Mercedes-AMG points out many of the details that make the car so special. Watch the video here --&gt;&gt; https://youtu.be/f0byM_j1FIQ  From its pumped fenders to its carbon fiber attachments to its burly V-8 engine, the C63 Coupe is blessed in every way a performance fan could ever desire.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 08/25/2015 - 11:54</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG Shows Us The Highlights Of Its 2017 C63 Coupe In New Video</div> Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:54:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148591 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes AMG Wins 2015 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, Lotus Makes Podium https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-25/mercedes-amg-wins-2015-formula-one-belgian-grand-prix-lotus-makes-podium <span>Mercedes AMG Wins 2015 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, Lotus Makes Podium</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It was a one-two finish for Mercedes AMG at yesterday’s 2015 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, and in particular it was a near perfect race for star driver Lewis Hamilton. The Briton came out on top for the sixth time this season and the 39th time in his F1 career. Fellow Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg crossed the finish line just over 2.0 seconds behind Hamilton. Rosberg started alongside his teammate on the front row but fell victim to the new starting procedure introduced in the Belgian race.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 08/24/2015 - 22:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes AMG Wins 2015 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, Lotus Makes Podium</div> Tue, 25 Aug 2015 04:38:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148592 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-25/2017-mercedes-amg-sl63-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is working on a mid-cycle update for its SL-Class, and that means all the separate variants including the high-performance Mercedes-AMG offerings are also due to be updated. Today we have the first spy shots of the updated Mercedes-AMG SL63. The updated SL arrives next year, as a 2017 model, and will benefit from some much-needed visual tweaks around the front end that will give it a sleeker, sportier appearance.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 08/24/2015 - 22:33</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG SL63 Spy Shots</div> Tue, 25 Aug 2015 04:33:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148593 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes to hang 3-pointed star on new home of Atlanta Falcons, report says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-22/mercedes-hang-3-pointed-star-new-home-atlanta-falcons-report-says <span>Mercedes to hang 3-pointed star on new home of Atlanta Falcons, report says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News August 21, 2015 - 1:15 pm ET  Mercedes-Benz is poised to secure the naming rights to a new stadium for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, according to a report. The Sports Business Journal reported Friday that the automaker has agreed to acquire the naming rights to the Falcons stadium, set to open in time for the NFL’s 2017-18 season. An announcement about the deal is expected Monday, Sports Business Journal reported. This isn’t Mercedes first shot at stadium naming rights.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 08/21/2015 - 22:16</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes to hang 3-pointed star on new home of Atlanta Falcons, report says</div> Sat, 22 Aug 2015 04:16:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148594 at https://memphis.mbca.org Style, power: 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe revealed https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-20/style-power-2017-mercedes-amg-c63-coupe-revealed <span>Style, power: 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe revealed</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It’s a C63 sedan minus two doors. What’s not to love?  We like looking at the recently unveiled Mercedes-Benz C-class coupe, and we love driving the Mercedes-AMG C63 sedan. The 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe brings both together in one svelte, powerful package, and we couldn’t be happier. Save for the doors, roof and trunk lid, all sheetmetal has been switched up compared to the non-AMG C-class. Coupled with the characteristically aggressive AMG fascias, the car boasts a subtly different look all around.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 08/20/2015 - 10:17</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Style, power: 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe revealed</div> Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:17:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148595 at https://memphis.mbca.org How Daimler's Car2go could transform how New Yorkers get around town https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-20/how-daimlers-car2go-could-transform-how-new-yorkers-get-around-town <span>How Daimler&#039;s Car2go could transform how New Yorkers get around town</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Matthew Flamm  Crain's New York Business August 20, 2015 - 3:55 pm ET  NEW YORK -- As residents of Brooklyn and Queens know all too well, not having a car makes it difficult to get from one borough to the other.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 08/20/2015 - 10:13</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">How Daimler&#039;s Car2go could transform how New Yorkers get around town</div> Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:13:01 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148596 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4Matic review notes: premium, luxury or neither? https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-18/2015-mercedes-benz-cla250-4matic-review-notes-premium-luxury-or-neither <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4Matic review notes: premium, luxury or neither?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Entry-level sedan does its best to live up to the brand’s reputation   EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I like the CLA250 -- it’s stylish and damn near proportionally perfect to my eye. It’s well equipped and has a nice cabin worthy of a more expensive car (though the back-seat room is tight). The chassis feels sure-footed, and since this is all-wheel drive there’s grip aplenty. Like other CLAs I’ve driven, there’s a weird sensation, a lag, when you shift the car into gear. Put the car in drive and nothing happens until you give it some throttle, then the car can jerk forward.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 08/18/2015 - 09:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 4Matic review notes: premium, luxury or neither?</div> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:41:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148597 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Leaked: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-18/2017-mercedes-amg-c63-coupe-leaked-video <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Leaked: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz only last week revealed its new C-Class Coupe, which will be sailing into showrooms next spring, as a 2017 model. Arriving at the same time will be the car’s high-performance variant from Mercedes-AMG, the C63 Coupe, and today we have our first completely undisguised look at it. Watch the video here --&gt;&gt; https://youtu.be/JBe7KKVlZ4g The leaked images, posted online at Zero 2 Turbo, show the range-topping C63 S Coupe. A slightly tamer C63 Coupe is planned, and at some point we’ll likely see additional variants including one badged a Black Series.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 08/18/2015 - 09:31</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Leaked: Video</div> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:31:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148598 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Teased Ahead Of Frankfurt Auto Show Debut https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-17/2017-mercedes-benz-s-class-cabriolet-teased-ahead-frankfurt-auto-show-debut <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Teased Ahead Of Frankfurt Auto Show Debut</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is one of our favorite cars, particularly in high-performance Mercedes-AMG tune. It was one of the most interesting and attractive debuts of 2014, and soon it will be joined by a convertible variant, an official teaser sketch of which has been released today. Having already captured spy shots of the car in testing, this comes as no surprise to us—in fact, rumors of a S-Class convertible have been making the rounds ever since the debut of the Ocean Drive concept back at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 08/17/2015 - 12:13</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Teased Ahead Of Frankfurt Auto Show Debut</div> Mon, 17 Aug 2015 18:13:00 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148599 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 coupe debuts before Frankfurt motor show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-14/2017-mercedes-benz-c300-coupe-debuts-frankfurt-motor-show <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 coupe debuts before Frankfurt motor show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Lower, wider C coupe arrives next year The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 coupe made its Web debut Thursday before its world premiere at the Frankfurt motor show. It’s wider, lower and longer than its predecessor and arrives in dealerships in the spring of 2016. The C300 and C300 4Matic, which will surely be followed by more powerful versions, will house a 2.0-liter turbocharged four making 241 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. That’s a few ticks above the output of the same engine in the CLA250.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 08/14/2015 - 14:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 coupe debuts before Frankfurt motor show</div> Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:19:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148600 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-14/2016-mercedes-benz-sl-class-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL isn't a sports car in the classic sense, but a very luxurious two-seat convertible that manages to blend nimble on-road behavior with seemingly effortless power. To quote its engineers, the SL is "the S-Class of sporty cars," providing a unique mix of attributes that distinguishes it from the elegant Jaguar F-Type, the Porsche 911 range, the Chevrolet Corvette, and the brutal but undeniably fast Dodge Viper. Over its 60 years on the market, the Mercedes-Benz SL has gained power, size, and a great deal of luxury.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 08/14/2015 - 14:10</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz SL Class - Review</div> Fri, 14 Aug 2015 20:10:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148601 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes AMG C63 S sedan review notes: speed-focused https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-13/2015-mercedes-amg-c63-s-sedan-review-notes-speed-focused <span>2015 Mercedes AMG C63 S sedan review notes: speed-focused</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Merc stops chasing luxury and brings a true M3 competitor   ROAD TEST EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: I’m torn. I’m torn between exhaust sounds. The Jaguar F-Type R was the new standard for hilarious and raucous tailpipe notes, but now I might be leaning toward this Merc V8. It sounds awesome in this car and awesome on the AMG GT S. It doesn’t crackle and backfire as much as the F-Type, but when it does it’s more meaningful. Either way, they both sound frickin’ great; this C63 is way more refined, though. I love the look, except for the wheels; they almost look aftermarket or something.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 08/13/2015 - 09:15</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes AMG C63 S sedan review notes: speed-focused</div> Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:15:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148602 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-12/2016-mercedes-benz-e-class-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is many things to many people, but at its core, the E-Class is a comfortable mid-size car that does luxury right and can even be a bit of fun to drive. The E-Class offers many different options for a wide variety of buyers. There's a traditional sedan and wagon, as well as coupe and convertible models.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 08/11/2015 - 22:04</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz E Class - Review</div> Wed, 12 Aug 2015 04:04:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148603 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes R class production launched at AM General https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-12/mercedes-r-class-production-launched-am-general <span>Mercedes R class production launched at AM General</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News August 11, 2015 - 1:01 pm ET  AM General today launched production of the Mercedes-Benz R class at its assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind. Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz and AM General entered a multi-year contract to move production of the luxury vehicle to AM General’s 675,000-square-foot Commercial Assembly Plant, which used to produce General Motors’ Hummer H2. The R class was previously assembled at Mercedes-Benz’s plant in Vance, Ala.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 08/11/2015 - 21:58</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes R class production launched at AM General</div> Wed, 12 Aug 2015 03:58:22 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148604 at https://memphis.mbca.org Notes From The Driveway: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-10/notes-driveway-2016-mercedes-amg-gt-s <span>Notes From The Driveway: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It's not very often that something as special as the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S comes rolling into my driveway, so I was excited to spend the last week piloting Mercedes' new Porsche 911 fighter. Prior to my test drive, I had only been behind the wheel for one glorious lap of the Road America road course, but this time I was able to put 342 miles on the odometer and learn what it's like to live with this beautiful coupe.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 08/10/2015 - 09:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Notes From The Driveway: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S</div> Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:29:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148605 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Pricing Starts At $120,825 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-10/2016-mercedes-benz-g-class-pricing-starts-120825 <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Pricing Starts At $120,825</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">When we got the first details on Mercedes-Benz's 2016 G-Class range, it wasn't clear the specifications that would be available in the United States. Now we know what will be on offer here, and how much they'll set you back. Opening bids for the G550 will start at a heady $120,825, including a $925 destination charge. As we learned in May, motivation will be provided by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, which is both more compact and more powerful than the 5.5-liter mill of the outgoing model year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 08/10/2015 - 09:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Pricing Starts At $120,825</div> Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:25:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148606 at https://memphis.mbca.org The Mercedes-Maybach S600 By Brabus Will Hit 60 MPH In Under 3.7 Seconds https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-07/mercedes-maybach-s600-brabus-will-hit-60-mph-under-37-seconds <span>The Mercedes-Maybach S600 By Brabus Will Hit 60 MPH In Under 3.7 Seconds</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 is certainly no slouch with its ample 523 horsepower and 612 pound-feet of torque, but if you’re the type that needs your luxury behemoth to keep up with top sports models, then Brabus has just what you need. The German tuner is intimately familiar with the latest S-Class as it was responsible for much of the engineering work done on the extra-long Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman. For the regular Mercedes-Maybach S600, the firm has developed a comprehensive tuning package that sees the car deliver as much as 887 horsepower.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 08/07/2015 - 07:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Maybach S600 By Brabus Will Hit 60 MPH In Under 3.7 Seconds</div> Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:42:16 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148607 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz passes mark of one million cars sold already in July https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-07/mercedes-benz-passes-mark-one-million-cars-sold-already-july <span>Mercedes-Benz passes mark of one million cars sold already in July</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">By: News Release August 6, 2015   Mercedes-Benz hands over 149,753 vehicles to customers in July (+15.2%). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing &amp; Sales: “We passed the one-million mark already in July. Never before have we delivered so many cars to customers in the first seven months of a year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 08/07/2015 - 07:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz passes mark of one million cars sold already in July</div> Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:38:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148608 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes GLE Coupe and GLC: Here's what they'll cost https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-07/2016-mercedes-gle-coupe-and-glc-heres-what-theyll-cost <span>2016 Mercedes GLE Coupe and GLC: Here&#039;s what they&#039;ll cost</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">There are only two GLE Coupe versions to choose from, and they're both AMG Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed pricing for the all-new GLE Coupe which is going on sale this month, ending months of uncertainty for those dozen or so folks on the fence between the GLE-class-derived crossover and its extroverted Bavarian cousin, the BMW X6. The GLE Coupe will be available in AMG flavor only -- so don't look for a base version around the price of the smaller GLA -- and pricing depends on just how much AMG you want.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 08/06/2015 - 21:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes GLE Coupe and GLC: Here&#039;s what they&#039;ll cost</div> Fri, 07 Aug 2015 03:36:17 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148609 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Priced From $39,875 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-05/2016-mercedes-benz-glc-priced-39875 <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Priced From $39,875</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">We already had a chance to take Mercedes-Benz’s new GLC for a spin and found it to be a very impressive vehicle. With a roomy interior that’s easily the best in class, a powerful engine under the hood (and more potent units to come), and ride comfort that’s comparable to the impeccable C-Class sedan, there’s a lot to love about this plush small SUV.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 08/05/2015 - 10:47</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Priced From $39,875</div> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 16:47:00 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148610 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-03/2017-mercedes-benz-c-class-coupe-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is set for a debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, and our spies have the latest shots of the new two-door, well in advance of the mid-September show. In these new shots, the car is almost completely undisguised, with only a little camouflage gear hiding its C-pillar. The new C-Class Coupe will debut in Frankfurt in both regular and Mercedes-AMG flavors, and we’re likely to see the cars in showrooms by the spring of 2016, though it’s also possible the sales launch may be delayed until later that year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 08/03/2015 - 11:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Spy Shots</div> Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:42:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148611 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes may be willing to supply Formula One engines to Red Bull https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-08-03/mercedes-may-be-willing-supply-formula-one-engines-red-bull <span>Mercedes may be willing to supply Formula One engines to Red Bull</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Red Bull looking for change from Renault Mercedes has reportedly now joined Ferrari in being prepared to supply Formula One engines to Red Bull in 2016. With the energy drink-owned team and its current engine partner Renault appearing close to a breakup, Ferrari's Sergio Marchionne recently offered to sell customer Maranello-made engines to Red Bull from next year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 08/03/2015 - 11:35</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes may be willing to supply Formula One engines to Red Bull</div> Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:35:45 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148612 at https://memphis.mbca.org Southwest Florida Wins Section of the Year 2014 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-30/southwest-florida-wins-section-year-2014 <span>Southwest Florida Wins Section of the Year 2014</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Awards Committee   Section of the Year Award:   The National Board decided to move the Section of the Year Award critique to the first part of the year instead of late fall where it has traditionally occurred in the past.</div> <span><span lang="" about="/user/253409" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jennifer Bailey</span></span> <span>Thu, 07/30/2015 - 15:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Tampa Bay</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Florida</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">We proudly announce the Southwest Florida Section as the 2014 Section of the Year and the Kansas City Section as the first runner-up.</div> Thu, 30 Jul 2015 21:39:52 +0000 Jennifer Bailey 7148613 at https://memphis.mbca.org Rare Aluminum-Bodied Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing To Cross The Block In Monterey https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-30/rare-aluminum-bodied-mercedes-benz-300sl-gullwing-cross-block-monterey <span>Rare Aluminum-Bodied Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing To Cross The Block In Monterey</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is rare, desirable car. Yet this 1955 example is even more special. Part of the outrageous Pinnacle Portfolio collection, this car is one of only 29 aluminum-bodied Gullwings built. It will cross the block next month in the RM Auctions sale held in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the other festivities of Monterey Car Week. In addition to its lighter bodywork, this Gullwing features the "Sonderteile" version of the 3.0-liter inline-six, with a competition camshaft that boosts output by 15 horsepower, to 215.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/30/2015 - 13:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Rare Aluminum-Bodied Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing To Cross The Block In Monterey</div> Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:36:40 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148614 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz To Honor Sir Stirling Moss At Pebble Beach With Two Cars https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-30/mercedes-benz-honor-sir-stirling-moss-pebble-beach-two-cars <span>Mercedes-Benz To Honor Sir Stirling Moss At Pebble Beach With Two Cars</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz shot a 360-degree film to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Sir Stirling Moss' historic 1955 Mille Miglia victory. While the legendary 1,000-mile race is no more, Moss' time of 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds remains unbeaten. To honor the world-renowned driver, Mercedes-Benz will be bringing the very 300 SLR in which he made the record run to the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/30/2015 - 13:33</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz To Honor Sir Stirling Moss At Pebble Beach With Two Cars</div> Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:33:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148615 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Smart ForFour Brabus Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-29/2016-smart-forfour-brabus-spy-shots <span>2016 Smart ForFour Brabus Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Smart’s third-generation ForTwo minicar has just made its U.S. debut, and overseas there’s a new generation of the four-door, four-seat ForFour as well. Soon there will be sporty versions of both cars developed by semi-official Smart tuning firm Brabus, with the Brabus-tweaked ForFour featured in our latest spy shots. Only slightly extra power is expected in these Brabus-tweaked Smarts—an increase from the stock 89-horsepower rating to around 110 hp is possible—and we can see that the cars will have a more aggressive look thanks to new bumpers and twin-exhaust tips at the rear.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 07/29/2015 - 09:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Smart ForFour Brabus Spy Shots</div> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:57:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148616 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Teased Again: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-29/2017-mercedes-amg-c63-coupe-teased-again-video <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Teased Again: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG recently released a teaser video with the message that something “fast” was coming.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 07/28/2015 - 22:09</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Teased Again: Video</div> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:09:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148617 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Start Manufacturing Joint Venture in Mexico https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-29/daimler-and-renault-nissan-alliance-start-manufacturing-joint-venture-mexico <span>Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Start Manufacturing Joint Venture in Mexico</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Manufacturing joint venture called COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes)  To build plant for the production of next-generation premium compact vehicles for the brands Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti COMPAS led by international management team from Daimler and Nissan AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico – Five years after their strategic cooperation was established, Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have significantly expanded their collaboration with the start of a manufacturing joint venture in Aguascalientes in central Mexico. The new business entity COMPAS (Coop</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 07/28/2015 - 22:03</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Start Manufacturing Joint Venture in Mexico</div> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:03:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148618 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Financial leads in dealer satisfaction, J.D. Power finds https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-27/mercedes-benz-financial-leads-dealer-satisfaction-jd-power-finds <span>Mercedes-Benz Financial leads in dealer satisfaction, J.D. Power finds</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">July 27, 2015 - 8:00 am ET  Mercedes-Benz Financial Services ranks No. 1 among auto lenders in terms of dealerships’ satisfaction with lenders’ services, according to a study released today by J.D. Power. The captive finance arm led 36 auto lenders in each of three categories -- prime retail credit, leasing and floorplanning -- with a score of 971 on a 1,000-point scale, according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 07/27/2015 - 11:07</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Financial leads in dealer satisfaction, J.D. Power finds</div> Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:07:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148619 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row After 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-27/mercedes-amg-lock-out-front-row-after-2015-hungarian-grand-prix-qualifying <span>Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row After 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">In extreme conditions at today’s qualifying session for the 2015 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, which once again is being held at Budapest’s Hungaroring, Mercedes AMG proved unstoppable. Star driver Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in a session where the air temperature hit 91 degrees F (33 degrees C), and the track over 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). The Briton posted a 1:22.020 in Q3, which was more than half a second better than the next fastest driver, fellow Mercedes man Nico Rosberg who put in a 1:22.595.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 07/27/2015 - 11:03</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row After 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying</div> Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:03:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148620 at https://memphis.mbca.org STAR® Magazine of MBCA Wins 20 IAMC Awards https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-27/star%25C2%25AE-magazine-mbca-wins-20-iamc-awards <span>STAR® Magazine of MBCA Wins 20 IAMC Awards</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">On Sunday July 26 The International Automotive Registry presented awards for excellence in automotive journalism at the opening of Concours of America in Plymouth Michigan, just outside of Detroit.</div> <span><span lang="" about="/user/253409" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jennifer Bailey</span></span> <span>Mon, 07/27/2015 - 01:16</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Plymouth</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Michigan</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">STAR Magazine Wins 20 IAMC Awards</div> Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:16:39 +0000 Jennifer Bailey 7148621 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes AMG GT S: The baby SLS we always wanted https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-24/2016-mercedes-amg-gt-s-baby-sls-we-always-wanted <span>2016 Mercedes AMG GT S: The baby SLS we always wanted</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Merc's new pure sports car wows us with its wares EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Well doesn’t that just figure. I finally get my grubby paws on the new Benz sports car and down come the rains, severely limiting my fun. Still, it doesn’t have to be dry to know this thing is absolutely gorgeous. I love the exterior. I love that it’s smooth and curvy with little to no sharp edges or creases. It looks fast, even when standing still. It’s outstanding. You sit really low in this thing, and the seats are tight. Frankly I found them a bit uncomfortable no matter how I adjusted them.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 07/24/2015 - 08:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes AMG GT S: The baby SLS we always wanted</div> Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:36:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148622 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC450 AMG Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-23/2017-mercedes-benz-slc450-amg-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC450 AMG Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The SLC450 is set to make a comeback, only this time around the famous badge will be affixed to a version of Mercedes-Benz’s entry-level sports car and not the SL-Class. We’re talking about the SLK, which will soon be rebranded an SLC as part of its mid-cycle update, an update that we’re expecting to include a new SLC450 AMG variant. The AMG sport cars, like the existing C450 AMG and GLE450 AMG Coupe, sit between the most potent standard model of the range and the dedicated Mercedes-AMG offering.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/23/2015 - 09:35</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC450 AMG Spy Shots</div> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:35:12 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148623 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler profit jumps 54% on Mercedes growth https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-23/daimler-profit-jumps-54-mercedes-growth <span>Daimler profit jumps 54% on Mercedes growth</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">July 23, 2015 - 1:39 am ET  (Bloomberg) -- Daimler's second-quarter operating profit jumped 54 percent, as Mercedes-Benz outpaced rival luxury-car brands in China and new models boosted sales. Earnings before interest and taxes from ongoing business rose to 3.78 billion euros ($4.13 billion) from 2.46 billion euros a year earlier, Daimler said today in a statement. Profit from carmaking amounted to a 10.5 percent of revenue, beating a long-standing margin goal of 10 percent.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/23/2015 - 09:32</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler profit jumps 54% on Mercedes growth</div> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:32:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148624 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes bid for Nokia maps unit driven by hacking concerns, Zetsche says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-23/mercedes-bid-nokia-maps-unit-driven-hacking-concerns-zetsche-says <span>Mercedes bid for Nokia maps unit driven by hacking concerns, Zetsche says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said a desire to have better control over data security is one of the reasons Mercedes-Benz has joined a consortium of German automakers bidding for Nokia's high-definition mapping business. In a call to discuss second-quarter financial results, Zetsche was asked whether he was concerned about hacker attacks on Mercedes cars. "You can see from reading the papers that we are trying to acquire a platform together with our German competitors, to gain control over the platform which enables autonomous driving, for exactly these reasons," Zetsche sa</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/23/2015 - 09:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes bid for Nokia maps unit driven by hacking concerns, Zetsche says</div> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:29:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148625 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes drivers sign 'rules of engagement' document in attempt to end F1 feud. https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-23/mercedes-drivers-sign-rules-engagement-document-attempt-end-f1-feud <span>Mercedes drivers sign &#039;rules of engagement&#039; document in attempt to end F1 feud.</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg compelled to sign contract A piece of paper helped to calm the situation between warring teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.   Alone with their dominance in 2014, the pair's title battle spiraled out of control.   But while they are still fighting head to head in a close championship contest again in 2015, the waters have appeared much calmer so far this season.   German Rosberg has now suggested a certain document is the reason for the change.   "There is this document that both of us had to sign," he is quoted as saying by Roger Benoi</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/23/2015 - 09:26</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes drivers sign &#039;rules of engagement&#039; document in attempt to end F1 feud.</div> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:26:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148626 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-22/2015-mercedes-benz-gl-class-review <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL if built right here in America, where it sells very well. In fact, the three-row luxury bus is aimed squarely Americans. The German automaker's largest SUV, the GL shares its platform and assembly line with the two-row M-Class SUV, offering similar powertrain choices and features. It's a luxury SUV without question, but its exterior design is more subdued than many of the other vehicles in the class.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 07/22/2015 - 09:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Class - Review</div> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:36:27 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148627 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-22/2015-mercedes-benz-cls-class-review <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">For 2015, small visual updates to the Mercedes-BenzCLS-Class inside and out, plus a few under-the-skin changes help keep it fresh. Surprisingly, the most outward change is also the most subtle—the redesigned front end gives the CLS-Class a fresh face, but without any cartoonish signs of redesign. If anything, the 2015 CLS looks the way it always should have, modern and just on the line between bold and elegant.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 07/22/2015 - 09:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class - Review</div> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:29:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148628 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 first drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-21/2016-mercedes-benz-glc300-first-drive <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 first drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Meet the soon-to-be best-selling Mercedes-Benz What is it? The Mercedes-Benz GLC will soon be Mercedes’ best-selling SUV, and maybe even the best-selling Mercedes, period.  OK. That assertion is ours, prognosticating, but it doesn't seem like a stretch. The 2016 GLC dusts the SUV it replaces -- the 2015 GLK -- in just about every respect. The GLC is bigger, more solid, more comfortable and more efficient than the GLK, and probably better looking.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 07/21/2015 - 09:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 first drive</div> Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:39:37 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148629 at https://memphis.mbca.org New Mercedes C-class coupe to swap space for sportiness https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-20/new-mercedes-c-class-coupe-swap-space-sportiness <span>New Mercedes C-class coupe to swap space for sportiness</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News July 20, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  SAN FRANCISCO -- Mercedes-Benz will trade practical benefits for more sporty exterior styling on the redesigned C-class coupe due in the U.S. next spring.  Reduced rear seat room and less trunk space are the price Mercedes will pay for a sleeker roofline, vehicle line chief Christian Frueh said during a prototype drive here last week.  Gorden Wagener, Mercedes' chief designer, says he fought hard for the shape of the C-class derivative, which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show in September.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">New Mercedes C-class coupe to swap space for sportiness</div> Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:27:21 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148630 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Spy Shots And Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-20/2017-mercedes-amg-c63-coupe-spy-shots-and-video <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Spy Shots And Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG’s rival to the likes of the BMW M4, Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and Lexus RC F has been spotted at the Nürburgring and on some of the German circuit's surrounding roads. The car we’re talking about is the new C63 Coupe, the high-performance version of the next-generation C-Class Coupe, which is also doing the rounds as a prototype at present. Both the regular coupe as well as this high-performance variant are expected to debut on the world stage at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show in September, and right now we’re expecting the cars in showrooms by spring of next year, as 2017 models.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 07/20/2015 - 10:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Spy Shots And Video</div> Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:24:42 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148631 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes revamps supply chain, logistics to trim costs https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-19/mercedes-revamps-supply-chain-logistics-trim-costs <span>Mercedes revamps supply chain, logistics to trim costs</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News July 19, 2015 - 4:24 am ET  SPEYER, Germany - Mercedes-Benz aims to reduce logistics costs by about 20 percent per vehicle as the company invests hundreds of millions of euros in a sweeping global reorganization of its supply chain network. The automaker has increased production outside of its German home over the past decade but many of the components used in its cars are still sourced from Europe. The shift has increasingly stretched its supply chain because of the distances parts have to travel, placing a bigger strain on a system that is already trying to cope with record</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 07/19/2015 - 08:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes revamps supply chain, logistics to trim costs</div> Sun, 19 Jul 2015 14:30:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148632 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-17/2017-mercedes-benz-slc-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is bringing back its SLC badge next year but it won’t be affixed to an ‘all-new’ car but rather an updated version of the current SLK-Class. The SLK is now one of the oldest models in the automaker’s fleet, having been on the market in its current form since the 2012 model year. We’ll see a 2016 SLK with a new base engineand a few other changes before Mercedes replaces the car with the SLC-badged version, shown here as a prototype. As this only represents the car’s mid-cycle update, the changes won’t be too extensive.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 07/17/2015 - 14:47</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots</div> Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:47:28 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148633 at https://memphis.mbca.org First Drive Review - Mercedes-Benz GLC https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-16/first-drive-review-mercedes-benz-glc <span>First Drive Review - Mercedes-Benz GLC</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The GLC (the new name signifies that it shares a platform with the C-Class) is in a very competitive and profitable segment and Mercedes hopes it will pull in huge sales. Its timing, aggressive redesign and raft of new technology makes it the current segment leader among the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. Bye, Bye Boxy Here’s what Mercedes said about the GLC’s new look in a press release: “The design philosophy behind the new GLC essentially favors sensual purity and a modern aesthetic over the classic off-road look.” That’s all a load of crap. “Sensual purity?” Come on.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/140145" lang="" about="/user/140145" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Gary_Anderson</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/16/2015 - 01:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Basel, Switzerland</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">AutoGuide reporter drives the successor to the GLK, the 2016 GLC.</div> Thu, 16 Jul 2015 07:29:56 +0000 Gary_Anderson 7148634 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG CLA45 And GLA45 Output Bumped To 376 Horsepower https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-14/mercedes-amg-cla45-and-gla45-output-bumped-376-horsepower <span>Mercedes-AMG CLA45 And GLA45 Output Bumped To 376 Horsepower</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">When Mercedes-Benz unveiled its updated A-Class range last month, we learned that the high-performance A45 variant from Mercedes-AMG would be coming with an uprated engine spitting out a crazy 376 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. We also said that the extra spicy 2.0-liter turbo four would eventually make its way into Mercedes-AMG’s other compacts like the CLA45 and GLA45 sold on these shores. Well, Mercedes-AMG has now confirmed the news, though at present the higher-rated cars have only been announced for the European market.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 07/14/2015 - 11:37</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG CLA45 And GLA45 Output Bumped To 376 Horsepower</div> Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:37:30 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148635 at https://memphis.mbca.org Lego Mercedes truck is cooler than all the Legos you had as a kid https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-14/lego-mercedes-truck-cooler-all-legos-you-had-kid <span>Lego Mercedes truck is cooler than all the Legos you had as a kid</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Arocs 3245 is almost two feet long and features pneumatic actuators One of the most complex Lego Technik models ever devised is about to hit stores, just in time for you to, ahem, test out things you're thinking about giving to family members during the holiday season. Daimler AG has partnered up with the other Scandinavian brickmaker to create a model of the Arocs 3245, which like the model itself happens to be one of the most complex trucks in the world.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 07/14/2015 - 11:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Lego Mercedes truck is cooler than all the Legos you had as a kid</div> Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:29:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148636 at https://memphis.mbca.org M-B dealers donate $100k for S.C. scholarship fund https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-13/m-b-dealers-donate-100k-sc-scholarship-fund <span>M-B dealers donate $100k for S.C. scholarship fund</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News July 13, 2015 - 3:27 pm ET  The Mercedes-Benz Dealers of America board, along with a dealer in Charleston, S.C., is donating $100,000 to establish a scholarship fund for the families of the nine men and women killed in the mass shooting at a historic black church in Charleston last month. Tommy Baker, a long-time Mercedes-Benz dealer and owner of Baker Motor Company of Charleston, requested that the Mercedes-Benz dealer board earmark the remaining balance of its charitable fund, $91,469.55, to establish the scholarship fund. The board unanimously agreed to the donation, and B</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 07/13/2015 - 11:31</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">M-B dealers donate $100k for S.C. scholarship fund</div> Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:31:21 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148637 at https://memphis.mbca.org Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz CLS Likely To Drop Shooting Brake https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-13/next-gen-mercedes-benz-cls-likely-drop-shooting-brake <span>Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz CLS Likely To Drop Shooting Brake</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Although Mercedes-Benz’s CLS Shooting Brake was launched with great fanfare back in 2012, senior management in Stuttgart have reportedly quashed plans for a successor. The vehicle, essentially the station wagon cousin of the svelte CLS sedan, never made it to these shores, and a lack of interest in most other markets outside of Europe are said to be the reasons for the successor model’s demise. According to CAR, Mercedes’ design team had completed proposals for both the next-generation CLS as well as a new Shooting Brake variant.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 07/13/2015 - 11:28</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz CLS Likely To Drop Shooting Brake</div> Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:28:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148638 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG’s Something Fast Is Likely The 2017 C63 Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-10/mercedes-amg%25E2%2580%2599s-something-fast-likely-2017-c63-coupe <span>Mercedes-AMG’s Something Fast Is Likely The 2017 C63 Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG recently released a teaser video with the message that something “fast” was coming.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 07/10/2015 - 11:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG’s Something Fast Is Likely The 2017 C63 Coupe</div> Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:56:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148639 at https://memphis.mbca.org America’s Renntech Builds World’s First 10-Second Mercedes-AMG GT: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-09/america%25E2%2580%2599s-renntech-builds-world%25E2%2580%2599s-first-10-second-mercedes-amg-gt-video <span>America’s Renntech Builds World’s First 10-Second Mercedes-AMG GT: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It’s been a while since we heard from Renntech but the Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist has been busy, having already amassed a series of upgrades for the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT. In fact, Renntech may have already built the world’s quickest GT. MORE: 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S First Drive Featured in this video is the GT S variant, which in stock form has 503 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, and will run the quarter mile in a little over 11 seconds.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/09/2015 - 12:22</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">America’s Renntech Builds World’s First 10-Second Mercedes-AMG GT: Video</div> Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:22:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148640 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes readies advanced safety tech for next E class https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-08/mercedes-readies-advanced-safety-tech-next-e-class <span>Mercedes readies advanced safety tech for next E class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">July 7, 2015 - 6:00 pm ET  STUTTGART -- Mercedes-Benz will introduce a new suite of advanced safety and autonomous driving features on the redesigned E-class sedan next spring. Calling the new features “real life safety,” Mercedes-Benz executives said Tuesday the intelligent and safety systems bring its vehicles closer to accident-free and autonomous driving. The technologies planned for the fifth-generation E class were previewed here Tuesday. The E class that goes on sale in the U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 07/08/2015 - 12:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes readies advanced safety tech for next E class</div> Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:57:37 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148641 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz C Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-08/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-review <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz C Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is slightly larger, more luxurious, and more beautiful than ever before, ushering in a new era of design and equipment for the brand’s mainstream luxury sedan. From the look and feel to the dynamics and technology, the C-Class makes a strong argument for a position as class leader, making strides into territory once held by larger luxury sedans thanks to the entry of the CLA-Class sedan below it. The first thing you’re likely to notice about the 2015 C-Class is its striking exterior.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 07/08/2015 - 12:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz C Class - Review</div> Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:50:22 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148642 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Road Car Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-08/2017-mercedes-amg-gt3-road-car-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Road Car Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">These are the latest spy shots of what appears to be a track-focused version of the new Mercedes-AMG GT designed to rival the likes of Aston Martin’s new Vantage GT12, the Porsche 911 GT3 and the more mainstream Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Nissan GT-R NISMO models.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 07/08/2015 - 12:45</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Road Car Spy Shots</div> Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:45:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148643 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-07/2017-mercedes-benz-s-class-cabriolet-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">These are the latest spy shots of the upcoming convertible version of Mercedes-Benz's S-Class Coupe, which we found to be extremely impressive, particularly in high-performance S63 AMG flavor.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 07/07/2015 - 11:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet Spy Shots</div> Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:50:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148644 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Is Tops In Shopper Satisfaction, But Tesla? Not So Much https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-07/mercedes-benz-tops-shopper-satisfaction-tesla-not-so-much <span>Mercedes-Benz Is Tops In Shopper Satisfaction, But Tesla? Not So Much</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Today's auto market is a tough one for consumers. There are loads of great cars on the lots, and the differences between those from Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen, and most other mass-market automakers are disappearing. In that kind of environment, customer service is king. The way sales personnel treat shoppers can make or break a dealership. That's why studies like the Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) from research firm Pied Piper are so important -- and telling. For the 2015 PSI, Pied Piper sent some 6,370 mystery shoppers to dealerships across the U.S. between July 2014 and June 2015.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 07/07/2015 - 11:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Is Tops In Shopper Satisfaction, But Tesla? Not So Much</div> Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:41:46 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148645 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes AMG One-Two Finish At 2015 Formula One British Grand Prix https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-06/mercedes-amg-one-two-finish-2015-formula-one-british-grand-prix <span>Mercedes AMG One-Two Finish At 2015 Formula One British Grand Prix</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Pure talent and an impressive bit of strategy helped Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton secure victory yesterday in a rain-affected 2015 Formula One British Grand Prix. It was the Briton’s 38th career win in F1, plus the fifth of the current season. Furthermore, it’s his third win at Silverstone, which means he now equals Jim Clark and Nigel Mansell’s record for wins by a British driver at this legendary circuit. Hamilton’s teammate Nico Rosberg finished roughly 11 seconds behind to make it a Mercedes one-two. But it didn’t always seem that the Silver Arrows would come out on top.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes AMG One-Two Finish At 2015 Formula One British Grand Prix</div> Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:29:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148646 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Vans - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-06/2015-mercedes-benz-sprinter-passenger-vans-review <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Vans - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van is one of the most highly configurable vehicles currently on sale thanks to a diverse array of options from the manufacturer, and an even more expansive array of up-fitter options in the aftermarket. The Sprinter offers a legendarily wide range of possibilities, from luxury people-mover to hard-working utility.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 07/06/2015 - 12:26</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Vans - Review</div> Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:26:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203357 at https://memphis.mbca.org PRESS RELEASE: Mercedes-Benz Canada achieves best half year results ever https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-04/press-release-mercedes-benz-canada-achieves-best-half-year-results-ever <span>PRESS RELEASE: Mercedes-Benz Canada achieves best half year results ever</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>TORONTO, ON (July 3, 2015) – Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network announced today that the company has retailed a record-breaking total of 22,265 units so far in 2015, which represents the best ever first half of the year sales results in the history of the company. This remarkable performance is the result of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and luxury light trucks sales being ahead by 14.9% and of the Mercedes-Benz Vans Division surpassing last year’s sales by 16.7%. These results continue to place Mercedes-Benz in the number one position in the Canadian luxury segment.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/129604" lang="" about="/user/129604" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">SeanClark</a></span> <span>Sat, 07/04/2015 - 02:05</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Vancouver</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">British Columbia</div> Sat, 04 Jul 2015 08:05:35 +0000 SeanClark 7148647 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Teases Something Fast In New Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-07-02/mercedes-amg-teases-something-fast-new-video <span>Mercedes-AMG Teases Something Fast In New Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">We all know that pretty much everything from Mercedes-AMG is fast, so the caption in this latest teaser video from the official Mercedes tuner doesn’t really give much away. But look beyond the mere words and perceive what else the video is telling us. The sound you hear is clearly the revving of an engine, and to our ears the engine is almost certainly the twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 making its way into a number of Mercedes-AMG cars.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 07/02/2015 - 08:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG Teases Something Fast In New Video</div> Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:18:21 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148648 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes A-Class Debuts, Mercedes-AMG A45 Now With 376 HP: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-30/2016-mercedes-class-debuts-mercedes-amg-a45-now-376-hp-video-1 <span>2016 Mercedes A-Class Debuts, Mercedes-AMG A45 Now With 376 HP: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Even in this era of engine downsizing and ever-present fuel economy and emissions regulations, the power wars are alive and well. Audi fired the last shot in the hot hatch arena when it lobbed its RS 3 on the market with a 362-horsepower rating, and now Mercedes-AMG has retaliated with an updated version of its A45 4Matic producing a staggering 376 hp.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/29/2015 - 21:37</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes A-Class Debuts, Mercedes-AMG A45 Now With 376 HP: Video</div> Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:37:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148649 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-30/2015-mercedes-benz-s-class-review <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">If there's a top to the luxury-sedan ladder, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has long laid claim to it—especially if you value technology, engineering, and some of the most advanced active safety and occupant protection in the world, perhaps over lavish, hand-crafted displays of wealth and 'bespoke' exclusivity. The S-Class remains one of the best flagship luxury sedans in the world, alongside the likes of the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series, Jaguar XJ, and yes, even the Tesla Model S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/29/2015 - 21:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Review</div> Tue, 30 Jun 2015 03:30:14 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203358 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-27/2017-mercedes-amg-e63-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation E-Class sedan is in the final stages of development ahead of its world debut early next year, most likely at January’s Detroit Auto Show, but it’s not just the regular E-Class being developed as engineers are out testing prototypes for the high-performance version from Mercedes-AMG too. In line with Mercedes-AMG’s latest naming strategy, the high-performance E-Class will simply be badged an E63. There will also be an E63 S variant with a little extra poke. Both will receive their power from Mercedes-AMG’s new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 06/26/2015 - 23:09</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-AMG E63 Spy Shots</div> Sat, 27 Jun 2015 05:09:27 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148650 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz E Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-25/2015-mercedes-benz-e-class-review <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz E Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is many things to many people, but at the core, the E-Class is a comfortable mid-size car that does luxury right and can even be a bit of fun to drive. The E-Class offers many different options for a wide variety of buyers. There's a traditional sedan and wagon, as well as coupe and convertible models. Add to that a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive, and five different engine options, including an AMG variant that puts out up to 577 hp, a diesel, and a hybrid. Since its last full redesign in 2010, the E-Class has improved in several graduated steps.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 06/25/2015 - 11:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz E Class - Review</div> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:52:15 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148651 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe First Drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-23/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-coupe-first-drive <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe First Drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is a strange beast if you try to read too much into its form factor. But as we found this past week, it makes a lot more sense if you take it quite literally by its badge. Let’s face it, the term ‘coupe’ has been diluted to the point of ambiguity.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 06/23/2015 - 10:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe First Drive</div> Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:56:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148652 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 review notes: Drivers needed, inquire within https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-23/2016-mercedes-maybach-s600-review-notes-drivers-needed-inquire-within <span>2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 review notes: Drivers needed, inquire within</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Could the S600 be a steal at $200K? EDITOR WES RAYNAL: The Maybach is fast (way faster than it has a right to be), rides like it’s on a cushion of air—in some ways it is—and has one of the more well-built interiors on the market (a given). In other words, it’s a V12 long-wheelbase S-class, lengthened 8 inches. I don’t know how many owners actually drive these themselves, but if they don’t, they’re missing out. It actually drives well. In fact, I don’t know that I’ve been in a car at this price that’s as smooth and quiet as this. Wait, did I just imply the Maybach is a bargain?</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 06/23/2015 - 10:51</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 review notes: Drivers needed, inquire within</div> Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:51:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148653 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes takes aim at BMW with GLE Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-23/mercedes-takes-aim-bmw-gle-coupe <span>Mercedes takes aim at BMW with GLE Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">June 23, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  KITZBUEHEL, Austria -- Mercedes-Benz is expanding its crossover family with a new niche vehicle to lure the nontraditional SUV buyer: the GLE Coupe, aimed at the BMW X6. The 2016 GLE Coupe has four doors but coupelike styling and is designed to appeal to buyers looking for sporty, emotional styling, said Wolf-Dieter Kurz, Mercedes-Benz vice president of product group SUVs and sports cars. The Coupe won’t be available with the Mercedes off-road package and will be sold only as a high-performance model in the U.S., said Kurz. Mercedes, under revised nomenclature to b</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 06/23/2015 - 10:45</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes takes aim at BMW with GLE Coupe</div> Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:45:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148654 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-23/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year, and for 2014 it was given a major update. In Mercedes tradition, we’ll see the next generation of the popular luxury sedan introduced for the 2017 model year, meaning it will be unveiled in the next 12 months or so. We now have new spy shots of a prototype for the next-gen E-Class, which at present appears very much like the latest C-Class and S-Class it will sit between. Our earliest shots showed the new E-Class as a test mule, with the mechanicals hidden beneath the body of a makeshift C-Class.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 06/23/2015 - 10:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Shots</div> Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:38:54 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203359 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes GLE class first drive: The ML is dead, long live the ML https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-23/2016-mercedes-gle-class-first-drive-ml-dead-long-live-ml <span>2016 Mercedes GLE class first drive: The ML is dead, long live the ML</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes mid-size SUV gets a new name, but it's an evolution of the ML What is it? It’s a substantial mid-cycle freshening for Mercedes’ mid-size SUV, with a new name, a plug-in hybrid option and a new four-door “Coupe” in the fashion of BMW’s X6.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 06/23/2015 - 10:33</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes GLE class first drive: The ML is dead, long live the ML</div> Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:33:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148655 at https://memphis.mbca.org Double Happiness: Mercedes-Maybach S600 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-22/double-happiness-mercedes-maybach-s600 <span>Double Happiness: Mercedes-Maybach S600</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">A dream wedding car for an Autoweek staffer They say rain on your wedding day forecasts good luck for the marriage.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:21</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Double Happiness: Mercedes-Maybach S600</div> Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:21:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148656 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Video Road Test https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-22/2015-mercedes-benz-gla-class-video-road-test <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Video Road Test</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Small luxury crossovers are booming these days, and the competition’s stiff. With vehicles like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Buick Encore, there’s a slew of pint-sized SUV options, but Mercedes-Benz would like your attention with the new GLA-Class. The smallest ute to wear the three-pointed star, the 2015 Mercedes-BenzGLA-Class was one of The Car Connection’s Best Car To Buy 2015 nominees. But how does it stack up against those rivals?</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:12</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Video Road Test</div> Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:12:23 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148657 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz mulls return of R class for some markets https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-22/mercedes-benz-mulls-return-r-class-some-markets <span>Mercedes-Benz mulls return of R class for some markets</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">June 19, 2015 - 10:07 am ET -- UPDATED: 6/19/15 12:31 pm ET - adds details, corrected Editor's note: An earlier version of this story misstated the source of R class production for China. Mercedes-Benz is thinking about bringing the R class back to international markets, according to a report. The R class was available from 2006 until 2013, when it was withdrawn from almost every international market due to slow sales.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz mulls return of R class for some markets</div> Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:06:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148658 at https://memphis.mbca.org Rosberg, Mercedes win F1 Austrian Grand Prix, trim Hamilton's points lead https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-22/rosberg-mercedes-win-f1-austrian-grand-prix-trim-hamiltons-points-lead <span>Rosberg, Mercedes win F1 Austrian Grand Prix, trim Hamilton&#039;s points lead</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Rosberg passes Hamilton at the start, cruises to easy win Nico Rosberg made it three wins in the last four Formula One races by beating Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in Austria on Sunday. Rosberg might have had some luck in Monaco, but this time the German was simply quicker on the day. Indeed, in attempting to keep up, Hamilton made a mistake that earned him a time penalty, and meant that he had little chance of turning the tables in the second half of the race. Rosberg left Austria trailing Hamilton by just 10 points, 169-159.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:02</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Rosberg, Mercedes win F1 Austrian Grand Prix, trim Hamilton&#039;s points lead</div> Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:02:07 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148659 at https://memphis.mbca.org New GLE Means Price Hike For Mercedes-Benz's Mid-Size SUV https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-22/new-gle-means-price-hike-mercedes-benzs-mid-size-suv-0 <span>New GLE Means Price Hike For Mercedes-Benz&#039;s Mid-Size SUV</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">We expected big changes when Mercedes-Benz dropped its M-Class designation and rebadged its mid-size SUVs the GLE, and now we have our first information on what the new nomenclature means for consumers cost-wise. The starting price of the 2016 GLE is $52,025, including a $925 destination charge. This is for the base GLE350 and represents a rise of $2,700 on pricing for the base version of the outgoing M-Class.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/22/2015 - 10:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">New GLE Means Price Hike For Mercedes-Benz&#039;s Mid-Size SUV</div> Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:56:57 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148660 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes defies China's cooling luxury market with retooled Maybach S class https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-22/mercedes-defies-chinas-cooling-luxury-market-retooled-maybach-s-class <span>Mercedes defies China&#039;s cooling luxury market with retooled Maybach S class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">June 21, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Mercedes-Benz is selling almost as many Maybach cars in China each month as it used to sell worldwide in a year when it targeted the super-rich with a stand-alone model. Chinese buyers are snapping up about 500 a month of the ultraluxury variant of the Mercedes S class, which starts at about 1.44 million yuan ($230,000) in China.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/22/2015 - 10:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes defies China&#039;s cooling luxury market with retooled Maybach S class</div> Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:52:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148661 at https://memphis.mbca.org Extreme Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Confirmed For Production https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-19/extreme-mercedes-benz-g500-4x4%25C2%25B2-confirmed-production <span>Extreme Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Confirmed For Production</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is expanding its G-Class lineup with a new variant aimed at the serious off-roader. The vehicle is the awesome G500 4x4², first shown as a concept at March’s Geneva Motor Show and now headed for production. Mercedes says the “outstanding” response to this extreme G-Class concept persuaded it to put the vehicle into production.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 06/19/2015 - 08:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Extreme Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Confirmed For Production</div> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:56:05 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148662 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes May Take On A4 Allroad With C-Class Wagon-Based Soft-Roader https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-18/mercedes-may-take-a4-allroad-c-class-wagon-based-soft-roader <span>Mercedes May Take On A4 Allroad With C-Class Wagon-Based Soft-Roader</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is rapidly expanding its lineup with new SUVs, with models like the subcompact GLA and midsized GLE Coupe being introduced in the past 12 months and additional models like a compact GLC Coupe and an ultra-luxurious Maybach SUV still in the works. But the automaker sees room for even more additions due to the seemingly insatiable thirst for high-riding models around the globe.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 06/18/2015 - 11:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes May Take On A4 Allroad With C-Class Wagon-Based Soft-Roader</div> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:23:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148663 at https://memphis.mbca.org Meet the Mercedes GLC compact SUV https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-18/meet-mercedes-glc-compact-suv <span>Meet the Mercedes GLC compact SUV</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">2016 GLC takes the place of the GLK in Mercedes' 'ute lineup Mercedes-Benz calls its GLK-replacing GLC “an SUV that fits the bill to perfection.” Strong words.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 06/18/2015 - 11:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Meet the Mercedes GLC compact SUV</div> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:19:51 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148664 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-18/2017-mercedes-benz-sl-spy-shots <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">When Mercedes-Benz starting leaking info about all the technological highlights of its new, sixth-generation SL-Class back in 2011, we were thrilled, especially when we learned that the car’s aluminum-intensive structure was to net weight savings of around 220 pounds.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 06/17/2015 - 22:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz SL Spy Shots</div> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 04:55:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148665 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Gets A Few Updates Ahead Of 2017 SLC’s Arrival https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-18/2016-mercedes-benz-slk-gets-few-updates-ahead-2017-slc%25E2%2580%2599s-arrival <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Gets A Few Updates Ahead Of 2017 SLC’s Arrival</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is working on an updated version of its SLK that when complete will carry the SLC title in line with the automaker’s new naming strategy. It turns out the SLC, prototypes of which can be viewed here, will be introduced as a 2017 model, which means there will be a final, 2016 model year for the SLK. According to Car and Driver, Mercedes will tweak the 2016 SLK lineup as it gears up for the arrival of the SLC.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 06/17/2015 - 22:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK Gets A Few Updates Ahead Of 2017 SLC’s Arrival</div> Thu, 18 Jun 2015 04:50:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148666 at https://memphis.mbca.org What does the Maybach S600 need? 900 hp! https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-16/what-does-maybach-s600-need-900-hp <span>What does the Maybach S600 need? 900 hp!</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Brabus dials Mercedes' premium sedan up for Shanghai and Moscow traffic We knew it wouldn't be long before the speed freaks at Brabus got the Mercedes-Maybach S600 sedan that just went on sale and turned its already-impressive performance way past 11.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 06/16/2015 - 10:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">What does the Maybach S600 need? 900 hp!</div> Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:34:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148667 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Teases GLC Ahead Of June 17 Reveal https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-15/mercedes-teases-glc-ahead-june-17-reveal <span>Mercedes Teases GLC Ahead Of June 17 Reveal</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s replacement for its GLK-Class, the GLC, has been confirmed for a June 17 reveal and in the lead up to the new small SUV’s arrival the German automaker has released this teaser sketch. We’ve been spying prototypes for monthsand the latest examples doing the rounds are wearing barely any camouflage gear.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/15/2015 - 11:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Teases GLC Ahead Of June 17 Reveal</div> Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:23:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148668 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler to recall 40,000 vans in U.S. to replace faulty airbags https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-15/daimler-recall-40000-vans-us-replace-faulty-airbags <span>Daimler to recall 40,000 vans in U.S. to replace faulty airbags</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">June 13, 2015 - 11:04 am ET  WASHINGTON (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG made 40,061 vans from 2005-08 with airbags that must be replaced, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The affected vehicles, the 2007-08 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and the 2007-08 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500, were manufactured from July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2008, and "are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment," NHTSA said in a report posted Saturday. Daimler Vans USA will</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/15/2015 - 11:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler to recall 40,000 vans in U.S. to replace faulty airbags</div> Mon, 15 Jun 2015 17:18:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148669 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz expands global assembly network: First Mercedes-Benz GLA rolls off production line in India https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-12/mercedes-benz-expands-global-assembly-network-first-mercedes-benz-gla-rolls-producti <span>Mercedes-Benz expands global assembly network: First Mercedes-Benz GLA rolls off production line in India</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has started production of the GLA compact SUV at its Indian plant in Pune and thus further expanded its international production network. “The start of production of the GLA in India marks the first time we are producing compact cars in our global assembly network along with sedans and SUVs.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 06/12/2015 - 08:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz expands global assembly network: First Mercedes-Benz GLA rolls off production line in India</div> Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:50:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148670 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Starts Sales Of Tesla Powerwall-Rivaling Home Energy Storage https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-12/mercedes-starts-sales-tesla-powerwall-rivaling-home-energy-storage <span>Mercedes Starts Sales Of Tesla Powerwall-Rivaling Home Energy Storage</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Well, that escalated quickly. Just a month after Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] announced its new Powerwall battery-based energy storage system, Mercedes-Benz has come out with a rival system that's already available for pre-order in Germany.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 06/11/2015 - 21:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Starts Sales Of Tesla Powerwall-Rivaling Home Energy Storage</div> Fri, 12 Jun 2015 03:41:06 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148671 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris van first drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-12/2016-mercedes-benz-metris-van-first-drive <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris van first drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Sprinter's baby brother, this midsize van will be the lowest-priced Mercedes-Benz sold in the United States Starting in October, the the most affordable vehicle in Mercedes-Benz's American lineup will be the Metris midsize van, essentially an Americanized Vito with a C-Class gasoline engine driving the rear wheels (they won't be calling it the Vito over here due to Don Vito Corleone, which means they'll be missing out on all sorts of Godfather-themed marketing opportunities).</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 06/11/2015 - 21:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris van first drive</div> Fri, 12 Jun 2015 03:36:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148672 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes' new E class will offer automated driving at highway speeds https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-10/mercedes-new-e-class-will-offer-automated-driving-highway-speeds <span>Mercedes&#039; new E class will offer automated driving at highway speeds</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">June 9, 2015 - 4:22 am ET  MUNICH (Bloomberg) -- Drivers of Mercedes' next-generation E class will have to get used to a startling feeling: the steering wheel moving in their hands as it pilots motorways and country lanes by itself. What has so far only been shown in test situations will be available as of about March next year, when Daimler’s new model goes on sale.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 06/09/2015 - 21:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes&#039; new E class will offer automated driving at highway speeds</div> Wed, 10 Jun 2015 03:48:27 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148673 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes brand sales rise 13% in May on China, U.S demand https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-08/mercedes-brand-sales-rise-13-may-china-us-demand <span>Mercedes brand sales rise 13% in May on China, U.S demand</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Staff report  Automotive News June 8, 2015 - 5:44 am ET  FRANKFURT -- Global sales of Mercedes-Benz cars rose 13 percent to 151,135 in May, lifted by gains in the U.S. and China and strong demand for SUVs, compact models and the C class. Sales of Smart cars rose 46 percent to 11,142, boosted by an updated ForTwo and the new ForFour four-seat model. Combined sales for the two brands rose 15 percent to 162,277. "With the GLC, which celebrates its world premiere in Germany this month, we plan to build on our success story,” Mercedes sales chief Ola Kaellenius said.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 06/08/2015 - 12:21</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes brand sales rise 13% in May on China, U.S demand</div> Mon, 08 Jun 2015 18:21:27 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148674 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz TV: Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz. https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-06-06/mercedes-benz-tv-autonomous-driving-mercedes-benz-0 <span>Mercedes-Benz TV: Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz.</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Published on Jun 5, 2015 Many of the Mercedes-Benz vehicles already provide first autonomous driving features. Ralf Herrtwich, Mercedes-Benz Autonomous Driving Team, about current technologies and the future of autonomous driving at Mercedes-Benz.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sat, 06/06/2015 - 10:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz TV: Autonomous Driving with Mercedes-Benz.</div> Sat, 06 Jun 2015 16:50:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148675 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe review notes https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-31/2015-mercedes-benz-s63-amg-coupe-review-notes <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe review notes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">MERCEDES' FLAGSHIP COUPE DOES OPULENCE -- AND RIDICULOUS SPEED -- WITHOUT DRAMA   EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Interesting to get out of the long-term F-Type Jag and into this. In some ways they’re completely different cars, in some ways they’re similar -- they both look terrific and go like stink. The S63 is just gorgeous inside and out. Not flashy (well OK, maybe a little flashy), but curvy and beautiful. Dignified. It wafts along in town like the luxury car it is, but tromp on the gas pedal and whoa baby!! Hang on!</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 05/31/2015 - 09:33</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Coupe review notes</div> Sun, 31 May 2015 15:33:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148676 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (GLK-Class) Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-21/2016-mercedes-benz-glc-glk-class-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (GLK-Class) Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation GLK-Class is in the final phases of its development, and it looks like the popular small SUV will sport a very handsome new look—in addition to a new name. Yes, as part of Mercedes' new naming strategy, the GLK will be retitled a "GLC" to reflect its similar positioning to the C-Class line of vehicles. As for its new look, the latest spy shots confirm that the GLC will be slightly larger than the GLK it replaces, as well as rather sleek and shapely, much like the C-Class sedan it shares part of its name (and part of its build) with.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 05/21/2015 - 10:17</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC (GLK-Class) Spy Shots</div> Thu, 21 May 2015 16:17:32 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148677 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Launches Campaign to support Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-20/mercedes-benz-launches-campaign-support-universal-pictures-and-amblin-entertainments <span>Mercedes-Benz Launches Campaign to support Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment&#039;s Jurassic World</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">May 18, 2015 - Stuttgart This summer, when the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World, arrives in theaters, an entire fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles will share the spotlight. Alongside the iconic G-Class, Unimog, Sprinter models and the all-new GLE Coupé will play a leading role in the epic action-adventure. Mercedes-Benz will accompany the release of the film with a comprehensive co-promotional package that includes a television commercial, print and online advertising, dedicated microsites and social-media activities.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 05/20/2015 - 10:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Launches Campaign to support Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment&#039;s Jurassic World</div> Wed, 20 May 2015 16:55:35 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148678 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Honors 60th Anniversary Record-Setting Mille Miglia With 360-Degree Film https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-18/mercedes-benz-honors-60th-anniversary-record-setting-mille-miglia-360-degree-film <span>Mercedes-Benz Honors 60th Anniversary Record-Setting Mille Miglia With 360-Degree Film</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Even in an era when autosport was frighteningly dangerous, the Mille Miglia was known to be a particularly perilous race. But in 1955, Sir Stirling Moss—along with embedded journalist Denis Jenkinson—climbed into a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR W 196 R, and managed to traverse the course's 1,000 miles in 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 05/18/2015 - 12:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Honors 60th Anniversary Record-Setting Mille Miglia With 360-Degree Film</div> Mon, 18 May 2015 18:20:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148679 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Crash Tests: U.S. Agencies Weigh In https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-18/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-crash-tests-us-agencies-weigh <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Crash Tests: U.S. Agencies Weigh In</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The federal government has released crash-test results and ratings for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. And while the results are good, the C-Class misses the top five-star overall rating. In frontal impact the C-Class earns four stars out of five—due to a four-star performance for passenger-side protection in the 35-mph, fixed-barrier test. And in side impact, the C-Class earns five stars, but that result is tempered with a four-star result in the rear-seat category. Those results might not be as lackluster as they sound.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 05/18/2015 - 11:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Crash Tests: U.S. Agencies Weigh In</div> Mon, 18 May 2015 17:55:30 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148680 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Hits Milepost In Construction Of Mammoth New Crash Test Facility https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-13/mercedes-benz-hits-milepost-construction-mammoth-new-crash-test-facility <span>Mercedes-Benz Hits Milepost In Construction Of Mammoth New Crash Test Facility</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Mercedes-Benz has been crash testing all its models for over half a century, and along the way, the company has developed plenty of groundbreaking tech. From seatbelts that tense up before a crash, to systems that will alert drowsy drivers, to technology that will actually stop the vehicle to prevent a collision, modern Mercedes are some of the safest vehicles ever created.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:32</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Hits Milepost In Construction Of Mammoth New Crash Test Facility</div> Wed, 13 May 2015 16:32:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148681 at https://memphis.mbca.org Sir Stirling Moss and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #722 are Unbeatable https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-12/sir-stirling-moss-and-mercedes-benz-300-slr-722-are-unbeatable <span>Sir Stirling Moss and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #722 are Unbeatable</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Few triumphs have inspired drivers like Sir Stirling Moss’ victory at the 1955 Mille Miglia. Then just 25 years old, driver Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson roared through 992 miles of Italian countryside in just 10 hours, 7 minutes and 48 seconds. Average speed? 98.53 miles per hour. Watch the video here: --&gt;&gt;  https://youtu.be/fJsdw-pof1o Here, Moss tells the story of his victory in his own words. “Once the flag fell, I went flat out,” said Moss.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 05/12/2015 - 12:54</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Sir Stirling Moss and the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR #722 are Unbeatable</div> Tue, 12 May 2015 18:54:23 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148682 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG A45 Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-12/2016-mercedes-amg-a45-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG A45 Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is preparing a subtle facelift for its A-Class compact hatch sold overseas, and that means the high-performance A45 variant developed by Mercedes-AMG will receive the same round of updates. But beyond the visual tweaks common to the updated A-Class, we hear Mercedes-AMG’s engineers will also boost the performance of the A45 so that the car outmatches Audi’s latest RS 3. The Audi’s turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine rates in at 362 horsepower.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 05/12/2015 - 12:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG A45 Spy Shots</div> Tue, 12 May 2015 18:38:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148683 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler’s Futuristic Self-Driving Truck Hits U.S. Roads: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-06/daimler%25E2%2580%2599s-futuristic-self-driving-truck-hits-us-roads-video <span>Daimler’s Futuristic Self-Driving Truck Hits U.S. Roads: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler, which controls a number of truck brands including the likes of Freightliner, Fuso, Mercedes-Benz and Western Star, and is the biggest manufacturer of cargo haulers in North America, has been granted the first autonomous truck license by Nevada, which allows a number of corporations to test self-driving vehicles on its roads.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler’s Futuristic Self-Driving Truck Hits U.S. Roads: Video</div> Wed, 06 May 2015 16:30:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148684 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler granted license from Nevada to test self-driving trucks https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-06/daimler-granted-license-nevada-test-self-driving-trucks <span>Daimler granted license from Nevada to test self-driving trucks</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">May 6, 2015 - 6:39 am ET  LAS VEGAS (Reuters) -- Daimler AG has been granted a license by Nevada to test self-driving trucks on public roads, as the U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 05/06/2015 - 10:13</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler granted license from Nevada to test self-driving trucks</div> Wed, 06 May 2015 16:13:34 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148685 at https://memphis.mbca.org At Mercedes, all signs point to a strong sales year ahead https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-04/mercedes-all-signs-point-strong-sales-year-ahead <span>At Mercedes, all signs point to a strong sales year ahead</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">May 4, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  MONTVALE, N.J. -- Two years from now, Mercedes-Benz USA will be a different company with "a new level of energy," CEO Steve Cannon said.  The company is preparing to move its headquarters to Atlanta this summer with a team of about 200 current employees. They will train the new two-thirds -- employees Mercedes-Benz will hire to replace those left behind, Cannon said.  "I have invited the team coming down to leave the baggage. We have this chance to start fresh.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 05/04/2015 - 11:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">At Mercedes, all signs point to a strong sales year ahead</div> Mon, 04 May 2015 17:42:56 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148686 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-04/2015-mercedes-benz-gla-class-review <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the smallest vehicle offered as a GL-branded sport-utility vehicle by the German luxury maker. Small crossovers may be the hottest part of the car market globally, and luxury offerings are flooding into the market fast. You can think of the 2015 GLA as a more compact version of utility vehicles such as the compact GLK and the mid-size ML, with an added dash of urban flair.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 05/04/2015 - 11:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class - Review</div> Mon, 04 May 2015 17:38:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203360 at https://memphis.mbca.org M-B needs to grow service capacity, Cannon says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-04/m-b-needs-grow-service-capacity-cannon-says <span>M-B needs to grow service capacity, Cannon says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">MONTVALE, N.J. -- Mercedes-Benz USA is on track to sell 400,000 vehicles in the next few years and needs 25 percent more service capacity at its dealerships, said CEO Steve Cannon.  "With the segments we are adding, that growth will happen -- 400,000 cars is a couple years away," Cannon said. "There is a [dealer] network shortage.  "If your network was laid out at 200,000, and every year you are sending out 350,000 to 400,000 cars, you have to take care of those customers."  The service expansion could be physical -- adding bays and increasing the size of the service area.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 05/04/2015 - 11:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">M-B needs to grow service capacity, Cannon says</div> Mon, 04 May 2015 17:27:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148687 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Benefits From New V-8, Chassis Upgrades https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-04/2016-mercedes-benz-g-class-benefits-new-v-8-chassis-upgrades <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Benefits From New V-8, Chassis Upgrades</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">We recently reported that Mercedes-Benz, in an effort to curb the emissions on its G-Class, was planning to replace the current 5.5-liter V-8 in the G550 (a G500 in other markets) with a smaller yet more powerful 4.0-liter mill. Well, the German automaker has now confirmed the news while also announcing a series of other updates for the 2016 model year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 05/04/2015 - 11:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Benefits From New V-8, Chassis Upgrades</div> Mon, 04 May 2015 17:23:06 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148688 at https://memphis.mbca.org Benz overtakes BMW in U.S. luxury race https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-03/benz-overtakes-bmw-us-luxury-race <span>Benz overtakes BMW in U.S. luxury race</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">(Bloomberg) -- Luxury auto sales are outpacing U.S. industry gains as BMW and Mercedes-Benz lure buyers from mainstream brands with lower-priced models. Deliveries for Daimler AG’s Mercedes surged 13 percent from a year earlier to 29,188 for the brand’s best April ever. BMW reported that sales rose 6.9 percent to 26,952, also a record. Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus sold 25,876 vehicles, a 12 percent gain and 50 shy of its peak level for the month. For the year to date, Mercedes-Benz pulled ahead of BMW in April and now leads its chief German rival by 1,900 vehicles in volume.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 05/03/2015 - 09:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Benz overtakes BMW in U.S. luxury race</div> Sun, 03 May 2015 15:30:23 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148689 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG And Cigarette Racing Partnership Makes For Smoking Hot Boat https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-05-03/mercedes-amg-and-cigarette-racing-partnership-makes-smoking-hot-boat <span>Mercedes-AMG And Cigarette Racing Partnership Makes For Smoking Hot Boat</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">If you're a Mercedes-Benz fan, you'd be forgiven for thinking that if an AMG product winds up in the drink, something has gone terribly wrong. But the three-pointed star's tuning wing has a history of working with uber-boat manufacturer Cigarette Racing, and over the years the partnership has produced vessels inspired by the SLS AMG Electric Drive, AMG Vision GT, and even the burly G63 AMG. After all, most of the earth is covered in water.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 05/03/2015 - 09:26</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG And Cigarette Racing Partnership Makes For Smoking Hot Boat</div> Sun, 03 May 2015 15:26:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148690 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler profit surges 41% on record Mercedes sales https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-28/daimler-profit-surges-41-record-mercedes-sales <span>Daimler profit surges 41% on record Mercedes sales</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">April 28, 2015 - 2:15 am ET  BERLIN (Reuters) -- Daimler said first-quarter operating profit surged 41 percent on the effects of new model launches and record sales of Mercedes-Benz cars. Overall adjusted group earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) jumped to 2.93 billion euros ($3.19 billion), the company said in a statement today. The return on sales from ongoing business at Mercedes-Benz Cars came in at 9.2 percent, up from 7 percent in the first quarter last year, lifted by record deliveries of its passenger cars.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 04/28/2015 - 11:32</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler profit surges 41% on record Mercedes sales</div> Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:32:15 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148691 at https://memphis.mbca.org How Hummer maker, Mercedes came together https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-27/how-hummer-maker-mercedes-came-together <span>How Hummer maker, Mercedes came together</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News April 27, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  SOUTH BEND, Ind.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 04/27/2015 - 11:04</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">How Hummer maker, Mercedes came together</div> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:04:28 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148692 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz G550 To Downsize To Twin-Turbo 4.0-Liter V-8 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-26/mercedes-benz-g550-downsize-twin-turbo-40-liter-v-8 <span>Mercedes-Benz G550 To Downsize To Twin-Turbo 4.0-Liter V-8</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">In an effort to curb the emissions on its G-Class, Mercedes-Benz will replace the current 5.5-liter V-8 in the G550 variant (a G500 in other markets) with a smaller yet more powerful 4.0-liter mill. The information was confirmed to Dutch website Autovisie by Wolf-Dieter Kurz, who is in charge of SUVs at the German automaker. Kurz said the switch to the new engine will be made by the end of the year, suggesting we could see it offered on the 2016 G550 here in the U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 04/26/2015 - 10:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz G550 To Downsize To Twin-Turbo 4.0-Liter V-8</div> Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:43:41 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148693 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes' Cannon recruits fellow execs for a personal mission https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-22/mercedes-cannon-recruits-fellow-execs-personal-mission <span>Mercedes&#039; Cannon recruits fellow execs for a personal mission</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News April 21, 2015 - 11:34 am ET  A few months ago, Steve Cannon called on the heads of Group 1 Automotive and AutoNation Inc. for big favors -- and it had nothing to do with selling more cars. Instead, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA had a different mission in mind: making college educations possible for children whose parents gave their lives serving the country. For Cannon, a 1986 West Point grad, it’s a personal issue. A classmate of his, Col. John McHugh, was killed in Afghanistan on May 18, 2010, leaving behind five children.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/22/2015 - 12:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes&#039; Cannon recruits fellow execs for a personal mission</div> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:18:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148694 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-AMG A45 Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-22/2015-mercedes-amg-a45-spy-shots <span>2015 Mercedes-AMG A45 Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Mercedes-Benz is preparing a subtle facelift for its A-Class compact hatch sold overseas, and that means the high-performance A45 variant developed by Mercedes-AMG will receive the same round of updates. But beyond the visual tweaks common to the updated A-Class, we hear Mercedes-AMG’s engineers will also boost the performance of the A45 so that the car outmatches Audi’s latest RS 3. The Audi’s turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine rates in at 362 horsepower.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/22/2015 - 12:15</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-AMG A45 Spy Shots</div> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:15:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148695 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupé: Inevitable BMW X4-fighter debuts in Shanghai https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-22/mercedes-benz-concept-glc-coup%25C3%25A9-inevitable-bmw-x4-fighter-debuts-shanghai <span>Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupé: Inevitable BMW X4-fighter debuts in Shanghai</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">COMPACT LUXURY CROSSOVER COUPES ARE HERE TO STAY -- GET USED TO IT Look out, BMW X4!</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/22/2015 - 12:09</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Concept GLC Coupé: Inevitable BMW X4-fighter debuts in Shanghai</div> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:09:07 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148696 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Planning Standalone Sedan? https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-22/mercedes-amg-planning-standalone-sedan <span>Mercedes-AMG Planning Standalone Sedan?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Tired of looking on at the Porsche Panamera with envy, Mercedes-AMG reportedly wants a performance sedan of its own. Of course, Mercedes-AMG already offers a full range of performance sedans based on models from Mercedes-Benz, but if the Affalterbach-based outfit hopes to transition from tuner to standalone sports car manufacturer it’s going to need more products of its own.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/22/2015 - 12:03</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG Planning Standalone Sedan?</div> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:03:35 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148697 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-22/2016-mercedes-amg-c63-coupe-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG’s rival to the likes of the BMW M4, Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and Lexus RC F has been spotted for the first time in prototype form. The car we’re talking about is the new C63 Coupe, the high-performance version of the next-generation C-Class Coupe, which incidentally is also doing the rounds as a prototypeat present. Both the regular coupe as well as this high-performance variant are expected to debut on the world stage at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show in September, and right now we’re expecting the cars in showrooms by spring of next year, as 2016 models.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 04/21/2015 - 21:35</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Spy Shots</div> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 03:35:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148698 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe, Convertible, And Electric Recalled To Replace Poorly Built Bolts https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-22/2014-2015-smart-fortwo-coupe-convertible-and-electric-recalled-replace-poorly-built- <span>2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe, Convertible, And Electric Recalled To Replace Poorly Built Bolts</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2014 and 2015 models of the Smart fortwo microcar. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, those vehicles might've been built with poorly made bolts, which could cause serious problems for owners. The bolts were made by Fontana Luigi S.p.A in Italy and were used to attach the fortwo's steering gear.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 04/21/2015 - 21:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2014-2015 Smart Fortwo Coupe, Convertible, And Electric Recalled To Replace Poorly Built Bolts</div> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 03:30:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148699 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes shrinks SUV with GLC coupe concept https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-20/mercedes-shrinks-suv-glc-coupe-concept <span>Mercedes shrinks SUV with GLC coupe concept</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">SHANGHAI -- Mercedes-Benz, which is introducing four SUVs this year, is looking at bringing out an all-new compact coupe version as early as 2016 as buyers continue to favor the sporty models. Almost 7 inches (18 centimeters) shorter than the mid-sized GLE coupe that's due to start sales in 2015, the "near-production" concept car with a low sloping back end would be pitted against the curvy BMW X4 SUV that went on sale last year. The prototype, dubbed the GLC coupe, gives a "foretaste of future SUV models from Mercedes-Benz," Gorden Wagener, head of design at parent company Daimler AG, said in</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 04/20/2015 - 12:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes shrinks SUV with GLC coupe concept</div> Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:00:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148700 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-17/2016-mercedes-benz-slc-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s SLK-Class is now one of the oldest models in the automaker’s fleet, having been on the market in its current form since the 2012 model year, but soon an updated version will arrive on the scene, and in line with Mercedes’ new naming strategy it will be classified as an "SLC". As this only represents the car’s mid-cycle update, the changes won’t be too extensive. Some of the changes we can spot at present include new bumpers, a new grille, revised head and tail-lights, and a new exhaust tip design.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC Spy Shots</div> Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:56:50 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148701 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 Drive Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-17/mercedes-sprinter-4x4-drive-review <span>Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 Drive Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">THE COMPETITION OFFERS A LOT BUT DOESN'T OFFER 4-WHEEL DRIVE What is it? Mercedes revolutionized the big van segment when it introduced the Sprinter to our shores more than a decade ago. Before that there were just “full-size” vans like the Ford Econoline, Chevrolet Express and the Dodge Ram Van. Now there are Sprinter-sized behemoths like Ram Promasters, Ford Transits and a host of smaller commercial vehicles.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 Drive Review</div> Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:53:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148702 at https://memphis.mbca.org THIS CAR MATTERS: 1954 Mercedes-Benz Type 300 SL (198 040 4500003) https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-15/car-matters-1954-mercedes-benz-type-300-sl-198-040-4500003 <span>THIS CAR MATTERS: 1954 Mercedes-Benz Type 300 SL (198 040 4500003)</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Meet the latest addition to the National Historic Vehicle Register—the first factory-produced Mercedes-Benz Type 300 SL.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/15/2015 - 10:12</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">THIS CAR MATTERS: 1954 Mercedes-Benz Type 300 SL (198 040 4500003)</div> Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:12:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148703 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Hits The Nürburgring: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-15/2016-mercedes-amg-gt3-hits-n%25C3%25BCrburgring-video <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Hits The Nürburgring: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG has a new race car based on its stunning GT sports car to replace the hugely-successful SLS AMG GT3, which is being phased out at the end of the 2015 motorsport season.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/15/2015 - 10:07</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Hits The Nürburgring: Video</div> Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:07:54 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148704 at https://memphis.mbca.org Stretched Mercedes E-class wagon is the weirdest car we've seen today https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-13/stretched-mercedes-e-class-wagon-weirdest-car-weve-seen-today <span>Stretched Mercedes E-class wagon is the weirdest car we&#039;ve seen today</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">BINZ XTEND IS ALMOST 3 FEET LONGER THAN THE STANDARD MODEL  German coachbuilder Binz is famous for two things: impossibly cool long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz G-class SUVs built for bodyguard details, and ambulances. Sometime in the early 1990s, the company also built a batch of W140-generation S-class station wagons that we desperately want to find. But the company that traces its roots back to 1936 builds a much larger variety of cars, most of them based on Stuttgart's models.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 04/13/2015 - 09:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Stretched Mercedes E-class wagon is the weirdest car we&#039;ve seen today</div> Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:46:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148705 at https://memphis.mbca.org Feuding Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg finish 1-2 for Mercedes at Formula One Chinese Grand Prix https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-13/feuding-lewis-hamilton-nico-rosberg-finish-1-2-mercedes-formula-one-chinese-grand-pr <span>Feuding Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg finish 1-2 for Mercedes at Formula One Chinese Grand Prix</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">ROSBERG ACCUSES HAMILTON OF BLOCKING AS FERRARI'S SEBASTIAN VETTEL FINISHES THIRD Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes back on top with a win at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, but it may have come at a cost -- another schism with teammate Nico Rosberg. Hamilton made sure there would be no repeat of Ferrari's surprising win two weeks ago at the Malaysian Grand Prix, conserving his tires to withstand a challenge by the Italian team's Sebastian Vettel and easily capture his fourth Chinese Grand Prix and the 35th win of his career. Rosberg finished second again and angrily accused his teammate of holdi</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 04/13/2015 - 09:35</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Feuding Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg finish 1-2 for Mercedes at Formula One Chinese Grand Prix</div> Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:35:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148706 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Smart fortwo - Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-13/2016-smart-fortwo-review <span>2016 Smart fortwo - Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> The 2016 Smart ForTwo is the first complete redesign of the iconic two-seat minicar since it went on sale in Europe almost two decades ago. The new car is no longer--it's still just 8.8 feet--but it's about 4 inches wider, which gives it the feel of a compact car if you don't look over your shoulder. The basic plan of the new 2016 Smart remains the same: It is still powered by a three-cylinder engine mounted on its side between the rear wheels, under the load bay.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 04/12/2015 - 21:49</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Smart fortwo - Review</div> Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:49:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203361 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row For 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-13/mercedes-amg-lock-out-front-row-2015-formula-one-chinese-grand-prix <span>Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row For 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes AMG was back in full form at today’s qualifying session for the 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix, with its drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg locking out the front row for tomorrow’s race. Hamilton was the fastest and thus will start at pole. He posted a 1:35.782 in Q3 to earn his third-straight pole this season and the 41st of his career. Rosberg was right behind his teammate, with a 1:35.824. The third fastest was Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel, though he was nearly a full second off the pace of the reigning world champion with his time of 1:36.687 in Q3.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 04/12/2015 - 21:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes AMG Lock Out Front Row For 2015 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix</div> Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:34:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148707 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Starts Production Of New GLE Coupe At U.S. Plant https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-09/mercedes-benz-starts-production-new-gle-coupe-us-plant <span>Mercedes-Benz Starts Production Of New GLE Coupe At U.S. Plant</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Following its world debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show back in January, Mercedes-Benz’s all-new GLE Coupe is now in production at the automaker’s plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In addition to the GLE Coupe, the plant is also responsible for the regular GLE as well as the GL-Class (soon to be a “GLS”) and the C-Class.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 04/09/2015 - 11:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Starts Production Of New GLE Coupe At U.S. Plant</div> Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:27:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148708 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes global sales rise 16% in March to monthly record https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-09/mercedes-global-sales-rise-16-march-monthly-record <span>Mercedes global sales rise 16% in March to monthly record</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">April 8, 2015 - 6:03 am ET  BERLIN (Reuters) -- Sales at Mercedes-Benz rose 16 percent in March to 183,467, the highest-ever level recorded for any month in the automaker's history. The double-digit gain was driven by robust demand in Europe, China and the U.S. and strong sales of the C class, as well as Mercedes' compacts and SUVs. European sales rose 16 percent to 89,041 last month, while China deliveries grew 21 percent to 30,124, Daimler said in a statement today. Deliveries in the U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/08/2015 - 21:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes global sales rise 16% in March to monthly record</div> Thu, 09 Apr 2015 03:48:06 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148709 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes, Nissan to develop midsize M-B pickup https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-08/mercedes-nissan-develop-midsize-m-b-pickup <span>Mercedes, Nissan to develop midsize M-B pickup</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">April 7, 2015 - 11:06 am ET -- UPDATED: 4/7/15 12:34 pm ET -- adds details FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler AG will expand its cooperation with strategic partner Nissan to develop a midsize pickup for Mercedes-Benz. The new Mercedes-Benz pickup will target commercial and private clients and will share some of the underpinnings with an all-new Nissan NP300 truck, Daimler and Nissan said in a joint statement. "Entering the rapidly growing segment of midsize pickups is an important step in continuing our global growth path," Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said. "Thanks to our well-established partnersh</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 04/07/2015 - 22:13</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes, Nissan to develop midsize M-B pickup</div> Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:13:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148710 at https://memphis.mbca.org U.S. pickup for Mercedes? Decision by Dec. 31, CEO Cannon says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-07/us-pickup-mercedes-decision-dec-31-ceo-cannon-says <span>U.S. pickup for Mercedes? Decision by Dec. 31, CEO Cannon says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News April 6, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  NEW YORK -- Mercedes-Benz USA will decide by year end whether to sell a pickup being developed for other markets.  "We said to Stuttgart, 'We are open, and let us assess the market,'" Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, said in an interview at the auto show here. "If that leads to us saying 'green light,' then we will bring it."  The Mercedes midsize pickup would be positioned here as a luxury passenger vehicle, rather than as a commercial vehicle as it will be elsewhere. It would be sold by the brand's entire 372-dealership U.S. network.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 04/06/2015 - 22:15</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">U.S. pickup for Mercedes? Decision by Dec. 31, CEO Cannon says</div> Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:15:15 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148711 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Video Preview https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-07/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-class-video-preview <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Video Preview</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes M-Class was the German automaker’s first American-made vehicle, and over three generations, it’s been a rousing sales success. This year, the M-Class is no more. But there’s a good reason: it’s being renamed and updated while it adds a sleeker new version. This is the new 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. It’s a new name, but the GLE-Class is largely the same as last year’s SUV—that is, except for the new GLE Coupe, a new model Mercedes will build alongside the regular version in Alabama.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 04/06/2015 - 22:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Video Preview</div> Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:06:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148712 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes will shed bulk of HQ staff in move https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-07/mercedes-will-shed-bulk-hq-staff-move <span>Mercedes will shed bulk of HQ staff in move</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News April 6, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  NEW YORK -- Only about 180 of Mercedes-Benz USA's 1,053 employees are likely to move to Atlanta this summer, CEO Steve Cannon says.  That's because not all of Mercedes' employees will be affected initially by the move. The U.S. head count includes field employees and those at the Mercedes-Benz Manhattan company-owned dealership.  Cannon said the vice presidents and general managers already have responded to relocation offers. The remaining selected staffers have until April 15 to decide.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 04/06/2015 - 21:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes will shed bulk of HQ staff in move</div> Tue, 07 Apr 2015 03:55:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148713 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes plans Audi TT, Porsche Panamera rivals, report says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-03/mercedes-plans-audi-tt-porsche-panamera-rivals-report-says <span>Mercedes plans Audi TT, Porsche Panamera rivals, report says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News April 3, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  FRANKFURT -- Mercedes-Benz is considering launching rivals to the Audi TT sports car and Porsche Panamera sedan as the automaker expands its lineup to boost sales volume, a German auto magazine said. The two cars would be developed by the brand's AMG performance division, auto motor und sportreported. Mercedes called the report "speculation" and declined to comment further. Citing company sources, the magazine reported that Mercedes plans a TT rival underpinned by its MFA2 front-wheel-drive platform that will debut on the next A class in 2017 or 2</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 04/03/2015 - 09:51</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes plans Audi TT, Porsche Panamera rivals, report says</div> Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:51:35 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148714 at https://memphis.mbca.org Tiny Smart Fortwo gets big New York auto show debut https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-03/tiny-smart-fortwo-gets-big-new-york-auto-show-debut <span>Tiny Smart Fortwo gets big New York auto show debut</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">SECOND-GENERATION SMART FEATURES REDESIGNED REAR SUSPENSION, WIDER FRONT/REAR TRACK The 2016 Smart Fortwo may have been the only vehicle introduced at the New York auto show that didn't need a turntable. With a turning radius of 22.8 feet, the smart car managed a full U-turn on the elevated stage at the Mercedes display. The second-generation Smart is still 8.8 feet long, but its front and rear tracks are three inches wider, and the De Dion rear suspension has been substantially redesigned.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 04/03/2015 - 09:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Tiny Smart Fortwo gets big New York auto show debut</div> Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:48:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148715 at https://memphis.mbca.org Rocky Mountain High Bid: Colorado “BARN FIND” Nets Five Mercedes-Benz 6.3’S In Outstanding Preserved Condition https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-02/rocky-mountain-high-bid-colorado-%25E2%2580%259Cbarn-find%25E2%2580%259D-nets-five-mercedes-benz-63%25E2%2580%2599s-outstandin <span>Rocky Mountain High Bid: Colorado “BARN FIND” Nets Five Mercedes-Benz 6.3’S In Outstanding Preserved Condition</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">“Barn find” might have become something of a cliché among car enthusiasts and collectors, but evidence suggests there are still plenty of classic cars squirrelled away in hidden garages and out buildings. The Baillon Collection, a cache of 60 Euro classics discovered in rural France this past December, made headlines for the variety of cars as well as for the sad state of many of the rust-eaten hulks.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 04/02/2015 - 09:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Rocky Mountain High Bid: Colorado “BARN FIND” Nets Five Mercedes-Benz 6.3’S In Outstanding Preserved Condition</div> Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:50:17 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148716 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes concept hints at GLC crossover coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-01/mercedes-concept-hints-glc-crossover-coupe <span>Mercedes concept hints at GLC crossover coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News April 1, 2015 - 4:10 pm ET  Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche hinted at a new Mercedes crossover planned with the release of a sketch that signals a concept GLC coupe.   Zetsche shared the sketch with investors at the company's annual shareholder meeting Thursday in Germany. The concept GLC coupe will be unveiled at the Shanghai show later this month. It would be the small brother of the GLE coupe that goes on sale this fall.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/01/2015 - 12:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes concept hints at GLC crossover coupe</div> Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:55:50 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148717 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Brings V-12 Goodness For $218,825: Live Photos https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-04-01/2016-mercedes-amg-g65-brings-v-12-goodness-218825-live-photos <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Brings V-12 Goodness For $218,825: Live Photos</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">If you thought the G63 AMG wasn’t badass enough, wait until the G65 AMG hits the scene later this year. The V-12 brute has been on sale elsewhere since 2012 but it’s now coming to the U.S., priced from a staggering $218,825, including a $925 destination charge. This means the Mercedes-AMG skunk works now has four models priced above $200k, with the other three being the SL65 ($216,175), S65 ($222,925), and S65 Coupe ($231,825).</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 04/01/2015 - 12:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG G65 Brings V-12 Goodness For $218,825: Live Photos</div> Wed, 01 Apr 2015 18:52:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148718 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes pickup will be built by Nissan, report says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-31/mercedes-pickup-will-be-built-nissan-report-says <span>Mercedes pickup will be built by Nissan, report says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News March 31, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  FRANKFURT -- Daimler declined to comment on a report that its first Mercedes-Benz pickup will be based on the Nissan Navara. Nissan would build the Daimler-designed pickup based on Navara architecture with Daimler providing technology including four- and six-cylinder powertrains, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting two people familiar with the situation. The report said talks between the two automakers on the project were at an advanced stage, but quoted a source as saying that the details are “still being worked out.” "As a rule, we do not</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 03/31/2015 - 10:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes pickup will be built by Nissan, report says</div> Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:30:06 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148719 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Restored A 540K Streamliner And Made A Movie About It https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-31/mercedes-restored-540k-streamliner-and-made-movie-about-it <span>Mercedes Restored A 540K Streamliner And Made A Movie About It</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz 540 K Streamliner is an important piece of history for the automaker. This is a car that was created as a one-off back in 1938, and it was a technical masterpiece for Benz. An aluminum bodied machine that was able to cut through the wind thanks to its supercharged 5.4-liter straight-eight engine. The goal was a blend of speed and luxury, and the super-smooth 540K was exactly that, yet it never got a chance to shine because the world broke out into war. The 540K wound up as a tire-company test machine before it disappeared.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 03/31/2015 - 10:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Restored A 540K Streamliner And Made A Movie About It</div> Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:27:38 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148720 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes plans to launch its first pickup by 2020 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-27/mercedes-plans-launch-its-first-pickup-2020 <span>Mercedes plans to launch its first pickup by 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News March 27, 2015 - 7:40 am ET -- UPDATED: 3/27/15 11:56 am ET - adds details FRANKFURT -- Daimler's Mercedes-Benz unit plans to launch its first pickup truck by 2020, targeting sales at the European, Latin American, Australian and South African markets. Mercedes hasn’t decided yet whether to sell the pickup in the U.S, Volker Mornhinweg, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, told the Wall Street Journal. The pickup will have about 1 metric ton of payload capacity and will be built by Mercedes-Benz's commercial van division. "The Mercedes-Benz pickup will contribute nicely to our global g</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/27/2015 - 11:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes plans to launch its first pickup by 2020</div> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:41:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148721 at https://memphis.mbca.org Jay Leno welcomes 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing to his garage https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-27/jay-leno-welcomes-1955-mercedes-benz-300sl-gullwing-his-garage <span>Jay Leno welcomes 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing to his garage</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">PHASE ONE OF RESTORATION IS DONE Jay Leno picked up a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe for his legendary garage. Now he's set to restore the red racer, after finding it rotting in the desert with no engine or transmission. Eventually, Leno says, he'll put a classic 6.3-liter V8 in the Gullwing, but for now, a Mercedes 3.0-liter was put in to get it around. Leno and his shop mates run the engine on a dyno looking for problems, and thankfully they did, because a gasket was nearly blown. They also put a modern electronic ignition in.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/27/2015 - 11:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Jay Leno welcomes 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing to his garage</div> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:23:54 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148722 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes adds plug-in hybrid to retooled GLE crossover line https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-26/mercedes-adds-plug-hybrid-retooled-gle-crossover-line <span>Mercedes adds plug-in hybrid to retooled GLE crossover line</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News March 25, 2015 - 7:00 pm ET  Mercedes-Benz will roll out a new plug-in hybrid with the debut of the revamped GLE midsize crossover. The redesigned crossover family debuts at the New York International Auto Show next week and will be the first product line to feature Mercedes’ new nomenclature. The GLE badge replaces the M class, Mercedes’ top-selling light truck in the U.S. While Mercedes was the first European luxury brand to offer a midsize crossover, in 1997, it has seen a wave of rivals, notably the BMW X5, Acura MDX, Lexus RX, Audi Q5, Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90, cro</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/26/2015 - 11:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes adds plug-in hybrid to retooled GLE crossover line</div> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:08:57 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148723 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE debuts before New York auto show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-26/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-debuts-new-york-auto-show <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE debuts before New York auto show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">DIESEL, GAS, AMG COMING IN AUGUST, HYBRID IN SEPTEMBER The Mercedes-Benz GLE sport utility vehicle will make its debut at the New York auto show next week, taking the place of the Mercedes ML. The GLE will offer a selection of gas and diesel engines, as well as a hybrid that arrives later this year. Everything besides that hybrid will launch in August. Please don’t confuse the GLE with the GLE Coupe, which debuted earlier this year at the Detroit auto show. Trim-wise, the GLE will lineup with others in the company’s stable, at least with numbers you’ll recognize.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/26/2015 - 11:05</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE debuts before New York auto show</div> Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:05:00 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148724 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Recalled For Faulty Tail Lights https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-25/2012-2015-mercedes-benz-cls-recalled-faulty-tail-lights <span>2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Recalled For Faulty Tail Lights</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling more than 30,000 late-model vehicles from its CLS line. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of those vehicles may suffer from a software glitch that could increase their chances of being involved in a collision. The glitch affects the tail lights on the CLS -- specifically, the rear side marker lamps -- and prevents them from illuminating. As a result, it may be harder for drivers of other vehicles to see the CLS when approaching from the rear or side.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 03/25/2015 - 10:28</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2012-2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Recalled For Faulty Tail Lights</div> Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:28:23 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148725 at https://memphis.mbca.org One-off Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS 'Porter Special' crashes into rare Lister-Jaguar at Goodwood https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-25/one-mercedes-benz-300-sls-porter-special-crashes-rare-lister-jaguar-goodwood <span>One-off Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS &#039;Porter Special&#039; crashes into rare Lister-Jaguar at Goodwood</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">FORMULA ONE LEGEND JOCHEN MASS HITS LISTER-JAGUAR FROM BEHIND DURING PRACTICE When cars race, they sometimes crash; that’s part of the deal.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 03/25/2015 - 10:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">One-off Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS &#039;Porter Special&#039; crashes into rare Lister-Jaguar at Goodwood</div> Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:23:13 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148726 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes GLC crossover sheds GLK box https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-24/mercedes-glc-crossover-sheds-glk-box <span>Mercedes GLC crossover sheds GLK box</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News March 24, 2015 - 11:30 am ET  The Mercedes-Benz GLK crossover becomes roomier and sheds its old-fashioned square shape for a more modern design when it becomes the GLC this fall. It will have a longer wheelbase and wider track, giving it more interior room and making it more competitive with the BMW X3 and Audi Q5.  The redesigned compact crossover goes on sale in the fourth quarter. Spy photographers have began capturing the GLC undergoing testing. The name changes to GLC under Mercedes’ revised nomenclature.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 03/24/2015 - 12:03</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes GLC crossover sheds GLK box</div> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:03:07 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148727 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes plant has highest per-hour labor cost in U.S.; VW and BMW pay least https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-24/mercedes-plant-has-highest-hour-labor-cost-us-vw-and-bmw-pay-least <span>Mercedes plant has highest per-hour labor cost in U.S.; VW and BMW pay least</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">March 24, 2015 - 4:42 am ET  DETROIT (Reuters) -- Workers at Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Ala., have the highest hourly pay and benefits among employees at U.S. car factories while Volkswagen and BMW workers earn the least, a study shows. Daimler workers earn an average of $65 an hour while employees at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant are paid an average of $38 per hour and workers at BMW's Spartanburg, S.C., factory earn $39 an hour, a study of 2014 labor costs by the Center for Automotive Research shows. Labor costs at General Motors' U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 03/24/2015 - 11:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes plant has highest per-hour labor cost in U.S.; VW and BMW pay least</div> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:55:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148728 at https://memphis.mbca.org Ex-Cunningham 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL added to National Historic Vehicle Register! https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-19/ex-cunningham-1954-mercedes-benz-300-sl-added-national-historic-vehicle-register <span>Ex-Cunningham 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL added to National Historic Vehicle Register!</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">At Hagerty, we love automotive heritage and are dedicated to supporting and sharing the stories of our automotive past. That's why we are proud to support the Historic Vehicle Association's (HVA) efforts with the U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/19/2015 - 11:07</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Ex-Cunningham 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL added to National Historic Vehicle Register!</div> Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:07:53 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148729 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Sedan: Race Organizer Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-19/2015-mercedes-benz-s65-amg-sedan-race-organizer-review <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Sedan: Race Organizer Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">IN WHICH YOUR RACE ORGANIZER DRIVES A CAR WORTH MORE THAN ALL 93 RACE ENTRIES, COMBINED When I went to Santa Barbara, Calif., to drive the 2015 Mercedes-Maybach S600, the Mercedes-Benz suits from Stuttgart had just read my nightmarish account of driving the E63 AMG wagon across several 25-below-zero Western states (accompanied by the worst station wagon ever made and a fully caged Checker Marathon race car), en route to work at a 24 Hours of LeMons race at Sears Point. Since I'd be going to another winter Sears Point LeMons race, directly from the Maybach event, somehow it was decided that I'd</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/19/2015 - 11:04</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG Sedan: Race Organizer Review</div> Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:04:34 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148730 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Canada reports continued growth with record-breaking February sales https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-14/mercedes-benz-canada-reports-continued-growth-record-breaking-february-sales <span>Mercedes-Benz Canada reports continued growth with record-breaking February sales</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Mercedes-Benz Canada, Press Release: TORONTO, ON (March 3, 2015) – Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network reported today that a total of 2,641 Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart units were delivered to customers in February. This represents the best February on record for the group, and an overall sales increase of 13.4% or 313 units compared to last year.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/129604" lang="" about="/user/129604" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">SeanClark</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/13/2015 - 18:00</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">A total of 2,295 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and luxury light trucks retailed... the best February ever for the Mercedes-Benz brand in Canada.</div> Sat, 14 Mar 2015 00:00:17 +0000 SeanClark 7148731 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Metris mid-size commercial van makes its debut at NTEA Work Truck Show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-13/mercedes-benz-metris-mid-size-commercial-van-makes-its-debut-ntea-work-truck-show <span>Mercedes-Benz Metris mid-size commercial van makes its debut at NTEA Work Truck Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Mercedes-Benz Canada, Press Release: TORONTO, ON (March 4, 2015) – The Canadian division of Mercedes-Benz Vans is pleased to announce the official debut of the Mercedes-Benz Metris at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 10:00 am. This official launch presentation of the model follows the “Mission: Metris” teaser campaign at SEMA in Las Vegas in November 2014 which featured four custom upfitted Metris concept vans.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/129604" lang="" about="/user/129604" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">SeanClark</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Toronto</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">New for North America, the Metris, coming to Canada in October 2015, is the Canadian and American sibling of the Vito, the mid-size commercial van name for all other global markets.</div> Fri, 13 Mar 2015 23:52:47 +0000 SeanClark 7148732 at https://memphis.mbca.org Tom Forrestall’s “A Car For All Seasons” exhibited at renowned New Brunswick Beaverbrook Art Gallery https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-13/tom-forrestall%25E2%2580%2599s-%25E2%2580%259C-car-all-seasons%25E2%2580%259D-exhibited-renowned-new-brunswick-beaverbrook-art <span>Tom Forrestall’s “A Car For All Seasons” exhibited at renowned New Brunswick Beaverbrook Art Gallery</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>FREDERICTON, N.B. (March 9, 2015) – It isn’t every day that a work of art could drive itself to its exhibition site if someone so desired, but artist Tom Forrestall’s Car For All Seasons is capable of that feat. This remarkable work of art on four wheels is on display at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, New Brunswick until April 19, 2015.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/129604" lang="" about="/user/129604" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">SeanClark</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/13/2015 - 17:31</span> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">New Brunswick</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">A Mercedes-Benz becomes even more of a work of Art</div> Fri, 13 Mar 2015 23:31:26 +0000 SeanClark 7148733 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabrio Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-12/2016-mercedes-benz-s-class-cabrio-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabrio Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">These are the latest spy shots of the upcoming convertible version of Mercedes-Benz's S-Class Coupe, which we've already driven in high-performance S63 AMG flavor.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/12/2015 - 12:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabrio Spy Shots</div> Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:14:03 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203362 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 F1 preview: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg ready to battle on and off track https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-12/2015-f1-preview-mercedes-lewis-hamilton-nico-rosberg-ready-battle-and-track <span>2015 F1 preview: Mercedes&#039; Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg ready to battle on and off track</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">GOAL FOR THE FIELD IS TO CLOSE THE GAP ON THE 2014 CHAMPIONS Formula One faces an important time on several levels when the 2015 season kicks off in Melbourne March 15. Many fans last year were not enthralled by the cars’ new powertrains nor the Mercedes team’s domination. We might have enjoyed a fabulous battle for the world championship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, but ideally drivers from different teams should also battle for the title. Early indications point to Mercedes once again setting the pace this season.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/12/2015 - 12:10</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 F1 preview: Mercedes&#039; Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg ready to battle on and off track</div> Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:10:37 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148734 at https://memphis.mbca.org Brabus debuts 900-hp Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG at Geneva motor show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-10/brabus-debuts-900-hp-mercedes-benz-s65-amg-geneva-motor-show <span>Brabus debuts 900-hp Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG at Geneva motor show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">THE BRABUS ROCKET 900 SEDAN IS BASICALLY A ROCKET FOR THE ROAD Every year the Geneva motor show features a large number of tuning companies bringing cars ranging from the visually reserved to those that cannot be unseen.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:59</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Brabus debuts 900-hp Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG at Geneva motor show</div> Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:59:17 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148735 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes V-Class-Based Metris Confirmed For U.S. https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-09/mercedes-v-class-based-metris-confirmed-us <span>Mercedes V-Class-Based Metris Confirmed For U.S.</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">After teasing with some customized SEMA concepts last fall, Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the Metris, a version of its Vito mid-size van that will be sold in the U.S. and Canada. Unveiled at the 2015 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, the Metris will be a little sibling to the Sprinter when it arrives in certain Mercedes dealers this fall. However, it's still larger than compact vans like the Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200, and Ram Promaster City. Like the Sprinter, the Metris will be strictly a work vehicle.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 03/09/2015 - 11:38</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes V-Class-Based Metris Confirmed For U.S.</div> Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:38:41 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148736 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT Is The New F1 Safety Car https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-06/mercedes-amg-gt-new-f1-safety-car <span>Mercedes-AMG GT Is The New F1 Safety Car</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG’s new GT sports car will be taking over from the SLS AMG in official safety car duties for Formula One when the new season kicks off in a week’s time in Melbourne, Australia. Officials have picked the slightly more potent GT S model for the task, as it’s crucial the F1 safety car is a competent track performer. The main role of the safety car is to help ensure maximum safety for the field of drivers is maintained in extreme situations.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/06/2015 - 09:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG GT Is The New F1 Safety Car</div> Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:55:14 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148737 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake: Avantgarde meets Driving Performance https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-06/new-mercedes-benz-cla-45-amg-shooting-brake-avantgarde-meets-driving-performance <span>The new Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake: Avantgarde meets Driving Performance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG is continuing its model initiative: following on from the successful A 45 AMG, CLA 45 AMG and GLA 45 AMG models, the Mercedes‑Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake is now the fourth high-performance compact car to be brought out, and it makes a stunning impression with its unique interior concept and its unrivalled mix of thrilling driving dynamics, excellent everyday usability and tremendous individuality. The sensational avant-garde concept of the CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake offers yet another highly attractive means of entering the fascinating world of AMG.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 03/06/2015 - 09:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">The new Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake: Avantgarde meets Driving Performance</div> Fri, 06 Mar 2015 16:48:30 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148738 at https://memphis.mbca.org V-Class concept car with a PLUG-IN HYBRID drive: Mercedes-Benz Concept V ision e – Higher Performance at Lower CO2 Emissions https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-06/v-class-concept-car-plug-hybrid-drive-mercedes-benz-concept-v-ision-e-%25E2%2580%2593-higher-perfo <span>V-Class concept car with a PLUG-IN HYBRID drive: Mercedes-Benz Concept V ision e – Higher Performance at Lower CO2 Emissions</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">At the Geneva International Motor Show the Concept V‑ision e from Mercedes-Benz presents a preview of the great variety of development potential offered by the V-Class. The concept vehicle combines environmentally friendly performance with the lightness of modern luxury. The most advanced PLUG-IN HYBRID technology available ensures extremely powerful propulsion in the model, as the highly efficient drive-system duo consisting of a gasoline engine and an electric motor delivers total system output of 245 kW (333 hp) and system torque of up to 600 Nm.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/05/2015 - 21:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">V-Class concept car with a PLUG-IN HYBRID drive: Mercedes-Benz Concept V ision e – Higher Performance at Lower CO2 Emissions</div> Fri, 06 Mar 2015 04:39:52 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148739 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Concept: Live Photos And Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-06/mercedes-benz-g500-4x4%25C2%25B2-concept-live-photos-and-video <span>Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Concept: Live Photos And Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It may be old, but the Mercedes-Benz G-Class shows no sign of fading away.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/05/2015 - 21:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Concept: Live Photos And Video</div> Fri, 06 Mar 2015 04:27:51 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148740 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Metris cargo van to enter Ford Transit Connect's turf https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-05/mercedes-metris-cargo-van-enter-ford-transit-connects-turf <span>Mercedes Metris cargo van to enter Ford Transit Connect&#039;s turf</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News March 5, 2015 - 11:54 am ET  DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co.’s segment-leading Transit Connect small cargo van may get its toughest challenge yet from an unlikely competitor in the U.S.: Mercedes-Benz. At a work-truck show this week in Indianapolis, Mercedes-Benz Vans USA, the commercial arm of the German automaker, introduced the Metris, a midsize tall Euro cargo van that will have a starting price of $29,945. Passenger versions will be priced $33,495. Both prices include shipping. The Transit Connect established the small-van segment in the United States in 2009.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/05/2015 - 12:31</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Metris cargo van to enter Ford Transit Connect&#039;s turf</div> Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:31:14 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148741 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Cars at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show: Product offensive continues at full speed https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-05/mercedes-benz-cars-2015-geneva-motor-show-product-offensive-continues-full-speed <span>Mercedes-Benz Cars at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show: Product offensive continues at full speed</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Following the best start to the year in company history, with record sales in January 2015 (+13.6%), Mercedes-Benz Cars is pushing forward at full speed with its product offensive. At the Geneva Motor Show, the brand with the three-pointed star is presenting a full programme of new models and innovations. The spectrum ranges from the new Mercedes-AMG GT3 – a racing machine for the very highest levels of customer sport – to the highly exclusive Mercedes-Maybach Pullman limousine, embodying the automotive luxury class in the very best Maybach tradition.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 03/05/2015 - 12:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Cars at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show: Product offensive continues at full speed</div> Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:27:11 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148742 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model 4Matic review notes https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-04/2015-mercedes-benz-cls63-amg-s-model-4matic-review-notes <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model 4Matic review notes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">WISHING FOR BETTER WEATHER AND ROADS IN THE CLS63 AMG DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: The Autoweek reviewer’s dilemma: Getting the keys to a performance car with extraordinarily high limits and attempting to evaluate it on a frigid, snowy day along pothole-strewn Detroit roads. Needless to say, I’ll be focusing mostly on the new AMG 4Matic system, while touching on the heated, massaging seats. The formerly RWD-only AMG inspired some wringing of hands among the purists when they launched a performance version of Mercedes’ 4Matic AWD system.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:59</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S-Model 4Matic review notes</div> Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:59:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148743 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler to build Sprinter vans in South Carolina, lawmaker says https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-04/daimler-build-sprinter-vans-south-carolina-lawmaker-says <span>Daimler to build Sprinter vans in South Carolina, lawmaker says</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">March 3, 2015 - 8:29 pm ET  CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) -- Daimler AG is set to announce it will build Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans at its plant in South Carolina and add 1,200 jobs there as a result, a state politician said on Tuesday. State Rep. Chip Limehouse, a Republican from Charleston, said officials in North Charleston, S.C., told him the German automaker will announce the plans on Friday. The plant is located in Ladson, near Charleston. "They'll be using U.S. parts and assembling the entire vehicle here in North Charleston," Limehouse told Reuters.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 03/04/2015 - 11:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler to build Sprinter vans in South Carolina, lawmaker says</div> Wed, 04 Mar 2015 18:39:34 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148744 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Race Car: Live Photos From Geneva Motor Show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-03/2016-mercedes-amg-gt3-race-car-live-photos-geneva-motor-show <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Race Car: Live Photos From Geneva Motor Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The new 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT and GT S are, undeniably, a pair of track-bred super sports cars any enthusiast would love to take home—but for the truly hardcore, it takes a race car to get the job done.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 03/03/2015 - 09:50</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Race Car: Live Photos From Geneva Motor Show</div> Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:50:54 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148745 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler's Zetsche sees opportunity from convergence with tech firms https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-03/daimlers-zetsche-sees-opportunity-convergence-tech-firms <span>Daimler&#039;s Zetsche sees opportunity from convergence with tech firms</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">March 3, 2015 - 8:33 am ET  GENEVA (Reuters) -- Daimler is not afraid of new competitors from the technology and telecoms industries such as Google and Apple, CEO Dieter Zetsche said. "There is tremendous opportunity in the convergence of the West Coast tech industry and the auto industry with its huge technological depth," Zetsche said at the Geneva auto show. "We feel we are well equipped to drive that development and to lead it in many areas.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 03/03/2015 - 09:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler&#039;s Zetsche sees opportunity from convergence with tech firms</div> Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:42:09 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148746 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes F1 team’s dominance sends shockwaves through series https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-02/mercedes-f1-team%25E2%2580%2599s-dominance-sends-shockwaves-through-series <span>Mercedes F1 team’s dominance sends shockwaves through series</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">RED BULL BOSS CALLS MERCEDES LAP TIMES AT MOST RECENT BARCELONA TEST ‘DEPRESSING’ TO RIVALS As the Mercedes Formula One team’s rivals pack up their air freight for Melbourne and the F1 season opener on March 15, the challenge of those rivals in 2015 is now crystal clear. Last week in Barcelona, as the winter testing season ended, the true superiority of the reigning champion’s new W06 car was let out of the bag with fury. Christian Horner, boss of 2014 runner-up Red Bull, said some of the lap times posted by Mercedes were "ominous" and even sometimes "depressing.” It is widely said in F1 ci</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 03/02/2015 - 09:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes F1 team’s dominance sends shockwaves through series</div> Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:29:22 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148747 at https://memphis.mbca.org Minor dings, major drop in Mercedes' reliability score https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-02/minor-dings-major-drop-mercedes-reliability-score <span>Minor dings, major drop in Mercedes&#039; reliability score</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News March 2, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  It wasn't cranky engines, shiftless transmissions or funky infotainment systems that sunk Mercedes-Benz last week in the Consumer Reports Car Brand Report Cards. Several of Mercedes' newer vehicles, including the front-wheel-drive CLA sedan, suffered a variety of problems with loose-fitting trim, rattles and other minor maladies. That knocked the German automaker from ninth place on last year's report to 21st this year out of 28 brands.  It's important to note how the magazine defines reliable.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 03/02/2015 - 09:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Minor dings, major drop in Mercedes&#039; reliability score</div> Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:25:29 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148748 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-03-01/2016-mercedes-benz-gls-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz will introduce a subtle facelift for its GL-Class for the 2016 model year, and prototypes for the updated SUV have just been spotted once more. The current GL was all-new for 2013, so the 2016 model year coincides with the vehicle’s mid-cycle. The big news is that the vehicle will no longer be called a “GL”, but rather a “GLS” in line with Mercedes’ new naming strategy. The “S” in the title signifies that this large, luxurious SUV is positioned alongside the S-Class range of models. Various GLS prototypes have been spotted, all of them revealing new bumper and grille designs.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 03/01/2015 - 05:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS Spy Shots</div> Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:46:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148749 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 gets the SLS's 6.2-liter V8, side pipes and a whole lot of attitude https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-28/2016-mercedes-amg-gt3-gets-slss-62-liter-v8-side-pipes-and-whole-lot-attitude <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 gets the SLS&#039;s 6.2-liter V8, side pipes and a whole lot of attitude</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">FIA GT3-COMPLIANT CAR WILL BE READY TO RACE LATER THIS YEAR  One glimpse at its swoops and vents and side pipes and humongous rear wing says it all: The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 means business. The FIA GT3 regulation-compliant racer, which will be shipped to customer teams before the end of 2015, will make its public debut at the upcoming Geneva motor show.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/27/2015 - 21:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 gets the SLS&#039;s 6.2-liter V8, side pipes and a whole lot of attitude</div> Sat, 28 Feb 2015 04:23:06 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148750 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-27/2016-mercedes-benz-glc-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation GLK-Class is in the final phases of its development, and it looks like the popular small SUV will sport a very handsome new look—in addition to its new name. Yes, as part of Mercedes' new naming strategy, the GLK will be retitled a GLC to reflect its similar positioning to the C-Class line of vehicles. As for its new look, the latest spy shots confirm that the GLC will be slightly larger than the GLK it replaces. This is partially due to the smaller GLA bursting onto the scene.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 02/26/2015 - 22:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC Spy Shots</div> Fri, 27 Feb 2015 05:41:42 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148751 at https://memphis.mbca.org Brabus To Unleash 850-HP Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG At 2015 Geneva Motor Show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-25/brabus-unleash-850-hp-mercedes-benz-s63-amg-2015-geneva-motor-show <span>Brabus To Unleash 850-HP Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG At 2015 Geneva Motor Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">While anyone with eyes has to question the taste of the interior, the new Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo Coupe has a whole lot going for it—under the hood and elsewhere. With an upgraded take on the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 found in the standard S63 AMG Coupe (where it makes 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque), Brabus cranks 850 horsepower, 1,069 pound-feet of torque, and a top speed of 217 mph. What all goes into such a mega upgrade?</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/25/2015 - 13:21</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Brabus To Unleash 850-HP Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG At 2015 Geneva Motor Show</div> Wed, 25 Feb 2015 20:21:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148752 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes recalls E-class, CLS for potential fire risk https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-25/mercedes-recalls-e-class-cls-potential-fire-risk <span>Mercedes recalls E-class, CLS for potential fire risk</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">RECALL INVOLVES RUBBER HOOD TRIM THAT COULD FALL INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT Mercedes is recalling nearly 150,000 E-class and CLS-class models for a potential fire risk. All versions and body styles from the 2013-2015 model years are included except for E-class coupes and convertibles. Apparently part of the rubber hood seal could come loose from the body, and may stick to the hood. If that happens, and then the hood is closed, it could fall into the engine compartment.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/24/2015 - 21:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes recalls E-class, CLS for potential fire risk</div> Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:18:54 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148753 at https://memphis.mbca.org Smart Kowtows To PETA & Offers A Leather-Free 2016 Fortwo: Can It Save The Brand? https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-24/smart-kowtows-peta-offers-leather-free-2016-fortwo-can-it-save-brand <span>Smart Kowtows To PETA &amp; Offers A Leather-Free 2016 Fortwo: Can It Save The Brand?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals -- the activist group that's best known for splattering fur coats with paint and saving Mazda-loving spider colonies from certain doom -- announced a much more modest achievement yesterday.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/24/2015 - 11:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Smart Kowtows To PETA &amp; Offers A Leather-Free 2016 Fortwo: Can It Save The Brand?</div> Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:30:53 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148754 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 first drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-24/2015-mercedes-amg-c63-first-drive <span>2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 first drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">MERCEDES-AMG CONTINUES TO OFFER MUSCLE CAR GOODNESS WITH V8-POWERED C63 What is it? While the Mercedes-AMG GT sports car probably turns a lot more heads, it’s the C-class-based vehicles that really bring home the bacon to Affalterbach as the best-selling model in the Mercedes-AMG portfolio. The new crop of C63s begins arriving in U.S. showrooms this March starting with the sedan that will be offered in two flavors: The C63 and the even hotter C63 S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/24/2015 - 11:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 first drive</div> Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:27:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148755 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Sells Out All Of Its G63 AMG 6x6 Beasties https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-23/mercedes-benz-sells-out-all-its-g63-amg-6x6-beasties <span>Mercedes-Benz Sells Out All Of Its G63 AMG 6x6 Beasties</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Remember when Mercedes-Benz unveiled the monstrous G63 AMG 6x6? At the time, the automaker stated that two had been built, and a few more could be produced pending customer demand. Well, it turns out that demand was pretty strong for a six-wheeled-vehicle that cost over $400,000. Over 100 examples were produced, and that run has just come to an end. According to GT Spirit, Mercedes is done building the world-wanderer-capable luxury off-roader.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 02/23/2015 - 10:55</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Sells Out All Of Its G63 AMG 6x6 Beasties</div> Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:55:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148756 at https://memphis.mbca.org Wide, low, mean: Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car previewed ahead of Geneva motor show debut https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-21/wide-low-mean-mercedes-amg-gt3-race-car-previewed-ahead-geneva-motor-show-debut <span>Wide, low, mean: Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car previewed ahead of Geneva motor show debut</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">NEW MERCEDES RACER FOLLOWS SUCCESSFUL SLS AMG GT3 There’s a track-ready Mercedes-AMG GT3 on the way, and though we won’t know any of the technical details until its official debut at the Geneva motor show, we do have the above photo for proof. Besides its commanding wideness, there’s at least one intriguing detail visible in the characteristically murky preview pic: The toothy, retro-style grille, which seems to be a nod to the old-school W194/300SL race car. Naturally, this car lacks the inline-six of its ancestor.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/20/2015 - 23:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Wide, low, mean: Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car previewed ahead of Geneva motor show debut</div> Sat, 21 Feb 2015 06:25:57 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148757 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Concept Teased, Geneva Debut Likely https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-18/mercedes-benz-g500-4x4%25C2%25B2-concept-teased-geneva-debut-likely <span>Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Concept Teased, Geneva Debut Likely</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It may be old, but the Mercedes-Benz G-Class shows no sign of fading away. Mercedes continues to update the venerable Gelandewagen with new versions, the latest of which was teased this week. The Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² concept looks to emphasize the G-Class' off-road ability with jacked-up suspension and bigger wheels and tires.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/18/2015 - 10:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Concept Teased, Geneva Debut Likely</div> Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:25:50 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148758 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Maybach Pullman S600 limousine to debut at Geneva auto show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-18/mercedes-maybach-pullman-s600-limousine-debut-geneva-auto-show <span>Mercedes-Maybach Pullman S600 limousine to debut at Geneva auto show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">EXCLUSIVE NEW LIMOUSINE TO DEBUT ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PULLMAN MODEL Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the first images of the 2016 Mercedes-Maybach Pullman S600 limousine prior to its debut at the Geneva motor show next month. The four-door, six-seat model has been in development for the last year and a half, and like its immediate predecessors it will offer 2+2+2 seating complete with a middle row of rear-facing seats. Positioned above the Mercedes-Maybach S600, the Pullman will be powered by the 6.0-liter V12 found in the S600 -- good for 523 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/18/2015 - 10:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Maybach Pullman S600 limousine to debut at Geneva auto show</div> Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:18:51 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148759 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Celebrates 1955 Mille Miglia With Special Edition SL https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-17/mercedes-celebrates-1955-mille-miglia-special-edition-sl <span>Mercedes Celebrates 1955 Mille Miglia With Special Edition SL</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is celebrating this year the 60th anniversary of its historic win in the 1955 Mille Miglia, where Sir Stirling Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson heroically crossed the finish line in their 300 SLR ahead of all others. This represented the automaker’s second win in the dangerous race (the first was back in 1931) and made Mercedes the only non-Italian to have won the Mille Miglia more than once. As part of the celebrations, Mercedes is launching a special edition SL designated the Mille Miglia 417.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/17/2015 - 09:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Celebrates 1955 Mille Miglia With Special Edition SL</div> Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:42:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148760 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S First Drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-17/2016-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-s-first-drive <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S First Drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It’s rare that a car aimed so squarely at a competitor does so much so differently and yet comes out with a very similar result. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S is just such a car. How so? Well, first of all, from the styling (look at that rear end), to the performance, to the pricing, the AMG GT S is ever-so-clearly intended to take on the benchmark of the GT class, the Porsche 911. It succeeds. Utterly different from the 911 in its layout and specification, the AMG GT S nonetheless takes to the road and the track much like its nemesis.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/17/2015 - 04:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S First Drive</div> Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:53:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148761 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes will unveil Pullman flagship, C-class hybrid https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-13/mercedes-will-unveil-pullman-flagship-c-class-hybrid <span>Mercedes will unveil Pullman flagship, C-class hybrid</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">February 13, 2015 - 6:18 am ET  FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler will unveil a new version of the Mercedes-Benz Pullman at next month's Geneva auto show. Also expected is a plug-in hybrid version of the C-class sedan, the first among a raft of vehicles to be sold with a partially electric drivetrain that allows for zero-emission driving in town traffic. The Pullman is based on the Mercedes S class, but will have a wheelbase which is just over three feet longer than the standard version to allow for an extra row of seats, Daimler said. The six-seater stretch limousine was known in the past for it</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/13/2015 - 09:31</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes will unveil Pullman flagship, C-class hybrid</div> Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:31:40 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148762 at https://memphis.mbca.org The new Mercedes-AMG GT3 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-12/new-mercedes-amg-gt3 <span>The new Mercedes-AMG GT3</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Neatly coinciding with the upcoming market launch of the road-going version of the Mercedes-AMG GT, the next stage of the vehicle's evolution is already here: the sports car and performance brand of Mercedes-Benz is presenting a new customer sport racing car that complies with FIA GT3 race regulations in the form of the new Mercedes-AMG GT3. With this, the second customer sport car to be developed by Mercedes-AMG, the Affalterbach company is seeking to build on the success of the SLS AMG GT3 and further expand the customer sport programme first started in 2010. The superb racetrack performance</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 02/12/2015 - 11:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">The new Mercedes-AMG GT3</div> Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:34:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148763 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes F1 hoping to secure Lewis Hamilton before Melbourne https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-11/mercedes-f1-hoping-secure-lewis-hamilton-melbourne <span>Mercedes F1 hoping to secure Lewis Hamilton before Melbourne</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">DEFENDING SERIES CHAMPION UNDER CONTRACT THROUGH 2015 SEASON Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he would like to lock in defending Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton to a contract before the season begins March 15 in Melbourne. Hamilton is under contract for the full 2015 season. Last week, reports in Germany claimed 30-year-old Hamilton, who manages himself following his split from Simon Fuller's XIX Entertainment, was on the cusp of agreeing a new multiyear deal.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/11/2015 - 10:44</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes F1 hoping to secure Lewis Hamilton before Melbourne</div> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:44:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148764 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler Rewards Employees with Record Bonus for Successful Financial Year https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-08/daimler-rewards-employees-record-bonus-successful-financial-year <span>Daimler Rewards Employees with Record Bonus for Successful Financial Year</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Employees receive EUR 4,350 - the highest profit-sharing bonus in the company's history Bonus to be paid out to around 135,000 qualifying tariff-scale employees with their April paychecks Wilfried Porth, Board Member for Human Relations and Director of Labor Relations &amp; Mercedes-Benz Vans at Daimler AG: "Our employees played a crucial part in making 2014 the best year in Daimler's history." Michael Brecht, Chairman of Daimler AG's General Works Council: "This is a record-breaking bonus for a record-breaking performance by our coworkers over the past year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 02/08/2015 - 06:09</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler Rewards Employees with Record Bonus for Successful Financial Year</div> Sun, 08 Feb 2015 13:09:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148765 at https://memphis.mbca.org February 5, 2015: Full Year Results 2014 - Daimler on a successful path: Record levels of unit sales, revenue and earnings in 2014 – highest ever dividend proposed https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-08/february-5-2015-full-year-results-2014-daimler-successful-path-record-levels-unit-sa <span>February 5, 2015: Full Year Results 2014 - Daimler on a successful path: Record levels of unit sales, revenue and earnings in 2014 – highest ever dividend proposed</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Watch the short video here --&gt;&gt;  http://youtu.be/_gkjQmJLja8 Best ever unit sales of 2.5 million vehicles  Group revenue up by 10% to €129.9 billion (2013: €118.0 billion)  Group EBIT of €10.8 billion (2013: €10.8 billion)  Significant increase in EBIT from ongoing business to €10.1 billion (2013: €8.0 billion)  Net profit of €7.3 billion (2013: €8.7 billion)  So far highest ever dividend of €2.45 per share (2013: €2.25) proposed  Outlook for 2015: significant growth expected of unit sales, revenue and EBIT from ongoing business </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 02/08/2015 - 06:03</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">February 5, 2015: Full Year Results 2014 - Daimler on a successful path: Record levels of unit sales, revenue and earnings in 2014 – highest ever dividend proposed</div> Sun, 08 Feb 2015 13:03:16 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148766 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Canada kicks off 2015 with January record- breaking sales https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-06/mercedes-benz-canada-kicks-2015-january-record-breaking-sales <span>Mercedes-Benz Canada kicks off 2015 with January record- breaking sales</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>TORONTO, ON – Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network reported today that a total of 2,495 Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart units were delivered to customers in January. This represents the best January on record for the group, and an overall sales increase of 9.5% or 217 units compared to January 2014. A total of 2,154 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and luxury light trucks were retailed in January which translates into an 8.1% gain for the month. Passenger car sales totaled 1,145 units in January.</p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/129604" lang="" about="/user/129604" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">SeanClark</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/06/2015 - 11:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Vancouver</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">British Columbia</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Canada continues into 2015 with record breaking sales.</div> Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:23:01 +0000 SeanClark 7148767 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler's Q4 profit rises 10% on higher Mercedes margins https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-06/daimlers-q4-profit-rises-10-higher-mercedes-margins <span>Daimler&#039;s Q4 profit rises 10% on higher Mercedes margins</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">February 5, 2015 - 2:55 am ET  STUTTGART -- Daimler's fourth-quarter operating profit rose 10 percent as new model launches helped the carmaker to raise sales and profit margins at its Mercedes-Benz division. Operating profit, or earnings before interest and taxes from ongoing business, increased to 2.82 billion euros ($3.2 billion) from 2.56 billion euros a year earlier, Daimler said in a statement today. The fourth-quarter operating margin at Mercedes-Benz Cars, which includes the Smart minicar brand, rose to 8.3 percent of revenue from 7.5 percent in the same period last year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 02/06/2015 - 10:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler&#039;s Q4 profit rises 10% on higher Mercedes margins</div> Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:19:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148768 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler on a successful path: Record levels of unit sales, revenue and earnings in 2014 – highest ever dividend proposed https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-05/daimler-successful-path-record-levels-unit-sales-revenue-and-earnings-2014-%25E2%2580%2593-highest <span>Daimler on a successful path: Record levels of unit sales, revenue and earnings in 2014 – highest ever dividend proposed</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Best ever unit sales of 2.5 million vehicles Group revenue up by 10% to €129.9 billion (2013: €118.0 billion) Group EBIT of €10.8 billion (2013: €10.8 billion) Significant increase in EBIT from ongoing business to €10.1 billion (2013: €8.0 billion) Net profit of €7.3 billion (2013: €8.7 billion) So far highest ever dividend of €2.45 per share (2013: €2.25) proposed Outlook for 2015: significant growth expected of unit sales, revenue and EBIT from ongoing business Daimler AG (ticker symbol DAI) continued its successful development in 2014 and once again set new records fo</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 02/05/2015 - 12:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler on a successful path: Record levels of unit sales, revenue and earnings in 2014 – highest ever dividend proposed</div> Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:34:59 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148769 at https://memphis.mbca.org INKAS armored G-wagen is a $1,000,000 bunker https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-05/inkas-armored-g-wagen-1000000-bunker <span>INKAS armored G-wagen is a $1,000,000 bunker</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">HEADS OF STATE, THE CANADIANS HAVE YOUR BACK The Mercedes-Benz G-class seems to be the armored vehicle of choice for kings, sultans, heads of state and...Canadians? Toronto-based INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing introduced its newest bulletproof, zombie-stopping armored limo on Wednesday.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 02/05/2015 - 12:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">INKAS armored G-wagen is a $1,000,000 bunker</div> Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:19:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148770 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Details of New Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-04/mercedes-benz-usa-announces-details-new-corporate-headquarters-atlanta <span>Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Details of New Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">MBUSA to occupy interim office space in Central Perimeter before opening new, state-of-the-art facility in 2018 February 03, 2015 - ATLANTA At a press conference today at the Georgia State Capitol, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the permanent and interim locations for its new corporate headquarters in Atlanta.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:51</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Details of New Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta</div> Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:51:57 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148771 at https://memphis.mbca.org Merecedes says Formula One has gotten louder https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-04/merecedes-says-formula-one-has-gotten-louder <span>Merecedes says Formula One has gotten louder</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">F1 ENGINES ROAR JUST A LITTLE MORE IN 2015   Mercedes chiefs have admitted that Formula One unexpectedly turned up the volume for 2015.   Last year, as the turbo power units replaced the screaming normally aspired engines of the past, the biggest controversy was the loss of volume.   But trackside observers at this week's first 2015 test at Jerez unanimously agree that the new cars have definitely become louder over the winter.   "We have talked about this on the pit wall," Mercedes' engine chief Andy Cowell told Speed Week.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 02/04/2015 - 10:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Merecedes says Formula One has gotten louder</div> Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:46:45 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148772 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes takes early luxury lead, resurgent Lexus jumps to No. 2 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-03/mercedes-takes-early-luxury-lead-resurgent-lexus-jumps-no-2 <span>Mercedes takes early luxury lead, resurgent Lexus jumps to No. 2</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News February 3, 2015 - 3:53 pm ET  Mercedes-Benz opened 2015 with a record January to take an early lead in the U.S. luxury race, but a surging Lexus is nipping at its heels. 2014’s luxury champ, BMW, finds itself in third place after the first month. Mercedes sales rose 8.9 percent to 24,619 vehicles. The brand’s biggest gainer among models that sold at least 1,000 units was the GL class, which had a 38 percent sales jump.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 02/03/2015 - 10:06</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes takes early luxury lead, resurgent Lexus jumps to No. 2</div> Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:06:01 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148773 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes' Nico Rosberg hoping little changes will make big difference in F1 title chase https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-02/mercedes-nico-rosberg-hoping-little-changes-will-make-big-difference-f1-title-chase <span>Mercedes&#039; Nico Rosberg hoping little changes will make big difference in F1 title chase</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">ROSBERG, TEAMMATE LEWIS HAMILTON, EXPECTED TO CONTEND AGAIN IN 2015 Nico Rosberg is studying how he breathes as he looks to overhaul Formula One world champion and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton. Rosberg missed out on the title in dramatic fashion last year and wants to find improvements. The German driver has tried perfecting new breathing techniques in order to find the "one or two percent" that could make all the difference this season. Rosberg did better than Hamilton in qualifying last year, securing 11 pole positions compared to seven, but Hamilton dominated him — 11 wins to five — on</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 02/02/2015 - 11:28</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes&#039; Nico Rosberg hoping little changes will make big difference in F1 title chase</div> Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:28:48 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148774 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Formula One team expects to re-sign champ Lewis Hamilton https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-02-02/mercedes-formula-one-team-expects-re-sign-champ-lewis-hamilton <span>Mercedes Formula One team expects to re-sign champ Lewis Hamilton</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">F1 CHAMPION'S CONTRACT EXPIRES AT CONCLUSION OF 2015 SEASON Mercedes is confident that Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will sign a new contract soon, with his current deal expiring at the end of the year. The 30-year-old British driver clinched his second F1 title last year in dramatic style, beating Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg at the final double-points race in Abu Dhabi. Although talks have only just started on a new deal, the head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Toto Wolff expects negotiations to go smoothly. "We are having discussions, very positive ones, which will come to a positive </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 02/02/2015 - 11:25</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Formula One team expects to re-sign champ Lewis Hamilton</div> Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:25:01 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148775 at https://memphis.mbca.org Reigning World Champion Mercedes AMG Reveals W06 Hybrid 2015 Formula One Car https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-30/reigning-world-champion-mercedes-amg-reveals-w06-hybrid-2015-formula-one-car <span>Reigning World Champion Mercedes AMG Reveals W06 Hybrid 2015 Formula One Car</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes AMG Formula One team has revealed the new race car it hopes will see it win its second-straight world championship. The latest Silver Arrow is called the W06 Hybrid and it’s the successor to last year’s unstoppable W05 Hybrid, which not only saw the team take home the Constructors’ Championship but its star driver Lewis Hamilton take the Drivers’ title as well. The team order hasn’t changed much from last season, with Hamilton set to be joined once again by Nico Rosberg.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/30/2015 - 11:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Reigning World Champion Mercedes AMG Reveals W06 Hybrid 2015 Formula One Car</div> Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:18:28 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148776 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz May Have The Best Ad Of Super Bowl XLIX: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-27/mercedes-benz-may-have-best-ad-super-bowl-xlix-video <span>Mercedes-Benz May Have The Best Ad Of Super Bowl XLIX: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Watch the commercial here --&gt;&gt; http://youtu.be/LQvdIGeUUvo The classic tale of the tortoise and the hare gets a fresh, modern spin in Mercedes-Benz’s ad for Super Bowl XLIX. The tortoise is still the winner, but this time he doesn’t rely on the hare falling asleep but rather the pace of the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT. In the 60-second spot, we see the tortoise visit Mercedes-AMG’s factory where he picks up the keys to one very nice-looking silver GT S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/27/2015 - 11:16</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz May Have The Best Ad Of Super Bowl XLIX: Video</div> Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:16:30 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148777 at https://memphis.mbca.org Jay Leno restores 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL for garage https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-27/jay-leno-restores-1972-mercedes-benz-300-sel-garage <span>Jay Leno restores 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL for garage</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Watch the video here --&gt;&gt;http://youtu.be/Ct-KlbvGXgo FANS VOTED TO KEEP THE BENZ ORIGINAL Comedian and car guy Jay Leno lets us back into his garage this week to look at his fully restored 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3. Leno was going to customize the 300 SEL by adding the 563-hp, 6.2-liter V8 from the gullwing Mercedes SLS AMG, but let the fans decide if they wanted to see the change.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/27/2015 - 11:04</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Jay Leno restores 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL for garage</div> Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:04:18 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148778 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes plans to move R-class production to AM General in Indiana https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-27/mercedes-plans-move-r-class-production-am-general-indiana <span>Mercedes plans to move R-class production to AM General in Indiana</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">January 27, 2015 - 10:18 am ET -- UPDATED: 1/27/15 1:45 pm ET - adds UAW statement Mercedes-Benz plans to shift production of the R-class crossover from its Alabama plant to contract manufacturer AM General in Indiana this summer. The German automaker, in a statement released today by parent Daimler AG, said it needed to free up space in its assembly operations near Tuscaloosa, Ala. “With the introduction of the new GLE Coupe and the ongoing strong demand for SUVs, Tuscaloosa needs all available production capacities for this segment,” Jason Hoff, CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/27/2015 - 10:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes plans to move R-class production to AM General in Indiana</div> Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:56:39 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148779 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-27/2016-mercedes-benz-c-class-coupe-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Buyers looking for an entry-level luxury coupe are going to be spoiled for choice come the 2016 model year as there are some exciting new entrants on their way. At the 2015 Detroit Auto Show we were given a preview of Infiniti’s next Q60 coupe in the form of a thinly-veiled concept and now we have our first look at the next-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe thanks to the recent sighting of a near-complete prototype. The new C-Class Coupe is expected to make its debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show in September, in both regular and Mercedes-AMG flavors.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/26/2015 - 21:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Spy Shots</div> Tue, 27 Jan 2015 04:39:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148493 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 First Drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-26/2016-mercedes-maybach-s600-first-drive <span>2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 First Drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">DATELINE--Santa Barbara. I may be drifting off to sleep on a sueded pillow of dreams, but it doesn't stop me from thinking of all the vehicles I've been driven in. It's mostly not illustrious. Prom limos. Airport shuttles. White Ford Crown Victorias with pretty red and blue lights. A few miles down the road past Neverland Ranch is all it takes to realize that, for a very thin slice of society, the list gets much, so much better: Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, custom watercraft, sedan chairs.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/26/2015 - 12:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 First Drive</div> Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:24:52 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148494 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes to send U.S. dealers greater share of global output https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-26/mercedes-send-us-dealers-greater-share-global-output <span>Mercedes to send U.S. dealers greater share of global output</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News January 24, 2015 - 4:00 pm ET  SAN FRANCISCO -- Mercedes-Benz dealers will receive a greater share of the brand’s global production this year after experiencing tight supplies in 2014, U.S. chief Steve Cannon said Saturday. Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, said that a combination of increased global production and slumping European markets will send more vehicles to the U.S. Speaking after the make meeting, Cannon said that the strong dollar also makes sales here more attractive to the automaker. “So the flow of cars will increase,” he said.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/26/2015 - 12:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes to send U.S. dealers greater share of global output</div> Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:14:15 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148495 at https://memphis.mbca.org Confirmed: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S price starts at $129,900 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-24/confirmed-2016-mercedes-amg-gt-s-price-starts-129900 <span>Confirmed: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S price starts at $129,900</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">According to leaked document, newest AMG sports car finds a nearly unnoccupied price spot in the market The 503-hp 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S will hit your wallet for $129,900 when it comes to dealerships in April, if an internal document that Jalopnik got hold of is to be believed (Mercedes has since confirmed the price). That base price puts the GT S in rarefied air, above obvious competitors like the Jaguar F-Type R and Porsche 911 Carrera S. The one car it matches up perfectly with is the Maserati GranTurismo Sport, which starts at $132,000.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/23/2015 - 22:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Confirmed: 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S price starts at $129,900</div> Sat, 24 Jan 2015 05:57:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148496 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Exec Hints At Maybach E-Class, Next-Gen A-Class In U.S. https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-24/mercedes-exec-hints-maybach-e-class-next-gen-class-us <span>Mercedes Exec Hints At Maybach E-Class, Next-Gen A-Class In U.S.</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has just launched its new Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand which is tasked with building ultra-luxurious versions of the German automaker’s already plush autos. The first model from Mercedes-Maybach is a stretched version of the S-Class but there will be more, including an extra-long S-Class Pullman and a pimped-out version of the upcoming GLS SUV (GL-Class facelift). Now, in an interview with Automotive News (subscription required), Mercedes’ U.S. chief Steve Cannon has revealed that the next-generation E-Class may also receive the Mercedes-Maybach treatment.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/23/2015 - 22:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Exec Hints At Maybach E-Class, Next-Gen A-Class In U.S.</div> Sat, 24 Jan 2015 05:53:42 +0000 JeffKlepac 7148497 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG: F1 W06 Hybrid to be unveiled in Jerez on Sunday 1 February 2015 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-23/mercedes-amg-f1-w06-hybrid-be-unveiled-jerez-sunday-1-february-2015 <span>Mercedes-AMG: F1 W06 Hybrid to be unveiled in Jerez on Sunday 1 February 2015</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Formula One World Championship challenger to be revealed before running commences on the opening day of winter testing in Jerez. After an intensive winter of development, the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team will officially get back to work with the public unveiling of the F1 W06 Hybrid on Sunday 1 February 2015 at the Circuito de Jerez, Spain. The next generation of Silver Arrows racing car will make its first appearance in front of assembled media on the opening day of winter testing, with live coverage brought to the public via the team’s social media channels.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 01/22/2015 - 21:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG: F1 W06 Hybrid to be unveiled in Jerez on Sunday 1 February 2015</div> Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:57:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203363 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz C-Class Spied With New Tech Updates https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-21/mercedes-benz-c-class-spied-new-tech-updates <span>Mercedes-Benz C-Class Spied With New Tech Updates</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">   Mercedes-Benz’s new C-Class is still in its first year on the market but it looks like the svelte sedan (and wagon in other markets) is already coming in for some major updates. A prototype has just been spotted undergoing cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle and it features a revamped cabin. The latest C-Class prototype has the configurable digital instrument cluster found in the current S-Class range of models. This unit stretches across to the center stack where it integrates the infotainment screen.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/21/2015 - 10:05</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz C-Class Spied With New Tech Updates</div> Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:05:57 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203364 at https://memphis.mbca.org Five Questions: Smart CEO On U.S. Details, Fortwo Electric Drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-21/five-questions-smart-ceo-us-details-fortwo-electric-drive <span>Five Questions: Smart CEO On U.S. Details, Fortwo Electric Drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Depending on where you live in the U.S., you might think of Smart as an oddity, a fashionable little city car, a car-sharing staple, or a common conveyance for urban commuters. In America, it's a brand with niche status. That said, Dr. Annette Winkler, Smart’s CEO, points to plenty of room for sales growth here, despite that. Part of the strategy is focusing in on certain U.S. cities. And part of that growth has already come from the well-received Smart Electric Drive. There are several new products to look forward to.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/21/2015 - 09:57</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Five Questions: Smart CEO On U.S. Details, Fortwo Electric Drive</div> Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:57:46 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203365 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes 'will lose talent' in move https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-19/mercedes-will-lose-talent-move <span>Mercedes &#039;will lose talent&#039; in move</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News January 19, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  DETROIT -- Steve Cannon, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, says only about 40 percent of its 1,053 employees are likely to move when the U.S. headquarters moves from New Jersey to Atlanta, based on the experiences of other companies.  Mercedes has made offers to the employees it wants to keep, and they have until April 15 to decide. Cannon would not give details on how many offers have been made.  Mercedes-Benz will be leaving its home of more than 40 years in Montvale, N.J., and will build a new headquarters in Atlanta by 2017.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/19/2015 - 10:46</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes &#039;will lose talent&#039; in move</div> Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:46:38 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203366 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG’s Next Gullwing May Go Mid-Engine, Hybrid Route: Report https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-19/mercedes-amg%25E2%2580%2599s-next-gullwing-may-go-mid-engine-hybrid-route-report <span>Mercedes-AMG’s Next Gullwing May Go Mid-Engine, Hybrid Route: Report</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Many were sad to see the SLS AMG drive off into the sunset just five short years after its launch, once again leaving the Three-Pointed Star without a gullwing in its lineup. Previous Mercedes-AMG boss Ola Källenius offered some solace with news that a successor will be built, but only after some time has passed—though nothing like the 50-plus years between the demise of the 300SL and the arrival of the SLS AMG. Now, current Mercedes-AMG chief Tobias Moers has offered some insight into the development of the new car.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/19/2015 - 10:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG’s Next Gullwing May Go Mid-Engine, Hybrid Route: Report</div> Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:43:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203367 at https://memphis.mbca.org Showdown with Jerry Rice and Andrew Hunter: Mercedes-Benz Big Race Viewing Party Contest (Mercedes-Benz Superbowl commercial - sneak peek) https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-16/showdown-jerry-rice-and-andrew-hunter-mercedes-benz-big-race-viewing-party-contest-m <span>Showdown with Jerry Rice and Andrew Hunter: Mercedes-Benz Big Race Viewing Party Contest (Mercedes-Benz Superbowl commercial - sneak peek)</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Uploaded on Jan 15, 2015 On Showdown with Jerry Rice, Jerry debates who will win The Big Race between the Tortoise and the Hare on game day with 8-year-old rabbit owner, Andrew Hunter. To Andrew, it's obvious— The Hare is going to win. But what's not so obvious is who's interviewing him. Tweet why you're #TeamTortoise or #TeamHare with #Contest to enter for your chance to win a Mercedes-Benz Big Race viewing party. Watch the video clip here --&gt;&gt;  http://youtu.be/eWLeqIV4XGc </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/16/2015 - 10:31</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Showdown with Jerry Rice and Andrew Hunter: Mercedes-Benz Big Race Viewing Party Contest (Mercedes-Benz Superbowl commercial - sneak peek)</div> Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:31:35 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203368 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Maybach S600 to start at $190,275 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-16/mercedes-maybach-s600-start-190275 <span>Mercedes-Maybach S600 to start at $190,275</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Flagship returns after two-year hiatus Maybach is back. And remember, those words don’t rhyme, despite what Rick Ross says. The 2016 Mercedes-Maybach S600 will start at $190,275, including destination charges, when it hits dealerships in April. We’ll have a full drive review next week. The Maybach gets 8 extra inches of length over the standard S-class, much of it in the passenger part of the cabin, and features a selection of ritzy options for the discerning buyer. Mercedes stresses that the Maybach is not an equipment line, but a sub-brand like Mercedes-AMG.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/16/2015 - 10:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Maybach S600 to start at $190,275</div> Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:14:35 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203369 at https://memphis.mbca.org New Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe To Debut At 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show: Report https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-15/new-mercedes-amg-c63-coupe-debut-2015-frankfurt-auto-show-report <span>New Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe To Debut At 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show: Report</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG has just unleashed its new C63 sedan and wagon, in both regular and more potent S trim. The car goes on sale in March and while we’ll only get the sedan here in the U.S., we can look forward to at least one additional body style in the not too distant future: a coupe. Yes, a new generation of the C63 Coupe is in the works, and Auto Express, citing information supplied by an insider, is reporting that the car will be unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show in September.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 01/15/2015 - 12:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">New Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe To Debut At 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show: Report</div> Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:20:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203370 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Actros in the Fuel Duel: wins the fuel comparison test again https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-15/mercedes-benz-actros-fuel-duel-wins-fuel-comparison-test-again <span>Mercedes-Benz Actros in the Fuel Duel: wins the fuel comparison test again</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Actros demonstrates its fuel-saving credentials On average, over eleven percent better consumption than competitor vehicles Fuel comparison tests carried out in 22 European countries using 90 Actros models The success factor:greater economy Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) and FleetBoard save on additional diesel With a market share of 23 percent, the Mercedes-Benz Actros is currently the market leader in Europe for heavy-duty trucks with a permissible GVW of 16 t and upwards. In Germany it also leads the way, with around 40 percent market share.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 01/15/2015 - 12:16</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Actros in the Fuel Duel: wins the fuel comparison test again</div> Thu, 15 Jan 2015 19:16:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203371 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz seeks new communication ties to customers https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-14/mercedes-benz-seeks-new-communication-ties-customers <span>Mercedes-Benz seeks new communication ties to customers</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News January 14, 2015 - 11:31 am ET  DETROIT -- Mercedes-Benz is on a mission to expand its footprint in the digital world, improve its customer service and maintain its ionic status, Ola Kaellenius, the executive charged with the brand’s marketing and sales, said today at the 2015 Automotive News World Congress. Mercedes must continue to deliver the dream, said Kaellenius. “We have the customer with the right aspiration and the right dream. A brand is promise.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/14/2015 - 10:30</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz seeks new communication ties to customers</div> Wed, 14 Jan 2015 17:30:46 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203372 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Debuts At 2015 Detroit Auto Show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-13/2016-mercedes-benz-gle-coupe-debuts-2015-detroit-auto-show <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Debuts At 2015 Detroit Auto Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">At the 2015 Detroit Auto Show this week, we saw the covers come off the all-new 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. However, the coupe-like crossover hasn't just debuted in regular trim but also as a GLE450 AMG 4Matic Coupe 'AMG Sport' model and as a dedicated Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe model. Here we have the full details and live photos for the regular version. In the U.S., the regular version will come initially in two variants, a GLE350d 4Matic diesel variant and a GLE400 4Matic gasoline variant.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/13/2015 - 10:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Debuts At 2015 Detroit Auto Show</div> Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:14:45 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203373 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-In Hybrid: 2015 Detroit Auto Show Preview, Live Photos https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-13/2016-mercedes-benz-c350-plug-hybrid-2015-detroit-auto-show-preview-live-photos <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-In Hybrid: 2015 Detroit Auto Show Preview, Live Photos</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The S550 Plug-In Hybrid won’t be the only electrified Mercedes-Benz hitting showrooms this year; the German automaker has used this week’s 2015 Detroit Auto Show to unveil the new C350 Plug-In Hybrid. The eco-friendly sedan (overseas markets will also get a wagon) will go on sale in the fall as a 2016 model, and will be the second of 10 new plug-in hybrids Mercedes plans to launch up to 2017 (mostly SUVs). The 2016 C350 Plug-In Hybrid’s powertrain is similar to the one in the S550 Plug-In Hybrid but features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as its internal combustion component.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/13/2015 - 10:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-In Hybrid: 2015 Detroit Auto Show Preview, Live Photos</div> Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:08:38 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203374 at https://memphis.mbca.org Car guys tell Google to move over https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-12/car-guys-tell-google-move-over <span>Car guys tell Google to move over</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">January 12, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  LAS VEGAS -- Mercedes-Benz basically invented the automobile.  And judging from its new prototype for a self-driving luxury car, it may be an old-guard company like Mercedes -- not a newcomer like Google Inc. -- that reinvents the automobile for the next century.  Yes, Google has captivated the technology world with its toylike, two-seat driverless pods.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:35</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Car guys tell Google to move over</div> Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:35:14 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203375 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GLE63 brings biturbo brute force to Detroit auto show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-12/mercedes-amg-gle63-brings-biturbo-brute-force-detroit-auto-show <span>Mercedes-AMG GLE63 brings biturbo brute force to Detroit auto show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The official name of Stuttgart's X6M fighter? Mercedes AMG GLE63 S Coupe 4Matic Mercedes-Benz is dropping another AMG hot rod in our laps, and that’s not a complaint. Say hello to the GLE63 Coupe, unveiled here ahead of its official Detroit auto show coming out party tomorrow. AMG boss Tobias Moers calls the SUV a “logical progression” for AMG that began in 1999 with the ML55. Benz says the GLE63 S Coupe 4MATIC combines sport coupe sportiness and SUV utility.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/12/2015 - 10:27</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG GLE63 brings biturbo brute force to Detroit auto show</div> Mon, 12 Jan 2015 17:27:14 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203376 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mission: Metris DJ Van on display in Cobo Hall Lobby during NAIAS Press Days https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-11/mission-metris-dj-van-display-cobo-hall-lobby-during-naias-press-days <span>Mission: Metris DJ Van on display in Cobo Hall Lobby during NAIAS Press Days</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Vans is displaying a special DJ Van from RENNtech in the lobby of Cobo Hall during NAIAS press days, just outside of the Mercedes-Benz booth. Notable Detroit-based DJ Jenny LaFemme will be providing musical entertainment to those in the vicinity on January 12 and 13. The van features a fully-functional DJ setup and a raised roof with plenty of speakers to make its presence known. The RENNtech DJ Van was one of four vans at SEMA in November 2014 at the Mercedes-Benz Vans "Mission: Metris" display.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 01/11/2015 - 10:02</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mission: Metris DJ Van on display in Cobo Hall Lobby during NAIAS Press Days</div> Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:02:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203377 at https://memphis.mbca.org Seats in some 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class sedans releasing waxy chemical substance https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-09/seats-some-2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-sedans-releasing-waxy-chemical-substance <span>Seats in some 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class sedans releasing waxy chemical substance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Benz says it’s aware of the problem; replacement parts on the way We’ve been just about unequivocal in our praise of the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class sedan, especially when it comes to the very pleasant interior. So it’s only fair to report on problems when they arise, like the odd waxy/oily substance some C-class owners claim is seeping out of the seats of their new cars. You can find details, photos and speculation about the cause of the problem at the mbworld.org forums.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/09/2015 - 11:16</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Seats in some 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class sedans releasing waxy chemical substance</div> Fri, 09 Jan 2015 18:16:09 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203378 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz's vision of luxury makes driving optional https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-07/mercedes-benzs-vision-luxury-makes-driving-optional <span>Mercedes-Benz&#039;s vision of luxury makes driving optional</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News January 6, 2015 - 12:01 am ET -- UPDATED: 1/6/15 10:24 am ET - adds photo gallery, video LAS VEGAS -- Never before has living in your car been made to sound so glamorous Mercedes-Benz late Monday unveiled a concept car that illustrates its vision of luxury circa 2030, when self-driving vehicles would be sophisticated enough for drivers to be able to hand over control to a network of computer chips and sensors, and use their onboard time for work, play or rest. The four seats in Mercedes’ concept car, including the “driver” seat, rotate inward, allowing travelers to have a fac</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/07/2015 - 11:33</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz&#039;s vision of luxury makes driving optional</div> Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:33:30 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203379 at https://memphis.mbca.org MB Canada is the #1 Luxury Car Brand https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-07/mb-canada-1-luxury-car-brand <span>MB Canada is the #1 Luxury Car Brand</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>  Mercedes-Benz Canada reports the best year in the company’s history and clinches the top luxury segment position Best year ever for the group in the following categories: ·         Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, vans and smart combined sales of 40,555 units (up 9.6%) ·         Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light truck sales of 33,928 units (up 8.2%) resulting in the number 1 position in the luxury segment in Canada  ·         Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales of 19,234 units (up 7.8%) ·         Mercedes-Benz luxury light truck sales of 14,694 units (up 8.7%)  ·         Mercedes-Benz </p></div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/129604" lang="" about="/user/129604" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">SeanClark</a></span> <span>Wed, 01/07/2015 - 10:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Vancouver</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">British Columbia</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes is #1 in Canada - sales record !!</div> Wed, 07 Jan 2015 17:52:31 +0000 SeanClark 7203380 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes USA will move to Atlanta seeking sales growth, lower costs https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-06/mercedes-usa-will-move-atlanta-seeking-sales-growth-lower-costs <span>Mercedes USA will move to Atlanta seeking sales growth, lower costs</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News January 6, 2015 - 7:29 am ET -- UPDATED: 1/6/15 4:15 pm ET -- new story Mercedes-Benz USA will relocate its headquarters from New Jersey to Atlanta to cut its costs and to chase sales growth it foresees in the South, CEO Steve Cannon said today. Beginning in June, Mercedes will move from New Jersey to temporary offices in Atlanta, where it will build a greenfield headquarters complex by the end of 2017. Cannon said the decision was driven by high costs in New Jersey and by anticipated growth in vehicle sales and dealerships in the South, particularly in Atlanta, Houston and D</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/06/2015 - 07:40</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes USA will move to Atlanta seeking sales growth, lower costs</div> Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:40:47 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203381 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sedan review notes https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-06/2015-mercedes-benz-c300-4matic-sedan-review-notes <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sedan review notes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is a more entertaining drive with the smaller engine. DIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: My takeaway after two days of driving the new Mercedes-Benz C-class at the launch event a few months ago was that the four-cylinder C300 is the athlete while the V6 C400 is the luxury cruiser. After having both cars back-to-back again in the past couple weeks I feel that way more than ever.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 01/06/2015 - 07:37</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Sedan review notes</div> Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:37:03 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203382 at https://memphis.mbca.org Report: Mercedes set for 50-hp engine boost in 2015 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-05/report-mercedes-set-50-hp-engine-boost-2015 <span>Report: Mercedes set for 50-hp engine boost in 2015</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Rival teams think catching Mercedes in 2015 will be difficult  Delaying a start-of-season engine freeze may be nowhere near enough for Mercedes' rivals to catch up in 2015. Although the rule “loophole” championed by Ferrari and Renault will now allow them to develop their turbo V6 engines beyond Feb.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/05/2015 - 10:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Report: Mercedes set for 50-hp engine boost in 2015</div> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:53:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203383 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes chases BMW and Audi in China https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-05/mercedes-chases-bmw-and-audi-china <span>Mercedes chases BMW and Audi in China</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News January 5, 2015 - 12:01 am ET  Mercedes-Benz could become the first luxury carmaker to launch new models in China before rolling them out in Europe and the U.S. The company is strengthening its local r&amp;d operations in a bid to narrow the gap with rivals Audi and BMW in the world's largest car market.  Measured by global vehicle sales, Mercedes is the smallest of the three dominant German premium brands largely because of its weaker position in China.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 01/05/2015 - 10:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes chases BMW and Audi in China</div> Mon, 05 Jan 2015 17:48:40 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203384 at https://memphis.mbca.org Teaser Released For Mercedes-Benz Concept Debuting At 2015 CES https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-03/teaser-released-mercedes-benz-concept-debuting-2015-ces <span>Teaser Released For Mercedes-Benz Concept Debuting At 2015 CES</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser shot of a new concept car it plans to present at next week’s 2015 Consumer Electronics Show. We’ve already spied a shrouded version of the concept and Mercedes has also dropped a few hints in the recent past. The automaker is hoping the concept’s introduction will drive the social discourse on mobility and the design of the urban environment ahead—primarily in the area of autonomous cars.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/02/2015 - 22:44</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Teaser Released For Mercedes-Benz Concept Debuting At 2015 CES</div> Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:44:56 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203385 at https://memphis.mbca.org Fernando Alonso is viable Mercedes' option for 2016 Formula One season https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2015-01-03/fernando-alonso-viable-mercedes-option-2016-formula-one-season <span>Fernando Alonso is viable Mercedes&#039; option for 2016 Formula One season</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">New McLaren-Honda driver could ultimately replace Lewis Hamilton Two-time Formula One champion and current McLaren-Honda pilot Fernando Alonso is at the top of Mercedes' wish list in the event that champion Lewis Hamilton decides to leave the team after the 2015 season. That is the admission of Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, in comments that might be interpreted as a "hurry up" to F1's reigning world champion. Hamilton's Mercedes deal runs out at the end of 2015, and Wolff had said recently that he wanted to renew it as soon as possible. "I am optimistic," said Wolff.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 01/02/2015 - 22:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Fernando Alonso is viable Mercedes&#039; option for 2016 Formula One season</div> Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:41:54 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203386 at https://memphis.mbca.org Zetsche may feel pressure to give up Mercedes role https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-26/zetsche-may-feel-pressure-give-mercedes-role <span>Zetsche may feel pressure to give up Mercedes role</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News December 22, 2014 - 12:01 am ET  Daimler insiders in Germany want the promotion of global sales director Ola Kaellenius to the management board this month to be seen as a routine personnel decision -- and nothing more.  That's because Kaellenius, 45, is regarded as a possible successor to 61-year-old CEO Dieter Zetsche, and company sources say they are anxious to avoid speculation that could weaken Zetsche before his contract is due to expire at the end of 2016.  Some German industry-watchers think Volkswagen's recent hiring of BMW executive Herbert Diess to head the VW brand</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 12/26/2014 - 10:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Zetsche may feel pressure to give up Mercedes role</div> Fri, 26 Dec 2014 17:56:31 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203387 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-23/2017-mercedes-benz-e-class-spy-video <span>2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s current E-Class has been on sale since the 2010 model year but despite its age the car is still the second most popular model in the automaker’s lineup, trailing the C-Class by only a few thousand units so far this year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/23/2014 - 14:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Spy Video</div> Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:19:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203388 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe Spy Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-22/2016-mercedes-amg-gle63-coupe-spy-video <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe Spy Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz recently took the covers off its all-new 2016 GLE Coupe, both in standard trim and in new AMG sport format. However, the version we’re most interested in is the dedicated performance model from Mercedes-AMG, the GLE63 Coupe, which was recently spotted testing in Spain. Watch the video here -&gt;&gt;  http://vimeo.com/114988373   For those unfamiliar with the GLE Coupe, it’s a version of Mercedes’ upcoming GLE(an updated version of the M-Class) with coupe-like styling. Basically, it’s Mercedes’ rival to the BMW X6.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 12/22/2014 - 11:10</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe Spy Video</div> Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:10:07 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203389 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes recalls 8,279 Sprinter vans in U.S. for possible oil leak https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-22/mercedes-recalls-8279-sprinter-vans-us-possible-oil-leak <span>Mercedes recalls 8,279 Sprinter vans in U.S. for possible oil leak</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">December 19, 2014 - 11:02 am ET  DETROIT (Reuters) -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling 8,279 Sprinter vans in the United States because of a potential oil leak that would increase the risk of a fire or a stalling engine, according to documents filed by U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 12/21/2014 - 22:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes recalls 8,279 Sprinter vans in U.S. for possible oil leak</div> Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:42:02 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203390 at https://memphis.mbca.org Is Mercedes-Benz Ditching Jersey For The ATL? https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-22/mercedes-benz-ditching-jersey-atl <span>Is Mercedes-Benz Ditching Jersey For The ATL?</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has a home in the United States, and it's been in New Jersey since 1972. That is apparently set to change, however, as the German automaker has been on the hunt for a new local headquarters. There are reportedly a number of areas in the running, but it seems that Atlanta may be the ultimate winner of this luxury car location lottery. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, this move south could bring 1,000 jobs along with it. The automaker has been looking for a facility with 150,000 square-feet of space.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 12/21/2014 - 22:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Is Mercedes-Benz Ditching Jersey For The ATL?</div> Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:39:08 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203391 at https://memphis.mbca.org DragonSpeed Set for Multi-Car Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Effort https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-21/dragonspeed-set-multi-car-mercedes-sls-amg-gt3-effort <span>DragonSpeed Set for Multi-Car Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Effort</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">After a full-season effort with Ferrari, DragonSpeed will expand into a multi-car Pirelli World Challenge operation, fielding Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3s in 2015. Team principal Elton Julian confirmed to Sportscar365 plans to enter up to three of the gull-winged beasts in the sprint race championship, with two already being confirmed. DragonSpeed’s 2014 pilot, Henrik Hedman, will return next year with a brand-new SLS, while Julian said they’ve already signed the second driver.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sun, 12/21/2014 - 10:47</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">DragonSpeed Set for Multi-Car Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Effort</div> Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:47:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203392 at https://memphis.mbca.org Fred and Elisabeth Smits in the News in Mississippi https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-21/fred-and-elisabeth-smits-news-mississippi <span>Fred and Elisabeth Smits in the News in Mississippi</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> They aren't much different than most Americans in their mid-60s. "We grew up on the Rolling Stones and the Beatles," Fred Smits says. "Flower power, dude," says his wife, Elisabeth, with a smile full of memories. But few people are willing take on their current endeavor: Tour the world in five years, hopefully arriving back home in New Zealand in December 2019. The journey began Aug.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/140145" lang="" about="/user/140145" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Gary_Anderson</a></span> <span>Sun, 12/21/2014 - 09:02</span> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mississippi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Fred and Elisabeth Smits, from New Zealand on their round-the-world trip, have made it to Mississippi.</div> Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:02:40 +0000 Gary_Anderson 7203393 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes recalls 4,871 cars, SUVs in U.S. for possible oil leak https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-18/mercedes-recalls-4871-cars-suvs-us-possible-oil-leak <span>Mercedes recalls 4,871 cars, SUVs in U.S. for possible oil leak</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">December 18, 2014 - 9:57 am ET  DETROIT (Reuters) -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling 4,871 sedans and SUVs in the United States because of a potential oil leak, according to documents filed with U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes recalls 4,871 cars, SUVs in U.S. for possible oil leak</div> Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:08:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203394 at https://memphis.mbca.org B-Class Electric Drive reduces CO2 emissions by as much as 64 percent: B-Class Electric Drive awarded environmental certificate https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-18/b-class-electric-drive-reduces-co2-emissions-much-64-percent-b-class-electric-drive- <span>B-Class Electric Drive reduces CO2 emissions by as much as 64 percent: B-Class Electric Drive awarded environmental certificate</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Locally emission-free, significantly more eco-friendly over its complete life cycle thanks to 64 percent lower CO2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 petrol model, generous in terms of space and range (200 km) and still dynamic on the road (output of 132 kW): the B-Class Electric Drive is a convincing proposition in all sorts of ways.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 12/18/2014 - 10:04</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">B-Class Electric Drive reduces CO2 emissions by as much as 64 percent: B-Class Electric Drive awarded environmental certificate</div> Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:04:51 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203395 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz USA mulls move south, reports say https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-17/mercedes-benz-usa-mulls-move-south-reports-say <span>Mercedes-Benz USA mulls move south, reports say</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News December 17, 2014 - 9:17 am ET -- UPDATED: 12/17/14 1:16 pm ET - adds details Mercedes-Benz, after more than 40 years in New Jersey, is considering moving its U.S. headquarters south to Georgia or North Carolina, according to media reports. The Atlanta Business Chronicle first reported the possibility of the move Tuesday.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/17/2014 - 11:44</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz USA mulls move south, reports say</div> Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:44:42 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203396 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and CLA45 AMG getting more expensive in 2015 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-17/mercedes-benz-cla250-and-cla45-amg-getting-more-expensive-2015 <span>Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and CLA45 AMG getting more expensive in 2015</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Stuttgart's smallest offerings will be a little dearer next year The Mercedes-Benz CLA-class has had one of the most successful launches in the brand's history in the U.S., and it appears that its success is catching up to it. Mercedes-Benz has hiked prices for the small four-door sedans for the 2015 model year, though probably not to a degree to keep buyers away or to prevent more dealer shortages in the future. The front-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz CLA250 will now start at $32,425 for the 2015 model year.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/17/2014 - 11:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and CLA45 AMG getting more expensive in 2015</div> Wed, 17 Dec 2014 18:36:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203397 at https://memphis.mbca.org Three Mercedes That Cost Less To Own As Diesels https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-16/three-mercedes-cost-less-own-diesels <span>Three Mercedes That Cost Less To Own As Diesels</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">1.  Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL350 BlueTec vs. GL450 Entry Price As A Diesel: $64,525 Diesel Cost-of-Ownership Savings (5-yr): $7,789 The diesel actually costs $470 less than the gasoline version; and over five years, thanks to the excellent 19-mpg city, 26-mpg highway rating of the 2015 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec and a whopping $4,060 in fuel savings over the gasoline model’s 17/21-mpg rating. Diesel models are definitely the way to go if you tow, too. 2.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/16/2014 - 11:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Three Mercedes That Cost Less To Own As Diesels</div> Tue, 16 Dec 2014 18:43:03 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203398 at https://memphis.mbca.org Bridgestone takes premium partnership to the next level with two new factory fitments https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-12/bridgestone-takes-premium-partnership-next-level-two-new-factory-fitments <span>Bridgestone takes premium partnership to the next level with two new factory fitments</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre manufacturer, is set to take its long-standing partnership with Mercedes-Benz to the next level with two new Original Equipment (OE) fitments. Owners of new Mercedes-Benz GLA and C-Class vehicles around the world will soon enjoy the added safety, performance and efficiency of fully customised Bridgestone technology. The all-new Bridgestone Dueler H/P was chosen by Mercedes-Benz for its latest compact SUV model: the GLA.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 12/12/2014 - 03:58</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Bridgestone takes premium partnership to the next level with two new factory fitments</div> Fri, 12 Dec 2014 10:58:34 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203399 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler promotes Mercedes sales chief Kaellenius to board https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-11/daimler-promotes-mercedes-sales-chief-kaellenius-board <span>Daimler promotes Mercedes sales chief Kaellenius to board</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">December 11, 2014 - 8:34 am ET  FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Daimler promoted Ola Kaellenius, head of sales for its Mercedes-Benz Cars unit, to the group's management board, making him a potential candidate to succeed Dieter Zetsche as CEO. Kaellenius, 45, will become the eighth member of Daimler's top executive body in January, the company said today in a statement. The Swedish-born manager received a three-year contract and will continue to oversee sales and marketing for Daimler’s Mercedes and Smart brands. "Ola Kaellenius will make our board of management younger and more international," Chair</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 12/11/2014 - 09:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler promotes Mercedes sales chief Kaellenius to board</div> Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:39:19 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203400 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz's new GLE Coupe wants a piece of luxury crossover market https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-10/mercedes-benzs-new-gle-coupe-wants-piece-luxury-crossover-market <span>Mercedes-Benz&#039;s new GLE Coupe wants a piece of luxury crossover market</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News December 9, 2014 - 6:00 pm ET  Mercedes-Benz hopes to carve out a niche in the crowded luxury crossover market with the launch of the all-new GLE Coupe aimed at buyers looking for a nimbler, sportier crossover. The 2016 GLE Coupe, a derivative of the four-door M-class crossover, has four doors and a coupelike roofline.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/10/2014 - 11:32</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz&#039;s new GLE Coupe wants a piece of luxury crossover market</div> Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:32:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203401 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT - Summary Review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-09/2016-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-summary-review <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT - Summary Review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT is a brave, brazen attempt to take down the stalwart of the world’s sports car hierarchy: the Porsche 911. That’s like launching an election campaign against not a sitting president, but a sitting king. But the Mercedes-AMG GT pulls it off. That’s not to say the sleek, stylish lines don’t pay homage to the incumbent; on the contrary. There are hints of the 911 throughout the AMG GT’s exterior design, but most especially at the rear, where the thing, semi-crescent tail lights and smooth, round forms produce a definite hint of the thing to be left, well … behind.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/09/2014 - 11:35</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT - Summary Review</div> Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:35:47 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203402 at https://memphis.mbca.org Chris Harris Hits The Track In The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT: Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-05/chris-harris-hits-track-2016-mercedes-amg-gt-video <span>Chris Harris Hits The Track In The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT: Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT has only just hit the scene but it’s already one of our favorite cars here at Motor Authority—and after watching his latest video from his online channel Chris Harris on Cars it’s clear Chris Harris is also a huge fan. The British journo was down at Laguna Seca recently to test Mercedes’ newest sports car, which in the video above shows him exclusively at the track.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 12/05/2014 - 08:29</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Chris Harris Hits The Track In The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT: Video</div> Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:29:58 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203403 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes wins November U.S. luxury crown, trails BMW for annual title; Fierce battle expected during December https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-03/mercedes-wins-november-us-luxury-crown-trails-bmw-annual-title-fierce-battle-expecte <span>Mercedes wins November U.S. luxury crown, trails BMW for annual title; Fierce battle expected during December</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News December 2, 2014 - 9:00 am ET  Mercedes-Benz, trailing BMW by a narrow 1,830-vehicle margin following record sales in November, has one month to overtake its German rival and retain its crown as the No. 1 luxury brand in the United States. Last year, Mercedes edged out BMW by 3,248 sales. Mercedes, led by the rebooted S class, sold 34,578 units in November for a 1 percent gain from the year-earlier period.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 12/03/2014 - 11:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes wins November U.S. luxury crown, trails BMW for annual title<br /> Fierce battle expected during December</div> Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:18:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203404 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-02/2016-mercedes-amg-gle63-coupe-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s rival to the BMW X6, the all-new GLE-Class Coupe (essentially an M-Class with coupe-like styling), is set to make a debut at next month’s 2015 Detroit Auto Show, but it won’t be debuting in just standard flavor as the Mercedes-AMG division will also be showing off its own versions of the coupe-like crossover. We say versions as Mercedes-AMG will be launching both a high-performance variant as well as a less extreme 'AMG Sport' variant.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/02/2014 - 11:35</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 Coupe Spy Shots</div> Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:35:56 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203405 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (SLK-Class) Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-02/2016-mercedes-benz-slc-class-slk-class-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (SLK-Class) Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s SLK-Class is now one of the oldest models in the automaker’s fleet, having been on the market in its current form since the 2012 model year, but soon an updated version will arrive on the scene, and in line with Mercedes’ new naming strategy it will be classified as an SLC-Class. As this only represents the car’s mid-cycle update, the changes won’t be too extensive. Some of the changes we can spot at present include a new rear bumper and a new exhaust tip design.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 12/02/2014 - 11:26</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (SLK-Class) Spy Shots</div> Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:26:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203406 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes Rolls Out Special SL63 AMGs Celebrating F1 Victory https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-12-02/mercedes-rolls-out-special-sl63-amgs-celebrating-f1-victory <span>Mercedes Rolls Out Special SL63 AMGs Celebrating F1 Victory</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has celebrated its victory in the 2014 Formula One World Championship with a pair of special edition SL63 AMGs developed together with its star drivers. The car of the 2014 world champion Lewis Hamilton is the one in black while runner-up Nico Rosberg’s car is the one in white. The special SL63 AMGs are known as the World Championship 2014 Collector's Edition and just 19 examples of each car will be built, representing the number of races held this season. Each will feature individual numbering as well as the name and layout of the specific race track it represents.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 12/01/2014 - 22:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes Rolls Out Special SL63 AMGs Celebrating F1 Victory</div> Tue, 02 Dec 2014 05:19:22 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203407 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Teases New AMG Sport Versions Of The C-Class And Upcoming GLE Coupe https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-29/mercedes-amg-teases-new-amg-sport-versions-c-class-and-upcoming-gle-coupe <span>Mercedes-AMG Teases New AMG Sport Versions Of The C-Class And Upcoming GLE Coupe</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">We’ve known for some time that Mercedes-AMG was planning a new range of performance vehicles to fill the gap between Mercedes-Benz’s range-topping variants and its own dedicated high-performance cars. We can now confirm that the new range is to be grouped under the AMG Sport heading and directly target similar offerings from rival brands such as Audi’s S-badged cars and those from the BMW M Performance and Cadillac Vsport ranges. Mercedes-AMG has revealed that we’ll see the first two AMG Sport models at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show in January.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Sat, 11/29/2014 - 11:12</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG Teases New AMG Sport Versions Of The C-Class And Upcoming GLE Coupe</div> Sat, 29 Nov 2014 18:12:17 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203408 at https://memphis.mbca.org Max out your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG coupe to $205,000 https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-26/max-out-your-2015-mercedes-benz-s63-amg-coupe-205000 <span>Max out your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG coupe to $205,000</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Check every box with the live configurator The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4Matic coupe is ready for its North American debut. The biturbo V8 Benz delivers 577 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, and drops as much as 128 pounds over the regular S-class coupe thanks to a lightweight battery, new alloy wheels and an optional composite braking system. The configurator is live now, and there are lots of expensive options. We managed to max out at just over $205,000, and that’s without any custom designo stuff. We drove the new S63 AMG over the summer and quite enjoyed the ride.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/26/2014 - 08:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Max out your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG coupe to $205,000</div> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:08:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203409 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Reveals CLA And CLA45 AMG Shooting Brake https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-25/mercedes-benz-reveals-cla-and-cla45-amg-shooting-brake <span>Mercedes-Benz Reveals CLA And CLA45 AMG Shooting Brake</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has just taken the covers off its fifth compact car, the all-new CLA Shooting Brake. The newest addition to the Mercedes lineup is essentially a wagon version of the CLA-Class sedan, and it has been revealed today in both standard form and the high-performance CLA45 AMG variant. Sadly, neither is coming to the U.S. Why the Shooting Brake name and not Wagon or Estate? Mercedes considers the CLA a coupe and a traditional shooting brake is a coupe with a hatch, so even ‘four-door coupes’ with hatchback-style rears are considered shooting brakes by the German automaker.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/25/2014 - 11:45</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Reveals CLA And CLA45 AMG Shooting Brake</div> Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:45:53 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203410 at https://memphis.mbca.org M-B exec: S class 'is now our flagship platform' https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-24/m-b-exec-s-class-now-our-flagship-platform <span>M-B exec: S class &#039;is now our flagship platform&#039;</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News November 24, 2014 - 12:01 am ET  LOS ANGELES -- Mercedes-Benz thinks there's a new, hot niche in the global auto industry: $100,000-plus cars.  The German automaker used the Los Angeles Auto Show to showcase the Mercedes-Maybach S600, the latest addition to a growing family of S-class vehicles.  Mercedes now offers a slew of S-class variants: the S550 in rear- and all-wheel drive, the S-class coupe and the high-performance S63 AMG and S65 AMG models.  And more are coming.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:22</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">M-B exec: S class &#039;is now our flagship platform&#039;</div> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:22:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203411 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton Named 2014 Formula One World Champion https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-24/mercedes-amg%25E2%2580%2599s-lewis-hamilton-named-2014-formula-one-world-champion <span>Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton Named 2014 Formula One World Champion</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton has been named the 2014 Formula One World Champion, after the Briton won yesterday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in spectacular style. He’s now the first Mercedes driver to claim the title since Juan Manuel Fangio all the way back in 1955. His teammate Nico Rosberg finished second in the championship but in yesterday’s race could only muster up 14th place due to cartrouble.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes AMG’s Lewis Hamilton Named 2014 Formula One World Champion</div> Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:14:59 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203412 at https://memphis.mbca.org Hardcore Mercedes-AMG G63 Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-21/hardcore-mercedes-amg-g63-spy-shots <span>Hardcore Mercedes-AMG G63 Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">   Mercedes-AMG’s G63 6x6 has proven to be a massive hit, despite its price tag of around half a million dollars and the fact that it barely squeezes into most parking spots. Now, it appears the engineers at Mercedes-AMG are testing a version of the regular four-wheeled G63 fitted with a number of upgrades borrowed from the G63 6x6. It’s clear the vehicle sits much higher than the regular G63 and its wheel arches extended significantly.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/21/2014 - 05:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Hardcore Mercedes-AMG G63 Spy Shots</div> Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:39:25 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203413 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 4Matic Sedan review notes https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-20/2015-mercedes-benz-c400-4matic-sedan-review-notes <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 4Matic Sedan review notes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">S-class levels of interior luxury comes to the C-class ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: Until the automaker introduces something smaller and cheaper in the United States, the CLA is always going to be seen as an entry-level Benz -- attainable luxury and all that, whatever that means. Point is, its premium status will always be qualified (elements like the interior, which has more plastic than a typical Mercedes, won’t do anything to shift that perception). Not so the C-class.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 11/20/2014 - 12:39</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz C400 4Matic Sedan review notes</div> Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:39:07 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203414 at https://memphis.mbca.org Maybach returns as Mercedes S600 model at LA Auto Show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-19/maybach-returns-mercedes-s600-model-la-auto-show <span>Maybach returns as Mercedes S600 model at LA Auto Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">New sub-brand of Mercedes named Maybach will focus on S-class based ultra-luxury cars After falling short of attempts to sell an ultraluxury sedan to compete with Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Mercedes-Benz is resurrecting the historic Maybach badge but setting lower expectations at the LA Auto Show. It is pricing the sedan about $150,000 lower this time and making Maybach part of its successful S-class range rather than marketing it as a separate brand that has little recognition in the United States. Maybach was resurrected in 2003 with great fanfare but quietly dropped in 2012.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/19/2014 - 12:49</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Maybach returns as Mercedes S600 model at LA Auto Show</div> Wed, 19 Nov 2014 19:49:38 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203415 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S drive review https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-19/2016-mercedes-amg-gt-s-drive-review <span>2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S drive review</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG GT S sets its sights on the Porsche 911, Audi R8 and Jaguar F-Type What is it? The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT is the second model fully developed by Mercedes' in-house AMG performance arm following the limited production gullwing SLS supercar. Unlike the very high-dollar SLS, the GT is targeting a broader audience and playing in an area that's highly competitive with established vehicles like the Porsche 911, Audi R8 and Jaguar F-Type.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/18/2014 - 22:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S drive review</div> Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:20:50 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203416 at https://memphis.mbca.org Assembly redo: How Mercedes' Sprinter dodges chicken tax https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-19/assembly-redo-how-mercedes-sprinter-dodges-chicken-tax <span>Assembly redo: How Mercedes&#039; Sprinter dodges chicken tax</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">LADSON, S.C. -- A curious exercise in automobile manufacturing takes place daily inside the old, 350,000-square-foot Western Star truck plant here that is now owned by Daimler. This is where Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter cargo vans are reassembled after being fully built and tested in Dusseldorf, Germany. It’s the “chicken tax” at work. After the Sprinters are manufactured and ready for export, German workers strip out the drivetrains and fuel systems.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/18/2014 - 22:10</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Assembly redo: How Mercedes&#039; Sprinter dodges chicken tax</div> Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:10:55 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203417 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Shows How Autonomous Cars Will Revolutionize Interiors https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-18/mercedes-benz-shows-how-autonomous-cars-will-revolutionize-interiors <span>Mercedes-Benz Shows How Autonomous Cars Will Revolutionize Interiors</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Autonomous cars will change the way people 'drive,' including making the interior more like a living room than a cockpit. With plans to put a production self-driving car into production in the near future, Mercedes-Benz already has some ideas about what that transformation will look like. Mercedes recently unveiled a virtual interior concept for the autonomous car of the future. The goal, it said, was to turn a car into a "private area of retreat" in urban traffic. That starts with a variable seating arrangement consisting of four lounge chairs.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/18/2014 - 10:52</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Shows How Autonomous Cars Will Revolutionize Interiors</div> Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:52:24 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203418 at https://memphis.mbca.org MBCA National 2014 Communications Contest Results https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-18/mbca-national-2014-communications-contest-results <span>MBCA National 2014 Communications Contest Results</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">     This year’s contest was open to all MBCA section newsletters received from January 1st to October 31st, 2014 by the judging committee.  Sections were judged in three categories – Best Printed Newsletter, Best Emailed Newsletter and Best Social Media presence.  The top three in each category will receive a custom engraved wooden plaque with their section’s name and placement in the category.    Sixteen (16) sections sent in their printed newsletters and thirty-two (32) sections emailed in their online newsletter.   Just about all section newsletters include links to the use of Social M</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/129764" lang="" about="/user/129764" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">IanGleadle</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/18/2014 - 04:44</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">This year’s contest was open to all MBCA section newsletters received from January 1st to October 31st, 2014 by the judging committee.</div> Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:44:02 +0000 IanGleadle 7203419 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Video Road Test https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-15/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-video-road-test <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Video Road Test</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Germany doesn’t have a lock on great sport sedans—but it sure has more than its fair share. BMW’s 3-Series has had bragging rights for decades, and the Audi A4 has a strong game. So what about the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class? It’s making a harder sell than ever to win over more buyers—and it’s doing it with some softer luxury touches. The first thing you’ll notice about the new C-Class is the striking exterior. We’d forgive you if you mistake it for the much more expensive S-Class at first glance. Up front there’s a handsome grille set into a nicely sculpted hood.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/14/2014 - 22:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Video Road Test</div> Sat, 15 Nov 2014 05:53:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203420 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes, Mini top J.D. Power sales satisfaction rankings https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-14/mercedes-mini-top-jd-power-sales-satisfaction-rankings <span>Mercedes, Mini top J.D. Power sales satisfaction rankings</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News November 13, 2014 - 1:00 pm ET  When it comes to satisfaction with the new-car buying process, U.S. consumers rank European brands the best in the industry. Mercedes-Benz ranked highest in sales satisfaction among luxury brands in the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study released today. Mercedes scored 761 points on the index and had the largest improvement over last year, jumping 33 points. For a fifth consecutive year, Mini ranks highest among mass-market brands, with a score of 727.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 11/13/2014 - 23:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes, Mini top J.D. Power sales satisfaction rankings</div> Fri, 14 Nov 2014 06:42:16 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203421 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz: More light in every situation: Turning night into day https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-14/mercedes-benz-more-light-every-situation-turning-night-day <span>Mercedes-Benz: More light in every situation: Turning night into day</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Light pioneer Mercedes-Benz offers a preview of what the future holds: instead of the 24 LEDs of the gridded high beam module in the CLS headlamp, 84 LEDs per headlamp will soon be providing for even better light quality and even greater safety at night.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 11/13/2014 - 23:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz: More light in every situation: Turning night into day</div> Fri, 14 Nov 2014 06:36:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203422 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler exec: Cars will be part of Internet https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-13/daimler-exec-cars-will-be-part-internet <span>Daimler exec: Cars will be part of Internet</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News Europe November 11, 2014 06:01 CET  STUTTGART -- Ralf Lamberti, manager of the connected-car area at Daimler, says the car is becoming "a part of the Internet," meaning it will be "able to communicate with its environment and other vehicles." Lamberti was interviewed by Automobilwoche, a sister publication to Automotive News Europe.  Q: What will the car of the future look like? A: Everyone would like to know that.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/12/2014 - 21:47</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler exec: Cars will be part of Internet</div> Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:47:52 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203423 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes recalls 10,500 C-class cars in U.S. for steering defect https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-13/mercedes-recalls-10500-c-class-cars-us-steering-defect <span>Mercedes recalls 10,500 C-class cars in U.S. for steering defect</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">November 11, 2014 - 12:26 pm ET  DETROIT (Reuters) -- Mercedes-Benz is recalling 10,509 C-class compacts from model year 2015 in the United States because some cars can lose steering function at low speed. Mercedes said it had reports of two incidents from outside the United States alleging loss of steering. No injuries were reported. The automaker said production workers did not properly install a steering component on some C300 and C400 models equipped with four-wheel drive. Owners have been notified and dealers will repair the cars at no charge.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 11/12/2014 - 21:36</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes recalls 10,500 C-class cars in U.S. for steering defect</div> Thu, 13 Nov 2014 04:36:36 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203424 at https://memphis.mbca.org Understanding Mercedes-Benz’s new model names (plus, the Maybach gets official) https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-11/understanding-mercedes-benz%25E2%2580%2599s-new-model-names-plus-maybach-gets-official <span>Understanding Mercedes-Benz’s new model names (plus, the Maybach gets official)</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">It’s not that bad, we promise... Though seemingly every automaker wants in on the alphanumeric naming scheme of late, Mercedes-Benz has been at it for longer than most of its competitors have existed: The first car to wear the Mercedes name was known as the 35PS, a reference to its 35 metric hp (Pferdestarke in German) output. That was back in 1900.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/11/2014 - 11:40</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Understanding Mercedes-Benz’s new model names (plus, the Maybach gets official)</div> Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:40:13 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203425 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG: Best Car To Buy Nominee https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-10/2015-mercedes-benz-gla45-amg-best-car-buy-nominee <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG: Best Car To Buy Nominee</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Hot hatch fans of the U.S., you are increasingly out of luck in the form of proper fun-to-drive fast hatchbacks aside from a few notable examples. But, looking forward, the future of the hot crossover is ever brighter—and before you dismiss the idea out of hand, consider this, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG. Powered by the same core drivetrain as you’ll find in the CLA45 AMG compact sedan, the GLA45 AMG rates 355 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque from a very sturdy high-boost 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/10/2014 - 12:42</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG: Best Car To Buy Nominee</div> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:42:17 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203426 at https://memphis.mbca.org Rosberg Edges Out Hamilton in Brazil Grand Prix https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-10/rosberg-edges-out-hamilton-brazil-grand-prix <span>Rosberg Edges Out Hamilton in Brazil Grand Prix</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Rosberg Edges Out Hamilton in Brazil Grand Prix from New York Times by Brad Spurgeon SÃO PAULO, Brazil — With two races left in the Formula One season before the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, all Lewis Hamilton needed to do to take his second drivers’ title in the final race in Abu Dhabi in two weeks was to finish in second place in both races — even if his Mercedes teammate, Nico Rosberg, won both. Rosberg, who is aiming to take his first Formula One title and who trailed Hamilton by 24 points before the race in Brazil, rose to the challenge in a manner that few could have expected: For t</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/140145" lang="" about="/user/140145" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Gary_Anderson</a></span> <span>Sun, 11/09/2014 - 22:10</span> <div class="field field--name-field-city field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">City</div> <div class="field__item">Sao Paolo, Brazil</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-state field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">New Jersey</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Hamilton still positioned to win F1 World Championship even after losing to Rosberg in Brazil.</div> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 05:10:26 +0000 Gary_Anderson 7203427 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes gears up for its 3rd Super Bowl appearance https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-08/mercedes-gears-its-3rd-super-bowl-appearance <span>Mercedes gears up for its 3rd Super Bowl appearance</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Jeanine Poggi  Advertising Age November 7, 2014 - 4:27 pm ET  Automakers' plans for the Super Bowl in February are beginning to emerge. Mercedes-Benz has bought time in the big game, according to Donna Boland, a spokeswoman for the company.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/07/2014 - 21:59</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes gears up for its 3rd Super Bowl appearance</div> Sat, 08 Nov 2014 04:59:40 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203428 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz kicks off fourth quarter with record sales and 11.5% growth https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-08/mercedes-benz-kicks-fourth-quarter-record-sales-and-115-growth <span>Mercedes-Benz kicks off fourth quarter with record sales and 11.5% growth</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">By: News Release in  News Releases, OEMs and Markets News Releases November 7, 2014   Mercedes-Benz sells more vehicles than in any previous October with 140,941 units (+11.5%). Double-digit growth and new sales record of 1,336,097 vehicles since the beginning of the year New compact cars as well as the C- and S-Class are growth drivers Ola Källenius: “Already in the first month after the market launch the C-Class estate and the S-Class coupe were extremely popular among our customers.” Mercedes-Benz handed over 140,941 vehicles to customers in October (+11.5%), more than </div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 11/07/2014 - 21:53</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz kicks off fourth quarter with record sales and 11.5% growth</div> Sat, 08 Nov 2014 04:53:59 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203429 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: Best Car To Buy Nominee https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-06/2015-mercedes-benz-gla-class-best-car-buy-nominee <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: Best Car To Buy Nominee</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class lands in one of the areas of ‘rapid expansion’ for the vehicle market. It's a relatively small yet luxurious crossover wagon that doesn’t profess to any level of rock crawling but offers at least a little bit more utility and versatility—and, of course, a higher seating position. Shoppers are going to be attracted to the GLA lineup for many different ways. It’s lean and smart-looking; it performs well and economically; the interior wows with details, trims, and finishes; and it offers just about all the options you might want.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 11/06/2014 - 11:48</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class: Best Car To Buy Nominee</div> Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:48:52 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203430 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van: first drive https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-06/2015-mercedes-benz-sprinter-van-first-drive <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van: first drive</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Four-wheel drive leads the list of updates for Mercedes' popular diesel van What is it? The Mercedes Sprinter, the original Euro-style full-size van, gets an updated front fascia and four-wheel drive, making it kind of a Jeep Wrangler for your neighborhood plumber. It also gets competition in the form of the Ford Transit and Ram Promaster, both new to our shores but battle-tested in the same European markets that spawned the Sprinter. A new (to U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 11/06/2014 - 11:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van: first drive</div> Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:43:16 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203431 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Best Car To Buy Nominee https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-04/2015-mercedes-benz-c-class-best-car-buy-nominee <span>2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Best Car To Buy Nominee</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz C-Classuntil recently had to serve several roles—as the entry point for the brand’s U.S. lineup, and as its smallest model here, a compact luxury sedan. Consider how it was positioned as a sport sedansometimes and a conservative luxury model otherwise, and it was enough to add up to an identity crisis. With the introduction of the coupe-like CLA sedan this past year, and the GLA crossover this year, the pressure’s off on all counts. And seemingly free of its segment constraints, the C-Class has become a better car than its predecessor—in absolutely every way we can see.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/04/2014 - 10:23</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Best Car To Buy Nominee</div> Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:23:33 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203432 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes puts Tesla tech under the hood to chase BMW https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-04/mercedes-puts-tesla-tech-under-hood-chase-bmw <span>Mercedes puts Tesla tech under the hood to chase BMW</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Dorothee Tschampa  November 3, 2014 - 6:40 am ET  FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Mercedes-Benz’s first mainstream electric car has Tesla technology under the hood, though it’s not flaunting it. Unlike BMW AG, which wrapped its competing emissions-free model in futuristic carbon fiber, Daimler AG’s Mercedes unit put an electric motor and battery inside its existing vanlike B-class hatchback. The only clues that it’s electric are a couple of small decals and the blue trim on the mirrors and front grille. Teaming up with Tesla Motors Inc.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 11/04/2014 - 10:18</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes puts Tesla tech under the hood to chase BMW</div> Tue, 04 Nov 2014 17:18:09 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203433 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Maybach to debut at LA Auto Show https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-04/mercedes-maybach-debut-la-auto-show <span>Mercedes-Maybach to debut at LA Auto Show</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz will take the wraps off the all-new Mercedes-Maybach sedan later this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, a model that will sit between the S-class and the Pullman in Stuttgart's brand hierarchy.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/03/2014 - 22:45</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Maybach to debut at LA Auto Show</div> Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:45:49 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203434 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Reveals G-Code Subcompact Crossover Concept https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-11-04/mercedes-benz-reveals-g-code-subcompact-crossover-concept <span>Mercedes-Benz Reveals G-Code Subcompact Crossover Concept</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz has opened a new R&amp;D center in Beijing, China and to mark the occasion unveiled the new G-Code concept car, whose design was influenced by Chinese market tastes. The vehicle is smaller than the GLA-Class and if built would compete against the MINI Cooper Countryman and Audi’s upcoming Q1 in the premium subcompact crossover segment. The G-Code isn’t destined for production just yet but the vehicle does preview future design elements and technologies that could feature on Mercedes models at some point.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 11/03/2014 - 22:37</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Reveals G-Code Subcompact Crossover Concept</div> Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:37:38 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203435 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG high performance powertrains honoured with the prestigious Dewar Trophy https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-31/mercedes-amg-high-performance-powertrains-honoured-prestigious-dewar-trophy <span>Mercedes-AMG high performance powertrains honoured with the prestigious Dewar Trophy</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz is proud to announce that Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), Brixworth, has been awarded the coveted Dewar Trophy – renowned as the most prestigious award in British engineering – for its PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit. The Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy is only awarded in years when the Club’s expert committee believes that there are contenders of sufficient merit, with winners joining a remarkable line-up of automotive greats.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 10/31/2014 - 09:56</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG high performance powertrains honoured with the prestigious Dewar Trophy</div> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:56:01 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203436 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG Buys 25 Percent Of MV Agusta https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-31/mercedes-amg-buys-25-percent-mv-agusta <span>Mercedes-AMG Buys 25 Percent Of MV Agusta</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">A couple of weeks ago we brought you news that Daimler, through its Mercedes-AMG performance brand, was looking to acquire a stake in Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta. Well, it’s been confirmed today that Mercedes-AMG will in fact buy 25 percent of MV Agusta. The two have also signed a cooperation agreement on a long-term partnership, mainly in the area of marketing and sales, and under the deal Mercedes-AMG will be able to appoint a member of MV Agusta’s board of directors.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 10/31/2014 - 09:51</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG Buys 25 Percent Of MV Agusta</div> Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:51:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203437 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler: New B-Class up to 30 percent fewer rear-end collisions https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-25/daimler-new-b-class-30-percent-fewer-rear-end-collisions <span>Daimler: New B-Class up to 30 percent fewer rear-end collisions</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The new B-Class, which has just been presented to international journalists, comes with COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS as standard.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 10/24/2014 - 23:05</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler: New B-Class up to 30 percent fewer rear-end collisions</div> Sat, 25 Oct 2014 05:05:07 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203438 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes GLA45 AMG gets 400 hp from Brabus https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-23/mercedes-gla45-amg-gets-400-hp-brabus <span>Mercedes GLA45 AMG gets 400 hp from Brabus</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">GLA250 4Matic and GLA45 AMG each receive performance and visual upgrades The Mercedes-Benz GLA-class has been on sale only for about a month, comprising both GLA250 4matic and GLA45 AMG 4Matic models, but we figured it wouldn't be long before German tuning house Brabus took a crack at the new mini-SUV from Stuttgart. Like clockwork, the Bottrop-based performance company has revealed tuning programs for both versions of the GLA-class. For the GLA250 4Matic, Brabus will offer its PowerXtra B25 performance kit, which consists of a plug-and-play module integrated into the engine electronics.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 10/23/2014 - 11:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes GLA45 AMG gets 400 hp from Brabus</div> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:19:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203439 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler profit rises in Q3 as Mercedes sales expand https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-23/daimler-profit-rises-q3-mercedes-sales-expand <span>Daimler profit rises in Q3 as Mercedes sales expand</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">October 23, 2014 - 2:45 am ET  FRANKURT (Bloomberg) -- Daimler reported a 21 percent increase in third-quarter profit as deliveries of the top-of-the line Mercedes-Benz S class more than doubled. Operating profit rose to 2.79 billion euros ($3.53 billion) from 2.3 billion euros a year earlier, Daimler said in a statement today. Profit at the Mercedes-Benz Cars division, which also includes the Smart brand, widened to 8.5 percent of revenue from 7.3 percent in the third quarter last year, the highest in more than two years. Mercedes recorded its best-ever month for sales in the company's 88-yea</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 10/23/2014 - 11:07</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler profit rises in Q3 as Mercedes sales expand</div> Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:07:29 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203440 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK63 AMG (GLC63 AMG) Spy Shots https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-22/2016-mercedes-benz-glk63-amg-glc63-amg-spy-shots <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK63 AMG (GLC63 AMG) Spy Shots</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">This might look like one of the many prototypes for the next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class, a vehicle tipped to be called a GLC under a new naming strategyMercedes may introduce for its SUVs, but it’s actually a prototype for a high-performance variant to be built by Mercedes-AMG. Yes, a future GLK63, or GLC63 under the new naming strategy. The vehicle is still in the early stages of development and hasn’t donned all the typical Mercedes-AMG goodies just yet, but there are a few clues giving away its identity.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/22/2014 - 13:41</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK63 AMG (GLC63 AMG) Spy Shots</div> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:41:16 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203441 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler will shift some Sprinter production to N.A. from Germany https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-22/daimler-will-shift-some-sprinter-production-na-germany <span>Daimler will shift some Sprinter production to N.A. from Germany</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News October 21, 2014 - 11:51 am ET  FRANKFURT - Daimler today said it will build the next-generation Mercedes Sprinter van in North America, shifting some production from Germany to improve competitiveness. Daimler currently assembles Sprinters in Ladson, South Carolina, from kits shipped from Germany.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/22/2014 - 13:34</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler will shift some Sprinter production to N.A. from Germany</div> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:34:44 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203442 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes To Test Autonomous Cars At Decommissioned Weapons Depot https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-21/mercedes-test-autonomous-cars-decommissioned-weapons-depot <span>Mercedes To Test Autonomous Cars At Decommissioned Weapons Depot</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz already has an autonomous car capable of driving on highways, but now the German automaker is looking to conquer the urban jungle. Engineers needed a new facility to test self-driving cars in a city-like environment, so they found... a decommissioned weapons depot? The automaker says the 20 miles of paved roads at California's Concord Naval Weapons Station make for the perfect testing environment.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 10/21/2014 - 11:08</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes To Test Autonomous Cars At Decommissioned Weapons Depot</div> Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:08:21 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203443 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Sells Over 100,000 S-Classes In A Single Year https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-18/mercedes-benz-sells-over-100000-s-classes-single-year <span>Mercedes-Benz Sells Over 100,000 S-Classes In A Single Year</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s latest S-Class, the W222, has been with us for just over a year and already it's managed to rack up more than 100,000 sales worldwide. This is the best rate of sales for any S-Class generation in its first full year on the market, and with new S-Class variants coming like the S-Class Coupe, a future convertible and long-wheelbase ‘Maybach’ and ‘Pullman’ models the records are likely to keep tumbling. Yes, the rate of sales isn’t slowing yet.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 10/17/2014 - 22:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Sells Over 100,000 S-Classes In A Single Year</div> Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:24:20 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203444 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler leading the way in climate protection and environmental management https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-18/daimler-leading-way-climate-protection-and-environmental-management <span>Daimler leading the way in climate protection and environmental management</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> Daimler awarded top scores for transparency and measures to tackle climate change in its CDP rating Overall leader in manufacturer environmental management rankings published by Verkehrsclub Deutschland At the 2014 CDP Climate Leadership Award Conference in Munich, CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) acknowledged Daimler AG as the leader in its sector for the automotive industry.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Fri, 10/17/2014 - 22:20</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler leading the way in climate protection and environmental management</div> Sat, 18 Oct 2014 04:20:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203445 at https://memphis.mbca.org 2016 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Coupe (GLE-Class Coupe) Spy Video https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-16/2016-mercedes-benz-m-class-coupe-gle-class-coupe-spy-video <span>2016 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Coupe (GLE-Class Coupe) Spy Video</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz’s rival to the BMW X6 has just been spotted in prototype form testing at the Nürburgring. Our exclusive spy video shows two separate prototypes, one of which is a high-performance AMG variant. Watch the video here --&gt;&gt;  http://vimeo.com/109141686 The new X6 rival will share its underpinnings with the M-Class.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Thu, 10/16/2014 - 13:24</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">2016 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Coupe (GLE-Class Coupe) Spy Video</div> Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:24:42 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203446 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Confirmed https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-15/mercedes-amg-gt-black-series-confirmed <span>Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Confirmed</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Although it was largely expected that Mercedes-AMG would eventually launch a high-performance Black Series version of its new GT sports car, the boss of the official Mercedes-Benz tuner has now confirmed the news.  “Sooner or later there will be a Black Series version,” Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers told EVO. However, the car is unlikely to arrive anytime soon.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Wed, 10/15/2014 - 11:17</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Confirmed</div> Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:17:04 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203447 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 35 Years Of Its G-Class https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-14/mercedes-benz-celebrates-35-years-its-g-class <span>Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 35 Years Of Its G-Class</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or G-Wagon (short for Geländewagen) as it’s affectionately known, has been around for more than three decades and hasn't changed much, visually at least, since launch. Despite the numerous updates the SUV has benefited from over the years, it still manages to retain the classic look of the original military version that debuted in 1979. Now, 35 years on, Mercedes is celebrating its G-Class with an Edition 35 special edition model.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 10/14/2014 - 13:19</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 35 Years Of Its G-Class</div> Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:19:26 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203448 at https://memphis.mbca.org Daimler lifted by 29% jump in Q3 earnings at Mercedes https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-14/daimler-lifted-29-jump-q3-earnings-mercedes <span>Daimler lifted by 29% jump in Q3 earnings at Mercedes</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">October 14, 2014 - 5:21 am ET  FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler today reported a 29 percent jump in quarterly core earnings at Mercedes-Benz Cars, surprising investors wary of an economic slowdown. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) from ongoing business at Mercedes-Benz Cars, which includes the Smart brand, rose to 1.61 billion euros ($2.04 billion) in the third quarter from 1.25 billion euros in the year-earlier period, Daimler said in an ad-hoc statement. "The results are significantly better than expected,” said Frank Biller, a Stuttgart-based analyst with LBBW.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Tue, 10/14/2014 - 13:14</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Daimler lifted by 29% jump in Q3 earnings at Mercedes</div> Tue, 14 Oct 2014 19:14:10 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203449 at https://memphis.mbca.org M-B system links vehicle, phone, dealer and company https://memphis.mbca.org/news/2014-10-13/m-b-system-links-vehicle-phone-dealer-and-company <span>M-B system links vehicle, phone, dealer and company</span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Automotive News October 13, 2014 - 12:01 am ET  PARIS -- A new offering called "Mercedes me" aims "to create a seamless integration between car and smartphone and the manufacturer and dealer so you have a portal with all the services Mercedes-Benz offers," said Ola Kaellenius, Mercedes-Benz board member for sales and marketing.  The digital portal is being rolled out in Europe but won't be offered in the U.S. for at least two years, the brand's global marketing chief said.  The U.S.</div> <span><a title="View user profile." href="/user/135662" lang="" about="/user/135662" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">JeffKlepac</a></span> <span>Mon, 10/13/2014 - 11:43</span> <div class="field field--name-field-news-teaser field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">M-B system links vehicle, phone, dealer and company</div> Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:43:14 +0000 JeffKlepac 7203450 at https://memphis.mbca.org Mercedes recalls 10,500 C-class cars in U.S. for steering issue https://memphi