Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Mercedes-Benz pulls out all the stops in E-Class makeover
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Lights, cameras, sensors – just some of the 1,000 changes on board the luxury brand's flagship, says Martin Brennan
THE E-Class is of such importance to Mercedes Benz that technology developed for the future new flagship S-Class has been incorporated into the extensively facelifted model, which goes on sale here at the end of March. Cameras, sensors and computers make driving safer and easier, with pedestrian protection high on the agenda.
Eleven new or improved systems are available. Distronic Plus warns the driver if the car veers out of its lane of traffic; Bas Plus picks up crossing traffic and boosts driver braking if necessary; Pre-Safe detects pedestrians ahead and brakes automatically to avoid a collision at speeds up to 50 kmh; Pre-Safe plus picks up an imminent rear-end collision, activates rear warning lights and triggers occupant protection measures (closes windows and tightens seatbelts), and even applies the handbrake to avoid being shunted into the car in front; Active Lane Keeping steers the car away from oncoming traffic if heading for a collision in the same lane; and Adaptive High Beam Plus allows headlights to stay full on but blocks out dazzling lights from oncoming traffic and picks out pedestrians.
The list of options goes on. You are warned of no-overtaking areas and a range of speed and traffic signs are recognised by on-board cameras, sensors and computers so that incidents, such as the one which happened this week where a series of crashes took place on the M50 when a car apparently headed down the wrong way, cannot happen. And the stress-free motoring aids go right down to Parking Assist so there's no more struggling to get into tight spaces.
These are among the state-of-the-art developments, alongside improved suspensions and engines, which are tucked under a whole new exterior for what Mercedes Benz call an early 'super' facelift for the E-Class, as it battles with strong competition from the BMW Series and the Audi A6. Only the roof panel remains the same.
New headlights, bumpers and front and rear-end design changes are among the 1,000 modifications to panels and parts that have been incorporated into the new offering. Nothing has been spared to make the model, which represents 50 per cent of Mercedes Benz sales, a must on the test-drive list for luxury car buyers.
(Source: Independent)
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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Official: Mercedes-Benz SL 500 by Famous Parts
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German Mercedes tuner Famous Parts from Ratingen has released their new exterior modification program for the Mercedes SL500 Roadster.
A Prior Design wide body kit has been installed and wrapped in white pearl matte metallic film complemented with various black accents. The kit includes front and rear bumpers and fender extensions, a boot lid spoiler, revised side mirrors and side sills.
Finally the Mercedes-Benz SL500 has been fitted with an electronic lowering module and 20-inch Type III FPX wheels with Continental Sport Contact tires. In addition, the exhaust system gets a new rear section from the SL63 AMG.
(Source: GT Spirit)
Friday, February 15, 2013
Walter's Automotive Group | New Reviews Around the Web
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The all-new CLA comes standard with a long list of great features!
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When it comes to buying a new car, Mercedes-Benz knows just how important looks are. The CLA may be stunning on the outside, but it's what's on the inside that counts even more! It comes standard with Bluetooth® and mbrace2™ as well as amazing safety features like ATTENTION ASSIST® driver-drowsiness monitor and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST.
Visit www.waltsmb.com/2014-mercedes-benz-cla-class.htm to reserve your CLA-Class today for just $99!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Mercedes-Benz to produce new SUV model in US
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German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is planning to manufacture a new sport utility vehicle (SUV) model at its Alabama manufacturing plant in the US.
To be produced as part of the carmaker's plan to launch 13 new models through 2020, the project involves an investment of $350m and 400 new jobs.
Daimler Board of Management chairman Dieter Zetsche said that the new model destined for the US auto assembly plant would be an SUV.
"At our plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, we are currently preparing for the production of another new SUV: an especially dynamic all-terrain vehicle," Zetsche said.
"You will hear more about that soon."
Expected to enter the production by 2015, the preparations for the new SUV model are currently being executed and will be developed in Vance.
Alabama plant currently employs about 3,000 workers and manufactures the M-Class and GL-Class SUVs in addition to the R-Class crossover.
Mercedes-Benz is also planning to unveil its new S-Class model during mid-2013.
(Source: Automotive Business Review)
Friday, February 8, 2013
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Did you catch the Mercedes-Benz CLA commercial during last week's big game?
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It featured a lot of big celebrities and the all-new CLA-Class, so we hope you didn't miss it! Can you name this celebrity who had a starring role?
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at Walter's this Fall
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As soon as you see the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four-door coupe, you'll want to make it your next car.
Monday, February 4, 2013
2014 Mercedes CLA-Class Scores Big in Super Bowl Auto Ad Wars
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Just the Facts:
SANTA MONICA, California — The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, with a little help from supermodel Kate Upton, had the highest jump in vehicle consideration on Edmunds during the 2013 Super Bowl.
Nearly one out of every five vehicle considerations on Edmunds during the fourth quarter were for the 2014 CLA-Class.
Edmunds analyzed Internet traffic during the Super Bowl to gauge which ads resulted in large traffic spikes during the broadcast. The consideration lifts are measured against the average of the previous four Sundays on Edmunds. The analysis quantifies how well the Super Bowl ads resonated with viewers.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class had a cumulative lift of 3,067 percent; the 2013 Lincoln MKZ was a distant second at 81 percent. The Toyota RAV4 took the number three spot with a 61 percent lift, followed by the Hyundai Santa Fe with a 43 percent lift. The Hyundai Genesis took the number five spot with a 25 percent lift.
Mercedes-Benz USA teased its Super Bowl commercial in a video featuring Upton washing the car. As of Monday morning, the Upton teaser ad had garnered 6.6 million views on YouTube. The CLA-Class is a new model for Mercedes-Benz and many car shoppers were likely seeing it for the first time during the game.