As smartphones get smarter, the next thing automakers and mobile phone manufacturers want is in-car phone integration. For Nokia, that lies in its Terminal Mode technology that is being implemented in a number of vehicles made by Nokia’s partners–including Mercedes-Benz, which will feature Terminal Mode smartphone integration on the 2012 C-Class compact executive sedan line.
Mercedes-Benz has recently entered not one, not two, but three SLS AMG GT3s in the 24-hour race in Dubai, which will be held on January 14, 2011. It will mark the last leg of testing for the gullwing’s racing model. The trio will race under customer teams Heico Motorsport as well as Black Falcon. Heico
Rumors are circulating that Aston Martin may build Maybachs for Daimler AG. The possible partnership between the two luxury carmakers would have Aston Martin contribute to the design of the ultraluxury sedan currently being offered by Daimler AG. As part of the potential agreement, Aston Martin may be allowed acces and use of engine technology
Sometimes, it can be pretty interesting to see automobile manufacturers that fuse some of the things they are known for. In Mercedes-Benz’s case, that’s powerful luxury cars like the SLS AMG and reliable commercial vehicles like the Sprinter van. Now comes a vehicle that will fuse functionality and luxury: the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition. The
Daimler AG is recognized as the biggest manufacturer of trucks worldwide, and now it is expanding its Russian commercial-vehicle presence by manufacturing Sprinter vans as part of a partnership with OAO GAZ of billionaire Oleg Deripaska. This endevour entails some 100 million euro (around $131 million) in investments from Daimler in order to make the
This is it, guys. Set your eyes keenly on this. It’s no other than Mercedes-Benz’s 2012 C-Class, which had gotten quite a modest facelift from its predecessor. Those looking for a lot of change will find it under the hood, where there will be a four banger engine for the C250 option that will be
For the Mercedes-Benz owner who needs it, the company now offers the InCar Hotspot: Wireless Internet access for the GL-Class and M-Class cars. Originally, InCar Hotspot was made available by Mercedes for the C-Class (W/S204), the CL-Class (C216), the E-Class (W/S212) and S-Class (W/V221). The two new kits that have been made available expand that
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