History of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Almost a century after introducing its first car, the world-renowned prestigious automakers Mercedes-Benz, debuted its first C-Class car, the 190. The car was universally referred to as the “compact class,” but was not officially named the C-Class until 1993 with the introduction of the second C-Class cars. The main differences between the C-Class and its […] More »

By: | January 22, 2009


Mercedes Benz AMG Black Series CLK63 and SL65

When AMG first graced the Mercedes 300SEL in the late ’60s, a legend was born. Dubbed the “rote sau” (German for red pig), the full-size Mercedes was no lightweight. But with AMG’s help, the 300SEL went on to win its class at the 1971 24 Hours of Spa, placing second overall. From then on, AMG’s […] More »

By: | January 5, 2009


Mercedes-Benz GLK Special Feature: 4MATIC Technology Explained

The 4MATIC drive system in the GLK is among the most powerful all-wheel-drive systems there is; its control systems break new ground. Advantages over other systems with a transversely installed drive unit are achieved thanks to the basic compact, light and friction-loss-optimised design with its longitudinally positioned engine and integrated main and transfer case. Fuel […] More »

By: | December 30, 2008



The Mercedes-Benz C-Class gains top marks in US safety test

Top Safety Pick 2009: Key reason to buy: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class gains top marks in US safety test Stuttgart – The respected Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States has named the Mercedes-Benz C-Class one of its Top Safety Picks for 2009 – the best reason to buy in terms of safety. […] More »

By: | December 30, 2008


Mercedes-Benz presents a modular drive concept for electric vehicles: Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO

Mercedes-Benz is showing the way ahead in environmentally responsible electromobility by presenting its near-series Concept BlueZERO at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Based on a single vehicle architecture, this intelligent, modular concept allows three models with different drive configurations, all of which are able to meet customer requirements in terms of sustainable […] More »

By: | December 18, 2008


Julia Stegner Named New Face Of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 2009

You saw her looking ridiculously hot in the 2005 Pirelli calendar, and now, after countless magazine covers, advertising campaigns and fashion show appearances, Julia Stegner’s once again making headlines, this time being named the new face of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin 2009. As part of her new role, Julia posed recently for a photo shoot […] More »

By: | December 13, 2008



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