 car2go Donates $20,000 to Canuck Place Children's Hospice Donation presented on behalf of 10,000 car2go members Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 15 December 2011 VANCOUVER, B.C. — car2go Canada Ltd., the fastest-growing carsharing company in British Columbia made a $20,000 donation to the Canuck Place Children's Hospice on Wednesday, on behalf of the 10,000 members who registered with car2go in 2011. Canuck Place offers comprehensive care to more than 400 children with life-threatening illnesses and their families throughout British Columbia, by providing world-class health care in a home-like environment, with comfortable surroundings, personalized programs, and more than 100 staff and volunteers. "car2go is very proud to support the vital services of the Canuck Place Children's Hospice in our community," said Nicholas Cole, President & CEO of car2go Canada. "car2go is committed to supporting the local communities in which we operate, and thanks to the members who have registered with car2go in Vancouver this year, we are able to reach children and families in need across BC, through this donation to Canuck Place." Read more...
car2go Donates $20,000 to Canuck Place Children's Hospice Donation presented on behalf of 10,000 car2go members Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 15 December 2011 VANCOUVER, B.C. — car2go Canada Ltd., the fastest-growing carsharing company in British Columbia made a $20,000 donation to the Canuck Place Children's Hospice on Wednesday, on behalf of the 10,000 members who registered with car2go in 2011. Canuck Place offers comprehensive care to more than 400 children with life-threatening illnesses and their families throughout British Columbia, by providing world-class health care in a home-like environment, with comfortable surroundings, personalized programs, and more than 100 staff and volunteers. "car2go is very proud to support the vital services of the Canuck Place Children's Hospice in our community," said Nicholas Cole, President & CEO of car2go Canada. "car2go is committed to supporting the local communities in which we operate, and thanks to the members who have registered with car2go in Vancouver this year, we are able to reach children and families in need across BC, through this donation to Canuck Place." Read more...
 "MYVAN" is online: Mercedes-Benz launches the world's first Social TV platform for tradesmen and van enthusiasts.
Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 15 Decmeber 2011
Stuttgart – To coincide perfectly with its market launch on 19 November 2011, the new M-Class has received a very special award: the premium SUV has become the first vehicle in its class to obtain the much sought-after environmental certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. With this approval, the independent examiners of the German TÜV Süd are honouring the commitment which the corporation is making to comprehensive environmental protection, an aspect which is firmly embedded in the operating guidelines for the entire Daimler Group. As part of these processes, the automotive manufacturer takes into account the effect which a vehicle has on the environment throughout its entire life cycle – from development via the production process and operation right through to disposal. The environmental certificate is therefore based on an exhaustive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the M-Class. Read more...
"MYVAN" is online: Mercedes-Benz launches the world's first Social TV platform for tradesmen and van enthusiasts.
Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 15 Decmeber 2011
Stuttgart – To coincide perfectly with its market launch on 19 November 2011, the new M-Class has received a very special award: the premium SUV has become the first vehicle in its class to obtain the much sought-after environmental certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. With this approval, the independent examiners of the German TÜV Süd are honouring the commitment which the corporation is making to comprehensive environmental protection, an aspect which is firmly embedded in the operating guidelines for the entire Daimler Group. As part of these processes, the automotive manufacturer takes into account the effect which a vehicle has on the environment throughout its entire life cycle – from development via the production process and operation right through to disposal. The environmental certificate is therefore based on an exhaustive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the M-Class. Read more...
Environmental Certificate for the M-Class
Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 17 November 2011
Stuttgart – To coincide perfectly with its market launch on 19 November 2011, the new M-Class has received a very special award: the premium SUV has become the first vehicle in its class to obtain the much sought-after environmental certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. With this approval, the independent examiners of the German TÜV Süd are honouring the commitment which the corporation is making to comprehensive environmental protection, an aspect which is firmly embedded in the operating guidelines for the entire Daimler Group. As part of these processes, the automotive manufacturer takes into account the effect which a vehicle has on the environment throughout its entire life cycle – from development via the production process and operation right through to disposal. The environmental certificate is therefore based on an exhaustive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the M-Class.
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Environmental Certificate for the M-Class
Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 17 November 2011
Stuttgart – To coincide perfectly with its market launch on 19 November 2011, the new M-Class has received a very special award: the premium SUV has become the first vehicle in its class to obtain the much sought-after environmental certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. With this approval, the independent examiners of the German TÜV Süd are honouring the commitment which the corporation is making to comprehensive environmental protection, an aspect which is firmly embedded in the operating guidelines for the entire Daimler Group. As part of these processes, the automotive manufacturer takes into account the effect which a vehicle has on the environment throughout its entire life cycle – from development via the production process and operation right through to disposal. The environmental certificate is therefore based on an exhaustive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the M-Class.
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Mercedes-Benz, smart and Maybach at the Los Angeles Design Challenge 2011: Stars on four wheels for Hollywood
Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 02 November 2011
For the 2011 Los Angeles Design Challenge, which is seeking to find the most spectacular new film car for Hollywood, the designers from the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studios in Sindelfingen (Germany) and Carlsbad (USA), have joined the ranks of the screen-writers. Their efforts have borne fruit in the form of three visionary "hero cars" – a Mercedes-Benz and a smart, each perfectly cast in an action thriller, and a Maybach luxury carriage starring in a modern-day fairytale. The futuristic Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow teams up with two crash test dummies to battle it out with the forces of evil. The smart 341 Parkour, which is able to climb sheer faces and take to the air, helps a young reporter to scoop the story of her life. The Maybach Berline brings a touch
of magic into the life of a hapless Cinderella.
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Mercedes-Benz, smart and Maybach at the Los Angeles Design Challenge 2011: Stars on four wheels for Hollywood
Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 02 November 2011
For the 2011 Los Angeles Design Challenge, which is seeking to find the most spectacular new film car for Hollywood, the designers from the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studios in Sindelfingen (Germany) and Carlsbad (USA), have joined the ranks of the screen-writers. Their efforts have borne fruit in the form of three visionary "hero cars" – a Mercedes-Benz and a smart, each perfectly cast in an action thriller, and a Maybach luxury carriage starring in a modern-day fairytale. The futuristic Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrow teams up with two crash test dummies to battle it out with the forces of evil. The smart 341 Parkour, which is able to climb sheer faces and take to the air, helps a young reporter to scoop the story of her life. The Maybach Berline brings a touch
of magic into the life of a hapless Cinderella.
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Mercedes-Benz Canada earns two prestigious awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 28 October 2011
TORONTO, ON – Mercedes-Benz Canada today announced that the company has earned two coveted "Best New" awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) following their annual "TestFest" in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. After four days of intensive, back-to-back testing by over 70 accredited Canadian journalists, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 350 4MATIC Sedan was named the Best New Luxury Car, and the Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC earned the Best New Prestige Car (over $75,000).
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Mercedes-Benz Canada earns two prestigious awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 28 October 2011
TORONTO, ON – Mercedes-Benz Canada today announced that the company has earned two coveted "Best New" awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) following their annual "TestFest" in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. After four days of intensive, back-to-back testing by over 70 accredited Canadian journalists, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 350 4MATIC Sedan was named the Best New Luxury Car, and the Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC earned the Best New Prestige Car (over $75,000).
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 Readers vote for "The most beautiful cars of 2011": Mercedes-Benz wins in four categories Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 20 October, 2011 Stuttgart – The Mercedes-Benz CLS, the SLS AMG Roadster and the various models in the C-Class are the most attractive vehicles in their respective classes. Furthermore, the legendary 300 SL Gullwing of the 1950s has earned the right to be called a design icon of recent decades. Such were the results of a survey of readers undertaken by leading German motoring magazine "auto motor und sport". Read more...
Readers vote for "The most beautiful cars of 2011": Mercedes-Benz wins in four categories Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 20 October, 2011 Stuttgart – The Mercedes-Benz CLS, the SLS AMG Roadster and the various models in the C-Class are the most attractive vehicles in their respective classes. Furthermore, the legendary 300 SL Gullwing of the 1950s has earned the right to be called a design icon of recent decades. Such were the results of a survey of readers undertaken by leading German motoring magazine "auto motor und sport". Read more...
Photos from our Senior Sales and Lease Consultant Gordon Dycke's Hawaiian Themed Retirement Party Three Point Motors: 22 September 2011 View more...
Photos from our Senior Sales and Lease Consultant Gordon Dycke's Hawaiian Themed Retirement Party Three Point Motors: 22 September 2011 View more...
 What moves us today and tomorrow - Mercedes-Benz at IAA 2011 Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 13 September 2011 Frankfurt – How the car is driving into the future following its 125th birthday is demonstrated today by Mercedes-Benz at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Under the motto "Mercedes Next", the inventor of the automobile is presenting no less than six world premieres in Frankfurt. Every single one of them confirms the innovative power of the brand – in particular, the revolutionary F 125! research vehicle, which offers a glimpse of the zero-emission luxury sedan of tomorrow. Also celebrating world premieres, are the new B-Class, the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS – a close-to-production electric concept with very long range – and three roadsters, SLS AMG, SLK 55 AMG and SLK 250 CDI. A further show highlight from Mercedes-Benz is the new M-Class, which is also being seen by the broader public for the first time at the IAA. Read more...
What moves us today and tomorrow - Mercedes-Benz at IAA 2011 Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 13 September 2011 Frankfurt – How the car is driving into the future following its 125th birthday is demonstrated today by Mercedes-Benz at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Under the motto "Mercedes Next", the inventor of the automobile is presenting no less than six world premieres in Frankfurt. Every single one of them confirms the innovative power of the brand – in particular, the revolutionary F 125! research vehicle, which offers a glimpse of the zero-emission luxury sedan of tomorrow. Also celebrating world premieres, are the new B-Class, the Concept B-Class E-CELL PLUS – a close-to-production electric concept with very long range – and three roadsters, SLS AMG, SLK 55 AMG and SLK 250 CDI. A further show highlight from Mercedes-Benz is the new M-Class, which is also being seen by the broader public for the first time at the IAA. Read more...
 smart forvision:
A look at the future of electric mobility Diamler Communications Press Release: 1 September 2011 smart has always been a pioneer in matters of urban mobility and with the smart fortwo electric drive the company is showing the direction of development in cities around the world. Together with BASF, the largest automotive supplier in the chemical industry, smart is demonstrating its leading role in the use of forward-looking technologies above and beyond the drive system. The joint concept vehicle smart forvision presented at the 2011 International Motor Show in Frankfurt combines a futuristic design with technologies relating to energy efficiency, lightweight design and temperature management. Read more...
smart forvision:
A look at the future of electric mobility Diamler Communications Press Release: 1 September 2011 smart has always been a pioneer in matters of urban mobility and with the smart fortwo electric drive the company is showing the direction of development in cities around the world. Together with BASF, the largest automotive supplier in the chemical industry, smart is demonstrating its leading role in the use of forward-looking technologies above and beyond the drive system. The joint concept vehicle smart forvision presented at the 2011 International Motor Show in Frankfurt combines a futuristic design with technologies relating to energy efficiency, lightweight design and temperature management. Read more...
 Mercedes-Benz at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 30 August 2011 First public appearance of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Mercedes-Benz celebrates five world premieres at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The centrepiece of its show presentation is the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Far more agile and efficient than previously, yet as usual comfortable and spacious – the Sports Tourer is an all-round talent. Another highlight will be the F 125! The research car demonstrates how in the long term entirely emission-free individual mobility can be made possible in the luxury segment. Roadster performance in perfection is shown by the new SLS AMG Roadster, which also is making its first public appearance at the show. Two roadsters also have their world premieres, the SLK 250 CDI and SLK 55 AMG. Read more...
Mercedes-Benz at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 30 August 2011 First public appearance of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Mercedes-Benz celebrates five world premieres at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. The centrepiece of its show presentation is the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Far more agile and efficient than previously, yet as usual comfortable and spacious – the Sports Tourer is an all-round talent. Another highlight will be the F 125! The research car demonstrates how in the long term entirely emission-free individual mobility can be made possible in the luxury segment. Roadster performance in perfection is shown by the new SLS AMG Roadster, which also is making its first public appearance at the show. Two roadsters also have their world premieres, the SLK 250 CDI and SLK 55 AMG. Read more...
 smart ebike to go on sale in 2012:
Urban electric mobility from smart - now also on two wheels Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 16 August 2011 The smart ebike is going into series production. With this step smart as a pioneer of local emission-free electric mobility is expanding its e-product portfolio. A near-series version of the smart ebike will be on display at the "Eurobike" show in Friedrichshafen (31 August - 3 September 2011) and at the Frankfurt Motor Show (13 - 25 September 2011). The smart ebike is being developed and built in cooperation with the renowned e-bike manufacturer GRACE, based near Berlin. The ebike will be launched in the first half of 2012 and will initially be marketed by dealers in Europe and North America. Read more...
smart ebike to go on sale in 2012:
Urban electric mobility from smart - now also on two wheels Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 16 August 2011 The smart ebike is going into series production. With this step smart as a pioneer of local emission-free electric mobility is expanding its e-product portfolio. A near-series version of the smart ebike will be on display at the "Eurobike" show in Friedrichshafen (31 August - 3 September 2011) and at the Frankfurt Motor Show (13 - 25 September 2011). The smart ebike is being developed and built in cooperation with the renowned e-bike manufacturer GRACE, based near Berlin. The ebike will be launched in the first half of 2012 and will initially be marketed by dealers in Europe and North America. Read more...
 Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to share the results of a comprehensive study conducted by Vincentric, which revealed that the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers the lowest total cost of ownership in its class in Canada. Mercedes-Benz Canada Press Release: 15 August 2011 The extensive research and calculations were based on an average driving distance of 25,000 kilometers per year for 5 years, and measured eight major costs associated with owning a vehicle including: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs. The study concluded that the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers a total cost of ownership that is 7.7% to 9.1% lower than its competitors. This translates into a savings of approximately $6,000 - $7,000 over a five year period. Key factors that contributed to these significant savings were the Sprinter's low fuel costs, which save buyers approximately $2,500 per year, as well as the vehicle's longer maintenance intervals, which will reduce service expenses compared to the competition. Read more...
Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to share the results of a comprehensive study conducted by Vincentric, which revealed that the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers the lowest total cost of ownership in its class in Canada. Mercedes-Benz Canada Press Release: 15 August 2011 The extensive research and calculations were based on an average driving distance of 25,000 kilometers per year for 5 years, and measured eight major costs associated with owning a vehicle including: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs. The study concluded that the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers a total cost of ownership that is 7.7% to 9.1% lower than its competitors. This translates into a savings of approximately $6,000 - $7,000 over a five year period. Key factors that contributed to these significant savings were the Sprinter's low fuel costs, which save buyers approximately $2,500 per year, as well as the vehicle's longer maintenance intervals, which will reduce service expenses compared to the competition. Read more...
 Mercedes-Benz inaugurates new climatic wind tunnels:
Weather at the touch of a button Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 18 July 2011 Stuttgart - Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated two new climatic wind tunnels at its Sindelfingen site, designed to bring extreme weather conditions indoors. Temperatures ranging from minus 40 to plus 60 degrees Celsius, hurricanes with wind speeds of up to 265 km/h, tropical rainfall and heavy snowstorms are all part of the standard repertoire available here to the test engineers. If needs be, they can even provide a realistic simulation of a mercilessly hot sun. The new climatic wind tunnels make it possible for the engineers to optimise new vehicles or components for all possible weather conditions at a very early stage of the development process. So in future, real-life road tests, in arctic cold or the blazing heat of the desert, will only take place with prototypes that have already reached an advanced stage of development by being thoroughly tried and tested under the most extreme climatic influences. This enables Mercedes-Benz to achieve the highest possible quality. The clear ambition to do so has been a key element in the philosophy of the world's oldest automotive manufacturer for the last 125 years. Read more...
Mercedes-Benz inaugurates new climatic wind tunnels:
Weather at the touch of a button Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 18 July 2011 Stuttgart - Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated two new climatic wind tunnels at its Sindelfingen site, designed to bring extreme weather conditions indoors. Temperatures ranging from minus 40 to plus 60 degrees Celsius, hurricanes with wind speeds of up to 265 km/h, tropical rainfall and heavy snowstorms are all part of the standard repertoire available here to the test engineers. If needs be, they can even provide a realistic simulation of a mercilessly hot sun. The new climatic wind tunnels make it possible for the engineers to optimise new vehicles or components for all possible weather conditions at a very early stage of the development process. So in future, real-life road tests, in arctic cold or the blazing heat of the desert, will only take place with prototypes that have already reached an advanced stage of development by being thoroughly tried and tested under the most extreme climatic influences. This enables Mercedes-Benz to achieve the highest possible quality. The clear ambition to do so has been a key element in the philosophy of the world's oldest automotive manufacturer for the last 125 years. Read more...
 Jay Leno pays a visit to Affalterbach:
"AMG delivers unbelievable performance – whether by man or machine!" Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 7 July 2011 Affalterbach – The comedian and TV presenter Jay Leno has paid a visit to AMG. Ola Källenius, the Chairman of the Mercedes-AMG GmbH management board, gave Jay Leno a comprehensive overview of the company and its products. During his one-day visit the American automobile enthusiast was not only able to acquaint himself with the new SLS AMG Roadster and the SLS AMG E-CELL during test drives, but also hand-assembled an AMG V8 engine. Read more...
Jay Leno pays a visit to Affalterbach:
"AMG delivers unbelievable performance – whether by man or machine!" Mercedes-Benz Press Release: 7 July 2011 Affalterbach – The comedian and TV presenter Jay Leno has paid a visit to AMG. Ola Källenius, the Chairman of the Mercedes-AMG GmbH management board, gave Jay Leno a comprehensive overview of the company and its products. During his one-day visit the American automobile enthusiast was not only able to acquaint himself with the new SLS AMG Roadster and the SLS AMG E-CELL during test drives, but also hand-assembled an AMG V8 engine. Read more...
 Three Point Motors Mercedes-Benz 125th Celebrations. Three Point Motors: 7 July 2011 Around the world today, there are approximately 700 million cars on the road not including the millions of motorcycles, commercial trucks, buses and vans. All of which can be traced back to two distinct vehicles invented over 125 years ago by the founding fathers of the company that is known today as Mercedes-Benz. No matter what the brand or model of car they may be, a large part of what Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler created are still visible in the blueprints of today’s vehicles. Presently, cars are equipped with a safety passenger cabin with crumple zones, airbags, ABS, Traction control, stability program, direct injection, an ignition system and so many more systems, all of which were pioneered by Mercedes-Benz engineers. Please enjoy the photos from our Three Point Motors Mercedes-Benz 125th celebrations Read more...
Three Point Motors Mercedes-Benz 125th Celebrations. Three Point Motors: 7 July 2011 Around the world today, there are approximately 700 million cars on the road not including the millions of motorcycles, commercial trucks, buses and vans. All of which can be traced back to two distinct vehicles invented over 125 years ago by the founding fathers of the company that is known today as Mercedes-Benz. No matter what the brand or model of car they may be, a large part of what Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler created are still visible in the blueprints of today’s vehicles. Presently, cars are equipped with a safety passenger cabin with crumple zones, airbags, ABS, Traction control, stability program, direct injection, an ignition system and so many more systems, all of which were pioneered by Mercedes-Benz engineers. Please enjoy the photos from our Three Point Motors Mercedes-Benz 125th celebrations Read more...
 J.D. Power VOSSSM Study 2011 Mercedes-Benz scores
top marks in customer satisfaction studyMercedes-Benz Press Release: 7 JUne 2011 Stuttgart - Mercedes-Benz customers are the most satisfied. The proof comes with the results of the latest J.D. Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSSSM) Germany, undertaken by the world-renowned market research organisation J.D. Power and Associates into the satisfaction of car buyers. The C-, E- and M-Class each scored the best marks in their respective segments. In the category Service Satisfaction, the three-pointed star also once again secured first place among the premium brands. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has won silver in the editorial awards presented by the German magazine AUTO TEST, based on more than 500 tests and pre-purchase consultations. The strengths and weaknesses of a car are best shown in its day-to-day running. This realisation lies behind the J.D. Power 2011 Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSSSM), a far-reaching survey of how satisfied car owners are with their vehicles.
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J.D. Power VOSSSM Study 2011 Mercedes-Benz scores
top marks in customer satisfaction studyMercedes-Benz Press Release: 7 JUne 2011 Stuttgart - Mercedes-Benz customers are the most satisfied. The proof comes with the results of the latest J.D. Power Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSSSM) Germany, undertaken by the world-renowned market research organisation J.D. Power and Associates into the satisfaction of car buyers. The C-, E- and M-Class each scored the best marks in their respective segments. In the category Service Satisfaction, the three-pointed star also once again secured first place among the premium brands. In addition, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has won silver in the editorial awards presented by the German magazine AUTO TEST, based on more than 500 tests and pre-purchase consultations. The strengths and weaknesses of a car are best shown in its day-to-day running. This realisation lies behind the J.D. Power 2011 Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSSSM), a far-reaching survey of how satisfied car owners are with their vehicles.
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 SLS AMG Roadster:
Revelation: stable even without gullwingsMercedes-Benz Press Release: 5 May 2011 Affalterbach – After the gullwing version, the open-top variant is the second car to be independently developed by AMG. The Coupé and Roadster concepts were created in parallel – which brought decisive advantages during the development process. During this 3-year period (approximately) for the SLS AMG Roadster, the engineers devoted particular attention to the aspects of bodyshell rigidity, driving dynamics, the soft top and NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness). Read more...
SLS AMG Roadster:
Revelation: stable even without gullwingsMercedes-Benz Press Release: 5 May 2011 Affalterbach – After the gullwing version, the open-top variant is the second car to be independently developed by AMG. The Coupé and Roadster concepts were created in parallel – which brought decisive advantages during the development process. During this 3-year period (approximately) for the SLS AMG Roadster, the engineers devoted particular attention to the aspects of bodyshell rigidity, driving dynamics, the soft top and NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness). Read more...
 Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class:
the first heartbeat of a new generationMercedes-Benz Press Release: 7 April 2011 With the Concept A-Class, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a car that might have come from another planet: its expressive design symbolizes concentrated dynamism. The technical highlights include: a new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a dual clutch transmission and a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist. A long hood, a low silhouette and slim window areas: the proportions of the Concept A-Class suggest concentrated dynamism. The car's sporty appearance is given particular depth by the interplay between lines and surfaces. The wind and the waves, as well as aviation engineering, were the sources of inspiration for its designers. Read more...
Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class:
the first heartbeat of a new generationMercedes-Benz Press Release: 7 April 2011 With the Concept A-Class, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a car that might have come from another planet: its expressive design symbolizes concentrated dynamism. The technical highlights include: a new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, a dual clutch transmission and a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist. A long hood, a low silhouette and slim window areas: the proportions of the Concept A-Class suggest concentrated dynamism. The car's sporty appearance is given particular depth by the interplay between lines and surfaces. The wind and the waves, as well as aviation engineering, were the sources of inspiration for its designers. Read more...
Mercedes-Benz to build its own production of fuel cell stacks in Canada
Preparation for the next generation of fuel cell drive systems
March 17, 2011 - Vancouver/Stuttgart– Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will set up its own production of fuel cell stacks in Canada. By doing so, the company will bundle the development and production for one of the key components of fuel cell powered electric vehicles in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Prof. Herbert Kohler, Head of e-Drive and Future Mobility: "To consolidate our leading position in the field of alternative drive systems, we are ensuring direct access to the key technologies involved. Following our systematic development of battery expertise together with Accumotive GmbH in Germany, this decision is a further, major step on the road to emission-free driving."
Günter Walz, Vice President Planning international cooperations Mercedes-Benz Cars, said "The decision was made to create and build a new production facility under the aegis of Mercedes-Benz Canada as the logical next step of Daimler's successful cooperation with partners in Vancouver." In February 2008, the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC) in Burnaby, east of Vancouver, was founded as a joint venture between Daimler (50.1%), Ford (30%) and Ballard (19.9%). This is where the fuel cell stack, now used in the current Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL and the Citaro FuelCell Hybrid city bus, was developed.
The aim of this new operation is to cover the entire value chain, from materials research and development of a production technology for a large-scale production.
Construction of a facility designed for the production of stacks for fuel cell vehicles will begin immediately in a 2000 square metre space in a new Burnaby location. Completion of the production facilities is scheduled for early 2012. Following a graduated test and commissioning phase, small-series production of next-generation fuel cell stacks will commence as of 2013. Apart from delivering a higher output and efficiency, these fuel cell stacks excel with their compact construction. This next generation fuel cell stack will also be suitable for use in sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or E-Class.
President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, Marcus Breitschwerdt said, "We are delighted to take on the responsibility of producing the fuel cell stacks in addition to our overall Canadian wholesale and retail sales, parts and service operations. Our colleagues at AFCC have pioneered the development of fuel cell stacks in Canada and we are now extremely proud to be actively involved in the next very important chapters in establishing a small series production of fuel cell stacks."
Since 2009, Mercedes-Benz produces the fuel cell powered B-Class F-CELL under large-scale production conditions. These are currently being driven on a day-to-day basis by customers in Europe and the USA. In addition, three B-Class F-CELL models are traveling 30,000 kilometres around the globe in the Mercedes–Benz F-CELL World Drive to demonstrate the high technical maturity of fuel cell technology. At the same time, this round-the-world journey is an appeal to all involved parties in industry and politics to accelerate the construction of the necessary network of hydrogen fueling stations.
125 years after the invention of the automobile, Daimler is taking the lead role in shaping the future of mobility. Its drive strategy focuses on three key development areas: firstly, optimization of vehicles with high-tech internal combustion engines, secondly, further improvements in efficiency with hybridization and thirdly, emission-free driving with batteries or the fuel cell. These technologies offer tailor-made solutions for the wide variety of customer requirements, and therefore provide the basis for the individual mobility of the future.
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Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of the four brands within the Mercedes-Benz Group in Canada: Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG, and Maybach. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,250 people in 19 locations across Canada. Through a nationwide network of 14 Mercedes-Benz owned retail operations and 39 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 31,651 vehicles in 2010, the best year ever reported for Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
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Mercedes-Benz to build its own production of fuel cell stacks in Canada
Preparation for the next generation of fuel cell drive systems
March 17, 2011 - Vancouver/Stuttgart– Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will set up its own production of fuel cell stacks in Canada. By doing so, the company will bundle the development and production for one of the key components of fuel cell powered electric vehicles in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Prof. Herbert Kohler, Head of e-Drive and Future Mobility: "To consolidate our leading position in the field of alternative drive systems, we are ensuring direct access to the key technologies involved. Following our systematic development of battery expertise together with Accumotive GmbH in Germany, this decision is a further, major step on the road to emission-free driving."
Günter Walz, Vice President Planning international cooperations Mercedes-Benz Cars, said "The decision was made to create and build a new production facility under the aegis of Mercedes-Benz Canada as the logical next step of Daimler's successful cooperation with partners in Vancouver." In February 2008, the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC) in Burnaby, east of Vancouver, was founded as a joint venture between Daimler (50.1%), Ford (30%) and Ballard (19.9%). This is where the fuel cell stack, now used in the current Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL and the Citaro FuelCell Hybrid city bus, was developed.
The aim of this new operation is to cover the entire value chain, from materials research and development of a production technology for a large-scale production.
Construction of a facility designed for the production of stacks for fuel cell vehicles will begin immediately in a 2000 square metre space in a new Burnaby location. Completion of the production facilities is scheduled for early 2012. Following a graduated test and commissioning phase, small-series production of next-generation fuel cell stacks will commence as of 2013. Apart from delivering a higher output and efficiency, these fuel cell stacks excel with their compact construction. This next generation fuel cell stack will also be suitable for use in sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class or E-Class.
President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, Marcus Breitschwerdt said, "We are delighted to take on the responsibility of producing the fuel cell stacks in addition to our overall Canadian wholesale and retail sales, parts and service operations. Our colleagues at AFCC have pioneered the development of fuel cell stacks in Canada and we are now extremely proud to be actively involved in the next very important chapters in establishing a small series production of fuel cell stacks."
Since 2009, Mercedes-Benz produces the fuel cell powered B-Class F-CELL under large-scale production conditions. These are currently being driven on a day-to-day basis by customers in Europe and the USA. In addition, three B-Class F-CELL models are traveling 30,000 kilometres around the globe in the Mercedes–Benz F-CELL World Drive to demonstrate the high technical maturity of fuel cell technology. At the same time, this round-the-world journey is an appeal to all involved parties in industry and politics to accelerate the construction of the necessary network of hydrogen fueling stations.
125 years after the invention of the automobile, Daimler is taking the lead role in shaping the future of mobility. Its drive strategy focuses on three key development areas: firstly, optimization of vehicles with high-tech internal combustion engines, secondly, further improvements in efficiency with hybridization and thirdly, emission-free driving with batteries or the fuel cell. These technologies offer tailor-made solutions for the wide variety of customer requirements, and therefore provide the basis for the individual mobility of the future.
About Mercedes-Benz Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of the four brands within the Mercedes-Benz Group in Canada: Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG, and Maybach. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,250 people in 19 locations across Canada. Through a nationwide network of 14 Mercedes-Benz owned retail operations and 39 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 31,651 vehicles in 2010, the best year ever reported for Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
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