The Maybach Exelero, which debuted back in 2005 and was most recently seen in a Jay-Z rap video, is easily one of the most striking coupes to ever grace the stands of any car show in history. The super-coupe is actually a one-off design created by Maybach on behalf of Fulda Tyres, which uses the […]
DaimlerChrysler’s CEO Dieter Zetsche has made the bold claim that all DCX vehicles in the future will be developed with a hybrid option. Speaking with reporters from German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, Zetsche admitted that the topic of the environment and hybrid vehicles is “very important” especially now that the European Council is cracking […]
BMW and DaimlerChrysler are currently developing a new rear-wheel-drive hybrid drivetrain, with both manufacturers planning to release vehicles equipped with the system within the next three years. This rush to market of the new drivetrain is the main reason for the forming of a partnership back in 2005, which has allowed engineers to reduce […]
DaimlerChrysler’s supervisory board today approved the partnership between Chrysler and Chery to develop a new small vehicle to be manufactured in China and exported to global markets. However, the deal will only be finalized with the agreement of the Chinese government, which is expected to make its decision by the end of March.
Back in December, […]
Popular Mercedes Benz tuner BRABUS will be displaying two new modified versions of the second-generation smart fortwo at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The German tuner managed to squeeze 98bhp (72kW) and 140Nm of torque from the fortwo’s three-cylinder turbo engine, delivering 30% more power than the BRABUS variant of the predecessor model.
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This video direct from Mercedes gives us mere mortals a glimpse of the opulent luxury that passengers in the Maybach 62S limo can enjoy. Where better to film the car than the pristine deserts of Dubai, one of Maybach’s most popular markets? You’ve gotta love the custom silver champagne flutes and the acres of legroom.
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DaimlerChrysler’s troubled smart subsidiary may make a profit this year according to Ulrich Walker, boss of the brand. Speaking to the press at the launch of the recently revealed smart Fortwo, Walker said that the new model would enable the company to enter new and emerging markets such as China and USA, as well as […]
DCX will not be sharing platforms between different brands for fears that sales and profits could suffer if buyers feel they can get essentially the same car at a cheaper price. That’s the message given by a member of the DaimlerChrysler board to a labor union event in Germany, reported Reuters. He admitted there were […]
Officials from DaimlerChrysler have confirmed that the company is in talks with other carmakers, including China’s Chery Automobile, over a possible deal to supply small cars sourced from China or other low-cost producers to the US. Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda also told reporters at the Beijing auto show that the company is discussing production plans […]
Chrysler has displayed its Chinese built version of the 300C sedan at Beijing’s Auto China 2006 featuring several traits unique to the Chinese market alone. Most notably are the plush rear seats, which include a remote-controlled DVD audio video system. Up front is a large 14.7cm full-color display, AM/FM stereo, six-disc CD system that can […]
DaimlerChrysler has reportedly improved its manufacturing process for the new two-seater Smart Fortwo, which sees the new version costing much less to produce then its predecessor. Reuters is reporting that the designers were able to save money by reducing material costs, which are now 12% lower than those used on the previous model. Further, the […]
Mercedes-Benz has reached the mammoth milestone of delivering 25 million vehicles to customers worldwide since 1945. Mercedes’ VP of sales and marketing commented that “no other premium automaker boasts such an attractive portfolio so geared toward customer demands,” perhaps because no other carmaker has set out to fill every possible niche, and then some.
The 25-millionth […]
The Smart ForTwo was released last night in Stuttgart, and here’s the first official video of the cute car in action. Check out our previous coverage on the new Smart here:
2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe & Cabrio
More images and info on the Smart ForTwo
After months of speculation and a couple of early leaks, DaimlerChrysler finally unveiled the new Smart ForTwo in Stuttgart last night. Since we’ve already covered all the relevant details in our previous post, we’ll keep this one short and sweet. They’ve released technical information and more pictures, including the ForTwo undergoing testing in South Africa. […]
DaimlerChrysler has finally released details and official images of the second generation Smart Fortwo. Only available in a two-door coupe or cabriolet, the new Fortwo has grown in size and power. In order to meet strict new EuroNCAP pedestrian safety regulations, designers decided to add an extra 19.5cm to the vehicle’s length. Storage space is […]