Tagged “DaimlerChrysler”

  • BMW & DCX developing premium segment RWD hybrid

    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. T...

  • BRABUS smart fortwo and Xclusive

    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 (72...

  • Video: Maybach 62S

    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...

  • Smart to make a profit this year?

    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, Walk...

  • DaimlerChrysler: We won’t share platforms

    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 g...

  • DCX negotiating low-cost import

    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 o...

  • Chinese built Chrysler 300C at Beijing Auto Show

    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, wh...

  • DCX drops development costs for new Fortwo

    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 reportin...

  • Mercedes-Benz passes 25 million passenger cars

    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...

  • Video: new Smart ForTwo

    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...

  • 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 pr...

  • 2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe & Cabrio

    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...

  • Spy Shots: 2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class

    The all new C-Class isn’t due until next year’s Geneva Motor Show but spy photographers have managed to capture a fully undisguised test mule in Europe. The version seen here was wearing diesel ba...

  • Second generation Smart Fortwo

    The redesigned Smart Fortwo minicar is almost ready for launch and this latest model is likely to be officially sold in the US for the first time. Germany’s Smart car brand has joined forces with Un...

  • Maybach releases the 62 “S” edition

    Maybach launched the 62 S in Peking this month, the limo that’s being touted as the "strongest Chauffeur sedan in the world." The luxury maker has enlisted the help of AMG to squeeze out 612hp (450k...

  • Mercedes is back on track

    Chrysler Group may be in the thick of it but its parent, DaimlerChrysler, is enjoying its best results in years. The company saw operating profits jump 127% to 1.2 billion for the third quarter despit...

  • Smart car coming to the US by 2008

    Germany’s Smart car brand has joined forces with United Auto Group Inc., with the two companies reaching a deal on bringing the two-seat Smart Fortwo minicar to the US by early 2008. Currently, all...

  • DCX may be splitting after all

    DaimlerChrysler is back in the spotlight today with increasing speculation that the Chrysler Group may be split from its German parent due to its poor financial performance. There were reports suggest...

  • DCX opens its UK brand experience centre

    DaimlerChrysler Group has opened the doors to its latest and biggest brand experience centre located next to the world’s oldest purpose built racetrack in Weybridge, England. The UK centre is the si...