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Mercedez Benz, the ace German automaker has expressed its opposition to hike the excise duty on diesel cars in the forthcoming budget. The luxury car manufacturer says that such an increase in excise duty on diesel cars may hamper the growth of the Indian automobile sector especially the diesel car segment which is growing fast. Continue Reading »

GL Grand Edition, a new model has been launched by Mercedes Benz Company. Two variants will be made available in this new GL Grand Edition such as luxury variant and executive variant. The price of these two variants has been revealed. Its luxury variant will be made available at Rs. 65.5 lakh and executive variant will be made available at 60.9 lakh. Mercedes Benz Company is also planning enhancing its position of providing the huge product portfolio. New features included in these two new variants are all-wheel drive, dynamic light-alloy wheels, and air suspension and 20-inch tyres. Other features such as the Adaptive Damping System, the 4MATIC all-wheel drive Direct-Steer system and AIRMATIC air suspension are the common features of all GL-class models. Continue Reading »

It has been already planned by Mercedes-Benz to set the pulse racing at the 11^th Auto Expo with its amazing products, highly praised future technologies, and new design language in the year 2012. It will launch SLS AMG Roadster as well as display a range of exotic cars and highlight technological marvel the A-Class concept and future technologies such as the Fuel Cell technology. Mercedes Benz got huge success in the year 2011. Now, it is all set for revealing the sporty and wonderful qualities of its three Pointed Star in the 11^th Auto Expo. Continue Reading »

Daimler-Benz acquired Maybach uber luxury brand in the year 1960. Due to the Mercedes Benz’s failure to acquire Bentley and Rolls Royce’s best car brands, it was decided by Mercedes to launch a new car, which can compete the established uber luxury carmakers. The output was the launching of Maybach 57 and 62 cars. Both of these cars were developed as luxurious limousines. Both of these cars were loaded with plenty of features. Both of these models had the option to have S letter later attached to their names. The S variants were introduced with twin turbocharged V12 engine of AMG. Continue Reading »

There are many things of Mercedes Benz that have captured many automobile lovers for over a century. Both visual appeal and the look of this new car are two most important things that will attract many buyers. With nearly all their latest manufacturing models that are shining with a new stand out for the ongoing century, it was their huge fans, automobile lovers and over almost 22,000 readers of German auto magazine who have voted a selection of one of the best selling Mercedes-Benz luxury car model as being the wonderful car model of 2011. Continue Reading »

Leasing is one of the best use of any vehicle where the customer needs to pay only for what he makes use of. It has been announced the Stat Lease by Mercedes-Benz India, a type of self leasing option in the luxury car segment for the full range of cars available in India. The option called Star Lease will be offered through Daimler Financial Services India. Daimler Financial Services India is a subsidiary of Daimler Financial Services AG, which was launched in the month of July 2011 under the branding of Mercedes Benz Financial branding. Such great leasing option will be made available very soon in all of the Mercedes-Benz dealerships around the country immediately. Continue Reading »

Both Renault and Mercedes Benz are in the hope to ride piggy on first Formula 1 race of India, Airtel Indian Grand Prix so that they can do marketing and give a big push to their cars in the country. Ferrari along with the other two car manufacturers lined up prototype launches, virtual games, merchandise sale, racetrack drives for buyers and racing schools amid others for getting grip in the second increasingly growing car market. Benz is planning to connect with the young segment in which it is seen to track BMW in India. The main goal of Renault is to establish to make a great presence in the Indian automobile market.

Ferrari Company does not have a manufacturing presence and hence trying to firm up its plans across Airtel Indian Grand Prix.

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Looking to hit back at its competitor BMW that has collapsed it from the topmost position in the  Indian luxury sector from  Mercedes Benz, a leading German auto major have planned to introduced more than ten brands in coming 3 years for getting back the numero uno position by the year 2015. Mercedes Benz is taking efforts to regain topmost position in India. On the other hand, BMW said that it is not ready to give in the position just now and would take the leadership by making it to a new level of customer satisfaction and brand positioning. It has also been added that the new products launched by the company will even include small cars of the company.

On its losing numero uno position in the luxury car market in India to compatriot BMW, Mitra said: “We are the market leader in all the segments we are present, except the E-class… The actual game of numbers will start when all luxury manufacturers will have their all products here.”

Mitra also said that, when the company has its complete range of products in coming 3 years, Benz is going to get its number one position. Mercedes Benz lost its leadership and number one position to BMW in the year 2009. Almost 3,247 units had been sold by Mercedes Benz as against 3,619 units of BMW. In the year 2010 also, almost 5,819 cars had been sold by Mercedes Benz as compared to BMW’s 6,246 units. Continue Reading »

 Recently, Mercedes- Benz India has launched the new generation SLK 350 in New Delhi. Built with an extremely distinctive design and a sporty outlook, mirroring the sharp ancestry of SLA- AMG and the SL class, this car is sure to lure car lovers. Adding another feather in the cap to Mercedes-Benz India’s luxury car range, this engineering wonder for the first time introduces the ‘Magic Sky Control’ panoramic vario-roof.

 

Debashis Mitra, Director, Sales & Marketing, Mercedes- Benz India said, “The New SLK 350 is one of the most revolutionary products to come from the stable of Mercedes-Benz. Demonstrating the rich blend of sophistication with the latest in design and technology, the car is a testament to our continued endeavor to offer a thrilling experience to our customers. With its powerful innovative features and state of the art technology, the car proves not just to be an exhilarating experience to the driver but also a visual delight, consolidating its status as a benchmark product world over.”

The company stated that, it gives the comfort of driving as per its dynamic design transforms the roadster into a sporty look at the touch of a button. Continue Reading »

News of the recent developments in the world car market suggests that German auto manufacturer Mercedes Benz is now searching for an alliance with the main objective of developing the future Maybach, and its models.

As per news, it is said that Mercedes Benz is having discussions with the British car maker Aston Martin for developing an all new concept car that would be made public at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year.Maybach, which is an American car-maker, is known for manufacturing cars having all the hi-tech electronic gadgets and ergonomics. Brand Maybach always presents various features which offer extreme comfort to the passengers, in the interiors of the car. Continue Reading »