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Key dates in Chrysler's recent history

Published: Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. May 7, 1998: Stuttgart, Germany-based Daimler-Benz, the maker of the upscale Mercedes Benz, announces a ...

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Related Topix: Chrysler, World News, Germany, Automakers, DaimlerChrysler AG, GMC GM, GMC, Cable & Satellite, Telecom, General Motors, Television

Fri Oct 10, 2008

emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

Mercedes SL-Class Receives Internet Auto Award 2008 For Being Europe's Most Popular Roadster

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has just added another award to its long list of accolades, with the new-generation roadster receiving AutoScout24's Internet Auto Award 2008 in the "Convertibles & Roadsters" ...

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Related Topix: Mercedes Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Thu Oct 09, 2008

emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

The World's First All-Wheel Drive Passenger Car

The first all-wheel-drive car for everyday use was built by Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) in 1907. The "Dernburg-Wagen", as it was known, even featured all-wheel steering. It is called after the then Secretary of State of the Colonial Office Bernhard Dernburg who drove many a kilometer in it in Africa the following year.

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Related Topix: Mercedes-Benz G-Class

emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

Mercedes-Benz Review Roundup from eMercedesBenz: The S400 BlueHYBRID And ML320 BlueTEC

Kicking things off this beautiful Wednesday morning comes a batch of Mercedes reviews that analyze two of Mercedes' new "Blue" models: the S400 BlueHYBRID and the ML320 BlueTEC. A grand total of three articles are dedicated to the pair, with each seeking to determine whether or not the Blue models are worthy alternatives to their traditional gasoline only-powered counterparts.

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Related Topix: Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes Benz Ml320, Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Vehicles

Wed Oct 08, 2008

emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

eMercedesBenz Feature: The Mercedes-Benz 170 V, A Pre-War Car For A New Beginning

Production of the Mercedes-Benz 170 V was resumed in May 1946. Even though just 214 units were produced until the end of that year, this was enough to raise hopes of a return to normal car production.

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emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

Tuning The Mercedes-Benz CL-Class:A The Kicherer CL 60 Coupe

The Mercedes-Benz CL600 is an immaculate creature, offering an incredible amount of luxury along with an equally awe-inspiring level of power. But for those looking to add an additional dose of thrust to the model's 517-horsepower twin-turbo V12, Kicherer has unveiled a new tuning package for the CL600 – one they're calling the CL 60.

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Related Topix: Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Tue Oct 07, 2008

www.emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

Mercedes-Benz Cars Worldwide Sales Drop 2.0 Percent In September 2008

Coming off a difficult month at its U.S. division, Daimler is reporting today that worldwide sales at Mercedes-Benz Cars dropped 2.0 percent in September to 122,200 new units - " this compared to 124,600 new ...

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Related Topix: Mercedes-Benz C-Class

www.emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

eMercedesBenz Feature:A Coupes By Mercedes-Benz

The coupe is an exclusive body design. This was true even in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, when the coupe - " presumably so-called because it resembled a four-seater carriage with its front end cut-off ...

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Mon Oct 06, 2008

www.emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

Smart ForTwo MHD Named Germany's Most Cost-Efficient Car By EurotaxSchwacke

According to German market observer EurotaxSchwacke, the smart fortwo micro hybrid drive (mhd) is still Germany's most cost-efficient car, confirming previous cost calculations by numerous other trade magazines and ADAC (Germany's largest automobile club). In the study, a total of 16 vehicles from the mini car segment were evaluated, after which it was determined the smart fortwo mhd costs €27.52 to drive 100 kilometers. When compared to the segment's most expensive model, which costs €38.88 per 100 kilometers to operate, the smart fortwo mhd saves drivers approximately €1,700 per year, assuming an annual mileage of 15,000 kilometers.

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emercedesbenz.com | Ashley Rude

Paul Di Resta Takes Second At The 10th Round Of The 2008 DTM At Le Mans

This weekend marked the tenth round of the 2008 DTM in Le Mans, and after an action-packed 41 lap race, it was Paul di Resta that took the top position for Mercedes, capturing second behind Audi's Mattias ...

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Canada NewsWire

Mercedes-Benz Canada reports best September, best third quarter and...

TORONTO, Oct. 1 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada reported today its best September ever with a total of 2,101 Mercedes-Benz and smart combined units registered for the month.

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Sun Oct 05, 2008

Consumer Reports

Clean diesel engines coming to a road, and track, near you

Friday at our " Future of the Car " event I drove a couple of clean diesel SUVs, an Audi Q7 and a Mercedes-Benz ML320D.

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Related Topix: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Touareg, BMW, BMW X5, Volkswagen Jetta, Autos

IPPMEDIA

How the lavish wedding is driving Tanzanians crazy

On any given Saturday the streets of Dar es Salaam are a veritable parade of bliss, as processions of newlyweds, trumpet players and supporting guests clog the roads near any church, or reception hall.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Toyota Corolla, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

Carscoop

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: First Official Picture?

German car magazine Autozeitung is claiming to have obtained the first official photo of the next-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class in its latest September issue.

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Related Topix: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Sat Oct 04, 2008

Science News

Charging up fuel injection

A little voltage can jolt existing cars into getting better gas mileage, new research shows.

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Related Topix: Electric Vehicle, Temple University, Science / Technology

PR-inside.com

Mercedes-Benz in Denver - Mercedes-Benz of Littleton Reaffirms its Commitment in Denver

Mercedes-Benz of Littleton provides attentive customer service to its loyal customer base from its location on Broadway in Littleton just four blocks north of E-470. The Mercedes-Benz dealership enjoys a ...

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Related Topix: Auto Dealers, Denver Metro, Littleton, CO, Denver, CO, Mercedes Benz SL

Popular Mechanics

Electric Smart Car Headed for States Next Year: Live at 2008 Paris Motor Show

While it may be a bit early to plunk down a deposit, expect to see Smart brings its new fortwo ED to the United States, possibly as soon as late 2009.

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Related Topix: Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

EMercedesBenz

Auto Zeitung Reports On The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

In addition, Auto Zeitung then went on to detail briefly what to expect from the 2010 E-Class, most of which we've brought you in the past, and some of which we haven't. Here's a quick summary of what the ...

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Fri Oct 03, 2008

10News

Cocaine Found In Car's Gas Tank At Checkpoint

Border Patrol agents discovered over 32 pounds of cocaine Tuesday, concealed in the gas tank compartment of a Mercedes-Benz that was heading northbound on Interstate 15, when it was stopped at the Temecula ...

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Related Topix: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

AutoSpies

FOMOCO Sales Plummet 34% In September

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers reported total sales of 116,734 in September, down 34 percent versus a year ago.

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Related Topix: Ford F-150, Ford, Marketing, BMW 5 Series, BMW, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Autos

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