Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T10:34:05.683-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:mercedes-benz Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13557666176050566125-8278bad68635af0c5df0b0265ff9508f 2009-11-18T11:19:12.824-05:00

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Germany is finding quality counts when it comes to the rising euro. While its 17 percent gain against the dollar since March has been called a “disaster” by French officials worried it will dent the recovery, Germany is...

Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Germany is finding quality counts when it comes to the rising euro. While its 17 percent gain against the dollar since March has been called a “disaster” by French officials worried it will dent the recovery, Germany is... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aUJbEEX74bf8 Automotive SEO aseo831 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3958054457019787636-cd5da471345711cf3d4d9e5b2a0741a9 2009-11-15T13:11:19.418-05:00

Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Commuters, pick your weapons. We all know that charging to and fleeing from work is a daily battle, executed in the dawn and dusk, and made even worse by winter weather. The goal isn't just to survive but to thrive in the...

Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Commuters, pick your weapons. We all know that charging to and fleeing from work is a daily battle, executed in the dawn and dusk, and made even worse by winter weather. The goal isn't just to survive but to thrive in the... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=adclxkJBKpeE Automotive SEO aseo831 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8737937130342992776-8801ed1280b1fb3b4389932f4c4ec969 2009-11-15T12:55:42.899-05:00

Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- This is a high-tech piece of Teutonic machinery: a sedan with a 518-horsepower, hand-built V- 8 assembled by a single technician in Affalterbach, Germany. And I’m drag-racing the sucker. A signal man standing between me and...

Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- This is a high-tech piece of Teutonic machinery: a sedan with a 518-horsepower, hand-built V- 8 assembled by a single technician in Affalterbach, Germany. And I’m drag-racing the sucker. A signal man standing between me and... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601096&sid=aPnBJELUxenk Automotive SEO aseo831 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8350939341030909582-404e4fc0e8fb76e9b51b45bb5f0a6438 2009-03-02T05:29:46.468-05:00

...comparo of the Audi Q5 with chief rivals the Mercedes-Benz GLK and the...

...comparo of the Audi Q5 with chief rivals the Mercedes-Benz GLK and the... http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4274073 358 358 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:318495414466988935-9be4ac4489947d636bdb346dffb27e2c 2009-11-04T22:16:07.119-05:00

A decade ago, in search of inspiration for an ultra-luxurious Mercedes-Benz, designer Olivier Boulay studied Japan's chauffeur-car culture.

A decade ago, in search of inspiration for an ultra-luxurious Mercedes-Benz, designer Olivier Boulay studied Japan's chauffeur-car culture. http://twurl.nl/sph5vw Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13408162816869851791-ea5f1096d2a7f92f65302b9f670b3145 2009-10-24T20:34:13.529-04:00

The great spending party of the rich never ends; it just moves from one country to the next. The latest to pop the champagne corks of conspicuous consumption is China.

The great spending party of the rich never ends; it just moves from one country to the next. The latest to pop the champagne corks of conspicuous consumption is China. http://twurl.nl/oicjjt Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1756659059232585252-7ab5b522311b91f5e1e552823a3b5047 2009-10-10T19:48:28.555-04:00

China continued to offer some relief to the world's biggest luxury-car makers in September, with sales soaring from a year earlier thanks to new models and a robust economy bolstered by government stimulus programs.

China continued to offer some relief to the world's biggest luxury-car makers in September, with sales soaring from a year earlier thanks to new models and a robust economy bolstered by government stimulus programs. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125484303183267839.html Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11808842005773299976-0d03aa412abfe9f74f7e38b2dbbab59b 2009-02-15T20:42:00.000-05:00

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In the Blue Efficiency C180, you can do a lot of work for the environment and not have to…...

In the Blue Efficiency C180, you can do a lot of work for the environment and not have to…... http://www.topgear.com/us/blog/more/driven-hard-mercedes-c180-blue-efficiency/ 40 40 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7204303900082331069-4c62b3bdea9f159391f24d725a151ecb 2009-09-16T10:50:18.235-04:00

Daimler AG production cuts are wringing savings from the automaker’s operations faster than originally anticipated. For Mercedes-Benz, sales from the E-Class and deeper cost cuts should continue to lead to improving profits from quarter to quarter, Zetsche said, reiterating that the Mercedes-Benz Car division should be profitable in the second half.

Daimler AG production cuts are wringing savings from the automaker’s operations faster than originally anticipated. For Mercedes-Benz, sales from the E-Class and deeper cost cuts should continue to lead to improving profits from quarter to quarter, Zetsche said, reiterating that the Mercedes-Benz Car division should be profitable in the second half. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=aTKiHqIhzf2Y Mary S. Butler mbutler535 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11242136526755809064-f56c1e5c3164d2b23e4c8ce5507eb49a 2009-09-13T22:33:45.222-04:00

Nobody hates cars as much as the car industry does these days. The business is crippling some of its biggest players and behold the dearth of industry names queuing up to buy other automakers. Opel in Germany is being sold yet are Volkswagen,...

Nobody hates cars as much as the car industry does these days. The business is crippling some of its biggest players and behold the dearth of industry names queuing up to buy other automakers. Opel in Germany is being sold yet are Volkswagen,... http://twurl.nl/kl3cxq Ray Kwong rkwong113 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17097864792440174364-56c8739b8783e0ef82fa49b131c3895e 2009-07-24T11:01:13.943-04:00

Mercedes is the quintessential boomer brand. Drive down an American highway, and odds are good that the person piloting the Benz in the next lane was born between 1946 and 1962. And Mercedes-Benz (DAI) has prospered right along with America's huge...

Mercedes is the quintessential boomer brand. Drive down an American highway, and odds are good that the person piloting the Benz in the next lane was born between 1946 and 1962. And Mercedes-Benz (DAI) has prospered right along with America's huge... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_31/b4141026524433.htm Lauren Young lyoung404 4 1 1 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8232101647904162073-69c28dd9532207bfe66d1acaa4296972 2009-09-13T21:35:42.605-04:00

Chinese workers assemble a bus at a factory owned by Chinese auto manufacturer Foton Motor Group in Beijing Friday. China's recovery gained momentum in August as stimulus spending helped boost industrial output, investment and retail sales in the...

Chinese workers assemble a bus at a factory owned by Chinese auto manufacturer Foton Motor Group in Beijing Friday. China's recovery gained momentum in August as stimulus spending helped boost industrial output, investment and retail sales in the... http://twurl.nl/mm3la1 Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18080346864030036873-1bf3fc3129d56fb92777f833548613ad 2009-04-12T21:47:18.830-04:00

Is it real? It is often said that the best Mercedes-Benz products aren’t sold in the United States — only in Europe. What does it mean when one is going to be sold only in North America? What they said: “Our ML450 Hybrid offers V-8 torque with...

Is it real? It is often said that the best Mercedes-Benz products aren’t sold in the United States — only in Europe. What does it mean when one is going to be sold only in North America? What they said: “Our ML450 Hybrid offers V-8 torque with... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/12/automobiles/autoshow/NY-ML450.html Mary S. Butler mbutler535 9 7 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17343234757016271390-022fd0f95d4e5f38e6fbb8916945cd8c 2009-03-14T02:46:49.128-04:00

European car sales plunged 18 percent in February as the global recession stifled demand for Opel, Mercedes-Benz and BMW models, especially in the once- booming eastern part of the continent. Registrations fell to 968,159...

European car sales plunged 18 percent in February as the global recession stifled demand for Opel, Mercedes-Benz and BMW models, especially in the once- booming eastern part of the continent. Registrations fell to 968,159... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601100&sid=aNnb.490DVPw&refer=germany Mary S. Butler mbutler535 11 11 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4649382793203149023-cef0be2d1b2832f8d73c73bf923890b8 2009-04-13T14:12:27.882-04:00

As Mercedes-Benz’s S-class gets a refresh for 2010, the high-performance AMG models will be updated as well. Official press pictures will be released during the Shanghai auto show later this month, but the automaker’s German-market online configurator has spilled the beans early.

As Mercedes-Benz’s S-class gets a refresh for 2010, the high-performance AMG models will be updated as well. Official press pictures will be released during the Shanghai auto show later this month, but the automaker’s German-market online configurator has spilled the beans early. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/mercedes_benz_amg_performance/2010_mercedes_benz_s63_amg_s65_amg_revealed_car_news Mary S. Butler mbutler535 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3824186899821143687-52bac88952c7a950537c8a3fcc233c43 2009-08-22T22:19:37.890-04:00

Days after a scathing report by a Beijing economic council put Coca-Cola and Pepsi on notice for contributing to water pollution in the Chinese capital, the two soda bottlers are pledging to clean up their water use practices.

Days after a scathing report by a Beijing economic council put Coca-Cola and Pepsi on notice for contributing to water pollution in the Chinese capital, the two soda bottlers are pledging to clean up their water use practices. http://twurl.nl/ph7enc Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17251424304954674393-6b2169b318aec230140e3670975b6b50 2009-08-22T22:12:03.141-04:00

In the past decade China has become the workshop for the world, its low-cost labour force toiling in factories to churn out cheap goods destined for western consumers. Many of the raw materials needed to feed this industrial juggernaut have to be...

In the past decade China has become the workshop for the world, its low-cost labour force toiling in factories to churn out cheap goods destined for western consumers. Many of the raw materials needed to feed this industrial juggernaut have to be... http://twurl.nl/vmxqkd Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18039441580133480943-cfbd3e0edbce9dbb7777bb97b472b23a 2009-03-06T09:12:43.364-05:00

German carmaker Daimler AG said Friday its Mercedes Benz Cars division's worldwide sales fell 25 percent in February, as the economic crisis hurt demand. The Stuttgart-based company said sales in February fell to 72,000 cars from 96,800 in the same...

German carmaker Daimler AG said Friday its Mercedes Benz Cars division's worldwide sales fell 25 percent in February, as the economic crisis hurt demand. The Stuttgart-based company said sales in February fell to 72,000 cars from 96,800 in the same... http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D96OHS280.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3873381246749219890-18e70acf0bdd6f5cda420698ef3cb1c5 2009-07-17T14:43:04.172-04:00

Mercedes-Benz's AMG division is best known as a builder of German muscle cars, but can an all-electric prototype give its image a fresh shade of green?

Mercedes-Benz's AMG division is best known as a builder of German muscle cars, but can an all-electric prototype give its image a fresh shade of green? http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2009-07/electric-gullwing-mercedes-previews-all-electric-version-new-sports-car Mary S. Butler mbutler535 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17650957219868886263-a115f17471a22f443c117511f41dcaba 2009-07-16T12:04:52.791-04:00

The speed freaks at Mercedes-Benz's tuning subsidiary and skunkworks, AMG, are preparing an electric version of the forthcoming SLS AMG gullwing über-coupé.

The speed freaks at Mercedes-Benz's tuning subsidiary and skunkworks, AMG, are preparing an electric version of the forthcoming SLS AMG gullwing über-coupé. http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/07/16/mercedes_amg_sls_edrive/ Mary S. Butler mbutler535 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8383528030191921083-7886b2772c168bdcd7155845acf1046b 2009-08-06T21:17:05.015-04:00

Even as luxury goods consumption has fallen worldwide, China's appetite for high-end retail has shown a strong upward momentum.

Even as luxury goods consumption has fallen worldwide, China's appetite for high-end retail has shown a strong upward momentum. http://twurl.nl/m4cuyg Ray Kwong rkwong113 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8174385439500595671-6650291c0c3ec760ce5360f08f37cfa1 2009-04-07T16:21:01.187-04:00

Finally, there's a little bit of good news for a change for an automaker. Mercedes-Benz has already received approximately 50,000 orders for its new 2010 E-Class, the company announced today. The sedan arrives in European showrooms on May 9 and...

Finally, there's a little bit of good news for a change for an automaker. Mercedes-Benz has already received approximately 50,000 orders for its new 2010 E-Class, the company announced today. The sedan arrives in European showrooms on May 9 and... http://wot.motortrend.com/6510098/auto-news/new-e-class-brings-50000-orders-to-mercedes/index.html Mary S. Butler mbutler535 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1418799879769334545-9aff6863f92e884160ba92233c88b300 2009-08-04T08:01:33.555-04:00

Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus and Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz posted their highest U.S. sales this year in July in a sign that the slump in luxury-auto demand is starting to abate. Lexus deliveries dropped 17 percent to 18,517...

Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus and Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz posted their highest U.S. sales this year in July in a sign that the slump in luxury-auto demand is starting to abate. Lexus deliveries dropped 17 percent to 18,517... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aqVoPWWPm7jQ Charles Dubow cdubow602 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17211143837658540824-bb4470901d38991b1bfc3533d5831dbd 2009-04-25T18:49:46.967-04:00

In a brilliant marketing move – one that surely only the geniuses at their marketing department could have surmised – Mercedes today has granted a bit of backstage access into the inner workings of their design department, revealing interior...

In a brilliant marketing move – one that surely only the geniuses at their marketing department could have surmised – Mercedes today has granted a bit of backstage access into the inner workings of their design department, revealing interior... http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Apr09/24_001643_Mercedes_Benz_SLS_AMG_Interior_Details_And_Design_Sketches_Revealed.html Mary S. Butler mbutler535 5 5 0 0