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Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz is a German automobile manufacturer, a multinational division of Daimler AG. The brand builds luxury automobiles, buses, motor coaches and trucks. Mercedes-AMG is the performance arm and builds high-performance luxury vehicles. Mercedes-Benz is headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. - See more at: http://www.torquenews.com/forum/need-your-help-category-descriptions#sthash.uQGZf3vG.dpuf

TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars

By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2011 - 10:18PM

The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.

DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent

By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.

New Class-C Coupe to be revealed in Geneva

By Don Bain on February 13, 2011 - 5:05PM

Though the new Mercedes Benz Class C Coupe looks much like other coupes on the road it has one distinguishing aspect - the three-pointed Mercedes Benz logo in the center of the grill that indicates this vehicle comes from a 125-year dedication to advanced, comfortable and tech-savvy automobiles.

Mercedes-Benz reveals Magic Sky Control with SPD-Smart technology

By Frank Sherosky on February 8, 2011 - 4:32PM

Mercedes-Benz revealed Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR) as the developer of SPD-Smart light-control technology.

Semi-Finalists for World Car and World Green Car of the Year Announced

By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 10:09AM

The 10 semi-finalists for the World Car of the Year and six semi-finalists for World Green Car of the Year have been announced.

Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF

By Frank Sherosky on January 31, 2011 - 8:27PM

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.

Kiplinger Announces Best in Class Vehicles for 2011

By Keith Griffin on January 31, 2011 - 3:05PM

Kiplinger has announced its Best in Class new vehicles for 2011 and only one domestic vehicle is in the mix.

Three Mercedes B-Class F-Cells To Circumnavigate the Globe.

By Keith Griffin on January 30, 2011 - 9:24PM

Just in time for the 125th birthday of the automobile, three Mercedes B-class F-cells are off on a journey to circumnavigate the globe.

Carl Benz invented automobile this day 125 years ago

By Frank Sherosky on January 29, 2011 - 12:15AM

It was 125 years ago today, Carl Benz taught the world to play, as he filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car.

Study Shows Diesel Engines Recuperate Extra Cost Quickly

By Keith Griffin on January 28, 2011 - 12:02PM

Carnegie Mellon University has released a study of diesel engines that show they recuperate their extra cost quickly.

Two Michigan congressmen misguiding the hybrid EV incentive debate

By Frank Sherosky on January 27, 2011 - 12:06AM

Taking a self-appointed cue from President Obama's State of the Union Address, Rep. Sander Levin and Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan are obviously in favor of any incentive without reservation that supposedly supports Michigan jobs over more level-headed technologies.

Mercedes-Benz Museum Opens Drive Technologies of the Future Exhibit

By Keith Griffin on January 24, 2011 - 4:37PM

This Saturday Jan. 29 marks the 125th anniversary of the automobile based on Mercedes-Benz’ assertion that Carl Benz’ patent application for his motor car commenced the whole thing rolling to where we are today. To mark the occasion, Mercedes-Benz has opened an exhibit at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart on drive technologies of the future.

2011 Detroit Auto Show attendance exceeds expectations

By Frank Sherosky on January 22, 2011 - 8:20PM

The 2011 NAIAS in Detroit is in its final weekend for the general public, tracking toward final attendance between 725,000 and 740,000 visitors.

World Future Energy Summit Features Daimler Electric Vehicles

By Keith Griffin on January 18, 2011 - 11:59AM

Daimler, the parent company of smart, Vito and Mercedes-Benz, is showcasing its electric vehicles at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. It is the first European automaker to show its wares at the summit.

A retrospective of Mercedes Gullwing cars at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:55PM

Mercedes Benz introduced the Motor City to the SLS AMG last year and for 2011, the Detroit Auto Show featured the bright green SLS AMG E-Cell – a 526 horsepower electric supercar with spectacular Gullwing styling.

The 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe with the doors open

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:49PM

The interior of the Mercedes Benz 300SL

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:48PM

A rear end look at the 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:43PM

The vintage 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:38PM

The interior of the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:34PM

The rear end of the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:33PM

A driver's side view of the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:32PM

A head-on shot of the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:31PM

The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell with the gullwing doors closed

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:29PM

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster Has a Magic Sky Roof

By Keith Griffin on January 13, 2011 - 6:03AM

To help you get through the winter doldrums, Mercedes-Benz has released pictures of its all-new 2012 SLK Roadster with its new Magic Sky Control glass roof that goes light or dark at the touch of a button.

Ford Wins Overall Polk Loyalty Award at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 12:51PM

Ford’s resurgence is shown with the announcement that it has the highest rate of overall customer loyalty with its win at the 15th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, presented at the Automotive News World Congress as part of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Kia is the brand with most improved loyalty.

European Launch of Mercedes CLS Falls on Major 125th Anniversary

By Keith Griffin on January 12, 2011 - 12:23PM

Mercedes-Benz will launch its new four-door coupe CLS class on Jan. 29 in Europe: the 125th anniversary of the day in 1886 that Carl Benz filed a patent application (number 37435) at the Reich patent office for his "vehicle operated by gas engine."

Mercedes Releases Picture of 2012 S350 BlueTec But No Details

By Keith Griffin on January 7, 2011 - 3:15PM

Mercedes-Benz isn’t sharing details but it is releasing 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC pictures in advance of the North American International Auto Show press days in Detroit that begins Monday, Jan. 10. The Mercedes introduction takes place at 11:20 a.m. at Cobo Hall.

Orders Being Accepted for Mercedes C Class First in Europe

By Keith Griffin on January 7, 2011 - 10:47AM

The new Mercedes C Class gets introduced on Jan. 9, the night before press days at the Detroit Auto Show, and the next day orders will start being accepted in Europe for a spring delivery. It becomes available in the U.S. this summer but no ordering date has been announced in spite of the U.S. market’s impact on C Class sales.

Mercedes Posts 18 Percent Growth in 2010 Sales

By Keith Griffin on January 4, 2011 - 10:42PM

Driven by strong E class sales, Mercedes posted an 18 percent growth in annual sales in 2010 with 225,007 vehicles sold in the United States. It also reported its strongest sales month of the year in December with sales of 21,469 vehicles.

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