How about coffee when you are about to fall asleep when driving? This is just one of the many cutting edge safety features on the new E-class to be delivered by Mercedes Benz. Other safety features incorporated on the model include night vision, blind spot connection and adaptive cruise control. All of these features are seen as well on the Mercedes Benz S550 but what makes the new Mercedes E-Class unique is the presence of the Attention Assist- ensures that you will not fall asleep on the road! This safety feature uses 70 parameters to check if the driver is sleeping. And once it detects that the driver is starting to fall asleep, there will be a warning tone and a coffee cup icon will light up on the dashboard. Among the parameters used in this new Mercedes safety feature are the steering-wheel input and the driver’s ability to make sharp corrections.
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December 12, 2008 • 3:39 am
Is the bailout set to die in the United States Senate?
This can be hard for the industry and for the smaller players.
Filed under: Mercedes Benz, Uncategorized , $14 b bailout to die, auto bailout, auto bailout $14 billion, automotive bailout
Aside from the armored and high-security S-Guard of the Mercedes S-Class, there are two other special editions under the S-Class family. The two models are the Saks-edition and the hybrid edition. The Saks-edition of the S-Class was promoted by the upscale department store, Saks Fifth Avenue in 2005. The department store offered 20 special edition S-600 sedans that’s for sale under their 2005 Christmas catalog. The cars are priced $145,000.00 and was sold in November 22, 2005 in under seven minutes. The cars were finished in mocha black exterior with an almond beige interior and comes with nearly every option standard.
Plans for the S400, a W221 mild hybrid model was first made public in 2007. This hybrid deatures 275 hp V6 engine that is mated to a 20hp electric motor. This model is scheduled to be released in 2009. By early 2008, Mercedes-Benz announced that the S400 will incorporate a lithium-ion battery, a first for mainstream automobile.
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April 30, 2008 • 12:07 am
Roger Federer, the World’s top ranked tennis player since 2004 has partnered with Mercedes-Benz China. The two camps have entered into a multi-year advertising and strategic marketing partnership. This isn’t the first time that a well-known tennis player has signed contracts with an auto manufacturer. In fact, Spain’s Rafael Nadal also partnered with Kia and Maria Sharapova partnered with Land Rover.As part of the deal, Federer is set to join ‘Swing for the Stars’ a Junior Tennis Development Program that was launched by Mercedes-Benz in cooperation with the China Tennis Association. Federer in a statement said;
It’s exciting to work with a top brand like Mercedes-Benz in China. I look forward to helping them grow their business while increasing the popularity of tennis in China.
The project of the Mercedes-Benz, the ‘Swing for the Stars’ Junior Development Program is designed to help improve the skills of junior players and the coaches’ teaching level, so that they may be developed and in the long run help the development of tennis in China in the future.
Federer just recently won his first title for the year in Estoril, a clay court event. He also participated at the Monte Carlo Masters in Monte Carlo, where he lost to Rafael Nadal 5-7 5-7. Federer and Nadal has been ranked number 1 and 2 for many months now.
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The Auto China 2008 is set to begin April 22 and will run until April 28. This is the 10th year of the auto show. The theme for this year is Dream , Harmony and New Vision. This bi-annual event is in league with the other auto shows such as the shows in Frankfurt, Geneva, Paris, Tokyo and the Detroit Auto Show. So what is in store for the enthusiasts, the spectators, experts and consumers? Expect to see 890 models that will include 55 concept models; the show will also pave the way for seven global debuts and 24 Asian debuts.
A world premiere that is expected to happen at the Auto China 2008 is the debut of the Mercedes-Benz GLK. This GLK concept has been introduced early on at the Detroit and the Geneva Motor Shows. Now, Beijing is set to host the production version’s arrival. This five-seater SUV from Mercedes is set to arrive at European dealerships this fall and is set to reach US next January. Another anticipated debut is from Audi with its Audi Q5 crossover. Audi sees China as a key market; in fact China is Audi’s second-biggest market next to Germany. Majority of the vehicles that are scheduled for the auto show are aimed for the domestic market coming from Chinese auto makers.
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When the Pope visits US this week and makes a public appearance, expect his choice of vehicle to include a Mercedes. This vehicle is what is known right now as the Popemobile. The use of this kind of vehicle to transport the Pope in public places is driven by the ‘foiled’ assassination attempt on the Pope. The use of the mobile was adopted in the early 80s after the thwarted assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in 1981. It’s use will enable the Pope to be seen, without endangering him. The Mercedes Benz will be one of the two models that are used by the Pope in events like this. When he makes his public appearance then travels, the Pope is expected to receive the kind of security befitting a head of state. It was mentioned as well that the papal motorcade that will happen in New York will resemble the same precautions that are often reserved for presidential visits and the annual New Year’s day celebrations. So with these kinds of precautions set in place, people can expect a very significant police presence.
So what kind of Mercedes will that be. One of the articles that I searched on the net reveals that the vehicle is a modified Mercedes Benz ML430. This vehicle was donated by the manufacturer in 2002. This vehicle features 272 horsepower from a V8 4.3 Liter engine. Also featured on the vehicle is an enclosure on top that measures six feet. This Mercedes is extra special. The interior or the Pope’s chair features white leather trimmed in gold. The vehicle’s interior has a full climate control system that can allow the Pope to desire the temperature that he wants. A full stereo system is on board as well and features a ‘tape deck’.
You may think that the technology may be a little to old; so a number of automakers such as Audi and BMW submitted plans and designs for a new Pope vehicle. But the Pope opted to retain the Mercedes so as to save money. In all, Mercedes-Benz has accumulated 75 years of papal transportation services.
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Football is one sport that I rarely watch for a number of reasons. But I’m trying since there are a number of matches out there that are featured on cable, and you cannot discount the popularity of the sport. Add the fact that there are some Premier League players that often attracts a lot of publicity. For example, I have no intention to blog about Wayne Rooney a month ago but I did write something about him. It’s about his new-found appreciation for a SLR-McLaren car. Anyway back to the stars of the Premier League. My attention is shifted to them yet again due to one article, again with regards to cars that says 4×4s are their preferred mode of transport. So it seems that you can’t expect these players to pay attention to the cost these cars deliver to the environment, well at least for now.
The top footballer’s vehicle that was chosen by 21 players in a survey is the Range Rover Sport 4.4 V8 petrol. This vehicle is the choice of John Terry, Jermain Defoe, Xabi Alonso and Gary Neville. This 4×4 features a top speed of 130 miles per hour.
The BMW X5 4.81 SE is the choice of 16 players which includes Wayne Rooney of Man U. The vehicle can hit 150 miles per hour at its top speed. Another favorite but not a 4×4 is the 6-liter Bentley Continental GT. But this vehicle is a gas-guzzler. Other choices of these players include the Porsche 911 Turbo that is driven by 11 players, an Aston Martin DB9, the BMW 6 Series V8 3 Liter, the Audi A3 3.2 VR6 3.2 Liter, the Mercedes SL65 AMG, a Porsche Cayenne, and the Range Rover Vogue 4.4 Liter.
Filed under: BMW, Mercedes Benz , Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW X5, Premier League, Wayne Rooney
Clay season for tennis that is. After the hardcourts of Miami and Key Biscayne where Djokovic and Davydenko ruled on the men’s side and Ana Ivanovic and Serena Williams on the women’s side, it is time to signal the start of the clay courts season. Faster surfaces of the hardcourts will yield the spotlight to the red clay, for slower movement of the ball and for slower yet intensified style of playing. Novak Djokovic is the defending champion after he defeated Richard Gasquet of France in the 2007 finals. The Estoril Open at Portugal is a great preparation for the forth coming Roland Garros Open. In fact, world number 1 Roger Federer is set to compete in Estoril with Paris in his mind. The goal is of course to condition his body and mind in preparation for the Roland Garros- which is the only Grand Slam that has eluded his hands for years.
Estoril is often home of clay courters and future champion of Roland Garros. Sergei Bruguera, Thomas Muster, Carlos Moya, Gaston Gaudio, Albert Costa and Juan Carlos Ferrero are just some of the names that played great at Estoril and saw their fortunes improved on the French Open improved as well. The Estoril Open that is set to open April 12 is a combined event of the ATP and the WTA, and another tennis event where Mercedes-Benz has a sponsorship.
Filed under: Mercedes Benz, News, Sports , Ana Ivanovic, clay court, Djokovic, Estoril, Federer, Richard Gasquet, Serana Williams, Tennis
It seems that the SLR McLaren model of Mercedes-Benz has a lot of fans. It isn’t just the businessmen like Donald Trump who owns one, in fact even the Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney has cast a moist eye on this supercar. So why can’t Rooney just enter a showroom and get one for himself? You see this Mclaren SLR of Mercedes is rare in Britain and only a handful are available. Add the fact that The football star wanted his SLR to be fitted with red leather- the main color of his team, Manchester United!
Wayne also owns a Bentley, a Range Rover and a Lamborghini. Also in the news is the other car of Wayne, the Aston Martin Vanquish S. This car is now up for sale in the market. Wayne was the very first owner of the 2006 Aston Martin Vanquish S, a British supercar. From the name of this model alone, you can bet that something rare and privileged comes with every Vanquish. I am intrigued and I think I have to blog on this yet again on my next blog entry.
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Mercedes as one of the sponsors.
The 19-game winning run of Sharapova was cut short, Nadal’s bid for another Pacific Life Open title was demolished and Federer’s losing streak for 2008 was extended by Mardy Fish. These are just some of the sub-plots that have been underscored at the recently concluded Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells. These are may favorites and they lost. I’m over it and now looking forward to Miami for the Sony Ericsson Open.
After skipping the Pacific Life Open, Justine Henin is set to compete again as the number 1 seed and she will have a first-round bye. Serena and Venus Williams entered the competition, together with Davenport, Jelena Jankovic and Amelie Mauresmo. My fave Sharapova did not enter and cited an injured shoulder (again?). Serena is the defending champion here.
The men’s side on the other hand will feature Federer, Roddick, Davydenko, Nadal, Blake and the Pacific Life Open Champion, Novak Djokovic. Federer will need to reassure his fans now that everything is still in order.
The said event will be played March 26-April 6 at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami. Though Sony Ericsson is the leading sponsor of the said event, a number of well-known brands act as sponsors as well. Mercedes-Benz is one of the well-known sponsors of the event. Perhaps this is Mercedes’ last year of sponsorship for the Sony Ericsson Open since I read last time that the brand is intent on diversifying its sponsorship to exclude tennis and to include other sports such as golf. If I remember it correctly Mercedes-Benz will only finish the 2008 season before wrapping things up with tennis.
Since Sharapova will not be competing, I’d rather stick with Justine Henin to win the title and on the men’s side, as much as I like Rafa, his chances is slim. Federer will finally win his title, and I will be happy to see Rafa in the semis.
Filed under: Mercedes Benz, Tennis , Mercedes Benz, Tennis
