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Improved protection for rear passengers - New milestone of technology: active seat-belt buckle

Stuttgart

, Feb 07, 2012 -

Active seat-belt buckle is a new innovation for the rear seats which is currently under development by safety pioneer Mercedes-Benz and will shortly go into series production in one of the Stuttgart manufacturer's luxury-segment models. An electric motor extends and retracts the seat belt buckle automatically. In this way, the belt slack in the area of the pelvis and thorax can be reduced and passengers are secured more firmly in sideways and lengthways directions.

Record Sales From the Start: Mercedes-Benz Posts New All-Time High in January

Stuttgart

, Feb 03, 2012 -

Mercedes-Benz has started 2012 with record sales for the month of January. The brand sold a total of 86,921 units worldwide, thus exceeding the previous year’s record by another 5.1%. Sales in the Mercedes-Benz Cars division also reached a new high in January by handing over 94,526 passenger cars of the Mercedes-Benz, smart and Maybach brands to customers (+5.8%).

More than One Million A-Class Models of the Current Generation Delivered to Customers

Stuttgart

, Feb 01, 2012 -

Mercedes-Benz has handed over more than a million A-Class models of the current generation to customers worldwide since the market launch in autumn 2004. Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales & Marketing: "With the A-Class, 15 years ago Mercedes-Benz established the premium compact car segment.

B 180 produces 16 percent less CO2 emissions than its predecessor. With Environmental Certificate: the new Mercedes B-Class

Stuttgart

, Jan 25, 2012 -

The neutral inspectors at the TÜV Süd technical inspection authority have confirmed the high environmental compatibility of the new Mercedes B-Class, awarding the compact sports tourer the Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. This certification is based on a comprehensive ecological life cycle assessment of the B-Class, documenting every detail of ecological relevance.

The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG: Efficiency and superlative performance

Stuttgart

, Jan 13, 2012 -

The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG stands for efficiency and performance, exclusivity and a superlative driving experience. Running on 11.8 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined, 276 g CO2/km), the high-performance SUV undercuts its predecessor by 28 percent. The basis for low fuel consumption and top-class performance is provided by the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with a maximum power output of 386 kW (525 hp) and a peak torque of 700 newton metres, representing an increase of 11 kW (15 hp) and 70 newton metres.

Further Material by Category

A- & B-Class

Electric car unplugged – Daimler to test inductive charging in everyday trial

(Dec 07, 2011)

Five stars for new B-Class, new M-Class and C-Class Coupé: Euro NCAP: three more Mercedes-Benz model series with best grades for safety

(Nov 24, 2011)

Market launch of new model generations: New B- and M-Class now with dealers

(Nov 15, 2011)

C-, E-, CLS-Class

Mercedes-Benz at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

(Jan 09, 2012)

Mercedes-Benz launches hybrid offensive: The world's most economical luxury-class model