Eco-conscious consumers hit the road with hydrogen-powered vehicles

Actress Diane Kruger is one of more than 35 environmental enthusiasts and early adopters in California enjoying the benefits of  the Mercedes-Benz hydrogen electric fuel cell vehicle, the B-Class F-CELL, - the first zero-emissions vehicle available from Mercedes-Benz in the US.  Kruger, who stars in "Farewell, My Queen," drives the B-Class F-CELL, which converts compressed hydrogen into electricity to deliver a range of up to 240 miles, and an average of 55 mpg equivalent while emitting only water vapor.

"I'm excited to be driving the F-CELL.  It's environmentally conscious, fun to drive and gets lots of attention on the streets," said Diane Kruger.  "I can travel more than 200 miles on a full tank and it's easy to refuel."

More than three dozen of the electric vehicles, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, are now available in Southern California and will be available in Northern California in June.  Several fueling stations are now open in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including Newport Beach, which opened this past March.   Those interested in leasing an F-CELL can get additional information and apply online at www.mbusadigitalmedia.com/fcellsurvey/index.aspx.


 
 
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Discover the all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. This 6th generation SL is at once a stunning original and a steadfast icon of driving passion. Experience the distinctive style and luxurious details that comprise the SL: the very definition of the luxury roadster.

 
 
It is with great excitement you are invited, along with other preferred Mercedes-Benz customers, to attend the best buying opportunity of the year - "The Annual Spring Event" this Saturday, May 19, 2012. Compelling manufacturer programs have resulted in an opportunity that you must see to believe. We created this event as a way of saying "Thank You" to you, our loyal clients.

Over the last two months, Mercedes-Benz of Fredericksburg has been preparing for "The Spring Event" by a great selection of new and Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We will be offering an extraordinary selection of new Mercedes-Benz, early lease turn-ins, dealer executive demos and late model Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.
Your First Payment Is On Us!

To reward your loyalty to Mercedes-Benz, buy or lease any new or Certified Pre-Owned vehicle this Saturday and Mercedes-Benz of Fredericksburg will make your first payment (up to $500). Eligible Mercedes-Benz owners will also receive $1,000 in Loyalty Cash toward the purchase or lease of any new 2012 C-Class or $2,000 toward any new 2012 E-Class.

Special Lease And Financing Offers Worth Remembering!

You may take advantage of tremendous lease programs on the entire line-up of Mercedes-Benz models, featuring the 2012 C300 4MATIC Sport Sedan for $379 per month and the 2012 GLK350 4MATIC SUV for $429 per month. For a limited time, you may take advantage of low 1.99%† interest rates for up to 66 months on select Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

 
 
Luxurious Details in the 2012 C-Class
Whether Sport or Luxury trim, all C-Class models have genuine aluminum steering wheel bezels. That’s not because they had to be aluminum, it’s because the C-Class wouldn’t be a Mercedes-Benz if we had used anything else.
 
 
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Construction of engine assembly operations in Decherd supports Daimler partnership

The partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler reached a milestone today when Tennessee officials joined Nissan leadership to break ground on a new manufacturing facility in Decherd, Tenn. The new facility - located at the existing Nissan powertrain assembly complex - will produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cyl. gasoline engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz models.

Senior Vice President Research & Development, Nissan Americas Carla Bailo and Vice President Production Engineering and Component Facilities Mark Swenson joined local officials to mark the start of construction on this significant project.

"Today, we begin an exciting new chapter for the Renault-Nissan Alliance and our continued investment in the United States," Swenson said. "Today's groundbreaking marks the latest move in our collaboration with Daimler to localize production capacity and enhance our competitiveness in the global market."

Production of the new engines will begin in 2014 with installed capacity of 250,000 units per year. At maximum capacity, the new facility is expected to create up to 400 jobs and will be the first location Mercedes-Benz manufactures engines in the North America Free Trade region. The Tennessee plant's strategic location will ensure a direct supply of engines for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, to be built at Daimler's vehicle plant in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (as of 2014).

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance first announced their strategic collaboration in April 2010 and are extending their reach into the United States as part of both companies' growth strategy. The companies are also moving forward with a vehicle platform sharing initiative between Infiniti and Mercedes, and development of zero-emission vehicles. The decision to begin jointly producing engines in the U.S. marks the two organizations' collaborative effort's largest venture outside of Europe.

 
 
 
 
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Avantgardistic design meets sportiness: The Concept Style Coupé bears its byname "The Style Rebel" deservedly. Nonconformist, provocative and masculine -- with extraordinary elements of style and technological highlights. See for yourself and experience the Concept Style Coupe at close range.

 
 
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With aggressive lines, sculpted interior and turbocharged engine, our four-door-coupe concept hints at what lies on the road ahead.

In some circles, "concept" is just another word for an idea that hasn't been fully formed. But at Mercedes-Benz, we've taken a figment of our imagination and engineered it into soul-stirring reality. More than a mere exercise in automotive design, the Concept Style Coupe provides a not-so-subtle glimpse into our plans for the immediate four-wheeled future.

Up front, the commanding front grille -- with Three-Pointed Star against a sea of silver -- is flanked by menacing headlights that squint like the eyes of a predator in the wild. A long front end and low, sweeping roofline lead into a chiseled rear deck, while sharp creases streak across the Concept Style Coupe's muscular body. Twenty-inch turbine-style wheels further emphasize its aggressive styling, as does hand-applied Alubeam paintwork, specially formulated to give the impression of liquid metal.
Key Highlights
  • Hand-applied Alubeam paintwork   
  • Twenty-inch turbine-style alloy wheels   
  • Turbocharged, 208-horsepower inline-4 engine   
  • Sport seats with integrated head restraints   
  • Suede-wrapped sport steering wheel  
  • Carbon fiber-trimmed dashboard  
  • Panorama sunroof