Car News - Latest Indian Car News & Views | CarWalehttp://www.carwale.com/news/Latest news updates on Indian car industry, expert views and interviews exclusively on CarWale.Copyright 2012 CarWaleCarWale RSS Generator7329<![CDATA[Mercedes Benz sells 640 units in January]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7329-mercedes-benz-sells-640-units-in-january.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7329-mercedes-benz-sells-640-units-in-january.htmlCarWale Team2/8/2011 11:01:00 AM712http://img.carwale.com/ec/7329/img/m/7329_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7329/img/m/7329_lMercedes-Benz India sold 640 units in the month of January 2011. The key growth drivers in January 2011 were the C–Class with 265 units, E-Class with 252 units, the S-Class with 46 units as well as the SUV range comprising the M-Class, GL-Class and the R-Class with 67 units. The German company has always been a favourite among Indians and it shows with the amount of cars the manufacturer sells each month.

]]>Mercedes-Benz India sold 640 units in the month of January 2011. The key growth drivers in January 2011 were the C–Class with 265 units, E-Class with 252 units, the S-Class with 46 units as well as the SUV range comprising the M-Class, GL-Class and the R-Class with 67 units. The German company has always been a favourite among Indians and it shows with the amount of cars the manufacturer sells each month.

Mr. Peter T Honegg, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “2010 was an exciting year for us. While the market grew at 60% Year on Year, we at Mercedes-Benz India managed a growth of 80%. This clearly shows that, our exciting products, strong brand traction and ownership experience continues to be highly appreciated by our customers”.

This year Mercedes-Benz has kicked off its 125! Years celebrations which will continue across different platforms throughout the year. So will we get to see some new cars from Mercedes? We will let time to the talking, stay tuned as we update you on the latest from the manufacturer!

]]>7234<![CDATA[Mercedes Benz India announces a growth of 80 percent in 2010]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7234-mercedes-benz-india-announces-a-growth-of-80-percent-in-2010.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7234-mercedes-benz-india-announces-a-growth-of-80-percent-in-2010.htmlCarWale Team1/12/2011 12:28:44 PM1344http://img.carwale.com/ec/7234/img/m/7234_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7234/img/m/7234_lMercedes-Benz India announced their year-end sales performance for 2010. The company has sold 5819 cars from Jan – Dec 2010 which is a growth of 80% over 2009. The key growth drivers were the E–Class with 2490 units, C-Class with 2070 units as well as the SUV range comprising the M-Class, GL-Class and the R-Class with 523 units.

]]>Mercedes-Benz India announced their year-end sales performance for 2010. The company has sold 5819 cars from Jan – Dec 2010 which is a growth of 80% over 2009. The key growth drivers were the E–Class with 2490 units, C-Class with 2070 units as well as the SUV range comprising the M-Class, GL-Class and the R-Class with 523 units.

The key products that contributed to the company's growth in the month of December were the E-Class with 371 units sold as opposed to 136 units in December 2009, the C-Class with 141 units sold compared to 133 units in December 2009, followed by 127 units of the SUV segment- comprising M-Class, GL-Class & the R-Class.

Mercedes-Benz India faced stiff competition with BMW this year and BMW did emerge as a winner with the 3-series digging into the sales of the other luxury sedans as well. But Mercedes-Benz did have a good year with the kind of sales growth it saw but with the growing popularity of BMW in the country it will be a challenge for the company to sustain this growth in the coming years.

]]>7024<![CDATA[Mercedes Benz registers a sales growth of 89 percent]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7024-mercedes-benz-registers-a-sales-growth-of-89-percent.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7024-mercedes-benz-registers-a-sales-growth-of-89-percent.htmlCarWale Team12/2/2010 6:48:33 PM1107http://img.carwale.com/ec/7024/img/m/7024_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7024/img/m/7024_lMercedes-Benz registered a sale of 518 units for the month of November. This is a jump of 89% as compared to Nov 2009 (275 units). The key growth drivers have been the E-Class with 251 units sold in November 2010, followed by the C-Class which sold 156 units and the S-Class which sold 39 units. The SUVs GL-Class and M-Class continued their popularity run with total of 49 units thus bringing up the SUV wholesale total for Jan-Nov 2010 to 375 units.

]]>Mercedes-Benz registered a sale of 518 units for the month of November. This is a jump of 89% as compared to Nov 2009 (275 units). The key growth drivers have been the E-Class with 251 units sold in November 2010, followed by the C-Class which sold 156 units and the S-Class which sold 39 units. The SUVs GL-Class and M-Class continued their popularity run with total of 49 units thus bringing up the SUV wholesale total for Jan-Nov 2010 to 375 units.

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India: "Mercedes-Benz clocked its best-ever November in its history with a total wholesale of 518 units in Nov 2010. The sales of Mercedes cars have grown by 86% in Jan- Nov 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. There is a considerable demand from our customers which we are trying hard to meet despite a constraint in kits availability."

]]>6475<![CDATA[Mercedes Benz India Posts Highest Ever Sales in August 2010]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/6475-mercedes-benz-india-posts-highest-ever-sales-in-august-2010.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/6475-mercedes-benz-india-posts-highest-ever-sales-in-august-2010.htmlCarWale Team9/10/2010 3:46:53 PM1104http://img.carwale.com/ec/6475/img/m/6475_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/6475/img/m/6475_lMercedes-Benz India today announced sales of 573 units in August 2010, marking a growth of 112 % over the same period in 2009 (270 units in August 2009).  The total sales volume in Jan-August 2010 has now come to 3497units (1899 units in Jan-August 2009) which is a growth of 84% on a year-on-year basis. The E-Class accounted for the sale of 206 units while the C-Class also sold 256 units in August 2010.

]]>Mercedes-Benz India today announced sales of 573 units in August 2010, marking a growth of 112 % over the same period in 2009 (270 units in August 2009).  The total sales volume in Jan-August 2010 has now come to 3497units (1899 units in Jan-August 2009) which is a growth of 84% on a year-on-year basis. The E-Class accounted for the sale of 206 units while the C-Class also sold 256 units in August 2010.

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India elaborated saying that, "Exciting products and exciting ways to showcase such products have been our constant endeavor. Our initiatives in 2010 have been targeted at customers from large as well as medium and small cities. Our strong sales performance continued throughout 2010 are a result of such customer focused initiatives."

Mercedes-Benz also introduced the ‘SLS AMG Play Station’ - a 3D simulator ride which will give customers a real life experience of  driving this super sports car.  Now car enthusiats willl get this exclusive opportunity to experience this automobile masterpiecee in all Mercedes-Benz markets across India.

Mr. Debashis Mitra, Director sales and Marketing of the company said "Our connect with luxury and lifestyle has been enhanced through our association with ace designer Manish Arora. His ensemble ‘Inspired by Mercedes’ has been presented at exclusive customer evenings across India. Taking this relationship forward, this exotic collection of apparels and fascinating accessories designed by Manish for Mercedes will be exclusively retailed through our dealer outlets across India".

]]>5470<![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz India Record 94% Sales Growth]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/5470-mercedes-benz-india-record-94-sales-growth.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/5470-mercedes-benz-india-record-94-sales-growth.htmlCarWale Team7/7/2010 10:18:21 AM1703http://img.carwale.com/ec/5470/img/m/5470_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/5470/img/m/5470_lMercedes-Benz India announced its sales numbers for June 2010. The company notched-up 388 units in June 2010, an increase of 94% over June 2009.

]]>Mercedes-Benz India announced its sales numbers for June 2010. The company notched-up 388 units in June 2010, an increase of 94% over June 2009.

The C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY introduced in mid May continued its popularity run with 320+ units sold since its launch.  In the first half of 2010 Mercedes’ sales increased by 79% (January – June 2010: 2402 units; January – June 2009: 1342 units). Powering this growth are the volume models of the E-Class (1056 units) and the C-Class (926 units).

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India elaborated: "Our customers appreciate the Passion, Excitement and Fascination that are associated with Mercedes-Benz as a brand and our cars. Exciting products, world-class ownership experience and engaging customer programs have been our key levers; we have more excitement for our customers and enthusiasts in the second half of 2010."

]]>4773<![CDATA[Mercedes Reinforces with 59% Growth Year on Year]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/4773-mercedes-reinforces-with-59-growth-year-on-year.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/4773-mercedes-reinforces-with-59-growth-year-on-year.htmlCarWale Team6/4/2010 6:56:50 PM1920http://img.carwale.com/ec/4773/img/m/4773_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/4773/img/m/4773_lMercedes-Benz India has reinforced its numero uno position in the Indian luxury car market space and in May 2010 further increased the gap with its closest competitor. Buoyed by a string of new launches in the S-Class, E-Class, C-Class as well as the SUV category represented by the M-Class and GL-Class, Mercedes has now gained clear leadership in its segment.

]]>Mercedes-Benz India has reinforced its numero uno position in the Indian luxury car market space and in May 2010 further increased the gap with its closest competitor. Buoyed by a string of new launches in the S-Class, E-Class, C-Class as well as the SUV category represented by the M-Class and GL-Class, Mercedes has now gained clear leadership in its segment.

Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Dr. Wilfried Aulbur attributed this success to aggressive product marketing strategy and focus upon the end customer: “In 2010 we revisited every product line enhanced engines, enriched our offerings and further reinforced value proposition of our products. Our exciting product portfolio was backed-up by the broadest and deepest luxury car network spanning 56 touch points and 26 cities while the Fascination of our Brand was carried forth through the Driving Experience programs, 15 city MercedesTrophy Golf tournament, Manish Arora collection “Inspired by Mercedes” and exotic Mercedes drives. Such initiatives have helped us work ever closer with our customers, understand their needs and serve them better. While volume is important, we continue to focus upon strong profitable growth and customer delight.”

Customers in the premium luxury segment have high acceptance of new trends- be it in design, styling or technologies. Debashish Mitra, Director of Sales and Marketing elaborated: “A case in point is the C 200CGI Avantgarde: within two weeks of launch, we sold about 150 units. The class-leading technology, dynamic styling and value proposition has clearly found its niche among the target segment which explain the high success rate of the product. We will continue to maintain the excitement in the marketplace in the rest of 2010…” commented Debashish indicating the shape of things to come.

]]>4590<![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Launches CGI Technology and C200 CGI BlueEfficiency in India]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/4590-mercedes-benz-launches-cgi-technology-in-india-and-c200-cgi-blueefficiency.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/4590-mercedes-benz-launches-cgi-technology-in-india-and-c200-cgi-blueefficiency.htmlCarWale Team5/13/2010 4:25:20 PM3721http://img.carwale.com/ec/4590/img/m/4590_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/4590/img/m/4590_lMercedes-Benz launches the CGI technology in India and the C-Class C200 CGI BlueEfficiency variant today. The CGI technology is petrol direct injection system with spray guided combustion process.The new C200CGI BlueEfficiency will replace the C200K. The C200K had a supercharged engine (code name:M271) while the new engine (code name: M271 Evo) is turbocharged and now has direct fuel injection. The new engine produces more torque at lower rpm and have reduced emissions and Mercedes-Benz claims it to be more fuel efficient.

]]>Mercedes-Benz launches the CGI technology in India and the C-Class C200 CGI BlueEfficiency variant today. The CGI technology is petrol direct injection system with spray guided combustion process.

The new C200CGI BlueEfficiency will replace the C200K. The C200K had a supercharged engine (code name:M271) while the new engine (code name: M271 Evo) is turbocharged and now has direct fuel injection. The new engine produces more torque at lower rpm and have reduced emissions and Mercedes-Benz claims it to be more fuel efficient.

The new C200 CGI BlueEfficiency has a 1796cc petrol engine (basically the same block which was used on C200K) which produces 186bhp and 285Nm of torque. The new sedan costs Rs 28.44lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Last week the German manufacturer based out in Chakan introduced the stratified V6 and V8 direct injection and today they have introduced the direct fuel injection.

]]>4546<![CDATA[CarWale Attends Mercedes StarDrive in Mumbai]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/4546-carwale-attends-mercedes-stardrive-in-mumbai.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/4546-carwale-attends-mercedes-stardrive-in-mumbai.htmlCarWale Team4/27/2010 6:17:37 PM1863http://img.carwale.com/ec/4546/img/m/4546_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/4546/img/m/4546_lThe CarWale Team had the unique opportunity to participate in the Mercedes StarDrive event which not only showcased the vehicle's safety, but in the case of the ML and GL, their off-roading capabilities as well. Set up at the Juhu Aerodrome in Mumbai, Mercedes had an avoidance manovure and braking demo with cones on the straightline track for the C & E class and the ML and the GL tackled the custom built side-slopes hill climb and descent ramps, as well as a demo that demonstrated axle articulation and wheel-slip control. This was truly a unique way to showcase the vehicle's capabilities to existing and prospective customers so that they could learn more about the car and what they are truly capable of.

]]>The CarWale Team had the unique opportunity to participate in the Mercedes StarDrive event which not only showcased the vehicle's safety, but in the case of the ML and GL, their off-roading capabilities as well. Set up at the Juhu Aerodrome in Mumbai, Mercedes had an avoidance manovure and braking demo with cones on the straightline track for the C & E class and the ML and the GL tackled the custom built side-slopes hill climb and descent ramps, as well as a demo that demonstrated axle articulation and wheel-slip control. This was truly a unique way to showcase the vehicle's capabilities to existing and prospective customers so that they could learn more about the car and what they are truly capable of.

The programme gave the participants to experience the key safety technologies like Pro-Engineering Package, Airmatic etc and also learn the dynamics of the vehicle namely safety, agility and performance in conditions off-road and on-road.

Some of the key features that we got a 'live' demonstration of, were:

Actively Body Control (ABC)
Actively Body Control is an active suspension and damping system that automatically adjusts the chassis setting to driving conditions. Body movements like lifting, rolling and pitching are reduced by the microprocessor–controlled system within a fraction of a second and a high level of damping is provided. ABC lowers the body of the vehicle and so reduces aerodynamic drag. Even at high driving speeds, maximum stability of the vehicle is achieved and petrol consumption reduced.

ESP
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) developed by Mercedes-Benz works by continuously comparing the actual behaviour of the car and the intended direction being taken by the driver.

In the event of a critical handling situation, ESP can not only recognise danger, it can also automatically trigger remedial reaction. For instance, if ESP detects the vehicle deviating from the driver’s intended direction during acceleration, braking or cruising, it can identify the problem and relay the data to a high performance micro computer. The computer then instantly adjusts the engine torque and applies a precisely metered brake force to one or more wheels in order to stabilise the vehicle.

This driving safety system can reduce the risk of skidding in critical driving situations. While the car is being driven, ESP computer continuously compares the actual behaviour of the vehicle with the drivers’ intended direction. Using specially developed controlled logic, it can instantly intervene by delivering precisely metered braking impulses at any single wheel, as well as adjusting the engine torque.

Pre-Safe
PRE-SAFE is based on the principle of prevention: The system is capable of recognising critical operating conditions which would lead to an accident, whereupon it swings into action to prepare both the vehicle and its occupants for possible impact. Advance detection of collisions are made possible by the PRE-SAFE® system's as yet unrivalled synergy of active and passive safety. It makes full use of the sensor technology fitted for existing systems such as ESP and BAS whose sensors pick up critical driving situations and relay the related information to PRE-SAFE systems which complement the standard-specification safety systems.

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]]>4067<![CDATA[Mercedes Sells 403 Units a Month!]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/4067-mercedes-sells-403-units-a-month.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/4067-mercedes-sells-403-units-a-month.htmlCarWale Team2/3/2010 6:47:27 PM2176http://img.carwale.com/ec/4067/img/m/4067_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/4067/img/m/4067_lMercedes India has begun the New Year with a bang. After having got a good response at the Auto Expo in Delhi, the comapny has also posted a sales figure of 403 units (wholesale) for the month of January 2010. The company claims this is also best January they have had in its history.

]]>Mercedes India has begun the New Year with a bang. After having got a good response at the Auto Expo in Delhi, the comapny has also posted a sales figure of 403 units (wholesale) for the month of January 2010. The company claims this is also best January they have had in its history.

The total sale consisted 403 units consisted of 130 C-Class, 245 E-Class and 22 S-Class cars. The balance was made up of completelty built imported unites. The January 2009 sales, just after the recession sentiment hit the Indian shores was 82 units.

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, managing director & CEO, said "We have revitalised our product line and in January alone we launched 7 products into the Indian market. this takes our total offerings to 38 models (10 product segments) - the broadest product portfolio across any luxury car maker in India. Our investment in the new plant and unflinching focus on quality have borne rich dividends with our plant in Pune, which is regarded amongst the finest assembly plants in Mercedes globally."

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