List of articles tagged: Benz

Mercedes-Benz today launched its flagship super sports car for the Indian market: the SLS AMG. Speaking on the occassion, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Mr. Ola Kaellenius, encapsulated his aspirations for the product, “Today India joins the elite ranks of the first few RHD markets globally to launch this mean machine. Given the strong demand for this car, I assure you that it is really a very strong and positive statement and shows the esteem that India as a market holds for us.”

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.

Mercedes-Benz launched its global pre-owned car business for India: “Proven Exclusivity”. This program utilizes specific global benchmarks for vehicle evaluation, quality and warranty to offer Mercedes-Benz certified pre-owned cars to customers.

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the E350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, the diesel variant of the new E-Class, at a price of Rs 48.08 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The E350 CDI sports a 2987cc six-cylinder twin-turbocharged engine that produces 228bhp and 540Nm of torque, and will be available initially in Avantgarde trim.

Mercedes-Benz India formally inaugurated its new state-of-the-art luxury dealership – Joshi Autozone Pvt. Ltd - in Jalandhar. Set up with an initial investment of Rs 2 crore, Joshi Autozone embodies all the brand attributes of Mercedes-Benz with its top-notch facilities like a magnificent showroom, quality sales and service facilities and also offers Mercedes-Benz collectibles. Spread over a sprawling area of 20,000 sq. ft., Joshi Autozone has a team of forty trained and dedicated personnel. The facility also has a workshop equipped with five mechanical bays.

Mercedes Benz India has launched the new E-Class (W212) Avant Garde, which will be available from Rs 4698000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The W212 will be available with a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine which produces 272bhp and transmits power to the wheels via a 7G-Tronic transmission.

Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated its first fully-owned facility in India, in Chakan on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra. The C-Class and E-Class will be assembled here.