The smart fortwo micro hybrid drive (mhd) has been awarded the ‘Oko-Trend’ environmental certificate.Following extensive analysis of the vehicle, the smart fortwo mhd received top marks for all environment-related criteria and according to the findings scored excellent fuel consumption ratings.The organisation was particularly impressed with the start-stop function which allows the smart fortwo mhd to [...]

As Mercedes-Benz Fashion week continues, the stars are still rolling into New York. Music star Rihanna and actress Brooke Shields were front row guests for the Proenza Schouler show that started off using paper aeroplanes. Designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, who had been interns for Marc Jacobs, sent out their models in looks created by folding [...]

Mercedes-Benz Cars delivered 90,400 models to customers across the globe during January, an increase of last year’s figure of 77,700.The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was extremely successful with sales of the new estate and saloon reaching 26,800 units - double the 2007 figure of 13,400 units.Sales of the A-Class and B-Class models also did well with 17,000 [...]

The smart fortwo cdi has been awarded a special accolade for its exceptional performance in consumption and environmental friendliness.Italian automobile magazine, Quattroroute, singled the car out for a special award in tribute to its environment-friendly innovations."The smart fortwo cdi was the first car in the world to realise an average fuel economy of 3.3 litres [...]

Mercedes-Benz has demonstrated its commitment to environment-friendly motoring with a real world test at the Detroit motorshow. Taking a trip from Los Angels via Chicago to the Detroit motorshow, a smart fortwo demonstrated outstanding fuel-saving qualities in real-world conditions. The smart fortwo drove over 2,700 miles taking in Route 66 along the way and driving through highways, [...]

Mercedes-Benz Cars has achieved its best sales year in the company’s history after selling 1,285,900 vehicles during 2007.Including the Mercedes-Benz AMG, Maybach and smart passenger cars, worldwide sales increased by two per cent to set the new record.Chairman of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Dr Dieter Zetsche, said: "Our current models are drawing [...]

Mercedes-Benz is doing its bit for charity after donating a new set of wheels to Theo the Bear.A smart fortwo will now drive the cuddly Sheffield Children’s Hospital mascot to and from his public engagements and the bear will be instantly recognisable by the logo and charity contact details on the side of his new [...]

Two thirds of motorists would now buy a car with green credentials if they could avoid paying a higher road tax, according to a new survey from Motorpoint.Paul Winfield, operations director for the firm, said car-buyers are increasingly looking to purchase cars with green technologies.Mercedes-Benz is a leader is environment-friendly technology and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class [...]

Sales of the smart fortwo have reached record levels as Mercedes-Benz announces its sales figures for the period between January and November.The smart fortwo has established itself on the market with excellent sales figures with the number of units being delivered to customers in November rising by 61 per cent to 10,200 which is a [...]

The eve style show, which gathers all the latest designs from the fashion world, starts today and is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz and smart.Synonymous with luxury and style, Mercedes-Benz is sponsoring the event that features shopping and a designer catwalk event, as well as celebrity appearances.One of the show’s highlights is the competition being offered by [...]