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BMW has launched the much awaited roadster Z4 in India. The Z4 will be imported to India as a CBU and the car will pose a tough competition against Mercedes-Benz SLK, Audi TT, and Porsche Boxster
The 6-inline engine on the Z4 has a capacity of 2993cc. The twin turbos of the roadster produces 306 bhp. The Z4 can also go on to an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.
The German car maker BMW is working towards becoming the number one luxury car maker of the country. BMW is having a tough competition with Mercedes-Benz these days and wanted to be replaced in its position.
The BMW Z4 is dominant and elegant. It has a seating position close to the rear axle, rear-wheel drive and a fully-automatic retractable hardtop..
The new BMW Z4 is available in the petrol variant, BMW Z4 sDrive35i , is available in India priced at Rs 59,00,000 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi).
A special edition C-Class model has been launched in the country by the luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India.
The company has announced that the special edition will be rolled out only in limited numbers. Mercedes-Benz will only manufacture 60 special edition C-Class models aiming to maintain the exclusivity of the model. Both the petrol and diesel versions of the special edition C-Class will be available and these models will be priced between Rs 28.46 lakh and Rs 31.30 lakh.
It was not in the distant past the Mercedes-Benz was adorning the top position in the Indian luxury car market, which is now taken up by BMW. Not only from BMW, but the company is facing competition from other brands which are all aiming for the top position but in spite of all the competition, the company is able to still remain among the top three best car manufacturers of the country. But the company with its constant launches of new models and upgraded and facelifted versions of the existing models the company is trying to win back the number one position it once had. The company has already announced its plans to invest Rs 150 crore in network expansion in the country.
The next company that is planning to withdraw itself from the F1 legion is none other than Mercedes Benz. This is just a rumour but it could possibly happen. It would most probably follow BMW, which announced officially last week that it is planning to quit F1 and will not be in Formula One after this season.
It was Honda that took the decision to back out from the Formula legion before BMW. The economic slowdown that is affecting all the sectors can be a reason why companies, one after the other ditching the Formula One. And the F1 could be seen as a big liability for these companies and would be thinking of spending the money on something more profitable. The many disputes in the F1 could also be a reason for the sudden withdrawal.
The decision of Mercedes Benz, if it is planning to back out will be a shock to the Formula One management. The McLaren team will be affected by this decision of Mercedes Benz, as 40 per cent of the team is owned by Mercedes Benz and both Brawn and McLaren gets engine from Mercedes Benz.
Though the global recession has taken a toll in the car industry and initially the Indian car market too experienced a dip but now the market is settling down. According to the figures revealed by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the India car market recorded a growth of 2.48 percent in the passenger car segment.
The luxury car segment also saw a good growth despite the recession. BMW accounted good sales in India by selling more models than its competitor Mercedes-Benz. The car brand is now in the number one position where once stood Mercedes-Benz. BMW’s new launches, innovative strategies exchange and loyalty programs and zero percent schemes etc have boosted up their sales. It is sad to know that Mercedes-Benz despite introducing the all new E-series, the sales did not do that good.
Now to retain its position back Mercedes-Benz come up with more powerful models and also new strategies. Eh car manufacturer have to really work hard to set back its lost position.
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a limited edition of the E-Class with a powerful 3.0-litre engine that generates more power than the existing E-Class. The car manufacturer would only produce 192 cars with a price tag of Rs 43.4 Lakh.
Apart from limited production you will also find some really attractive cosmetic changes in the new E-Class. The sporty design, elegant style enhancement, dynamic grille, redefined headlights, additional chrome highlights, LED technology tail lights, and 17 inch double-spoke light alloy wheels. In the interior the car boasts of new instrumentation, Bird’s eye Maple Trim, and a new multi-function wood/leather steering.
What keeps us amazed is why Mercedes-Benz thought of introducing a limited edition of the E-Class when the company is already set to roll out a new upgraded variant of the same soon. Maybe it’s only a marketing stunt for Mercedes, maybe the car manufacturer is trying to build a stronger platform for the new E-Class and want to completely phase out the older variant. Nothing is sure but one thing is sure that the limited ‘Special Edition E-Class’ is just amazingMercedes-Benz is a known luxury car manufacturer that conducts about 540 golf tournament every year worldwide. Recently the ninth edition of the MercedesTrophy was held in India at the Sahara Aamby Valley in Lonavala.
The event was inaugrated by Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, CEO & Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz India in the auspicious presence of Mr. Jean Phillipe Benoit, General Manager, Swiss International Air Lines Ltd who sponsored the tournament.
The three national winners of the golf tournament are Mr. Shiv Puri, Mr. Sadeev Sandhu, and Mr. Sanjay Setia who will now particicpate in the world finals to be held at Stuttgart, Germany. These winners will also get an opportunity to take along their spouse to the world finals.
The main purpose of the luxury car manufacturr is to improve the bonding that they share with their valued customers.
Mercedes-Benz has recently rolled out a new variant of the successful M-Class on Indian roads. The new car is designed with significant enhancements in both exterior and interior that reflect a perfect harmony of performance, refinement, dynamism, versatility and safety.
The first M-Class was globally introduced in 1997 and since then the car has received overwhelming response. In India, the car was introduced recently and marked a new milestone in the luxury SUV segment. And now the new M-Class further strengthens the presence of Mercedes in the country.
The new M-Class does not have many changes in the exterior of the car. It retains the timeless appeal and elegant styling of the old M-Class. The interior is packed with functional features like leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel, gearshift paddles trimmed in fine leather, rich dual tone leather upholstery, and automatic climate control.
The heart of the new car is fitted with an option two engine choices, 3.0-litre CDI engine and the 3.5-litre petrol engine. The diesel engine generates an awesome 231 bhp enabling the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds whereas the petrol engine delivers a power output of 271 bhp allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds.
Both the petrol and diesel engines are brilliantly paired to 7 speed 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission, a height adjustable suspension, 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system, start-stop system, and a Downhill Speed Regulation to improve handling and provide excellent driving experience. All these technologies together with the powerful engines offer high levels of on-road refinement as well as excellent off-road capabilities.
Mercedes-Benz rolled out 20000th Mercedes on Indian roads.
Long back in 1995 Mercedes-Benz made its entry in the Indian car market. Since then the company has enjoyed a splendid journey. You would be excited to know that the first Mercedes-Benz car on Indian roads was an E-Class. This scintillating car has undergone various modifications and advancements to transform into the present day E-Class.
Now, the actual excitement comes with the fact that the 20000th Mercedes rolled out from the Mercedes’s production facility in Pune on April 9, 2008 was again an E-Class. We don’t know whether it was a coincidence or was it done purposely. But the fact remains that since the first launch Mercedes-Benz E-Class is considered to be one of the best luxury car on roads.
Even more exciting is the innovative interior and exterior of the 20000th Mercedes that comprises an Iridium Silver exterior and a Black leather interior. In addition, a distinctive badge of ‘20000’gives a unique look to the path-breaking Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Mercedes-Benz has rolled out 20000th Indian Mercedes.
Mercedes made its debut in the Indian market in 1995. It is known that this is one of the most growing luxury car brands in the country. In March 1995, the company rolled out its first car and that was the E-Class.
And years after when the company has rolled out its 20000th Indian Mercedes, amazingly this is also the E-Class. The gap between the two E-Class Mercedes cars rolled then and now was filled with host of technologies and features. The 20000th Mercedes was rolled out on April 9, 2008 from company’s production plant in Pune.
Mercedes-Benz takes this as a big time to celebrate. To add to the celebration, Mercedes adds more charm to the 20000th E-Class with an Iridium Silver exterior and a Black leather interior. This looks even more impressive with the distinctive badge of ‘20000’.
This accomplishment fulfills the commitment made by Mercedes to flourish even through turbulent times.
Luxury car player Daimler, who owns the Mercedes brand, is thinking of rolling out six new models from AMG segment by this year-end. This is something very interesting, as every car manufacturer is experiencing a slow down and this luxury car major is with new launches.
The new models will be from the AMG segment. AMG is a part of Mercedes-Benz Car Company that present Mercedes models with high-performance variants. Under the AMG make, Mercedes roll out around 20 models globally that comprises of sedans, coupes, wagons, SUVs, roadsters and convertibles. These cars are expected to hit the Indian shores by this year-end. Mercedes-Benz is one of the oldest players in India rolls out nine models in India that include sedans, coupes, and convertibles, sport utility vehicles and multi-purpose vehicles.
AMG is a part of part of Mercedes-Benz Car Company that present Mercedes models with high-performance variants and rolls out more than 20 models globally.
The new models will carry the price tag starting from Rs 1.25 Crore to Rs 3 Crore and will be custom ordered and delivered directly from the land of Merc. Demand for luxury cars and super luxury cars in India are growing.
