Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz will decide by January on C-Class production in Alabama

Posted: Nov 12, 2009

Filed under: Daimler, Industry News, Mercedes-Benz

According Automotive News, Daimler AG will decided by January 2010 whether or not to shift some of its Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan production to its U.S. factory in Vance, Alabama. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said today that the decision would be based on the currency rates and whether or not the dollar will remain weak against [...]

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Daimler considering building Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the U.S.

Posted: Sep 23, 2009

Filed under: Daimler, Industry News, Mercedes-Benz

“The Stuttgarter Zeitung said some C-class production could be transferred to the carmaker’s plant in Vance, Alabama, from Sindelfingen, near Stuttgart, as part of a wider production shake-up planned by Daimler to reduce costs.”, reports Automotive News.
By moving a portion of their C-class production to the United States, Daimler AG could save approximately $95 million, [...]

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Report: Mercedes-Benz working on the next CLK for 2011

Posted: May 26, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz

Even though the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe replaced the CLK nameplate, a successor to the model based on the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class could be in the works for 2011.
According to sources of a French car magazine, the next CLK will fill the gap between the 2010 E-Class Coupe (which is already built on the C-Class [...]

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Väth V18K spices up your 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Posted: Feb 03, 2009

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuner Cars

Most of the tuning packages out there are usually created for the already high-performance sedans and coupes. So instead of offering a tuning package for the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG, German tuning firm Väth has unveiled a new series of enhancements for the conservative and frugal folks.
Known as the V18k, the Väth optimization [...]

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Lorinser takes the Mercedes-Benz C 350 to 305-hp

Posted: Oct 27, 2008

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuner Cars

Lorinser has released their latest tuning package for the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 350. Besides giving it extra power Lorinser adds new front apron, exhaust tailpipes that have been embedded into the rear apron, a rear boot and roof spoiler, new side skirts and a choice betweek 19-inch RS 8 matte-black alloy wheels or 19-inch silver [...]

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Carlsson CK63 S: A 565-hp Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

Posted: Oct 20, 2008

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuner Cars

Carlsson, well-known tuner for Mercedes-Benz cars, has released its latest tuning package for the the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG. Besides a pretty nice performance upgrade, Carlsson adds new wheels and couple of visual upgrades that makes this the hottest C 63 AMG around.
Improving the aerodynamics of the C 63 AMG, Carlsson added a new front spoiler, [...]

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Mercedes-Benz to offer true C-Class coupe, CLK badge will die next year

Posted: Oct 14, 2008

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz will be reinventing its entire family of coupes as early as next year and the best part will be a true C-Class coupe instead of the hatchback looking CLC that is currently offered.
According to CAR, starting next year Mercedes-Benz will drop the CLK badge and will offer a E-Class Coupe inspired by the Concept [...]

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EX C Motorsport kit offers DTM styling for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Posted: Sep 18, 2008

Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuner Cars

Belgian tuner Expression Motorsports has revealed its widebody DTM inspired package for the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class called the EX C Motorsport kit.
The kit includes large air vents in the front bumper and hood inspired by the C 63 AMG. The widebody kit consists of a new front bumper, fog lamps, LED indicators, front carbon fiber lip [...]

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Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition gets 45 mpg

Posted: Sep 10, 2008

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Hybrids, Green News, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz announced today that it set to launch its new 4-cylinder diesel engine generation with the C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition starting later this year.
Power for the new C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition will come from a 2.2 liter 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 204 horsepower with a maximum torque of 369 lb-ft. That [...]