Mercedes-Benz wants to overtake BMW in India
Mercedes-Benz has long been the leader in the premium luxury car segment.
However, BMW now dominates that segment of the market in India.
Mercedes-Benz has stated that they are aiming to generate momentum in the coming months with the aim of taking back their number 1 status.
The [...]
Future Mercedes-Benz S-Class could all be hybrids
Mercedes Benz has stated that they are considering making all their future S-Class models hybrids.
The German automaker said in a statement: “The modular configuration is so versatile that we’re seriously exploring the possibility of equipping the next generation S-Class models entirely with hybrid drivelines.”
Industry analysts believe that [...]
New Mercedes-Benz Actros launched in India
Mercedes-Benz has launched their new range of Actros trucks in the Indian market.
This new model has been priced at Rs. 65 lakhs.
The company spoke about the new updated model: “The new Mercedes-Benz Actros will be a valuable partner for the vibrant Indian mining and infrastructure operators and [...]
Mercedes Benz might register negative growth in India this year
Small cars might dominate the Indian automobile market but the competition in the premium cars segment is worth watching.
Mercedes Benz has dominated the luxury car segment in India for years. But things are changing with the arrival of rivals like Audi and BMW.
BMW has [...]
Mercedes Benz India drops plan for CNG Mercs
German luxury car maker Mercedes Benz has revealed that they are dropping plans to market the CNG models of their cars in the Indian market.
The company said that they do not want their customers to struggle at the limited number of CNG stations available in the [...]
Mercedes Benz E-Class W212 coming soon to India
Mercedes Benz is all set to launch the latest edition of their popular E-Class model in the Indian market.
This new model is likely to be launched with a 3.5-litre, 24valve V6 direct injection petrol capable of delivering 292bhp.
This performance is not expected in the Indian [...]
Toyota Lexus coming to India through import route
Japanese automaker Toyota has announced that they are soon going to offer Lexus branded luxury cars in the Indian market.
These cars would be imported in India for sale. And hence they are likely to come at a premium.
The company hopes to become a larger player in [...]
BMW Roadster Z4 might be coming to India
BMW India is considering launching their BMW Roadster Z4 model in the Indian market sometime later this year.
The company is also working on expanding their dealer base in the Indian market by establishing 10 more cities.
A BMW India representative said: “We grew 15% in the first [...]
Aabar Investments acquires a stake in Daimler
Mercedes Benz maker Daimler has announced that they are selling a stake in the company to the Abu Dhabi state investment fund Aabar Investments.
Aabar Investments has invested 1.95 billion euros in the company to get a 9.1% stake.
The deal is likely to be approved at the annual [...]
Mercedes-Benz India to launch used cars operations
Mercedes-Benz India has announced that they are now planning to enter used car space.
Debasish Mitra, head of marketing and sales, Mercedes-Benz India spoke about their plans: “The used car segment is not organized in India. Currently, dealers out of their own interest sell used Mercedes vehicles. As [...]
