Mercedes launches C-Class diesel priced upto Rs 42.9 lakh

The company has launched the C-Class diesel in two trims, the 'C 220 CDI Style' variant priced at Rs 39.9 lakh and the 'C 220 CDI Avantgarde' priced at Rs 42.9 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi), Mercedes-Benz said in a statement.

The diesel variants of the new C-Class will be available as completely built units (CBU) only, it added. Besides, Mercedes-Benz said it has commenced the local production of the new-generation C-Class petrol at its Chakan plant.

"With the launch of the C 220 CDI we now present the complete portfolio of the new generation C-Class to our Indian customers," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO, Eberhard Kern said.

The commencement of local production of the new C 200 Avantgarde petrol within three months of its India debut, reiterates the company's commitment of providing customers fascinating products which are made in India, he added.

Source: Automotive News and Gadget Reviews India

Mercedes launches C-Class diesel priced upto Rs 42.9 lakh

The company has launched the C-Class diesel in two trims, the 'C 220 CDI Style' variant priced at Rs 39.9 lakh and the 'C 220 CDI Avantgarde' priced at Rs 42.9 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi), Mercedes-Benz said in a statement.

The diesel variants of the new C-Class will be available as completely built units (CBU) only, it added. Besides, Mercedes-Benz said it has commenced the local production of the new-generation C-Class petrol at its Chakan plant.

"With the launch of the C 220 CDI we now present the complete portfolio of the new generation C-Class to our Indian customers," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director & CEO, Eberhard Kern said.

The commencement of local production of the new C 200 Avantgarde petrol within three months of its India debut, reiterates the company's commitment of providing customers fascinating products which are made in India, he added.

Source: Automotive News and Gadget Reviews India

Mercedes-Benz joins race for self driving cars,unveils concept

"This is a concept car. We will use the technology in future to develop autonomous driving cars in future," Daimler Director (User Interaction & Connected Car) Ralf Lamberti told PTI here at the International CES.

Already internet giant Google has showcased its self driving car and Mercedes is looking to take the standard much higher.

According to the company, passengers in F015 will be able to interact intuitively with the connected vehicle by means of gestures or by touching the high-resolution screen.

It also has a variable seating system with four rotating lounge chairs that allow a face-to-face seat configuration.

"People spend a lot of time in three places-home, office, and car. We want to give people space so that they spend more time in the car in luxury," Lamberti said.

Source: Automotive News 2015