The new Mercedes-Benz Actros at Record Run 2011: Latest technical data and photos

As you may already know from a previous post, the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is participating at the Record Run 2011, a complete 7-day journey on a total distance of 10,000 km between Rotterdam (NL) - Sczeczin (PL) - Rotterdam (NL) whose aim is to discover the efficiency potential of a heavy-duty vehicle. The new generation of this multi-awarded truck is competing as Record Chaser against the

PREVIEW: A technical look into the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class

This sort of photos is quickly becoming a tradition for Mercedes-Benz in advance of the official presentation of a new model. After the SLS and the SLK got previewed in the same way, it's time we saw a bit of the upcoming B-Class. And that's exactly what happened a few days ago when a set of teasers and technical images were leaked onto the web. Among the photos we found two darkened studio shots

British F1 Grand Prix 2011: Preview (VMM)

It’s the beginning of July and we’re just a few days off heading to our home race – the Santander British Grand Prix. There’s much to look forward to, with a new pit and paddock complex and a new starting position for our drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button.Lewis has fond memories of racing at Silverstone – he won the race the year he won his World Drivers’ Championship and is looking to add

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: The stories

For an easy reach of all the articles related to the "The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: the very definition of a premium long-distance truck" subject, we have compiled all the useful links in a single post. Roll down and start reading. Enjoy!1. The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: the very definition of a premium long-distance truck2. The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: Exterior and cab - Premium truck in peak

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: Development and testing - Never before has a new truck undergone such intensive testing

Like every daring project, it all began with a blank sheet of papers. After a long period of in-house development, the new Actros eventually had to taste tarmac for the first time. Prototypes "dressed" in deep black "clothes" started rolling out of the Mercedes-Benz truck R&D centres onto the streets of the world. Around 20 million miles were covered during the testing phase, going from the hot

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: Chassis and safety - Driving dynamics, comfort and safety systems at the highest level

A tough truck wouldn't be complete without brilliant underpinnings. The new Actros is equipped with a dynamic chassis based on a torsionally stiff frame with wide track. It integrates an intelligent concept which improves ride comfort and helps for a sensitive and firm steering for added fuel economy. The assistance systems provide extra safety and relieve stress when the truck is stuck in

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: Engines and powertrain - More dynamic, cleaner and more economical

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros is the very first truck to receive the newly-premiered Blue Efficiency Power units that fully comply with the stringent Euro VI emission standard. These diesel engines boast excellent technical characteristics, low fuel consumption, exemplary robustness and longevity and provide high levels of output and torque across a wide range of rpm. Engineers have also mastered

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: Cockpit and interior - A new dimension in comfort, space and wellbeing

With the advent of the new generation of the Actros, Mercedes-Benz is ushering the entrance of the heavy duty truck into a class of its own, not just by means of the sensational exterior design, but also by admiring the fashionable and practical interior which offers multiple stowage compartments and is available in two trim lines: Home line for cosiness, Style line for dynamism. This is another

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: Exterior and cab - Premium truck in peak condition

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros is all about pure excitement: the mindblowing curves and the detailed styling underscore the powerful and dynamic appearance. The centrepiece of the exterior of the new truck from Mannheim is the new distinctive headlights, shaped in the form of letter L. During the testing phase, the cab has undergone intensive testing on computers and in the wind tunnel, for the

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros: the very definition of a premium long-distance truck

The new Mercedes-Benz Actros haulage truck boasts a unique concept, which is primarily focused on long-distance transport. It will inherently be very attractive to customers just by looking at the sharp, unmistakable exterior, which is aerodynamically optimised, the warm interior that offers a living and working space like never before in a truck, the lighter and more robust chassis and the

British F1 Grand Prix 2011: Preview (MGP)

The British Grand Prix, the first of two home races for MERCEDES GP PETRONAS, takes place at Silverstone on Sunday 10 July. Located just eight miles from the team’s factory in Brackley, and 20 miles from Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines in Brixworth, Silverstone will be Round Nine of the 2011 Formula One World Championship.• At 5.891 km, Silverstone is the second longest circuit on the

Mercedes-Benz Classic: Topics in August 2011

Programmed Events: - Mercedes-Benz Classic at the Schloss Dyck Classic Days, 5 to 7 August 2011.- Mercedes-Benz Classic at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, 21 August 2011.125 years ago – in August 1886: Gottlieb Daimler undertook initial trial trips on the Neckar near Cannstatt with a motorboat powered by his high-speed single-cylinder engine. The same engine was also installed in his first

New hires at Mercedes-Benz in Latin America

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil will create over 1,250 new jobs at Latin America’s largest manufacturer of trucks and buses - the facility located at São Bernardo do Campo, near São Paulo. Production of trucks and auxiliary equipment at the site will further be expanded to include a third shift. In addition to Brazil, the Mercedes-Benz plant in Argentina will be adding 300 new employees to increase

Mercedes-Benz receives L.E.A.D.E.R. Award

L.E.A.D.E.R. stands for Leaders in European Automotive Development, Excellence and Research. The award recognises innovation excellence in product development and environmental technology. The award was presented by Automotive News Europe.Mercedes-Benz is a winner for its 125 years of innovation within the automotive industry, which started in 1886 when Carl Benz invented the motor car. The

SPY: Photographers ran across a 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class prototype

It was only a week or so ago that we saw the first spy photos showcasing a heavily-camouflaged 2012 A-Class prototype. Recently, spy photographers met the car in Stuttgart, near the Mercedes-Benz R&D Centre. The test car reveals mere clues on the looks of the hatchback, but that's hardly a surprise now after everybody saw a set of leaked patent sketches in May. Designers were in charge to create

SPY: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class got snapped in Stuttgart

The new B-Class arrives this September and it will mark a definitive turnover in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. While the current model managed to attract a positive number of customers according to recent statistics, it was never perceived as a true Mercedes-Benz: the roomy interior and the elegant design didn't manage to counteract the obvious issues related to driving dynamics, overall efficiency