Short News: Mercedes announces dates for presentation and commercialization of its models for 2013

In the image above we can see all the presentation dates for the CLA, A-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLA and C-Class. Besides that we also known when the sales for those cars start.

CLA

Official presentation: January 14, 2013 (In reality it was revealed earlier)

Sales start: April 12, 2013

E-Class Limousine/Station

Official presentation: December 14, 2012

Sales start: April 13, 2013

E-Class Cabrio/Coupe

Official presentation: January 15, 2013 (In reality it was revealed earlier)

Sales start: May 18, 2013

S-Class

Official presentation: March 26, 2013

Sales start: July 27, 2013

A-Class AMG

Official presentation: February 2013

Sales start: June 2013

GLA

Official presentation: To be announced

Sales start: March 2014

C-Class

Official presentation: To be announced

Sales start: March 2014

Be sure you will be able to see those new cars for the first time here, in AutoMonthly, probably even before the announced dates.

Short News: What does it take to shoot a car commercial? [Video]

 

If you really want to know, Mercedes gives you the answer in this 2 minute video, filme in this awesome road. It is actually pretty cool to see the precision and teamwork from everyone that participated in it.

Mercedes A-Class promotional video in Japan [Video]

 

The advertising of a product must always be tailored to a specific market and Japan is no exception. The Japanese love anime so it is natural that Mercedes uses this fact in their favour and promote the new A-Class in a different way. See the video below.

In the not so distant future, to cope with the traffic jams and verticalization due to the Increased population, the city of Tokyo was reconstructed under the theme of "city sharing" in which people share the urbane space by transforming the roads and city structure by time of the day. A woman named Nico is walking in the city. She is having her long-awaited day off; however, she does not know what to do and who to hang out with. She hopes an exciting thing suddenly happens--.

 

Then, a truck passed right before her eyes. The loud music and flashy decoration of the vehicle reminded Nico the car "it" that everyone's talking about on the internet. As soon as Nico saw it, she ran after it, then ran into Gatsu and Makito. Nico get in the latest A-Class and they chase after the truck driving through the city that is changing its form rapidly.

 

See if they catch up with the legendary truck and reveal the true identity of "it".

 

 

Mercedes A-Class AMG confirmed in Geneva

Mercedes has confirmed that the latest addition to the AMG family will have its public debut in the 2013 Geneva Motor Show a full year after A-class first appeared in public.



Pricing is yet to be announced but according to Autocar the A45 AMG will cost around 45000€ (36000£ or a little over 58000$), with an optional performance package that will raise the price in 3800€ (3000£ or a little under of 5000$)

Powering AMG’s first ever hatchback is a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct injection petrol engine developed by AMG engine boss, Fritz Eichler. Known under the codename M132. with a twin scroll turbocharger with a maximum pressure of 1.8bar, the transversely mounted engine is claimed to provide the A45 AMG with 349bhp at 6600rpm with 332lb/ft (450Nm) of torque. By comparison, the M135i’s turbocharged 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder engine kicks out 316bhp and the same 332lb/ft (450Nm).

The A45 has a seven speed dual clutch gearbox that helps all four wheels put the power on the road for better handling. Mercedes-Benz officials suggest the it will do 0 to 62mph in just 5.1sec with a top speed limited to 155mph in standard trim and 168mph with the optional performance package. Combined average fuel consumption is said to be over 40mpg.

Under the new AMG model is a modified version of the standard A-class’s MacPherson strut (front) and multi-link (rear) suspension, which has been lowered by around 25mm.

Source: Autocar UK