The design, however, is radical and takes flamboyance to a different level.
The SLK 55 can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in a mere 4.6 seconds, and hit an electronically limited top-speed of 250 kmph.
Mercedes India say they have already secured many pre-orders for the S600 Guard.
Two cars by one of the world's finest luxury carmaker, Mercedes Benz, have drawn the attention of enthusiasts across the world.
No other car comes close to this engineering marvel.
The ban does not speak about used luxury cars.
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz today introduced the latest version of its S-Class luxury sedan in the country, priced at Rs 1.57 crore.
After becoming the 13th President of India, Pranab Mukherjee will not only have a change in designation and address, but also in his mode of transport. In place of his favourite bulletproof Ambassador, Mukherjee will get a swanky Mercedes Benz limousine to go around.
Besides, the company would launch its sports utility vehicle the M Guard during the show.
This SUV will look as cool in 2030 as it might have in 2010 and ultimately that's what drives the core appeal of Mercedes-Benz and its products -- being classic, says Pavan Lall.
Audi sold 10,851 units last year, higher than Mercedes-Benz, which sold 10,201 units.
Trying out the most powerful Mercedes-Benz E-Class of all time - the AMG E 63 S 4Matic+ -- at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, India's only Formula 1 track, is serious business, as P Tharyan finds out.
Gold sales on Dhanteras are estimated to drop 10 per cent in volume terms year-on-year on sharp 33 per cent annual rise in rates of the yellow metal, according to industry players. Since Dhanteras -- the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar for buying items ranging from precious metals to utensils -- is celebrated on two days till 1.11 pm on Wednesday, jewellers are expecting more footfalls in both online and offline stores.
The hike in price ranges from 1-4 per cent for locally produced models, and up to 20 per cent for select completely built units, the company said in a statement.
The company got back in the numbers game only in 2013.
Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.
The car can go from 0 to 100 kmp in 4.9 seconds.
DaimlerChrysler India recently announced the launch of its "new-look" Mercedes-Benz C-Class range in India.
A clutch of automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Mercedes Benz India, Eicher Motors, TVS Motor, and Isuzu Motors India announced they had got the clearance from the governments of the states they operate in to resume operations.
As the Tata Sierra makes a triumphant return as a modern monocoque 5-doorOn November 15, Rajesh Karkera recalls the original SUV that defined his early adulthood.
Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches as they seek to recoup previous year's loss in volumes, reports Shally Seth Mohile.
From watches and sunglasses to trekking/fitness bicycles, online shoppers seem ready to loosen purse strings.
All you want to know about Mercedes M Class Grand.
The auto maker has taken the gamble and reconfigured the model to meet the challenges posed by its rivals. It might well prove a winning ploy.
Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.
Analysts believe Tesla will first focus on building the Model Y brand before expanding -- both in terms of volume and models.
Luxury car manufacturer, DaimlerChrysler on Thursday, announced the launch of its new retail financing scheme -- Star Extend -- in conjunction with ICICI Bank.
The 'sports edition' and the 'luxury edition' are very aggressively priced considering the loadings and features of this marque.
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday launched CLA Class sedan, priced in the range of Rs 31.5-35.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)
The company, which will complete launching of products aimed to drive volumes in India by 2015-16, expects 40 per cent of its entire product range to be priced below Rs 25 lakh (Rs 2.5 million) in the next 5- 10 years.
For the first time, the event will take place across three locations in Delhi: Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka, and India Expo Mart at Greater Noida.
Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.
The Mercedes GLA SUV looks spectacular from every angle.
Ahead of the festive season, several passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts of 1.5-3 per cent on new vehicle purchase against scrapped old vehicles after a meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, an official statement said on Tuesday. The statement further said Mercedes Benz India has offered a flat discount of Rs 25,000, which will be over and above all existing discounts. Union Road Transport and Highways (RT&H) Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday chaired a meeting with the SIAM delegation at Bharat Mandapam, where he addressed pressing issues in the automobile industry.
State transport undertakings are warming up to the multinationals despite premium pricing
BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.
It goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.8 seconds!
Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks to fend off stiff competition from rival Mercedes-Benz.
The Rs 3k-cr facility may come up in Pune. While plans are yet to be finalised, the lower cost of manufacturing in India has compelled the company to give a serious thought to the proposition, Harald Landmann, the bus business head for Mercedes-Benz said at the launch of the company's intercity luxury bus in Pune.
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