Monthly Archives: November 2009

Mercedes-Benz Mbrace

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Last week Mercedes-Benz officially launched mbrace (formerly teleaid). Every new vehicle retailed with a telematics control unit moving forward will include a complimentary six-month trial period allowing customers to experience the nineteen safety, security, destination planning and convenience services that mbrace offers.  Every equipped, pre-owned vehicle will receive a complimentary 3-month trial.

Some of the new features include:

  • Safe Ride, which provides assistance to the customer who is unable to drive.
  • Crisis Assist, which provides critical, real-time guidance and support to customers in the event of a disaster (ie evacuation information, shelter information, contacting family, contacting insurance carriers).
  • Location-based weather
  • Improved location-based traffic
  • Vehicle Finder
  • Improved concierge service

Mobile Applications for iPhone and BlackBerry are available:

All mbrace subscribers have the option to download the companion mobile app to their iPhone and/or BlackBerry at no additional charge. Feature highlights include Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Vehicle Finder, Roadside Assistance and Dealer Connect. The apps can be found online in the iTunes App Store and at BlackBerry App World using search keywords “mbrace” or “Mercedes.”

2010 ML450 Now available

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Our 2010 ML450 Hybrid just arrived.  It is unique, because it is not the normal silver, black or white color that most other dealers ordered for thier inventory.  Below is a copy of the MSRP.  Per Mercedes-Benz it is available for lease only.  Let me know if you have any questions. 

     ML450H                                                   $55,000
792  Palladium Silver                                    $720
151  M-B Tex Black                                                  
P01  P01 Package: Auto-Dimming Mirrors, COMAND                 $3,950
     U80 : 115V AC Power Outlet                                     
     049 : iPod/MP3 Media Interface Cable                           
     218 : Rearview Camera                                          
     249 : Autodimming Mirrors                                      
     275 : Power Dr.Seat & Steering Col. w/ Memory                  
     441 : Power Steering Column                                    
     500 : Power Folding Mirrors                                    
     512 : COMAND System w/hard-drive Navigation                    
     517 : SIRIUS Satellite Radio and HD Digital Radio                 
     518 : iPod/MP3 Media Interface                                 
     890 : Power Liftgate                                           
R55  R55 Wheel Pkg: 19″ twin 5-spoke wheel                       $770
     R55 : 19″ Wheels                                               
     R66 : Extended Mobility Tires                                  
731  Burl Walnut Wood Trim                                          
846  Brushed Aluminum Running Boards w/ Rubber                $660
866  Rear Seat Entertainment System Pre-Wiring                   $160
                                                                    
     SUBTOTAL                                      $61,260
     DESTINATION & DELIVERY              $875
     TOTAL                                             $62,135

ML450 Hybrid Information

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Yesterday our dealership had trainging on the upcoming ML450 Hybrid.  The vehicle is amazing, seemless change from electric to gas, smooth shifting, and great power without sacrificing fuel economy.  In comparrison to Lexus and the upcoming BMW, the ML will fits nicely between the two in terms of power, performance, and fuel economy.  Where it out weighs each of the others is in fit/finish and safety. 

The ML will be a limited production vehicle.  As it stands now Mercedes-Benz USA will produce 1700 total vehicles over a 2 year period (this year and next) for the USA with none slated for Europe at this time.  No pricing information has been made available yet, but they are estimating lease payments to run $20 – $120 more per month than the average ML350 lease.  under the hood viewML450 electric driveML450 Gas drive09012009284




Mercedes-Benz Sales

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mb_logo_smMONTVALE, N.J. – Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 18,193 vehicles, its     highest month of the year and a 21.3% improvement over October 2008.
 “Clearly we’re very pleased with this month’s result and we believe that we will be able to parlay this into a strong fourth quarter and continued increases in our market share,” said Ernst Lieb, President & CEO of MBUSA.  “This is validation of the ‘back to basics’ approach we have undertaken in partnership with our retail network, utilizing the current economic environment to strengthen the customer experience and promote the value inherent in our product line.”  Lieb said the sales gains for the month were also influenced by a more stabile economic environment relative to last year and to the momentum of the company’s new products — the compact SUV GLK-Class and the new 9th generation E-Class — as well as volume leaders like its C- and M-Class model lines.
The GLK-Class, introduced in January 2009, has outsold every vehicle in its class on a year-to-date basis.  The all-new, 9th generation E-Class, launched in late June, recorded sales of 6,071 for October 2009, up 189.4% over October 2008.  The other volume leaders for the month were the C-Class and M-Class with sales of 4,122, and 2,370 respectively.
On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 153,606 new vehicles, trailing the comparable period last year by 20.1%.
Separately, through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 5,433 vehicles in October; a 13 percent increase compared to October 2008 sales of 4,807 vehicles.  Year-to-date sales for the MBCPO program are 62,161, a 17.8 percent increase over 2008 year-to-date sales (52,753 vehicles).