Monthly Archives: January 2013

New CLA will be the most aerodynamic production car

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Mercedes-Benz says the new CLA will be the most aerodynamic of all production cars.  With it’s 0.22 drag coefficient, the Mercedes-Benz claims the CLA sets the new aerodynamic benchmark among all series production cars, beating electric cars such as the Chevy Volt.

mercedes-claWhile pricing has not been announced, the CLA which is designed to resemble a downsized version of the CLS, is rumored to start below the current C-Class Sedan.

The CLA-Class is aimed at winning over young Gen Y buyers, who comprise 75 million people in the U.S. and now are reaching car-buying age, but are not aspiring to buy a Mercedes.

The CLA is powered by a turbocharged 211-hp 4-cyl gasoline engine equipped with a start/stop eco system and coupled with a 7-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission.  It will also be the first front wheel drive Mercedes-Benz.

2013 The Year Ahead

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While Mercedes-Benz USA reported a record year for 2012, I am looking forward to 2013.  This year we will see the Facelifted E-Class Sedan, Wagon, Coupe and Cabriolet (photos).  Mercedes-Benz will also launch the new S-Class and CL later in the year.  New the the brand will be the CLA, an entry level vehicle to compete with the BMW 1 Series among others.

smart USA will reintroduce the Electric smart car in the late Spring time.  It boasts a combined 107 mpg with a range of 68 miles on a single charge.

Mercedes-Benz currently has one of the freshest product offerings in the industry and only looks to continue that trend.  Watch for product announcements and launches in the coming months.

Mercedes-Benz Records Record Year

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Mercedes-Benz USA hits highest-ever US volume with 305,072 new vehicles sold

MBUSA reported its highest year on record with 305,072 vehicles sold in 2012 representing a 15.4% increase over the 264,460 vehicle sold in 2011.  The Mercedes-Benz model line alone was responsible for 274,134 vehicles followed by Sprinter with 20,929 vehicles and smart with 10,009 cars.  The Mercedes-Benz model line was up 11.8%, smart was up an astonishing 92.2% and Sprinter had an increase of 26.3% for the year.

“A strong product offensive backed our retail network’s commitment to providing a worldclass
ownership experience put the wind at our back and enabled us to outperform the market and
take the brand to new heights in the U.S.,” said Steve Cannon, president & CEO of MBUSA.
“We’re going to ride that momentum into 2013 with new products across the entire model line
from entry point to flagship.”

December 2012 Sales

December sales were led by Mercedes-Benz with 28,145 vehicles sold.  Sprinter reported sales of 2,231 trucks and smart with 996 cars being sold.

 

Passion Conference 2013

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Over the holiday break I received an incredible opportunity to attend the Passion 2013 Conference in Atlanta.  I had no idea how big of a deal this conference was until I was there!

 

Passion Conference 2013There were around 60,000 students mainly consisting of ages 18-25. All fifty states were represented as well as over fifty different countries. The Georgia Dome was almost filled to capacity, which was an amazing sight to see!

 

 

Chris Tomlin

 

The music was fantastic!   I had no idea artists like Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder, Chris Tomlin (my favorite), and many others would be performing.  I was pleasantly surprised.  It was awesome to feel the bass shake the whole dome.

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The main theme of the week was to create awareness about slavery and how it still exists throughout the world. If you are interested please check out enditmovement.com to learn more.

Shining Light at distance

 

On our last night there, all 60,000 people gathered outside with candles and then they created a huge beam of light to represent us “Shining a light on slavery.” It is really cool to see how there are so many opportunities for young adults to make a difference in the world!