Under Chrysler’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, part of the reorganization has led them to sell off some of the specialized equipment from a hybrid laboratory that they had shared with Mercedes. Mercedes has put a stop to the sale saying that they own the technology, along with the stockpile of supplies, and that Chrysler has no right to it. The two auto makers, who formerly operated under the Daimler name in a joint venture, have been fighting over the equipment since Chrysler left the Troy, Michigan, facility a few months before it filed for Chapter 11 protection. Mercedes is asking the court to remove the equipment used for the development of prototype hybrid engines from the sale so that it can continue to negotiate a settlement to its dispute with the bankruptcy estate.
Category Archives: Mercedes Benz
Ford Shines At The Detroit Auto Show
Based on the Detroit Auto Show, the automobile industry may be undergoing a huge transformation. There are dozens of hybrid vehicles and countless pure battery-powered cars. The market for energy alternative cars remains weak, but if strict emissions standards are imposed, demands could soar.
Ford Motor Company had a very strong showing, winning North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year Awards. The car award went to the Ford Fusion Hybrid and in the truck category, Ford’s Transit Connect van. This is the sixth win in the truck category for Ford, the most of any automaker.
The awards recognize the vehicles that are “benchmarks” in their category based on factors including innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar. Vehicles must be new or “substantially changed” to be considered.
Some other memorable displays are: General Motors with their new Chevy Volt, Mercedes B Class pure hydrogen fuel cell car, Audis A8 which won the eyes on design and Chrysler’s Gem which has sold more than 40,000 since 1999 and reportedly owns about 70 percent of the electric vehicle market.
Mercedes-Benz SLK Recalls
2005 – 2009 SLK -Class – Electrical System – Vehicles may have incorrect SCN (Software calibration number) coding. This can affect safety and emission functions. If there is a crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is necessary for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed. Please call your Mercedes-Benz dealership to schedule an appointment.
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Mercedes Benz Recalls
2006 – 2008 M-Class – Electrical System problem – Some vehicles may have incorrect SCN coding. This in turn can affect different safety and emission functions. In the event of a crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed. Please call your Mercedes dealership and schedule an appointment.
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Mercedes-Benz Recall
2006 M-Class Mercedes Benz – Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System – On certain vehicles a hose clamp that secures power steering fluid cooling hose to the P.S.F cooler may not create sufficient clamping for this. The loss of the power steering fluid can hurt power steering pump and could ultimately lead to a crash. Please call your Mercedes dealership immediately for an appointment.
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Mercedes E-Class Wagon Coming to United States
Mercedes has confirmed that it will start selling a redesigned E-Class station wagon. This will happen in June, 2010. It is the only wagon that is planned by Mercedes to be on sale in the U.S.
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Mercedes Benz R Class Recall
2007 Mercedes-Benz R Class – On certain vehicles the accelerator pedal may not have been fully connected to its mounting studs. After a while the pedal may not hold a consistent pedal position, which could effect acceleration. Call you Mercedes dealership immediately and schedule an appointment.
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Cars and Trucks Currently Built in the U.S.A.
Approximately 8.5 million vehicles were assembled in the United States in 2008, but only 5 million of those were made by Big Three auto makers. More than 3 million of the assembled vehicles in U.S. plants were built by autoworkers employed by brands such as BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota. American vehicles assembled in the United States, built by American union workers, and made with engines and transmissions manufactured in the U.S.are the following:
Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, Ford Expedition, Ford F150, Ford F-250, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, Lincoln Navigator, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Savana, GMC Yukon XL, Hummer H2, Dodge Caliber (manual transmission only), Dodge Dakota (automatic only), Jeep Compass (manual transmission only), Jeep Patriot (manual transmission only), Jeep Wrangler (automatic transmission only), Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (automatic transmission only).
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