Daimler and Renault officially joined hands in April 2010. Since then, Nissan has agreed to build engines for the Germans, Daimler is expected to construct a plant near the Nissan plant in Mexico, the Smart ForFour and Renault Twingo will share platforms and electric siblings and the same Renault manufacturing facility, and Mercedes is supposedly considering a Renault-based X-Class vehicle to slot between Smart and the A-Class. Not bad for less than three years' work. But wait, there's more. According to a report in Automotive News, the two firms are talking about developing a large ... Read More

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Mercedes brings the Maybach touch to the Sprinter 1301007540

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is perfect for shuttling a half-dozen people to the airport, but what if you prefer a ride that's a bit more upscale, yet still want enough room to stand up and mill about? Brilliant Transportation has the answer, and its Brilliant Van doesn't just add a touch of luxury, it makes a Maybach seem downright plebeian. The ...
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition is a private jet sans the wings 1293139860

Here in North America we know Mercedes-Benz as purveyors of luxury automobiles. But overseas, the Silver Star is known just as much for its commercial trucks. In between exists a huge chasm, but if one vehicle is capable of single-handedly bridging that gap, it's surely the Sprinter Grand Edition. Now you may have seen the Sprinter delivering your ...
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LA 2010: Sprinkles Cupcakes Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van delivers delectable delights, destroys diets 1290121200

Sprinkles Cupcakes are a Southern California institution. They taste amazing and the stores often have lines out the door because the delectable treats are just. that. good. Knowing that automotive journalists are a particularly hungry bunch and fans of things that are free, Sprinkles teamed up with Merecedes-Benz and West Coast Customs to create the ...
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Mercedes-Benz adds eco-friendly LPG dual-fuel model to Sprinter lineup 1289311080

Mercedes-Benz recently announced the addition of the Sprinter 316 LGT (Liquefied Gas Technology) dual-fuel model to the cargo van's already expansive lineup. The 316 LGT features a Euro 5-compliant 1.8-liter gasoline engine that's designed to sip either liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or conventional unleaded fuel. Prepping the LGT model for dual-fuel use ...
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Mercedes to bring Bluetec diesel to European-market Sprinters by 2012, but we get it first! 1271767200

Usually, the U.S. gets breakthrough technology or vehicles after the rest of the world has had time to play with it for awhile. Usually, Europe or Japan gets something great, we write about how good they have it and years later (if we're lucky) it comes our way. It's a rarity when we get something first and the rest of the world waits. But, such is the ...

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Daimler to make 16-passenger diesel Sprinter van, a carpoolers dream machine 1271105880

If you've ever wondered why so few automakers offer vehicles with space to cram in 15 of your closest friends for a cross-country trip, you're probably the only one. Still, Daimler has heard the thoughts of those who think the current Sprinter lineup is just not quite big enough. How does seating for 16 sound? Crazy at first, for sure, but the ...
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Report: New Renault-Nissan tieup with Daimler could result in commercial van linkages 1270850460

Renault-Nissan's partnership with Daimler is only a couple of days old, but the three companies have already divulged plenty of information on possible synergies. For example, the three automakers will work together on a small car platform that will one day underpin the Renault Twingo and future Smart cars. The companies will also collaborate on engine ...
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Still want a Sprinter? 100 Mercedes dealers sign on to sell big van 1257808800

Last year, there were 350 dealers selling Sprinters, but the signs in front of those dealerships had the word "Dodge" on them. Now that Sprinters have been pulled from Chrysler's pipeline, Automotive News reports that Mercedes-Benz has established its own U.S. van subsidiary and is canvassing dealers to sell the hardy haulers. Of the 165 Mercedes and ...
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Will Chrysler get Fiat Ducato or Iveco Daily to replace departing Sprinter? 1252414740

Easy come, easy go – that's apparently Chrysler's luck with repurposed European-market work trucks. For the last few years, Chrysler has offered the German-designed Sprinter van under the Dodge nameplate. Mercedes-Benz wants its rig back, so it's taking the well-regarded work vehicle out of Pentastar dealerships and anointing about 120 of its own ...
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REPORT: Dodge Sprinter sales to cease as Mercedes opts to sell model itself with new diesel 1251903420

As much as Daimler has been hating on Chrysler lately, one would think that the Pentastar was the cold-hearted deviant who stuck a knife into the heart of the German automaker. The "Merger of Equals" turned out to be a bum deal for Chrysler, but at least it was able to procure some hardware from its German ex. Some parts of the LX platform that underpins ...