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Daimler opens office in Baghdad, Iraq
As a small step that could be considered a healthy vote of confidence in Iraq's return to stability, Mercedes has established a corporate representative office in Baghdad. Daimler set up shop in Erbil, Iraq last February, opening a training center that would get mechanics ready for coming Mercedes products. By installing a corporate representative, the company will have someone on the ground to figure out how best to introduce new Mercedes products to the country. The rep will focus on examining and developing the market for trucks and buses, ... Read more →
On the Block: Saddam's Rollers up for sale Noah Joseph
It'd be hard to find a vehicle that conveys a greater sense of authority and superiority than a Rolls-Royce. How about a Rolls-Royce that previously belonged to a dictator? A year and a half since ...
VIDEO: You think NYC cabbies are crazy? Try Baghdad Chris Shunk
During the 2008 New York Auto Show we took a short cab ride from the Javits Center to the hotel, and our driver straddled lanes, blew lights, and narrowly missed around three dozen cars. That's ...
VIDEO: How not to make friends in Iraq while driving a HUMVEE John Neff
This video is pretty shocking to watch, as it's difficult to imagine anyone being able to get away with driving like that in the U.S., even the military. But then again, Baghdad isn't Boston and ...
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Hussein-y Benz?* Chris Paukert
First Sgt. William von Zeal did a little shopping while stationed in Iraq with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion-- he picked up what is believed to be Saddam Hussein's 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL for ...
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Daimler opens office in Baghdad, Iraq 8 months ago on Autoblog
As a small step that could be considered a healthy vote of confidence in Iraq's return to stability, Mercedes has established a corporate representative office in Baghdad. Daimler set up shop in Erbil, Iraq last February, opening a training center that would get mechanics ready for coming Mercedes ...
On the Block: Saddam's Rollers up for sale 1 year ago on Autoblog
It'd be hard to find a vehicle that conveys a greater sense of authority and superiority than a Rolls-Royce. How about a Rolls-Royce that previously belonged to a dictator? A year and a half since his execution, several uber-luxury automobiles that belonged to Saddam Hussein are now popping up for ...
VIDEO: You think NYC cabbies are crazy? Try Baghdad 1 year ago on Autoblog
During the 2008 New York Auto Show we took a short cab ride from the Javits Center to the hotel, and our driver straddled lanes, blew lights, and narrowly missed around three dozen cars. That's nothing compared to this video of a Baghdad cab ride from hell. Photographer Steve Bent of The Sunday ...
VIDEO: How not to make friends in Iraq while driving a HUMVEE 2 years ago on Autoblog
This video is pretty shocking to watch, as it's difficult to imagine anyone being able to get away with driving like that in the U.S., even the military. But then again, Baghdad isn't Boston and slowing down a HUMVEE for a traffic jam creates a target that's much easier to attack. Nevertheless, ...
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Hussein-y Benz?* 3 years ago on Autoblog
First Sgt. William von Zeal did a little shopping while stationed in Iraq with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion-- he picked up what is believed to be Saddam Hussein's 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL for around $5,000 from a private owner in Baghdad. The white Benz in question was fitted with armor ...
Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!
Chris Paukert joins the usual crew of Chris, Sam, and Dan, summarily classing up the joint.
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