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  • The death of a brand: Maybach eliminated

    The death of a brand: Maybach eliminated

    Good news for Maybach’s rivals – most notably luxury brands such as Bentley and Rolls-Royce.  Maybach, one of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands and a favorite of VIP all aroung the globe, could be shuttered in favor of top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz models by 2013.

    The Maybach production will end when the Mercedes-Benz introduces a new generation S model in its main Mercedes-Benz range. The uber-luxury model, which starts from €300,000, has failed to live up to expectations since it was reintroduced in 2002.

    The Maybach death could be good news for Bentley and Rolls-Royce, which are respectively owned by Daimler’s German competitors, Volkswagen and BMW.

    Bentley, which believes it will sell 7,000 cars this year, launched its flagship Mulsanne model last year, complete with a 6.75-liter V8 engine and a price tag of $290,000 (€220,000)

    Rolls-Royce, the instantly recognizable brand favored by individuals from the Queen to 50 Cent, announced an extended-wheelbase version of its Mulsanne competitor the Rolls Royce Ghost earlier this year, priced at £230,000 (€270,000).

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  • Yacht on four wheels – Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Pearl

    Yacht on four wheels – Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Pearl

    The way is the goal: driving experience meeting the highest expectations
    High-grade vehicle concept on a modern, maritime theme

    With the Mercedes-Benz Viano Vision Pearl showcar, presented at this year’s International Motor Show (IAA) in September, Mercedes-Benz demonstrates what is possible in the van sector. A full leather interior in white/grey, wood floor, brushed aluminium trim, chromatically tinting windows and the Bang & Olufsen high-end sound­ system “BeoSound Viano” make a journey in the Viano Vision Pearl a memorable experience for up to six occupants.

    Viano Vision Pearl’s design concept takes its inspiration from that of modern sporting yachts, with the theme of travel as an experience. The onboard W-LAN connectivity caters for the needs of modern, mobile individuals. For ther exterior design, Mercedes-Benz has for the first time in the van sector used the paint finish “magno pearl grey”, a matt, pebble-grey colour. The stylistically revised front end of the Viano with its integrated LED daytime running lamps gives the van a more sporty, powerful appearance.

    Mobility is nowadays more experience-oriented. Most people no longer travel somewhere just to relax and enjoy themselves. Car or motorcycle tours, cruises, sailing trips or trek­king ­tours – the travelling time itself becomes part of the experience.

    Mercedes-Benz reflects this trend with the Viano Vision Pearl. “We want to show what can be done with the Viano. The Viano Vision Pearl is not merely a functional van, but also a stylishly designed living space,” says Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans.

    “We have created a vehicle which combines generous spaciousness with an impressive design. Anybody who attaches importance to stress-free and at the same time stylish travel will find that the Viano Vision Pearl is the ideal companion. The interior design and technical features make the Viano Vision Pearl the S-Class among vans.”