Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Deep Dive: Mercedes' Big Plans for Small Cars

Deep Dive: Mercedes' Big Plans for Small Cars
Deep Dive: Mercedes' Big Plans for Small Cars - Automobile Magazine
Seven models, four green powertrains, AMG variants -- and one for Infiniti?

Mercedes-Benz has never been afraid to think outside the box when it comes to producing small cars, but neither has it met with great success. The rear-engine Smart is struggling. Ties with Chrysler and Mitsubishi unraveled. And then there are the A-class and the B-class, which, despite an innovative sandwich-floor platform, haven't matched the impact of BMW's Mini brand, let alone Volkswagen's Golf.


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Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1110_mercedes_benz_big_plans_for_small_cars_deep_dive/index.html

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