Daily Archives: July 22, 2013

Russia’s car market will be Europe’s biggest by 2020, forecaster says

Russia's car market will be Europe's biggest by 2020, forecaster says

The Russian auto market will overcome its current slump and overtake Germany to become the largest in Europe – and the fifth biggest globally – by 2020 as car ownership increases, a Boston Consulting Group study said.

Zetsche uses windfall gain to buy Daimler stock worth €1.15 million

Zetsche uses windfall gain to buy Daimler stock worth €1.15 million

Daimler extended Zetsche’s contract by three years in February. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has purchased roughly 1.15 million euros ($1.51 million) worth of company stock using the proceeds from share options granted nearly 10 years ago.

Extreme temperatures hammer batteries, electrical systems

Extreme temperatures hammer batteries, electrical systems

Extreme heat can wreak havoc on cars. The higher ambient temperatures during a heat wave can stress batteries and electrical and cooling systems to the breaking point, according to automotive experts.

Motor Codes Backs Mercedes Over 210 series Rust

Motor Codes Backs Mercedes Over 210 series Rust

Because the cars affected are now between 10 and 17 years old, issues over the Mercedes Benz Mobilo Life 30 Year warranty against rust perforation are gradually going away.

‘Last’ S2 E-type roadster heads July 30th Sale

‘Last’ S2 E-type roadster heads July 30th Sale

Along with the the Fixed Head Coupe and the 2 + 2, the E-type 4.2, the Roadster received some significant changes during 1968.