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A stroll through Dusseldorf

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:29:00 +0000

Trucks of all sizes play are vital to the fucntion of today's urban centers -- even for those, such as Dusseldorf, Germany, that trace their beginnings back to the Middle Ages. Here's a look at some of the many truck types key to keeping a modern city up and running.

The new Sprinter

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:20:00 +0000

Mercedes Benz's Claus Tritt talks about the new 2014 model year Sprinter van.

Powertrain changes for the new Sprinter

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:15:00 +0000

Mercedes Benz engineers delved into powertrain changes made to the 2014 model year Sprinter van.

Design by light

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:11:00 +0000

A special 3D light display highlights some of the many changes made to the 2014 model year Sprinter van.

The 2014 Sprinter unveiling

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Mercedes-Benz rolled out the new 2014 model year Sprinter van at a special press event held in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Scenes from the Sprinter “Ride & Drive” event

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:26:00 +0000

From Dusseldorf to Indemann, Aldenhoven and back to Dusseldorf again, reporters put various configurations of the new Sprinter van through its paces on the fast-moving Autobahn, as well as on a closed test track and crowded city streets to get a feel for how the redesigned vehicle handles.

The New Sprinter

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:21:00 +0000

Mercedes Benz said its newly redesigned Sprinter, unveiled in Europe this week, is the third generation of this particular style of commercial van – a design first introduced in 1995, almost two decades ago. Yet the main reason Mercedes decided to craft a “third generation” Sprinter rests with the need to incorporate a range of new technologies that only became practical for use in commercial applications over the last few years.

Blast from the past

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:00 +0000

Mercedes Benz dug up a rare treat from its long history in the van market for the rollout of its new Sprinter model in Dusseldorf, Germany, this week: two 1962 versions of its L319 van -- one of the very first purpose-built commercial van platforms in the world, designed to carry cargo as well as passengers.

GM Fleet & Commercial 2014 Product Review

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:29:00 +0000

General Motors is holding its GM Fleet & Commercial 2014 Product Review for customers this week at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. In addition to a look at the 2014 fleet lineup, GM unveiled a new small van, the Chevrolet City Express, to be available in the fall of 2014.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Rollout

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:27:00 +0000

The new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado was rolled out for the media this week.