Mercedes-Benz and Bosch announced the start of a pilot project for automated ride-hailing service in San Jose, Calf. Their pilot project for an app-based ride-hailing service using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles has now been launched in the Silicon Valley city of San Jose. Monitored by a safety driver, the self-driving cars shuttle between West San […]
AASP/NJ Supports Career Fair
On November 21, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) participated as a sponsor of the New Jersey Area High School/College Transportation Career Fair at the Mercedes Benz Learning & Performance Center in Robbinsville which was organized by the Collision Repair Education Foundation. AASP/NJ Executive Director Charles Bryant, President Jerry McNee and […]
BASF’s Glasurit Brand Named Preferred Supplier with Mercedes-Benz Australia
Glasurit, BASF’s premium automotive refinishing brand, has been named the preferred supplier for refinishing paint for all Mercedes-Benz Autobody Repairers in Australia and New Zealand. “Our partnership with Mercedes-Benz in Australia and New Zealand is about more than just delivering high-quality refinishing paint. It also offers Mercedes-Benz Autobody Repairers with access to our leading training […]
Mercedes-Benz Launches Vehicle Subscription Plan in the U.S.
Pilot program that includes insurance, roadside assistance and maintenance will be available in Nashville and Philadelphia. Mercedes-Benz yesterday launched its Mercedes-Benz Collection subscription service. The program, that was announced in April, is a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA and Mercedes-Benz dealers, Mercedes-Benz Collection allows subscribers to switch between different types of vehicles […]
AkzoNobel and Mercedes-Benz China Announce Supplier Agreement
AkzoNobel has become the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China, the country’s leading luxury auto brand. The agreement means the company has become a certified supplier of vehicle refinishes to more than 50 auto companies in China over the last 20 years. “Becoming the recommended supplier of automotive refinishes for Mercedes-Benz China shows […]
Mercedes-Benz USA to Pilot Vehicle Subscription Service in Nashville and Philadelphia
Subscription includes insurance and maintenance Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC announced that they will launch Mercedes-Benz Collection, a luxury vehicle subscription service which allows customers to switch in and out of vehicles depending on their needs or lifestyle. In partnership with Mercedes-Benz dealers, the service will launch in June as a pilot […]
Mercedes-Benz USA Expands Parts Distribution Centers
Announces new center in Grapevine, Texas and renovations in Carol Stream, Ill. and Robbinsville, N.J. to improve service for dealers This summer, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) celebrated one grand opening and two substantial renovations of Parts Distribution (PDC) and Learning and Performance (LPC) Centers to help service dealers more effectively nationwide. The upgrades will allow Mercedes-Benz […]
Axalta Becomes Mercedes-Benz Aftermarket Premium Partner in China
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) has been certified as a “Premium Partner” by Mercedes-Benz aftermarket in China. Under the terms of the partnership designation, Axalta will provide its Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC waterborne coating products to Mercedes-Benz in China to support its collision repair business. Axalta also will provide color formulas to Mercedes-Benz dealer shops and […]