Monthly Archives: November 2011
Hamams for Arab Sheiks
Steep Serpentines are leading Tomas to a quarry located in the mountains high above Carrara. But instead of Pizza, Pasta and Vino, Tomas faces a stiff piece of work. Read more »
Electrifying Rally
The Vito E-CELL convinces at the first “Bodensee Elektrik” rally. The rally, which is exclusively for electric drive vehicles, passes through three countries. The focus of the race is the vehicles’ road capability. Read more »
The Café on Wheels
Coffee Bella’s installation units fit in every van and provide the perfect piece of Bella Italia. Read more »
Digital Drivestyle
The smartphone has become an important part of many people’s lives. These small devices are more powerful than some small computers, thanks to their increasing processor power. Read more »
The Highlights from Amsterdam
Green technologies currently set the tone at the BedrijfsautoRAI commercial vehicle expo in Amsterdam. The new 7G-Tronic automatic transmission in the Sprinter is comfortable and saves fuel. Read more »
The True Expert Amongst the City-Vans
Economic fuel consumption, reliable in daily business and safe drivability. This is how the new Citan presents itself at the Bedrijfsauto RAI in Amsterdam. Read more »
The Citan. Tackles the Toughest Tasks.
The new member of the Mercedes-Benz van family is extremely agile and provides the same high level of economy as its colleagues. Read more »
Women’s Rally “Aïcha des Gazelles”
The desert race is made up of seven stages. 301 participants cross the Sahara armed with only a map and a compass for navigation. Read more »
Rock'n'Roll in the Comfort Zone
Stars are demanding – even when traveling. The Berlin-based “Highway Tiger” has met these high expectations for over 16 years. They rent specifically built Sprinters as tour buses. Read more »
Sprinter 4×4 in the Icy Toughness Test
In Arjeplog, northern Sweden the entire winter is frosty and cold with constant sub-zero temperatures: the best conditions for winter testing. Almost all car manufacturers test their vehicles here in the ice and snow. Read more »
The V Club Technology Day
Spa weekend for vans. Read more »
Citan Artic Circle Test
Many development engineers spend the winter in Arjeplog. In the northern reaches of Sweden they test vehicles under extreme winter conditions. Read more »
UK Electro Van Subsidy
Subsidy for low-emission commercial vehicles in the UK, Vito E-CELL of seven to qualify for up to £ 8,000. Read more »
Everything the Automobile Heart Desires
Retro Classics Stuttgart Read more »
Rally Ladies in the Desert
Daniela Snyder and Julia Salamon are among the 16 chosen members to take part in this year’s Mercedes-Benz team for the Aïcha des Gazelles rally. Read more »
Arctic Van Test 2012
Snow, ice and extreme temperatures – the Sprinter wins the Arctic Van Test for the third consecutive year. Read more »
Road Works
Massive machines, tough men and steaming asphalt. Read more »
Maximum Protection for Babies
Life-saving technical innovation: The new baby medical care unit, Felix Read more »
Shuttle Service in the Snow
A Vito 4×4 transports the pupils from the Cristallo ski school safely and comfortably to the slopes. Read more »
The New Vito E-CELL Crewbus
Sustainable solutions for urban passenger transport – first presented in the Pavillon Vert at the International Motor Show in Geneva 2012. Read more »
The Ability to Customize and Improvise
Event firm Reaction Audio Visual needs a van that is tough, flexible and an all-rounder. Guess which one they picked… Read more »
Hard Work in the Icy Wilderness
Lapland. Minus 30 degrees Celsius and nearly two meters of snow. A man working in extreme conditions. Read more »
Van Tuning – The Little Differences
The company Hartmann Tuning specializes in sprucing up the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito. Anyone who wants his workhorse to look more like a dressage horse has come to the right place. Read more »
Vito E-CELL Conquers Spain
Not only is Eroski committed to providing local foods, but it also delivers them in an environmentally friendly way. The Spanish grocery chain has been testing the Vito E-CELL in day-to-day use for a year now. Read more »
The Vito E-CELL – Well Connected
More than 30 Daimler outlets and trading partners take on the sales and service of the first series production van with electric drive. Read more »
European Cycling USA Style
California’s first choice for deluxe bike tours: a Sprinter as travel companion for demanding and highly discerning cyclists. Read more »
A Hunting Lodge on Wheels
On a wolf hunt through Inner Mongolia with a marble bathroom and underfloor heating. Two Asian entrepreneurs have each converted a truck into luxury motorhome. Read more »
The Gypsy Campers
A mobile, comfortable home in the wild countryside. Read more »
A Titan for the City
Citan is the name of the new Mercedes-Benz city van. The public premiere will be at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany in September 2012. Read more »
Vito-Taxi vs. “Black Cab”
It is not easy to make a taxi for London. The requirements are strict. But Vito has cracked it. Now it takes on a challenge against the TX4 the traditional Black Cab. Read more »
The Sprinter Aerobox Test
Fast, economical and environmentally-friendly mobility. Read more »
Bell Foundry, Part 1
Up to your elbows in horse manure. Read more »
Bell Foundry, Part 2
Is Tomas’ number up? Read more »
The Vito E-CELL in Customer Use
230 Vito E-CELLs have been working under tough conditions since 2010. Time for a progress report. Read more »
More Holidays for Everybody
The caravan, auto, travel and tourism trade show in Stuttgart 2012. This year too, everything under the sun for world travelers. Read more »
A Day with a Speed Courier
How much stress can you handle flying around London? Read more »
When Pigs Fly
A bakery from the USA trusts in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Read more »
The Mobile 24h-Hydraulic Service
When a machine breaks down on-site, significant costs are incurred. Pirtek promises quick help – with its Sprinter work shop vans. Read more »
Miniature Concept Van
With the slogan ‘big answers from small’ Daihatsu reveals its next-generation technology for small vehicles and according to Daihatsu this offers a ‘free energy future’. Read more »
MYVAN Highlights 2012
From hydraulic first aid, luxurious wooden vans, taxi duels to a newspaper rally – this is the coming year at MYVAN, always in the middle in the world of vans! Read more »
The Best MYVAN Outtakes
Slips, errors and funny moments – a look behind the scenes of MYVAN. Read more »
Build Your own City now!
Plan the world’s most environmentally friendly city just the way you want it – the new Facebook game has started on 15th December 2011. Read more »
The Story of an All-Rounder
From the first draft of the fourties till this day. A journey through the success story of an unique craft. Read more »
The Conference Room on Wheels
Travelling is usually exhausting and time consuming. However, with this luxury custom van travelling is not only pleasant but you can also get some work done. Read more »
A Van for All Terrains
The harsh landscape of Iceland is best discovered in a large comfortable four wheel drive. Páll Halldór Halldórsson has fulfilled his dream. He has completely rebuilt a Sprinter into off-road van. Read more »
World Record with Van Support
Two vans and their crews help and support the rider at all times around the clock. Read more »
Zero-Emission Refrigerator Van
Bodybuilder specialist Kerstner is presenting the first refrigerator van variant of the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL at the Solutrans trade show in Lyon/France. Read more »
Log Cabin Building, Part 1
Bag pipes, chainsaws and bears – What better can you wish for? Read more »
Log Cabin Building, Part 2
You should have a proper grip on an axe; otherwise it might fly out of your hand and into someone’s face! Read more »
The Veterinarian
Julia Eichelberger has been working as a mobile vet with her Vito for nearly four years now. In her Vito she brings her practice to the patient. Read more »
Dunlop Tires Wins Award
Fifty years after its construction the 65-hp Mercedes-Benz L319 was extensively renovated winning the Golden Classic steering wheel award 2011 in the category “Restoration of the Year”, from the magazine AUTO BILD KLASSIK. Read more »
From the First Van to the Fifties
A journey through the success story of the Mercedes-Benz vans. Read more »
From the Fifties to the Present
The second part of our journey through the success story of the Mercedes-Benz vans. Read more »