Monthly Archives: December 2016

Future Talk IV in Berlin: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence – M


How is artificial intelligence (AI) influencing tomorrow’s mobility? How can we use its ideas today? How intelligent will the car of the future be? And above all: what role will people play in this? These were the central questions discussed by Mercedes-Benz experts at the fourth Future Talk in Berlin in dialogue with scientists, engineers and journalists. Experience the world of Mercedes-Benz: http://benz.me/international/.

In the past few years the Mercedes-Benz Future Talk has dealt with the subjects of utopia, robotics and virtuality. This time, the focus was on the integration of artificial intelligence in the field of mobility and the interaction of humans and machines.

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BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive – USA Press Launch


Mit tatkräftiger Unterstützung von ALPINA hat BMW of North America am 22. August 2016 den neuen BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive zum ersten Mal fahraktiv der amerikanischen Presse vorgestellt.

Eingeladene Medienvertreter hatten die exklusive Gelegenheit das souveräne Fahrerlebnis der neuen Luxuslimousine auf Kaliforniens atemberaubenden Straßen zu erleben. Eindrucksvoll unter Beweis stellte der neue BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive auch seine außergewöhnlichen Fahrleistungen und dynamischen Qualitäten auf dem legendären Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca – dank performance-orientiertem Allradantrieb mit Hinterachslenkung meisterte der BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive auch die anspruchsvolle Streckenführung durch die bekannte „Corkscrew“ spielerisch.

As part of the many activities surrounding this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, BMW of North America with the support of ALPINA presented the all new BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive for a first hands-on drive.

Selected media representatives had the exclusive opportunity to enjoy the unparalleled driving experience of ALPINA’s latest offering on California’s finest roads. The BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive also demonstrated its extraordinary performance and dynamic handling qualities on the legendary Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca – the rear-wheel drive bias of the BMW xDrive system with ALPINA calibration and the Integral Active Steering means the BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive mastered even the challenging „corkscrew“ playfully.

BMW ALPINA B7 xDrive

Motor/Engine / V8 90°
Hubraum/Capacity / 4395 cm3
Leistung/Max output / 447 kW (608 PS/hp)
Drehmoment/Torque / 800 Nm
8-Gang Sport-Automatik/8-speed sport automatic
ZF 8HP75 mit/with SWITCH-TRONIC

Beschleunigung/Acceleration 0-100 km/h / 3,7 s
Höchstgeschwindigkeit/Top speed / 330 km/h

Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert / Fuel consumption combined / 10,4 l/100 km
CO2-Emissionen kombiniert / CO2 emissions combined / 242 g/km // Gemäß EU Norm / according to EU Norm //
www.ALPINA.de/DAT-Hinweis

Änderungen, die dem Fortschritt der Technik dienen, Ausstattungsänderungen sowie Änderungen des Designs behalten wir uns kurzfristig vor. / Subject to change in design, equipment and technical data.

Mercedes-Benz x Lufthansa: Leading the way into the future of travel -


What would the future of mobility look like? Mercedes-Benz and Lufthansa partnered up for an exciting project on the first direct flight to Silicon Valley. Read all about this partnership via: http://mb4.me/Lufthansa-en
Rewatch the favourite moments of this road trip across Northern California and the legendary Highway 1.

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The art of chocolate-making with Katrina Markoff – Mercedes Benz ori


Take a visual journey into the heart of experimental chocolate-making with Vosges Haut-Chocolat founder Katrina Markoff.
Read all about Katrina Markoff via: http://mb4.me/Katrina-EN

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Behind the scenes with the 919 Hybrid & Panamera 4 E-Hybrid in Lon


06:00 Tuesday 27 September 2016. Watch previously unseen footage from the day Mark Webber piloted the 919 Hybrid on its maiden road voyage, as it introduced the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid to the city of London.
Supported by the Porsche LMP1 and GB teams, this extraordinary convoy drove through Park Lane, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square and other famous London landmarks.

Combined fuel consumption in accordance with EU 6: Panamera 4 E-Hybrid: 2.5 l/100 km, CO2 emissions: 56g/km; Electricity consumption: 15.9 kWh/100 km

The Grand Tour Episode 6 Trailer with Jeremy Clarkson


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Assetto Corsa – Porsche pack 3


Always on for a competition. Porsche makes its comeback to the virtual race tracks of the world with three download packs and over 20 cars for the racing simulation Assetto Corsa, the last of which gets published today on Steam.

True passion for motorsports and the relentless fight for the best lap times and fastest corners, that’s what Porsche and Assetto Corsa are all about. Racing with legendary Porsche sport and race cars from the past and present is so realistic and thrilling – even Brendon Hartley and Timo Bernhard from the Porsche Motorsport Team love to challenge each other. But see for yourself.
Learn more: www.assettocorsa.net