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Sweating the small stuff.(Front Lines - Autos)(Features)
THE BEST
Fresh air. Windows that open with the press of a key fob to let hot air out and that close with the twist of a key. Examples: Audi, BMW, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus (except IS300 and ES300), Lincoln LS (at right),Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen (key only on cars with power windows).
No spray. A "mist" feature in wipers--one flick or touch for one single wipe without a squirt. Examples: Acura, Audi, BMW, Ford Focus, Honda, Saturn, Volkswagen, Volvo, and some Lexus and Toyota models.
Light a path. "Follow me" headlights, which stay on for about 40 seconds or a preset time to light the way to your door, even after you've parked and locked your car. Examples: BMW, Jaguar S-Type, Mercedes-Benz, most Cadillacs, Lincolns, and some Chrysler and GM cars.
Let me out! Doors that let you out even when the car is locked. Pull on the door latch and it automatically unlocks that door so you don't have to fumble for the central locking switch. Examples: Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen.
Warm and cozy. A "rest" feature in the climate system, which allows residual heat to circulate through the cabin for up to about 20 minutes. It's useful on chilly days when you're waiting in the car for someone (no need to keep the engine running) or running short errands. Examples: Some BMW and Mercedes-Benz models.
Wheel of fortune. A steering wheel that tilts and ...
- BMW, Mercedes Look for Profits in Economy Car Market
- Newspaper article from: The Journal Record March 10, 1994 700+ words
...ridden economy, luxury carmakers BMW and Mercedes are venturing into some unfamiliar...people who couldn't afford a BMW." Mercedes calls its A-class car a subcompact...Mercedes' attempt at a buyout. BMW overtook Mercedes in sales for the first time...
- BMW, Mercedes fight for top premium spot.
- Magazine article from: Automotive News Europe November 3, 2003 700+ words
...2010 - 1.5 million Mercedes and 300,000 Smarts. BMW officials believe their...Automotive in London, said BMW will have difficulty overtaking Mercedes, regardless of counting...market. In 2002, Mercedes-Benz outsold BMW worldwide 1.27 million...
- Mercedes likely to overtake BMW in global sales race.(News)(Financial report)
- Magazine article from: Automotive News Wilson, Amy May 28, 2007 700+ words
...brand past archrival BMW. The BMW brand passed Mercedes in global sales in 2005 and...want to be named, predicts Mercedes could pass BMW as early as this year if the...benchmark status. But while the BMW-Mercedes sales crown is "interesting...
- CHEAPER BMW, MERCEDES COMING.(BUSINESS)
- Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) March 10, 1994 700+ words
...ridden economy, luxury carmakers BMW and Mercedes are venturing into some unfamiliar...people who couldn't afford a BMW." Mercedes calls its A-class car a subcompact...been sharp since 1959, when BMW thwarted Mercedes' attempt at a buyout. BMW...
- When Mercedes and BMW Fight, We All Win
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post Brock Yates March 22, 1987 700+ words
...Then, in the late 1970s, BMW challenged Mercedes by introducing its 7-series...lovers will complain that the BMW-Mercedes battle for the top of the market...buyer? A lot. Although the BMW-Mercedes engineering war will have only...
- BMW, Mercedes revive GDI; Technology allows better fuel economy plus more...
- Magazine article from: Automotive News Europe Wernle, Bradford Meiners, Jens March 20, 2006 700+ words
...Wernle, Jens Meiners Mercedes-Benz and BMW are bringing a new generation...for the technology. Mercedes and BMW are optimistic that...CLS350 CGI. CGI is Mercedes' abbreviation for stratified...At the Geneva show, BMW showed a 306hp, 3...
- Automakers step up used-vehicle ads; BMW, Mercedes aim campaigns at...
- Magazine article from: Advertising Age Halliday, Jean August 14, 2000 700+ words
...trucks. The efforts, from Mercedes-Benz USA, BMW North America and Nissan North...that come with new cars. Mercedes and BMW are aiming their pre-owned...endures? Nothing endures like a Mercedes-Benz." BMW's all-print push will...
- Audi targets BMW, Mercedes; VW subsidiary will bolster its product lineup to...
- Magazine article from: Automotive News Europe Ciferri, Luca October 31, 2005 700+ words
...whatever is necessary to catch premium-class rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Audi plans to sell 1.5 million cars a...are part of an effort to compete more directly with BMW and Mercedes. BMW group and Mercedes already have expanded their lineups...