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Used Car of the Day: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D

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Once again we're plucking a Mercedes diesel from our forums -- in this case, it's a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. This California-model car is actually based in Eugene, Oregon. If you want to pick up an old diesel Mercedes-Benz for a relatively low price, the ask is $4,700. There are spare parts available.

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Mercedes-Benz and BMW to sell car-sharing JV SHARE NOW to Stellantis

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Mercedes-Benz Mobility and BMW Group intend to sell their car-sharing joint venture SHARE NOW to Stellantis. Portland, Oregon, Denver, Colorado, Columbus, Ohio and Austin, Texas. —Gero Götzenberger, Director of Strategy and Investments at Mercedes-Benz Mobility.

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Used Car of the Day: 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 500

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Today's used car of the day is an Oregon-based 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 500. The mileage is low -- 63,000. The price is $18,500, and this car has both the Sport and AMG packages. It also has new tires and new Mandrus chrome staggered wheels. You can check it out here. Image: Seller] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Since the launch of the first B-Class version in 2005, Mercedes-Benz sold more than 1 million units. The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive.

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Daimler Trucks testing truck platooning on public highways in the US

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Having started with successful trials on Daimler Trucks North America’s proving ground in Madras, Oregon, DTNA has received the appropriate permission from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Earlier post.) —Roger Nielsen, President and CEO of Daimler Trucks North America.

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DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

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Among the awardees are Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America and GM, with separate projects on Li-sulfur batteries, as two of the fifteen Phase 1 “Battery Seedling” Projects. Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. Oregon State University. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $19.4

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Daimler Trucks’ Autonomous Technology Group adding testing center in New Mexico

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The team in Oregon, will continue focusing on the development of vehicle safety systems, which are critical for delivering the safety standards for self-driving trucks today and in the future. With Active Drive Assist (Mercedes-Benz Actros, FUSO Super Great) and Detroit Assurance 5.0