Marty Padgett's Inside Scoop on Auto News and Maybach

2009 Geneva Show: Maybach Zeppelin Begs for Hydrogen, No?

By Colin MathewsColin Mathews, February 14th, 2009

Representing "the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment," Maybach rolls out the ultimate in ultimate over-the-top luxury motoring, the Maybach Zeppelin. For the lady who has absolutely everything yet still wants more, the Zeppelin pampers with items like an available "highly sophisticated perfume atomiser."

The Zeppelin will be available on both 57 (regular wheelbase) and 62 (long wheelbase) Maybach platforms. A unique paint finish with a shoulderline in contrasting color (Rocky Mountains light brown contrasts with Taiga black on the Zeppelin), a bespoke handcrafted interior, and the most powerful Maybach powertrain ever...

Representing "the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment," Maybach rolls out the ultimate in ultimate over-the-top luxury motoring, the Maybach Zeppelin. For the lady who has absolutely everything yet still wants more, the Zeppelin pampers with items like an available "highly sophisticated perfume atomiser." The Zeppelin will be available on both 57 (regular wheelbase) and 62 (long wheelbase) Maybach platforms. A unique paint finish with a shoulderline in contrasting color (Rocky Mountains light brown contrasts with Taiga black on the Zeppelin), a bespoke handcrafted interior, and the most powerful Maybach powertrain ever... Read More

Tags: German, Europe, Styling, Geneva Motor Show, lifestyle, special editions

Posted in: 2009, Maybach, Sedans, Luxury, 57, 62

Link Love From The Car Connection: Maybach, Ridemakerz, And Pickup Ad Wars

By Richard ReadRichard Read, January 26th, 2009

A few miscellaneous info tidbits that have caught our lazy eyes:

I know nothing! Nothing!: Maybach's Thorsten Lenz has said that the company has seen "no visible impact of the financial crisis". Perhaps he hasn't seen the company's 2008 financials, which note a 25% drop in sales. Or maybe better glasses are in order. [MotorAuthority] Toying around in the privacy of your living room: The boys' version of Build-a-Bear otherwise known as Ridemakerz is testing a new online workshop. It's in closed beta right now, meaning you have to be invited to join, but you can sign up on the site's front page or over here. Don't stay up too late, kids. [... A few miscellaneous info tidbits that have caught our lazy eyes: I know nothing! Nothing!: Maybach's Thorsten Lenz has said that the company has seen "no visible impact of the financial crisis". Perhaps he hasn't seen the company's 2008 financials, which note a 25% drop in sales. Or maybe better glasses are in order. [MotorAuthority] Toying around in the privacy of your living room: The boys' version of Build-a-Bear otherwise known as Ridemakerz is testing a new online workshop. It's in closed beta right now, meaning you have to be invited to join, but you can sign up on the site's front page or over here. Don't stay up too late, kids. [... Read More

Tags: Advertising, Videos

Posted in: Ford, GMC, Toyota, Maybach

Mercedes-Benz Invests $30 Million in Flagship NYC Store

By Colin MathewsColin Mathews, November 18th, 2008

While other companies struggle for their existence, fat cats like Mercedes are expanding their premiere dealerships in halo markets like New York City. Mercedes announced Sunday a new Manhattan store, to be located on 53rd Street, will replace the current 41st Street location and come online in 2011. The automaker will invest $30 million in the new center, and MBUSA dealer partners across the country are investing another $1 billion in the new dealership design that will roll out across the country. Similar to Audi's recent announcement of new premiere dealerships, Mercedes-Benz takes all elements into account: design, architecture, customer... While other companies struggle for their existence, fat cats like Mercedes are expanding their premiere dealerships in halo markets like New York City. Mercedes announced Sunday a new Manhattan store, to be located on 53rd Street, will replace the current 41st Street location and come online in 2011. The automaker will invest $30 million in the new center, and MBUSA dealer partners across the country are investing another $1 billion in the new dealership design that will roll out across the country. Similar to Audi's recent announcement of new premiere dealerships, Mercedes-Benz takes all elements into account: design, architecture, customer... Read More

Tags: Europe, North America, Marketing, Industry, Shoppers

Posted in: 2008, Mercedes Benz, Maybach, Smart, Luxury