Deep Dive: Mercedes' Big Plans for Small Cars
 

Deep Dive: Mercedes' Big Plans for Small Cars
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Seven models, four green powertrains, AMG variants -- and one for Infiniti?Mercedes-Benz has never been afraid to think outside the box when it comes to producing small cars, but neither has it met with great success. The rear-engine Smart is struggling. Ties with Chrysler and Mitsubishi unraveled. And then there are the A-class and the B-class, which, despite an innovative sandwich-floor platform, haven't matched the impact of BMW's Mini brand, let alone Volkswagen's Golf.


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Automobile Magazine
08-26-2011 08:08 AM