To those ignorant about the recent developments in the automotive industry, the video associated with this post may seem very funny. To them it’s just a new funny commercial mocking the Grim Reaper’s failed attempt to snatch the life of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class driver. However, for true automotive buffs, the video represents the start of a new ad rivalry between, or should we say full blown attack, between the two German heavyweights, namely, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz.
Let’s get specific now, shall we. Mercedes-Benz posted a new commercial on May 27, in which the man playing the role of ‘Grim Ripper’ has an uncanny resemblance to Mr. Ferdinand Piech. The iconic man is the current chairman of Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board and was awarded ‘Car Executive of the Century’ award in 1999.
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