September 5, 2006

S-Class Wins Auto Excellence Award | Mercedes-Benz

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MONTVALE, N.J. – September 5, 2006 - The new-generation 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan has won a coveted Automotive Excellence Award from POPULAR MECHANICS magazine, one of the largest and most trusted technology magazines that reaches more than 8.6 million readers each month.

Chosen by the magazine’s experienced team of automotive editors, the new S550 model won their Safety award, one of ten categories that comprise their Automotive Excellence Awards, which recognize exceptional 2007 model-year vehicles.

Don Chaikin, automotive editor, POPULAR MECHANICS, said, “With the changing environment and economy, automotive manufacturers have to provide consumers with innovative, cost-effective and better-performing vehicles in order to stay competitive in today’s market. It’s hard to find a model that doesn’t have some great new feature, but our automotive team sought the best of the best for our readers and has singled out these ten models as our top-of-the-line picks.”

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Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter Tribute Video

This isn’t AMG Mercedes-Benz related, but Steve Irwin was a great guy that will be missed. Here is an excellent video tribute to Steve for those interested:

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August 25, 2006

Slow Walking Granny Hits Mercedes-Benz

Slow Walking Granny Hits Mercedes-Benz with her Bag, funny video. Click the read more link below to view the video on another page.

read more | digg story

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August 21, 2006

There is a Fan Club Website For What?

True auto enthusiasts know this product and many rave about it, but did you know there is an official “Fan Club” website for this amazing product. What is the product and what is it used for?

Let’s start with the uses:

• Helps clean sidewalls on tires
• Removes tar from chassis
• Removes decals from windows and bumper
• Removes insects from front grill

• Loosens stuck keys on TV remote control
• Removes grease from clothing
• Removes adhesive tape without damaging factory paint
• Helps hone cylinder walls

• Prevents corrosion of spark plug cables
• Removes sludge from outside engine block
• Cleans and protects chrome on cars
• Helps remove brake dust from wheels

• Restores shine on classic cars
• Cleans marks from rubber surfaces
• Removes greasy fingerprints from car interior
• Removes silly putty stuck on car seats

Ok, you guessed it. WD40.com. There are WD40 Fan Club Board members! And, if you go to the site there is a downloadable WD40 Spray Game you can try.

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August 1, 2006

Mercedes-Benz Releases Another FREE Music CD - Mixed Tape

MIXED TAPE 13 RELEASED - 15 EXCLUSIVE SONGS FREE TO DOWNLOAD

Yet again, Mercedes-Benz presents the sounds of the future with 15 brand new tracks by international newcomers for you to explore, download and enjoy wherever you like - check out http://www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape to get your free compilation.

This is a great marketing promo that keeps the MB brand in front of prospects and existing customers. Great music for the iPod.

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July 12, 2006

New Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

BORN ON THE RACETRACK

Stuttgart – The new Mercedes-Benz SLR “722 Edition” has all the attributes of a thoroughbred racing car. Refined in numerous respects, this super sports car has more output, a tailor-made suspension configuration and a decidedly sporty interior.

A continuing tradition: the new model variant SLR “722 Edition” is a homage by Mercedes-Benz to the unforgettable victory won by the British racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Dennis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 (indicating a start time of 7.22 a.m.) at the Mille in 1955. With an output of 478 kW/650 hp and a corresponding performance, the new super sports car, which goes on sale in Europe on July 11, will not only make the hearts of car enthusiasts beat faster. Read more

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June 12, 2006

Car Buff Social Networking Site - Add Your Mercedes

Two former CNET engineers go out on a limb, quit their jobs, and launch a social networking site for car buffs. Why not?

The founders, Ethan Lance and Dave Snider, saw a market niche and launched Berkeley, California based Boompa.com - a new web startup focused on car enthusiasts.

Boompa - Your Garage Online: Cars, Motorcycles, Bicycles

Hat tip to Michael Arrington of Techcrunch.com for pointing out the news to us.

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April 5, 2006

Auto Thief Steals Car to Get to Court - For Stealing a Car

Source: Miami Herald

Car Theft

Thomas Minks is destined to go to jail for stealing cars. Minks was at a crack house when he remembered it was time to appear in court on theft and auto theft charges.

He needed transportation and he needed it fast. So, why not steal a Mercedes-Benz S500? Police tracked the stolen vehicle using GPS.

Minks nearly ran over a few police officers when he was spotted with the vehicle. So they shot him with a stun gun.

At least he won’t miss his next court date.

Oh yeah, Minks’ was captured in front of dozens of lawyers, cops and civilians as police grabbed him in the parking lot of the Miami-Dade Justice Building.

Thanks to Autoblog.com for pointing this story out to us.

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March 31, 2006

Mercedes R-Class blends features of sports car, wagon, SUV

Mercedes-Benz R-Class blends features of sports car, wagon, SUV

San Francisco Chronicle

- Yet the 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class cars, the R500 and R350, defy easy categorization. The fronts are low and ground-sucking, much like a sedan. …

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March 27, 2006

One Sexy Mercedes

Found this at cars-a-z.net.

Ok, it’s mostly for the men. We looked for a Mercedes with a man sitting on the hood, but can’t find one. If you do, post it for the women out there!

One Sexy Mercedes

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