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Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Smell Mercedes-Benz in the 2012
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Men, be ready, a new perfume will be out in the market, and of course, since it’s tied to the luxury car brand, expect a luxurious fragrance as well.
The Mercedes-Benz perfume, made by the well-known perfumer Olive Cresp of Firmenich, it was launched at the Tax Free World Association World Exhibition in Cannes.
The perfume combined floral freshness and woody musk, with a touch of lemon essence and Italian mandarin. You will also get to catch the spice of nutmeg, bourbon pepper and galbanum resin, and for the finale, patchouli, vertiver grass and American cedarwood. The perfume’s aim is to part of the exclusive high-quality products that Mercedes-Benz produce, like the sunglasses and wristwatches available in the market.
“Mercedes-Benz Perfume. The First Fragrance for Men” will be sold in the first quarter of 2012 and will be available in the forms of eau de toilette, deodorant, shower gel and aftershave.
Source: Daimler
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Take a look at this video detailing the powerful engine behind the new AMG 5.5L V8
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Haute Auto: Mercedes Benz’s Most Exclusive Customizations
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Some people enjoy the simple comforts of luxury vehicles while others do everything they can to customize and individualize their cars to stand out in a crowd. Here are five of Mercedes Benz’s most exotic versions of their luxury vehicles.
Mercedes Benz creates limited and exclusive editions of their luxury vehicles for elite customers. Here is just a sample of what the German carmaker is capable of.
1) 1937 Mercedes 540K
Few cars come close to this particular model of Mercedes Benz, which combines class and exclusivity. Only 406 of these cars were ever produced and there are only 3 functions pieces remaining. The car was first put into production in 1936 and had an 8-cylinder engine that could give out 180 JP of displacement and a top speed of 160 km/ph. The car has changed hands with well-known owners around the world, including Bernie Ecclestone who purchased the vehicle for $8.25 million in 2007. The 1937 Mercedes 540K is currently the most expensive Mercedes to be sold at auction. [Pic: BenzInsider]
2) Maybach Edition 125
While celebrating its 125th anniversary, Mercedes introduced a special series of its flagship car, the Maybach, which featured exclusive detailing of Swarovski crystals on the interiors. In addition, the car was made with a LED lighted and laser engraved logo of Maybach on the back center armrest and a Wilhelm Maybach signature stitched on the opening switch of the glove compartment. Upholstery was black leather with silver colored linings and featured carbon trimmings in numerous places. Outside, the car featured a Tahiti black and Patagonia silver paint job with a special front bumper, LED running lights, redesigned front grille and 19-inch wheels. Though the masterpiece never went on sale, wealthy customers could have these same customizations done on order. [Pic: MotoWard]
3) Mercedes G55 AMG
This car is truly a one-of-a-kind. Produced as an escorting vehicle for the royal family of Abu Dhabi, the engine of this custom SUV was a 5.5 liter V8 capable of delivering 620 HP of displacement and had 22-inch alloy rims. The body featured a number of components in carbon fiver along with 8 fog lamps to maintain visibility dyring the night time near the dessert. Inside, upholstery was done in cinnamon colored leather with some fixtures in carbon fiber. [Pic: DragTimes]
4) Mercedes Benz C63 AMG gold plated
While the owner of this lavish vehicle has remained anonymous to avoid publicity, all that is known is that it belongs to someone extremely wealthy from the Gulf region. In addition to the gold plating, there are also numerous embellishments with precious gemstones that add even more exclusivity to the vehicle. [Pic: FunkMasterFlex]
5) Mercedes Benz diamond covered SL
While some people buy cars to get from point A to point B, the owner of this incredible Mercedes SL is probably prone to taking the long route to show off his ride. An unknown individual had his white convertible Mercedes Benz SL embellished with diamonds and in addition to other lavish customizations, there are finished alloy wheels. [Pic: TrendHunter]
Source: Born Rich
Monday, September 26, 2011
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLC Sedan To Debut at 2012 New York Auto Show
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Just the Facts:
- The all-new compact sedan will make its world debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show.
- Like the CLS, the smaller CLC will be a four-door "coupe."
- The CLC will be the first of several smaller Mercedes-Benz models scheduled for U.S. sales in the next few years.
FRANKFURT, Germany — The 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLC sedan will make its world debut at the 2012 New York Auto according to company officials. The all-new sedan will mimic the "coupe" styling used by the larger CLS sedan.
The introduction of the CLC will mark the beginning of a push by Mercedes-Benz to enter the higher-volume, entry-level luxury market below the current C-Class. Executives were quick to emphasize that the CLC will not be a stripped-down, price leader model. "This will be a real Mercedes-Benz," one executive stressed.
Although not confirmed, a compact SUV is expected to follow shortly after the CLC and may be called the GLC. Both vehicles are expected to ride on Mercedes' new Modular Front Architecture (MFA), an all-new front-wheel drive platform introduced on the latest B-Class hatchback.
Spy video of the new CLC sedan shows a profile very similar to the current CLS with a sloping roof line that looks more like a coupe than a traditional sedan.
Inside Line says: Mercedes is easing its way into a lower price class with the stylish CLC instead of diving in head first with the B-Class. Smart move.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Missing Alloy-Bodied 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Shows Up In Barn Find
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A Santa Monica, California barn find may be the last of the truly great missing classic car discoveries: the only one of the 29 alloy-bodied 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL gullwing coupes not already accounted for.
As awesome as this barn find is, Koniczek may be even cooler. Check out the video below, wherein he drives a 1957 300 SL Roadster chassis--naked--to shakedown the powertrain mid-restoration. Naturally, it's set to Kenny Loggins' Top Gear anthem, "Danger Zone."
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Feature Flick: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Breaks the Chain
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is no longer strapped down to a four-door design, and a new Mercedes ad shows how a coupe variant of the C-Class broke away from the sedan mold.
A Mercedes C63 AMG sedan chained down to a boulder floors it, and while one might expect something disastrous to happen, the four-door frees itself by shedding its rear doors. The remnants of the extra weight are left behind in shattered glass and twisted metal, but the coupe accelerates looking sleeker than ever. Predictably, this is one of those “don’t try this at home” moments…
The coupe is 100 pounds lighter without the rear doors, but still rides on the same 108.7-inch wheelbase as the sedan, and is only half an inch shorter. It also offers a sweeping panoramic sunroof, and with its new look, we think this new C-Class variant may be gunning straight for the BMW 3 Series coupe.
Do you think the Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe has a fair chance of going head-to-head with the BMW 3 Series coupe?
Monday, September 19, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The new 2012 C250's are here! Come down to Walter's to see for yourself this weekend.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Is Coming to America
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FRANKFURT — Mercedes has long hesitated to export its A-Class and B-Class models to America, fearing that the compact cars’ prosaic, minivan looks did not fit with the super-premium image that the company cultivated in the United States.
But that is set to change with the introduction of a more stylish and elegant version of the B-Class, unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show on Tuesday. Dieter Zetsche, chief executive of Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes, said that the car would be exported to the United States and that other new compact models would follow.
Mercedes is trying to catch up with its rivals Audi and BMW in offering cars that are more affordable for younger buyers, hoping to win them as customers early. Mercedes is also following a trend toward more fuel-efficient cars that still have luxury features. The B-Class will have a turbocharged engine and a radar collision prevention system as standard equipment.
Daimler is likely to export other variations of its expanding lineup of compact models as they come onto the market in coming years, Dr. Zetsche said. The company is responding to American dealers who are excited about the lineup, which is expected to grow to five vehicles, including a compact S.U.V., Dr. Zetsche added.
“Dealers expressed interest in all of them,” he said.
The new B-Class, which goes on sale in Europe in November but most likely will not arrive in the United States until 2013, strikes a more sporting stance than its predecessor. It sits lower to the ground, which takes away some of the minivan effect. To hold down production costs, Mercedes will build some of the cars in a new factory in Hungary.
“It’s a real Mercedes,” Thomas Weber, head of research and development at Daimler, said in an interview.
Mr. Weber said it was unlikely that all five planned compact models would come to North America, but they would all meet United States requirements just in case. Other new models will include a new A-Class, due in Europe next year; the S.U.V.; and a coupe.
“These five are perfectly designed for the global market,” he said.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Mercedes-Benz F125! gullwing fuel cell concept leaks ahead of Frankfurt
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Omni Auto reports that Mercedes-Benz will debut the F 125! gullwing coupe concept seen here at this week's Frankfurt Motor Show.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Michael Schumacher To Unveil 2012 Mercedes-Benz DTM Race Car In Frankfurt
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Mercedes GP Formula 1 drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg will help present Mercedes’ new C-Class Coupe based race car that will compete in the 2012 season of Germany’s DTM touring car series.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: 2011 Best Driver's Car Contender
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Brabus’ IAA Mercedes-Benz CLS Rocket Rendered
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An independent designer has released his take on what he believes the next Brabus Rocket will look like.
On the heels of last week's official teaser from Brabus of their new vehicle debuting at the International Auto Show in Germany, we have received a rendering made by an independent artist who recognized the CLS from the headlamps and mirrors.The Brabus Rocket first appeared back in 2005 and was the German tuners fastest sedan. It was based on that year's Benz CLS AMG. Designer Dan Buzdugan sees this second generation CLS as the heir to the Rocket.
He has released his own unofficial take on what the new car might look like. The original Rocket packed a 6.3-liter biturbo V12 engine that put out 720hp.This is what Buzdugan believes the new model will look like. Brabus will unveil their new car at the 2011 Frankfurt International Auto Show later this month.
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