Monday, April 29, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA – arriving soon

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An all-new compact premium-class SUV is arriving soon: the Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA.

Officially unveiled at the 2013 Shanghai motor show in April, this striking concept model marks a whole new approach for Mercedes-Benz in the compact SUV segment.

“This is a sporty and more coupĂ©-like evolution of this category of vehicle”, explained Dr Joachim Schmidt, Head of Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Combining dramatic styling with tough off-road looks, the Concept GLA shares its design credentials with the recently launched A-Class. Distinctive features include the broad bonnet with powerdomes, the muscular rear and a sporty radiator grille with centrally positioned star.

Sinewy lines and sculpted surfaces create a dynamic silhouette, while the sophisticated interior features dark galvanised aluminium trim, LED air vents and saddle leather upholstery with hand-stitched seams.

Additional highlights include a clear panoramic roof fitted with detachable cameras, and ‘laser-light’ headlamps that can also function as projectors, transmitting pictures or films onto a surface through COMAND Online.

The Concept GLA is equipped with a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine rated at 211 hp, along with a 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Its athletic proportions (length/width/height: 4383/1978/1579 mm) are almost identical to those of the production car.

Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz News

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Presenting the all-new 2014 CLA45 AMG, an all-wheel drive rocket powered by a hand-built turbocharged four-cylinder pumping out 355-hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Presents David Fay with William D. Richardson Award At Golf Writers Dinner

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The Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony had many winners last night including David Fay, who was presented with the William D. Richardson awarded by Mercedes-Benz.

With a long-standing history in golf that spans 20 years and an ongoing commitment to support the game's future growth, Mercedes-Benz served as overall presenting sponsor of this year's GWAA awards dinner, which takes place each year prior to the kick-off of the Masters at Augusta National.
The William D. Richardson Award recognizes an individual who has consistently made an outstanding contribution to the sport.  Richardson, of The New York Times, was instrumental in the founding of the GWAA in 1946. The 2013 William D. Richardson Award honors David Fay, who served as the former executive director of the United States Golf Association (USGA).

Fay entered the golf world as a caddie, which eventually led him to guiding the U.S. Golf Association for 21 years.  He was the driving force behind bringing the U.S. Open to public courses.  A lasting legacy is his successful campaign to bring the U.S. Open to Bethpage State Park on Long Island in 2002. Bethpage's Black Course became the first public facility ever to host the national championship, and since then the USGA has strongly affirmed its commitment to bringing the U.S. Open to venues that are accessible to the public. From 1999 through 2019, the U.S. Open will have been played at Pinehurst No.2 (1999, 2005 and 2014), Pebble Beach (2000, 2010 and 2019), Bethpage Black (2002 and 2009), Torrey Pines (2008), Chambers Bay (2015) and Erin Hills (2017), making a total of 11 U.S. Opens in 21 years on publicly accessible courses.

"For the past twenty-years Mercedes-Benz has had a significant track record with the sport of Golf and we are very pleased to support the Golf Writers Association of America in their recognition of the best in the industry." said Bernhard Glaser, VP Marketing Mercedes-Benz USA.  "We congratulate David Fay on his accomplishments and all the award recipients for their leadership and achievements."

Award recipients include Rory Mcilroy, Male Player of the Year, Stacy Lewis, Female Player of the Year, Roger Chapman, Senior Player of the Year, K.J. Choi, Charlie Bartlett Award, David Meador, Ben Hogan Award, Laura Davies, ASAPsports /Jim Murray Award, Renton Laidlaw, Masters Major Achievement Award, John Hopkins, PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism
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Many golf professional rely on their best driver to gain yardage on the course and guests of the GWAA Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony had an exclusive look at one of Mercedes-Benz best "drivers" -- the new 2014 E-Class sedan, which is slated to launch this June in the US. The E-Class has always represented the best in luxury and innovative technology and now the bar is raised again with the 2014 E-Class by delivering an impressive set of "Intelligent Drive" technologies including DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist. This enhanced radar-guided cruise control now has the ability to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles not just to the front, but to the left, right and rear as well, while Steering Assist helps center the vehicle in its lane by monitoring road markings or even using the vehicle ahead as reference.

Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz News

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Now is the time to take advantage of special lease offers on select new inventory models!

Spectacular savings are just a pen stroke away! Stop in today to schedule a test drive and learn more about the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 Lease Special.

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Monday, April 15, 2013

smart Goes on Tour with New electric drive

smart, the iconic microcar, hits the road on an eleven-city tour bringing the all-new smart electric drive to eco-minded urbanites across the country. Each stop on the tour offers an opportunity to drive the most affordable electric vehicle on the market, with an MSRP of $25,000 (additional federal, state and local subsidies may further reduce the cost of the car). The smart electric drive achieves 122 city MPGe, or miles per gallon gasoline equivalent.

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The eleven-city tour kicks off in a concept pop-up experience at Santa Monica Place in Los Angeles. This 10-day event takes place from April 19 to April 28 and will include surprise music performances by world-renowned recording artists, complimentary brunches prepared by celebrity chefs Chris Jacobsen and Lee Anne Wong from Bravo's Top Chef, trunk shows by local designers Winnie & Kat and Vokare, and more.

The smart funtestdrive then rolls on to the following cities then rolls on to the following cities: Portland (May 2-3), San Francisco (May 11-12), San Diego (May 18-19), Dallas (May 25-26), Atlanta (June 1-2), Miami (June 8-9), Washington D.C. (June 15-16), Hoboken (June 22-23), Brooklyn (June 29-30) and Chicago (July 6-7). The tour details and city highlights can be found at www.smartcarfundrive.com.

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In addition to getting behind the wheel of a unique cutting-edge electric vehicle, the tour showcases many of smart's attributes from its virtually unlimited customization options to its patented tridion safety cell technology, which acts like the roll-cage in a race car.

The heart smart safety is the tridion safety cell, which will be on display in each city. Made largely of high-strength steel, the rigid tridion safety cell is designed to distribute impact energy over the entire width of the car body and keep its occupants safe.

smart thinks green while saving you green

The smart electric drive is a zero-emission statement that further defines the spirit of smart, which has led the auto industry in urban mobility and energy conservation. Based on the iconic smart fortwo, and available in both coupe and cabriolet styles, the new generation smart fortwo electric drive has the smallest footprint of any car on U.S. roads today and represents a key step in sustainable transportation.

The smart electric drive coupe will retail at $25,000 and the cabriolet model will retail at $28,000 when both models go on sale in the U.S. in May 2013. Customers may also be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits, further reducing the cost.all about smart

smart, a Daimler AG brand, has its U.S. headquarters in Montvale, New Jersey. The smart model-line consists of five fortwo models: the pure coupe, passion coupe, passion cabriolet and all electric drive versions of the coupe and cabriolet. The all-new third generation electric drive arrives in May 2013. All smart models sold in the U.S. are covered by a four-year, 50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty.

Classified as ultra-low emissions vehicles by the State of California Air Resources Board, smart models are just under nine feet long, 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Despite their microcar exterior dimensions, smart vehicles are surprisingly roomy inside and have a full array of technological and safety features including the patented tridion safety cell which is designed to protect occupants in the event of a collision. All smart vehicles, designed to be 85% recyclable and over 95% reclaimable, are produced in the environmentally oriented "smartville" factory in Hambach, France. Additional information on smart can be found at www.smartusa.com.

Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz USA

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

We consider the New York Auto Show our home show, so we packed our booth with some of the hottest vehicles around.

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Marks 20 Years In Golf

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Mercedes-Benz has a long game that's on point and it undeniably applies to supporting the game of golf. This week marks a 20-year milestone for the Mercedes-Benz brand's involvement in the sport. 
To mark the occasion, Mercedes-Benz will honor its global golf Ambassador, Bernhard Langer , who also reaches a 20-year anniversary for his win at the 57th Masters in 1993, which put him in an elite group of professional golfers who have worn the coveted green jacket more than once.  

Mercedes-Benz is recognizing Langer during a ceremony at River Island to celebrate the occasion and his successful list of accomplishments both on and off the course. 

"Mercedes-Benz and our dealers have proudly supported the game of golf for the past two decades.  Golf embodies skill, precision and drive which are themes shared by Mercedes-Benz and our owners," said Stephen Cannon , CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. "Our global brand ambassador, Bernhard Langer embodies these characteristics and it's fitting that we are celebrating both milestones together."

Mercedes-Benz continues to be a leading supporter of golf around the world.  The Mercedes-Benz brand is Official Patron and Vehicle of The PGA of America.  As the official Patron, Mercedes-Benz is a supporter of the PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and the 2012 Ryder Cup. From 1994-2009, Mercedes-Benz was the title sponsor of the Mercedes Championship in Kapalua, Hawaii

Within the U.S., the three-pointed star is currently involved in several high-profile golf tournaments, including the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Wells Fargo Championship, AT&T National, Northern Trust Open, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and World Challenge presented by Northwestern Mutual.

"The PGA of America is extremely proud of our partnership with Mercedes-Benz and we salute them for their commitment to the game over the last 20 years," said Pete Bevacqua , CEO, PGA of America. "The Mercedes-Benz brand and its dealers have supported and promoted golf on a variety of levels, all the while raising money for charities and giving back to communities." 

Since 1993, Mercedes-Benz dealers have hosted tournaments in their local communities for golf enthusiasts and customers as part of the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Golf Championship.  The entry fees are donated to charities as part of the tournament activities.  In 2012, the Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championship program consisted of 84 tournaments played by over 5,850 participants that raised $2.15 million for charity.  The regional sectionals were played at Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hawaii in November.  

The Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championship program in the U.S is part of a globally supported group of International tournaments with more than 65,000 people participating per year from 60 countries.  For more information, visit www.mbusa.com/sports. 

Courtesy of: PR News Wire

Friday, April 5, 2013

Walter's Mercedes-Benz received an extraordinary review on City Search!

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

It began with the SL550, then the SL63 AMG and now, the all-new V-12 SL65 AMG.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Dramatic Increase in Teen Driver Deaths Sparks Outreach Efforts During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month


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 MERCEDES-BENZ USA DISTRACTED DRIVING DEMONSTRATION / Student participates in Mercedes-Benz distracted driving demonstration. (PRNewsFoto/Mercedes-Benz USA) 

Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, a DMV-certified driving school, kicks off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April with distracted driving demonstrations and programs focused on parent involvement in teen driver education and training.

Last month, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) issued a report that showed nationwide the number of 16- and 17-year-old driver deaths increased by 19 percent for the first six months of 2012. As part of the report, the GHSA recommended parent involvement in teen driver education programs as a way to curb car crashes and fatalities among teens.

"Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy involves parents throughout our Integrated Driving Program because they play an instrumental role in the development of their teens' safe driving habits," said Carolyn Duchene, director of Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy. "Parents must remember that their driving behaviors are being witnessed and replicated by their teen drivers. So, it's important that parents not only remind their teens about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving, but they must also be good role models behind-the-wheel."

Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy is offering distracted driving demonstrations to teens as part of California Teen Safe Driving Week, which kicks off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The demonstration will take place on April 2nd at 8:00 a.m. at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, CA.
The demonstration allows students to drive on a closed course, first without distractions, and then again with the introduction of distractions – ranging from noisy passengers to cell phone usage to performing simple tasks within the vehicle.  The demonstration provides a firsthand experience with the physical and emotional effects of driving distracted.

Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy is also encouraging teens and parents to pledge not to drive distracted and to share the pledge on social media channels, including its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MBDrivingAcademyUSA.

Throughout April, Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy is offering free Parent Teen Workshops at their facility located at 8231 West 3rd Street in Los Angeles.  During the workshops, certified Driving Coaches provide valuable information on Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws, teen driving statistics, and strategies for safe driving.  Plus, during the month of April the Academy is offering additional distracted driving workshops and additional activities in the Los Angeles area.
For more details interested teens and parents should contact the Academy directly at 855-MBDA-USA or 855-623-2872.

About Mercedes-Benz Driving AcademyMercedes-Benz Driving Academy opened in Los Angeles in November 2011 and is the first international teen driving school.  Mercedes-Benz is the only automotive manufacturer to operate a state-certified driver education program in the United States. 
Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy features a customized curriculum involving a highly interactive, participatory system of key tactical on-line and classroom components in conjunction with on-road training.  The school's highly effective coaching-method and unique offerings, including a closed course distracted driving demonstration, aims to improve better decision-making behind the wheel and develop safer drivers for life.  More information on Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy can be found at www.mb-drivingacademy.com and www.facebook.com/MBDrivingAcademyUSA.

Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Online Newsroom

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