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It appears the FREE music marketing campaign is working for Mercedes-Benz; another 10 free MP3 music files are once again available for download. Here's the promo copy we rec'd from Mercedes-Benz TV Mixed Tape:

Now online: the latest Mixed Tape releases
The seventh edition of the Mixed Tape Music Magazine is now available from our dedicated online TV platform. Also online: Mixed Tape 22 with a cool selection of brand new tracks.

Every eight weeks, Mercedes-Benz not only presents ten handpicked tracks by international newcomers for you to check out and explore as a free download compilation at www.mercedes-benz.tv/mixedtape. For added visual delights, visit Mixed Tape Music Magazine, an innovative monthly online TV show featuring audio-visual highlights from around the world.

Caribbean/Dutch Soul singer Giovanca's debut release ‘Subway Silence' is our Album of the Month.
South African trio The Arrows add a dose of infectious Indie-Pop-Funk to the mix. Their secret hit ‘Next Time' holds plenty of international appeal.
Last year, Teleradio Donoso were voted "Best New Band from Chile” by their own nation's music press. We present their latest single.
R.M.F, our Newcomers of the Month, might live in Moscow, but decided to produce their pop-infused debut in London and Tel Aviv - for Berlin-based label Ministry of Sound.
After signing to a U.S. label, Indonesian Indie faves White Shoes & The Couples Company get ready to take the world by storm with their irresistible Easy Listening Disco Bossa.
The life and soul of any party, Australia's Watussi celebrate the melting pot with their blend of Cumbia, Rock, Funk and Reggae - and a tongue-twisting mix of English, French and Spanish lyrics.

So, welcome to the Global Music Village - where anything goes, anywhere. Come and join us to explore the world's sound with Mixed Tape 22 and the latest Mixed Tape Music Magazine!

Your Mercedes-Benz Team

The US Department of Energy and the US EPA have an interesting site for estimating your annual fuel costs - by vehicle make and model. Here's a chart of 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL models:

For more info, visit the Fuel Economy website here.

A few times a year, we search the web for Mercedes-Benz raffles and publish the ones that support good causes. This year, we found one where you can win an AMG Mercedes!

South Florida Lady Jaguars Charity Raffle
1st Prize: WIN A 2009 C350 AMG MERCEDES BENZ  - FULLY LOADED WITH EVERY UPGRADE!
Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Fort Lauderdale
2nd Prize: $500 GAS CARD FROM CHEVRON, 3rd Prize: $300 CASH. The South Florida Lady Jaguars are a non- profit 501(c)3 corporation based in South Florida. They currently have 6 girls basketball teams for players ages 8 thru 17. The teams compete locally and nationally in US Junior Olympics, AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Adidas, Nike, USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association) and other quality tournaments. Details here.

Junior League of Baton Rouge
Win a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 limited edition silver convertible!
Tickets are $5 each. Drawing Saturday, October 18th, Donated by Mercedes Benz of Baton Rouge. Details here. 

Here's another opportunity to hit the track with your AMG Mercedes-Benz. A group of AMG enthusiasts are heading to Roebling Road Raceway (Bloomingdale, GA) on Monday September 15, 2008. Audi enthusiasts are also invited.

The event includes a full day of open track but registration is limited to only 25 attendees. The 2.02-mile Roebling Road asphalt road course consisting of nine turns is located just 20 miles from downtown Savannah, Georgia.

Honing your high performance driving skills in the relative safety of a closed track is always enjoyable plus the experience makes you a better street driver. High performance driving in your AMG Mercedes is all about learning car control - concentration, vision, familiarity with your car, its responses to your inputs, and your reactions to its responses. Note this is NOT a racing event! It is a safety, control and opportunity to enjoy driving your car.

Additional registration information on this website.
Fee for the event is $225 (limited to 25 entries).

Hotel Info:
Book your hotel room soon; rooms are extremely limited.
The event rate is $79/night:

Best Western Bradybury Suites
155 Bourne Ave
Pooler, GA
(912) 330-0330
Group code: AMG

Questions? Contact the event registrar, Chris Woodward.

The Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA) South Jersey Section is hosting a national driving event in Millville, New Jersey on October 24-28, 2008. Drive your Mercedes-Benz like it was built to be driven - Coaching by Trained Instructors! Track events are excellent venues for any AMG Mercedes-Benz. Registration is now open for this event.

Download the Registration Packet

Special events include: Concours d' Elegance, Defensive Driving, Autocross, Time Trials, Acceleration Runs, Rally and Awards Banquet.

Track activities will be held at the brand new New Jersey Motorsport Park in Millville, NJ, using the 1.9 mile Lightning Circuit.  This ten-turn circuit is challenging, featuring some of the most interesting corners and dramatic elevation changes in the park. Track website: NJ Motor Sports Park

Area attractions:

• 60 minute drive of Philadelphia, Wilmington, Atlantic City, and the Jersey Shore;
• Wheaton Arts - World Class Glass art created in the Glass Studio;
• The Millville Army Air Field Museum - the history of "America's First Defense Airport" dedicated in 1941 to train P-47 (Thunderbolt) pilots;
• Millville Arts District - Glasstown Center Arts District, an area with studios and galleries, restaurants, antique shops and an arts and pottery school.

For more info contact: Rob Fini by phone: (215) 680-7556.

AMGmarket.com/PR News/Ref. MBUSA, MONTVALE, NJ- The Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTEC diesel sedan was chosen as one of Kelley Blue Book’s Top 10 Green Cars. This honor comes in conjunction with the launch of KBB Green (www.kbb.com/green), an all-new section that will feature tools, advice, forums and more for the environmentally minded and fuel-conscious new-car shopper.

“The Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTEC demonstrates quite clearly that hybrid powertrains are not the only way to reach environmental excellence,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director of Kelley Blue Book and kbb.com.  “The advanced BlueTEC system is a technological marvel that brings out the best of diesel technology while virtually eliminating the shortcomings.”

The Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC concept utilizes state-of-the-art diesel engine technology and Continued » »

AMGmarket.com/PR news/Ref. MBUSA, MONTVALE, N.J. – Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported sales of 20,733 new vehicles for July 2008, an 11.6 percent increase over last July.  This brings the year-to-date total to 140,012 units, marking a 2.3 percent increase over the same period last year and setting the new record for MBUSA year-to-date sales. 

Both the volume-leading C-Class and E-Class model lines posted gains of 45.4 percent and 53 percent increases respectively.  Other highlights for July sales include Continued » »

AMGmarket.com/PR news/Ref. MBUSA, Montvale, NJ – Mercedes-Benz announced that it will offer HD Radio technology on several of its 2009 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.  The free digital AM/FM radio service is part of Mercedes-Benz’s completely new generation of entertainment systems developed for its M-, R-, GL-, G-Class SUVs and E-Class vehicles.

“HD Radio technology serves to enhance our digital information and entertainment system today and has the potential to significantly expand the options available to consumers in the future,” said Rasheq Zarif, Assistant Product Manager - Technology Planning at Mercedes-Benz USA. “Mercedes-Benz is committed to providing our customers with the latest, next-generation in-vehicle entertainment technology.”

HD Radio technology is the most significant advance in Continued » »