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The following is a recent MBUSA press release for the 2009 SL65 AMG Black Series, an exclusive high-performance coupe for especially discerning customers.

A spectacular look, unique performance data, consistently lightweight design and the highest degree of exclusivity – these attributes sum up the new 65 AMG Black Series from Mercedes-Benz. The high-performance coupé features pure-bred motor sports technology, and introduces sports car fans to a whole new world in terms of dynamic performance. The AMG 6.0-l V12 biturbo engine, developing a maximum output of 661 hp and maximum torque of 738 lb-ft, guarantees the dynamic performance of a super sports car. Continued » »

LOS ANGELES - Mercedes-Benz USA has announced the suggested retail price of the new MY2010 GLK-Class SUV, which is currently on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show (Nov. 21-30, 2008).  Set to arrive at U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealerships in January, the new GLK350, with standard 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, will be priced at $35, 900, plus an $875 destination fee.

Arriving in dealerships in April, the GLK350 with rear-wheel-drive, will be priced at $33,900 with a plus the $875 delivery fee.

Powered by a 268-hp 3.0-liter V6 engine, the five-passenger GLK350 represents the newest member of a Mercedes-Benz SUV family that includes the full-size M-Class, the larger GL-Class, the crossover R-Class and the G-Class. 

Offered by John Olson, Inc., a 1957 300SL Ro (Mercedes-Benz Roadster) is being auctioned by telephone bid sale. Additional information is available to qualified buyers.

Below please find a video with additional details:

Telephone Bid Sale Details - How it works (click here).

One of the world's most desirable and ageless Classics. This example began life in Austria, was raced in California during the 1960s, and graduated to accumulating show trophies and rally participation with its present owner of 36 years.  John Olson personally guarantees all bids are real. Meet the owner and inspect the car just as any private sale. Car is located near Denver, Colorado. Call us at 804-915-7379 or via email here.

Credits: Video production by AIM Custom Media.

Bernd Schneider is retiring from motor racing. At the age of 44, he will compete in his last DTM race at Hockenheimring on Sunday, October 26.

Schneider won a total of 43 races for Mercedes-Benz out of the 226 races in which he competed in the DTM series and the ITC, which became a DTM offshoot in 1995 and was held as the succeeding series in 1996. He started from pole position 25 times and achieved 59 fastest lap times. No DTM driver has been more successful.

Schneider won five DTM championship titles in 1995, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2006, as well as the ITC Championship in 1995. In 1997 he won the title in the FIA GT Championship.

Bernd Schneider is now embarking on a second career at Mercedes-AMG. In future the record-holding DTM champion will be active for the high-performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars as a brand ambassador, instructor and test driver.

Bernd Schneider is the only driver in the current DTM line-up who has competed in both the earlier (1984 to 1996) and the new Continued » »

Whether it is a car club event, performance racing school, auto cross weekend or similar venue, many of us enjoy testing our skills as well as our vehicle's performance on the racetrack. But, does our insurance cover us during these events? In the past you may have been covered under certain circumstances, but today more and more of the insurance companies are changing their policies due to the average cost of claims associated with track events.

According to a recent article published in the New York Times:

It’s no secret that insurance companies don’t like the people they cover to drive fast. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that the industry has been removing a policy loophole that insured drivers on racetracks. Continued » »

Reuters and other news organizations are reporting that Jay Leno is being sued over a 1931 Duesenberg. It's a Duesy of a story. Here's an excerpt from Reuters:

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The estate of a Macy's department store heir has sued U.S. comedian and car collector Jay Leno, saying a Manhattan garage stole the heir's 1931 Model J Duesenberg and illegally sold it to Leno in 2005.

Two antique cars owned by John Strauss — the Duesenberg and a 1930 Rolls Royce — were kept in Manhattan's Windsor Garage for 50 years until 2005, when the garage put them up for auction without Strauss's knowledge, according to the lawsuit filed on Tuesday in New York State Supreme Court.

The garage said it took possession of the cars because Strauss owed $29,000 in parking fees, the lawsuit says.<< Full Reuters story here >>

Jay Leno owns a half dozen or so Duesenbergs. They include a bare Model J chassis that he's fitted with a seat so he can drive it legally on the street. "I love Duesenbergs," Leno says. "They were the first American cars to beat the Europeans at their own game. Fine cars of that era were mostly lumbering limousines with slow-revving engines. Duesenbergs had high-revving, double-overhead-cam, four-valve straight-8s. They were the fastest American cars until the Chrysler 300 letter series in the mid-1950s."Leno continues, "My favorite is my supercharged Murphy SJ disappearing-top roadster. The McLaren F1 of its day, it was stylish, sophisticated and very fast. And it still is." (Reference and a pic of Leno with one of his un-restored Duesenbergs).

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could plug a computer chip into your car and increase your fuel mileage while enhancing the vehicle’s performance? According to TS Performance, Mercedes-Benz diesel owners can save hundreds In annual fuel costs by installing their MP-8 Luxury Edition computer module; the new diesel module delivers 2-4 MPG improvement and up to Continued » »

Back in December of 2006, EPA fined Mercedes-Benz USA and DaimlerChrysler AG for certain air pollution violations. At that time, 29,000 AMG Mercedes-Benz vehicles were involved with a recall to address emission related defects.

Everyone with an affected AMG Mercedes-Benz has been to the dealer to have their software updated and the secondary relay in the air pumps replaced right? OK, probably not.

We are providing this information now so those that have purchased a used car will be aware of the issue. And, they can have their car repaired at the dealer under the recall if necessary.

The following information is from EPA's "Settlement Fact Sheet" published on their compliance website. It provides the VIN number ranges and AMG Mercedes-Benz models recalled. Continued » »

Mercedes-Benz USA announced that it has received a CNET Editors’ Choice award for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.  The CNET Editors’ Choice award recognizes outstanding consumer electronics choices for quality, performance, design, service and value.

Winners of the awards are recognized as top products in their respective technology categories.  A key selection requirement is that it must also change the competitive landscape of its market, whether through innovative features, exceptional value for the price, remarkable ease of use, or a demonstrable boost to the lives of its users.

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG features Continued » »

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.