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2009 SL65 AMG Black Series from Mercedes-Benz

greg — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:03:45 +0000

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 [...]

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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class to Start at $34k

greg — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:05:35 +0000

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 [...]

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1957 300SL Mercedes-Benz Roadster

greg — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:14:16 +0000

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, [...]

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The Early History of Mercedes-Benz AMG

greg — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:21:35 +0000

It is rather well known that Hans-Werner Aufrecht (A) and his partner Erhard Melcher (M) founded AMG in 1967 at Aufrecht's birthplace of Grossaspach (G); hence the name, "AMG." What is not as well known is their early history and the humble beginnings of AMG. Back in the mid-1960s, there were two guys with a small [...]

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Bernd Schneider Retiring from Motor Racing

greg — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:32:50 +0000

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 [...]

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2010 AMG Mercedes-Benz E63 Spy Shots

greg — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:22:57 +0000

For those interested, our fellow AMG enthusiasts over at CarAdvice.com.au have some nice photos of the 2010 AMG E63 taken during a performance testing run on the Nurburgring. The non-AMG E-Class is scheduled to make an official debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor show; expect the AMG version later next year. Visit CarAdvice.com.au here to [...]

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Is Your AMG Mercedes-Benz Insured on the Track?

greg — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:34:44 +0000

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 [...]

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Jay Leno Sued Its a Duesy

Greg Magnus — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:05:07 +0000

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 [...]

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New Performance Chip Saves Fuel Mercedes Diesel Owners

Greg Magnus — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:25:18 +0000

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 [...]

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Mercedes-Benz AMG Challenge Thunderhill Raceway Park

greg — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:36:38 +0000

The last AMG Challenge event hosted by Mercedes-Benz AMG was held a few weeks ago in Miami. The next event: Thunderhill Raceway Park November 12 & 13, 2008 - AMG Challenge;The standard AMG Challenge program includes on-track driving clinics, line theory and vehicle dynamics training, hot laps and a follow-up awards ceremony. November 14, 2008 - AMG [...]

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