A close-up of the interior of the SLS AMG with commentary about the AMG designers’ intention of the aircraft “cockpit” feel.

From Mercedes-Benz TV:

The SLS AMG makes the driver feel like a jet pilot without leaving the ground. The interior of the gullwing sports car is designed to ressemble a cockpit-like atmosphere. Interior designer Hans-Peter Wunderlich reveals the design philosophy that has shaped this gullwing model.

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LAST UPDATED: NOV. 2009

Oh lord, won’t you win me, a Mercedes-Benz.

AMG Market provides the following raffle info to Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts. We are not involved with the raffles or benefit from the proceeds – we just list the Mercedes-Benz raffles and links for our readers. This is a running list with the most recent raffles at the top of the list:

December 11, 2009
National Humane Society Charity MERCEDES-BENZ Raffle
Win a New ‘2010′ Mercedes Benz CLS 550 (OR $50,000.00)
Buy 3 Tickets Get 3 Free! Tickets for the Mercedes-Benz raffle are $100.00 each. Call 877-816-7176 for more info or visit the National Humane Society Charity website here.
Drawing to be held on 12/11/09. The last winner was William Borris of NY (9/18/2009).

December 9, 2009
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (cash equivalent)
Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA)
ENTRY DEADLINE: November 27, 2009 with the drawing on December 9, 2009. You must be a member of MBCA to purchase tickets and to win prizes at the time of drawing. Visit the club’s website for details on additional prizes, which include a MBCA sponsored trip to Germany Tour (cash equivalent). Winners will be posted here on December 9th and will be in the MBCA Club magazine, The Star.

April 19, 2008
Win a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
Mississippi Opera’s Raffle – Fundraiser Offers Excellent Odds

THIS IS NOT A LEASE! Mississippi Opera kicks off its annual fundraiser by again raffling the ownership of a brand new Mercedes-Benz! For the third consecutive season, we will put a lucky someone in the driver’s seat of a brand new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport Sedan, courtesy of Higginbotham Mercedes-Benz of Jackson. Continue reading » »

Ever wonder how the SLS AMG or the E-Class Coupé is created? Where is the future of Mercedes-Benz design headed?

This year at the 2009 International Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is allowing auto enthusiasts to take a behind-the-scenes look at how professional Mercedes-Benz designers create new cars.  From the first design sketch to the finished model, spectators can witness the design process first hand.

It is a great opportunity for show visitors to learn about auto design. The official press release from Daimler is below: Continue reading » »

The race is on for Spencer Pumpelly and he’ll be driving a Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 GT. Here’s TRG Motorsports and Circle B MotorCars press release for Sunday’s SCCA Pro racing SPEED World Challenge GT Series (July 26).

AMG Market News/Source: PR news from TRG Motorsports/Mooresville, N.C. (July 22, 2009) - TRG Motorsports and Circle B MotorCars of Texas are ready for the No. 71 Circle B MotorCars Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT to make its North American racing debut in round six of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Series at Autobahn Country Club Sunday, July 26. Continue reading » »

Updated technology as well as active and passive safety is creating more appeal for the Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG. Both top-of-the-line S-Class models from Mercedes-AMG embody state-of-the-art technology. The S 63 AMG, with its 386 kW/525 hp AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The S 65 AMG, meanwhile, with the AMG 6.0-liter biturbo V12 engine delivers more power; 450 kW/612 hp, 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds.

[More Info & Photos of the AMG S65 here]

Exterior Features

Contributing to the status of both models is the new, more pronounced arrow-shaped radiator grille, now featuring twin chrome-plated louvers in the case of the S 65 AMG. The new front apron incorporates AMG-specific LED daytime driving lights and two transverse air outlets on each side. In addition, the lettering on the front wings and redesigned exterior mirrors includes the “6.3 AMG” or “V12 Biturbo.” The new rear apron is now highlighted as well: the centre section of the diffuser insert is painted in the same color as the vehicle body. New rear lamps with 52 LED’s in the form of a double “C” also give the S-Class an instantly recognizable appearance from behind.

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MBUSA has officially announced the AMG Driving Academy details for three upcoming venues this fall.

And, you can be one of the lucky few to drive the all-new 2011 SLS AMG, which is being offered at the Stage I Programs at Laguna Seca Raceway only. The 2011 SLS AMG is one of the most technologically advanced AMG Mercedes ever.

Here is an excerpt of the email notice received this morning from MBUSA:

AMG Driving Academy in the U.S.

This world-renowned driver training program arrives in the United States this Fall, continuing the global expansion of the AMG Driving Academy founded by AMG in Affalterbach.

We are privileged to offer you the exciting opportunity to be one of the first participants here in the United States. This highly exclusive program will be offered at three legendary racetracks: Laguna Seca Raceway (CA), Lime Rock Park (CT), and Palm Beach International Raceway (FL).

Experience the true performance capabilities of a selection of the latest AMG vehicles by getting behind the wheel, on a racetrack, and receiving coaching from professional racers and instructors.

A limited number of seats are available at an early registration DISCOUNT of 20% if you enroll by Friday June 19, 2009.

Please call the AMG Driving Academy registration center at 1-800-217-6916 to learn more and register today. For additional program information, including dates and track details, please click here.

The fast-paced combination of in-car and classroom training on the country’s premier racetracks will create an experience that you’ll cherish for life.

Fine print: MBUSA, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to terminate the AMG Driving Academy Program entirely and/or to modify, change, alter and/or delete any and all terms, conditions and rules regarding: 1) the AMG Driving Academy Program in general; 2) customer participation in the AMG Driving Academy Program; and 3) the nature, level, value, frequency and amount of any individual prizes and awards to be given to any program participants, at any time before and/or during the course of the AMG Driving Academy Program without notice.

Again, note that the all-new 2011 SLS AMG will join the Stage I Programs at Laguna Seca Raceway only.

Program Highlights

• Choose from three internationally respected racetracks in the U.S.
• Receive intense, high-quality training from the world’s best professional racers and instructors
• Engage in custom-designed exercises that showcase AMG vehicles’ extraordinary dynamic driving capabilities in an authentic environment
• Get behind the wheel of several AMG models, to appreciate the dynamic nuances of each
• Experience greater in-depth instruction, driver development and seat time than  offered in the former AMG Challenge
• Enjoy an exclusive dinner reception and introductory briefing the evening  before your program

Choose from a

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What are you driving this weekend?
OK, maybe not a Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS but here’s what your weekend might look like if you had one.

UPDATE (June 9, 2009): MBUSA has officially announced the AMG Driving Academy details for the United States; three upcoming venues this fall – PRICING AND COMPLETE UPDATE HERE.

This week alone, several people inquired about the AMG Challenge event dates for 2009. The answer, there are none – AMG Challenge has been discontinued! But hold on now. The world-renowned driver-training program from Mercedes-AMG arrives in the USA this September (2009); the AMG Driving Academy.

The “AMG Driving Academy” has replaced the AMG Challenge events for 2009. The new driving program is a major departure from the AMG Challenge in that there will be additional emphasis on driver training versus the experience of a test drive at speed. You can read a press release for the overall AMG Driving Academy here.

The following dates and venues have been released by Mercedes-AMG (stay tuned for pricing and registration info): Continue reading » »

AMG Market News/Daimler PR/Affalterbach/January 21, 2009: With immediate effect, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is also available with the AMG sports package. This new, optional package includes sporty and dynamic features, some of which are not available individually. The AMG sports package can be combined with all engine variants and all E-Class design and equipment lines.

The new AMG body styling makes for a more sporty appearance and greater
emotional appeal. It comprises an AMG front apron with large cooling air intakes, striking AMG side skirts and an AMG rear apron. The exhaust tailpipes are further attractive features: in the four-cylinder petrol models these polished stainless steel tailpipes are of twin oval design , while four-cylinder diesel models have a single, oval tailpipe in polished stainless steel. All the six and eight-cylinder models feature twin, rectangular tailpipes of polished stainless steel integrated into the AMG rear apron.

Other eye-catching details include the completely newly designed 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, which are painted in sterling silver with a high-sheen finish and are shod with 245/40 R 18 wide-base tires at the front and 265/35 R 18 tires at the rear. Perforated brake discs and silver-painted callipers bearing the Mercedes-Benz logo at the front, plus the sporty DIRECT CONTROL suspension lowered by 15 millimeters, are also included in the AMG sports package as standard. Continue reading » »

The PR firm, Brodeur Partners, informed us of an AMEX promo that features three 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 SUVs. AMEX is one of the firm's clients:

On December 18, Amex’s My WishList program will give away three 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 SUVs. This new model is currently available exclusively through My WishList, and its retail price has not been disclosed.

The giveaway is an AMEX "My WishList" promotion.

From a long line of award-winning SUVs comes the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLK, a compact luxury SUV that fits any lifestyle. On the outside, the GLK’s efficient design lets you take even the tightest shortcuts — while on the inside, 54.7 cubic feet* of cargo space allows you to haul everything you’ll need for the long way around. With just one look it’s easy to see: this Mercedes-Benz is up for whatever you are. Please let me know if you’re interested in an image of the car or more information on the My WishList program. The program’s URL is: http://amexnetwork.com/mywishlist. 

Participation in the promotional event is exclusively for those with an AMEX card FYI.