It was here. It was gone and now it is back! Download the latest Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape release. The Mercedes-Benz promo includes music tracks by international newcomers; nice variety of rock, pop and jazz music you likely have not heard before.

Here is the newsletter content I rec'd earlier today (it includes a link to download the free mp3 files/Mixed Tape CD):

The Mercedes-Benz promo has included hundreds of songs during the marketing campaign. The program will provide 10 free music tracks (mp3 files) every two months. Subscribe to this blog and you'll receive the notices. I'm glad it is back. Enjoy! 

I have been asked to help find AMG Mercedes-Benz owners interested in participating in a photo shoot in Paradise Valley, AZ. Mercedes-Benz USA is commemorating AMG's 41st Anniversary in 2008.

The event will take place in late February 2008. MBUSA is looking for AMG models from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. This is a great way to meet AMG enthusiasts and increase the long-term value of your car. Your car may be included in MBUSA marketing materials.

Please send me your AMG model info and your contact info if you are interested. Thanks!

AMG Market/PR News: The C63 AMG and S400 BLUETEC HYBRID are now making their North American debut at the Los Angeles Automobile Show (Nov. 16–25, 2007).

The new C63 AMG sedan is powered by a 6.3-liter normally aspirated V8 that produces 451 horsepower and 443 lb. ft. of torque.  << MORE C63 AMG here >>

Offering a glimpse of the future power train offerings from Mercedes-Benz, the S400 BLUETEC HYBRID combines a 20 horsepower hybrid module with a V-6 engine for a combined output of 265 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque.

The SLR Roadster drives into Los Angeles topless and in style. Powered by a supercharged 5.5-liter AMG V8 engine with 617 horsepower and 575 lb.-ft of torque, the SLR McLaren Roadster boasts 0-60 mph acceleration of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 206 mph.  Thanks to its fully retractable top, the SLR Roadster offers open-air driving pleasure that’s practical for everyday use. Even with the top down, conversation is still possible at speeds well over 120 mph, thanks to its superior aeroacoustics.

Mercedes-Benz announced that their marketing promo "Mixed Tape" – free MP3 files anyone can download – is coming to an end in its current format. The current and last release, Mixed Tape 18, is a compilation of all-time favorites from previous releases. 

If you're an avid Mixed Tape fan, you likely have all of the MP3 songs on this final release. Here's the promo newsletter I rec'd yesterday:

The cream of the crop: Mixed Tape 18 with 10 all-time favourites from the popular compilation series
 
All good things come to an end – Mixed Tape 18 will be the last compilation in its current guise. To sweeten the blow, we have compiled a very special best-of edition featuring 10 highlights from our well-stocked archives – available free of charge at www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape.

A delectable distillate of our most promising talents, Mixed Tape 18 throws a spotlight on Norway (R&B singer Kristin Hild), New Zealand (dub producer Tubbs remixed by legendary compatriots Fat Freddy’s Drop), Germany (pop wonders Wagner Love) and the UK (singer/songwriter Bev Lee Harling) to celebrate the wealth of young artists around the world who pursue their own visions.

And while this trip to the past marks the end of a popular format, it paves the way for future innovations.
Join us in the forum to discuss the next generation of Mixed Tape, scheduled for an autumn relaunch.

Enjoy the mix!

Your Mercedes-Benz Team
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape

During the course of this Mercedes-Benz marketing promo hundreds of free MP3 songs were released. Unfortunately, you can't download previous releases but search on the web and you might find someone providing access to all of the MP3 files. Enjoy.

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced the names of 62 college-bound teenagers who will join the ranks of nearly 1,000 other students nationwide as recipients of Mercedes-Benz ’s DRIVE YOUR FUTURE scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to students who are the first in their families to attend college and who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and a commitment to helping others.

In the competitive application process, nearly 5,000 students nationwide applied for scholarships, 62 of whom were selected based on academic performance, leadership, involvement in school and community activities and financial need.  Each of the college-bound graduating high school seniors will receive a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year over 4 years) to help offset rising college tuition costs.

This year Mercedes-Benz USA, with support from its dealers nationwide, will provide $620,000 in scholarship funding, raising the total amount granted since the program’s launch in 2004 to $3.5 million to nearly 1,000 ambitious college-bound students.  All of the DRIVE YOUR FUTURE award recipients are the first generation in their families to pursue a college education and many have overcome personal hardships due to underprivileged backgrounds.

NOTE: The post about the scholarship program is from 2007!
But, who knows, they may still support the program so contact MBUSA to inquire:
1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)

AMGmarket.com | PR News – May 9: If you're a regular reader of AMG Market, you probably have dozens of free MP3 tracks released by Mercedes-Benz. Well, here's 15 new tracks for you that were released today as "Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape 17."

You can listen to all of the MP3 songs online. Select the songs you like or download the entire CD at: Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape. You must allow "popups" on your browser to access the free music.  

Also, you can subscribe to their newsletter and receive a notice for each mixed tape release. Don’t bother downloading the files on the day you get their announcement; download speeds come to a crawl due to site traffic – wait a few days. The MP3’s are large files, about 75 megs of data for the entire CD. Download the music one song at a time if you don’t have a high-speed Internet connection.

Here's the announcement from Mercedes-Benz I rec'd this morning:

Mixed Tape 17 with 15 new tracks from Asia, Europe and the U.S.!
 
Get set for the latest installment of our free download compilation, featuring 15 brand new tracks by international newcomers for you to explore and enjoy wherever you like – check out www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape for your personal copy.

Our current selection mixes platinum-selling veterans with the latest bunch of bright young hopefuls. While headliners The Brand New Heavies are still going strong after 22 years of band history, they face some serious soul competition in New York’s Blackstone. On the opposite side of the globe, My Writes from Singapore set out to wrest the Indie pop sceptre from Britain’s finest, while Norwegian duo Funin add some weirdly wonderful electro pop sounds that are truly out of this world.

Shake it up with Sugar Beats’ cool, club-friendly ‘jazz for jazz-haters’, a pinch of French hip-hop and a generous smattering of British nu folk for a truly eclectic selection that is more than a few steps ahead of its time.

Enjoy the mix!
Your Mercedes-Benz Team
 

 FYI: Previous releases are not available so you must download the music before the next release, which is usually every 2-3 months. However, the last release was last month so you never know how long the release will remain available.

AMGmarket.com | News – As an ongoing marketing promotion, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) released Mixed Tapes 16 today; an hour’s worth of free music plus the bonus track, "Make My Day." The bonus track is featured in a recent C-class TV commercial.

In all, 16 new MP3 files are available for anyone to download.

You can listen to all songs online then select the songs you like or download the entire CD at: Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape. You must allow "popups" on your browser to access the files and listen to the music online. 

You can subscribe to their newsletter and receive a notice for each mixed tape release. Don’t bother trying to download the files on the day you get their announcement; download speeds come to a crawl due to site traffic – wait a few days. MP3’s are large files; about 75 megs of data if you download the entire CD. Download individual songs if you don’t have a high-speed Internet connection.

Here's the announcement from Mercedes-Benz I rec'd this morning: 

Bonus track for free download: "Make My Day" from Waldeck
 
To start off the new C-class, you will find a special highlight on Mixed Tape: The music from the C-class TV commercial as a free download.

The track, “Make My Day” from Klaus Waldeck is made distinguishable by the charismatic voice of Joy Melcolm and the nonchalant nu jazz sounds. This song is featured in the most recent C-class TV commercial, starring Fernando Alonso.

Along with this bonus track, you will also find Mixed Tape 16 available for download: 15 tracks, from hip hop to indie rock! For free, as always:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/mixedtape

EDITOR'S NOTE: You can't access the earlier releases so download the music before the next release, which usually occurs every 3-4 months.

The Mercedes Car Group delivered 286,800 vehicles to customers around the world in the first quarter 2007, compared with 295,000 in the same month last year. In March 2007, sales of Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and smart brand vehicles totaled 127,000 units (same month last year: 138,400).

Mercedes-Benz debuted two new AMG cars to the world today, along with the North American debut of the 2008 C-Class. First to debut was the 2008 CL65 AMG, powered by a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine that produces 604 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.  On display, the limited edition 40th Anniversary CL65 AMG comes with special Alubeam paint to celebrate the 40th year of AMG high performance cars.

Following the CL65 AMG, the 2008 C-Class sedan entered the stage.  The new C-Class will be launched this summer with three V6-powered models – the C350 Sport, the C300 Luxury and the C300 Sport.

Mercedes-AMG CEO, Volker Mornhinweg, followed the C-Class by introducing the CLK63 AMG Black Series, a street legal version of the Official F1™ Safety Car.  After lighting a fuse that caused an explosion of light and smoke, the CLK63 AMG Black Series was revealed.  The Black Series is a 500 horsepower version of the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine, with 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph.

Available as "40th Anniversary" Limited Edition Model

Two special events make 2007 a particularly significant year for Mercedes-AMG: the arrival of a new top model – the CL 65 AMG high-performance coupe with its 450 kW /612 hp V12 engine – which rounds off the unique AMG range and which also, in "40th Anniversary" limited edition guise, marks a special anniversary: the high-performance brand of the Mercedes Car Group (MCG) celebrates its 40th birthday in 2007.

Another dream car has joined the AMG model range in the form of the new CL 65 AMG. The powerful AMG 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine familiar from the S 65 AMG and SL 65 AMG twelve-cylinder models delivers a truly impressive driving experience in the exclusive high-performance coupe. Its maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp and maximum torque of 1000 Newton meters are reflected in its outstanding performance data: the CL 65 AMG attains 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and reaches the 200-km/h mark in 13.3 seconds. Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Standard features include AMG body styling, 20-inch AMG forged wheels, the unique AMG interior and highly advanced technology, such as << MORE >>

NOTE: The "MORE" link takes you to the entire, and long, MBUSA press release for the CL65 AMG. It does include extensive details and additional CL65 AMG pictures.