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Mercedes-Benz DTM Drivers Third Race of the Season

Mercedes-Benz leads driver, team and constructor standings in DTM 2012, Mercedes-Benz won three out of the six DTM races at Brands Hatch, David Coulthard (Scotland), Jamie Green (England), Gary Paffett…

2012 AMG Driving Academy Schedule Expanded

The AMG Driving Academy has become a popular program event for AMG enthusiasts. For the U.S. programs, the 2012 schedule has been expanded to five tracks. For those interested, below…

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Dominates in Dubai 24 Hours

AMGmarket.com news: Mercedes-Benz crowds the podium at the 2012 Dubai 24 hour race. A commanding 1-2-3 victory for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Customer Sports teams Abu Dhabi Black Falcon…

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AMGmarket.com AMG Driving Academy Includes SLS AMG GT3

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– September 12, 2011Posted in: AMG Market News

AMGmarket.com New (Source: Daimler/Affalterbach): AMG fans had the chance to drive the SLS AMG GT3 for the first time. The AMG Driving Academy is exclusively using SLS AMG GT3 vehicles at the most demanding MASTERS skill level. With these unique events, the AMG Driving Academy – which was started successfully in 2007 – is offering participants an opportunity to experience motor racing first hand whilst benefitting from what is an unprecedented high standard of safety. The new SLS AMG GT3 MASTERS is a preliminary highlight of the AMG Driving Academy, which is continually extending its programme to provide an extremely wide variety of events.

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AMGmarket.com – 2012 AMG C63 Coupe Black Series

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– July 23, 2011Posted in: AMG Market News

Is the 2012 C63 Coupe Black Series the most powerful Mercedes-Benz C-Class of all time?

AMGmarket.com News/SOURCE: MBUSA, July 23, 2011 – MONTVALE, NJ: Spectacular design, technology transferred from the world of motorsport and the very best in driving dynamics; the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series represents the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model. The new high-performance vehicle is the most powerful C-Class of all time, boasting a maximum output of 510 hp and a maximum torque of 457 lb-ft. The high-revving AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine delivers stunning pulling power and exceptional performance – the 2012 C63 AMG Coupe Black Series accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds (all data provisional).

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AMGmarket.com Awesome Man Caves for The Car Crazy

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– July 5, 2011Posted in: AMG Market News

A friend sent me this video link for a news story on Bruno’s venture, which he opened in January 2008 during the recession:

AMGmarket.com: Benz Patent of 1886

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– June 15, 2011Posted in: AMG Market News, Daimler News

Mercedes-Benz announced that it is honored to have the Benz Patent of 1886 selected for inclusion into the Memory of the World Register. Memory of the World is an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization that seeks to preserve documents of historical significance. A few examples in the register include the Magna Carta, Tolstoy’s personal manuscripts and The Wizard of Oz.

Here is an excerpt from the Memory of the World Register:

Documentary heritage submitted by Germany and recommended for inclusion in the Memory of the World Register in 2011.
1886 Benz Patent drawing
(Photo copyright © Daimler AG Benz-Patent of 1886)

The patent for a “Vehicle with gas engine operation”, which Carl Benz submitted in 1886, is of worldwide significance and documents the beginning of the emergence of individual mobilization in industrialized countries and its spread throughout the world. There are also a number of rare contextualizing historical documents in the company archive of Daimler AG from the time of the first series production in 1888 and the market introduction of the gasoline automobile documents, which together with the patent, bear witness, in a unique and irreplaceable way, to the origin of today’s “automobile society.”

Mercedes AMG CLS 63 Video

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– May 25, 2011Posted in: AMG CLS 63, AMG Videos

AMGmarket.com: For those interested, here’s a Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 video by LifeStyle TV. It is a tame video but well done!

Mercedes-Benz Development – New 2012 SLS AMG Roadster

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– May 5, 2011Posted in: AMG Market News, SLS AMG

AMGmarket.com News: Source – MBUSA Press Release/May 5, 2011/MONTVALE, NJ: The convertible SLS AMG Roadster is the second car to be developed independently by AMG. The Coupe and Roadster concepts were created in parallel – very advantageous during the development process. During this 3-year development period for the 2012 SLS AMG Roadster, the engineers devoted particular attention to bodyshell rigidity, driving dynamics, the soft top and NVH.

Currently undergoing testing in Stuttgart, the 2012 SLS AMG Roadsters are minimally disguised as they cover their test routes. Easily identified by enthusiasts, these two-seaters with a fabric soft top have no Mercedes stars or model designations to be seen, just black adhesive foil at the front, rear and along the sides. The proportions speak for themselves with a long hood, large wheels and a short rear unified by breathtaking design.

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Exclusive AMG Mercedes Driving Trip Germany

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– April 12, 2011Posted in: AMG Events, AMG Market News, AMG SLS, SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 2010 Want to drive an AMG SLS or other AMG vehicle in Germany? Drive on the Autobahn and get inside AMG headquarters in Affalterbach for extensive tours of the production, engineering, design, and research facilities? This coming June, you can.

The Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA) is offering members who own or drive AMG vehicles an exclusive opportunity to participate in the first MBCA SLS AMG Performance Week in Germany. This event will not be available elsewhere. It only costs $45 to join MBCA, if you’re not already a member.

The event will feature partipants’ driving the SLS and other AMG vehicles on a variety of roads in Germany as well as on the Autobahn. It will include lengthy visits to AMG headquarters in Affalterbach for extensive tours of the production, engineering, design, and research facilities with emphasis on all those aspects which make AMG unique in the world of ultimate luxury performance cars.

There will be an in depth visit to the Sindelfingen plant, the SLS production area, and the Center of Excellence (Maybach and the designo studio). A visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the Classic Center is also included.

The trip is scheduled for June 5 to June 10 and will not be offered again in 2011. It’s limited to 24 participants on a first come first served basis. The cost is $4050. per participant and includes five hotel nights, all meals, guides, ground transportation and use of the AMG vehicles (fee does NOT include airfare. Our friend Jim O’Sullivan is the contact person; tell Jim that Greg Magnus said hello! This is truly a unique opportunity for AMG Mercedes enthusiasts. Additional information, clarification, and registration details are available here for those interested.

Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Guided Video

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– March 22, 2011Posted in: AMG SLS, AMG Videos

AMGmarket.com: If you are looking for a close-up of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3, then this “Walk Around” video is for you. William Vetter, Assistant Product Manager for the SLS AMG, gives a guided tour of the AMG GT3 while at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (2011). Enjoy!

Duesenbergs Sweep Field at Amelia Island

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– March 19, 2011Posted in: AMG Events

One of the greatest of all the classic American auto manufacturers is undoubtedly Duesenberg. And, marque proved once again that it is alive and well by posting a sweep of the Best In Show awards at the 16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance held March 11-13, 2011. The best in show winners at the Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer were:

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2011 AMG Driving Academy Details

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– March 3, 2011Posted in: AMG Driving Academy, AMG Market News, SLS AMG

New 2011 – 2012 AMG Driving Academy Programs

Based on the feedback and comments received here at AMGmarket.com, the AMG Driving Academy events are well worth checking out. The events offer you a high performance driving experience with groups of like-minded individuals. It should be noted that the AMG Driving Academy programs are manufacturer-sponsored events. And now, Daimler is hosting a wide range of new driving events for 2011 and 2012. The events are for drivers and enthusiasts interested in improving his or her performance skills on the track and/or safety on the road.

The AMG Driving Academy initially focused on European venues but now events are also held in both the USA and China. Here’s a quick overview of the AMG Driving Academy events with links for detailed info including fees and event dates that are provided by Mercedes-AMG:

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