Archive for December, 2007
Five Facts About Buying Certified Pre-Owned Cars
If you are in the market for your next car, you may not have thought of buying a used car. You may have certain preconceptions about the used car market that make you hesitant. A Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes, however, helps to minimize the risk. From a 2007 J.D. Powers study, here are five facts to [...]
Green Cars Top Customer Wish Lists
According to a recent survey by UK car supermarket Motorpoint, two thirds of drivers in the UK would buy a car that is certified as “green” in order to avoid a higher road tax. This marks a major shift in opinion from earlier studies which demonstrated that buyers are unwilling to pay more for environmentally [...]
Mercedes Attention Assist System for Sleepy Drivers
Nodding off at the wheel is a frighteningly common scenario. Nearly one-third of all automobile accidents are attributable in some way to driver tiredness. Whether on a long road trip or simply driving home from a late night event, you may have experienced the effects of tired driving. The short, gray days and endless nights [...]
What You Should Know about Buying Used Cars
Instead of just purchasing a used vehicle from a dealer based on price, there are several other things you should do before deciding on the right car for you at the best price for your wallet. 1. Visit a few of the used car dealers in your area. Find some cars that appeal to you and [...]
Mercedes R-Class Redesigned Again
The Mercedes R-Class has yet to find its niche. The vehicle is a brilliant idea, designed to carry up to seven passengers along with a great deal of luggage. The chassis was borrowed from the Mercedes M-Class, providing a secure and comfortable ride. However, it could be argued that the R-Class tried to be too [...]
Less Than 60,000 Miles or Bust
According to a study by EurotaxGlass, used car buyers are searching for quality vehicles that have less than 60,000 miles on them. Is there a reason for this trend? Researchers for the European publication compared mileages and trade-in prices for more than 200,000 vehicles. In a not-so-surprising finding, they found higher mileages resulted in increased [...]
New Mercedes Popemobile
Great news for Catholic Mercedes lovers! The latest Popemobile is none other than a custom Mercedes G-Class. According to a recent story in Edmund’s, the new Popemobile is open-top and painted in a color called “Vatican mystic white.” The new Popemobile’s open top design was a surprise to some, as Pope Benedict XVI had undergone [...]
Mercedes Goes Green in South Africa
Mercedes-Benz may be a luxury car company, but that does not mean that the company is uncaring. According to Sej Motau, Mercedes-Benz Divisional Manager for Corporate Affairs, Mercedes is constantly striving to find sustainable solutions for environmental problems. Proving that this is not the mere lip service of a global corporation, Mercedes has signed an [...]
One Mercedes and 500k Miles Later
If it’s true that most drivers are happy to get 100,000 miles out of their vehicles, then this Mercedes owner was five times as happy. After driving his 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL for more than 500,000 miles, Sam Woody decided it was time to upgrade. That’s right, his Benz got more than half a million miles [...]
Drive Mercedes for Your Health
Have you ever felt stressed out while you’re driving? With increasing traffic and more cars on the road each year, anxiety is a typical feeling for many drivers today. But researchers have found that some drivers feel less anxiety than others. What was one of the factors that contributed to a lower anxiety level? Researchers [...]
