Archive for February, 2008
Spur of the Moment Road Tripping
If you are looking for something new to do, why not consider loading up your Certified Mercedes and heading out on a spontaneous road trip? Every year, millions of people travel to thousands of destinations in the family car. However, most of these trips are well-planned. A spur of the moment road trip is an [...]
New Gadgets to Love
If it has been a few years since your last new car purchase, you may be slightly overwhelmed and surprised at all the new gadgets that have flooded the market. While the sheer number of technological marvels is staggering, the Boston Globe has rounded up a list of the most popular and useful. Here is [...]
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
If you are a fan of bridges, why not check out the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel on your next trip through Virginia? Opened on April 15, 1964, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel quickly became one of the Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World. A series of bridges and tunnels connect Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia to [...]
Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Mercedes CLS Redesign
Mercedes-Benz has provided a first look at the 2009 redesign of the popular CLS. As is generally the case with mid-cycle redesigns, the enhancements appear to be tweaks rather than full system rebuilds. Nonetheless, there is a lot to love about the upcoming CLS, particularly the flagship CLS63 AMG. Under the Hood The CLS63 AMG [...]
Hurricane Evacuation
Before you know it, hurricane season will be upon us once again. If you live or will be traveling in a hurricane-prone area, there are some things that you should know. Hurricane Evacuation Routes Every city and state in a hurricane-prone area has developed a hurricane evacuation plan, including a series of evacuation routes. Depending [...]
A New Look at the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
The Mercedes SLK was originally introduced in 1998 as an entry-level sports car. The first generation SLKs were popular, but some critics felt that the vehicles were a bit too cute and soft to be highly competitive. A massive redesign in 2005 proved that the SLK could compete with the best. The latest redesign has [...]
The Longest Bridge in the World
If you are a fan of bridges, why not check out the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway on your next trip to New Orleans? The 24 mile Causeway spans Lake Pontchartrain, the second largest saltwater lake in the United States, and is the longest bridge in the world. Technically speaking, the bridge is not in New Orleans [...]
Road Testing the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 550
The new CL-class from Mercedes-Benz has been turning heads everywhere. Marc Bouchard of Auto123.com recently put the 2007 CL 550 to the test. Here are his results. Exterior The new CL 550 is largely based on the Mercedes S-class. With only two doors and a sharply arched roofline, however, the exterior is reminiscent of the [...]
Taking Your Certified Mercedes on a Ferry
The sheer number of waterways in the United States and around the world has created the need for ferries to shuttle people and automobiles from one side to the other. Although thousands of people use these ferries as part of their daily commute, the process is fun and exciting to those who see it as [...]
Presenting the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R Class
The Mercedes R-class vehicles are officially known as “sports tourer” vehicles. Not quite a mini-van, not quite an SUV, the R-class seamlessly merges luxury with spaciousness and utility. With comfortable seating for six and more cargo room than the Cadillac Escalade, the R-class fills a unique market niche. Kelley Blue Book recently took the R320 [...]
