Archive for March, 2008
Mercedes-Benz Design Chief Retiring Later This Year
Mercedes-Benz recently announced that Professor Peter Pfeiffer will retire later this year, following a 40 year career with the company that included 30 years as Design Chief. Pfeiffer’s tenure with Mercedes-Benz began in 1968, when he was just 25 years old. Only a decade later, he had risen through the ranks. Pfeiffer is credited with [...]
How Not to Drive Like a Tourist
The Orlando area is a very popular tourist destination. However, it is surprisingly lacking in decent public transportation. If your summer travels will take you to the Orlando area, you will probably want to bring your Certified Mercedes along. Driving in Orlando takes some adjustment, as lost tourists share the highways with speeding commuters along [...]
A Blast From the Past – The 2009 Mercedes SL Roadster
At last, the Mercedes-Benz SL appears to have come full circle. The line debuted in 1957 as an offshoot of the sporty and unique Gullwing coupe. The first generation of SL roadsters remained largely the same until its first redesign in 1963. These roadsters set a standard that many believe later models simply did not [...]
Road Tripping to Canada or Mexico – Border Controls
Spring is in the air, and many people’s thoughts are on their summer vacations. Before you load up your Certified Mercedes and head out on the open road, however, it is important to make sure that you have everything in order. If your travels will take you to Canada or Mexico, there is some information [...]
Putting Together Your Auto Emergency Kit
Before you load up your Certified Mercedes and head out on the open road, take a moment to assess your emergency roadside needs. While we all hope that an emergency will never happen to us, it is always best to be prepared. Your personal emergency kit will be based on your own unique needs and [...]
Inside the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
The design team for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG was headed by Wolf Zimmerman, who had great success with the design of the 6.3 liter AMG V8. It looks like Mr. Zimmerman has scored another slam-dunk with the new SL63 AMG, according to Auto123’s Amyot Bachand, who recently took the new vehicle for a spin. [...]
The Buddy Holly Story Musical at Media Theatre
The Buddy Holly Story The story of Buddy Holly has intrigued the world for decades, and now fans old and new can experience a musical event dedicated to the music legend himself. From March 5th through 30th, the Media theatre in Media, Pennsylvania will be showing Buddy, a celebration of the life of the legendary [...]
Should a Teen Get a Car?
Teens and cars have gone hand in hand since at least the car culture of the 1950s. However, many parents are unsure whether buying their teens a car is the best idea. Concerned over issues ranging from teen drinking to highway deaths, many parents feel that is best for teens not to own their own [...]
Mercedes-Benz First to Sell Diesel SUVs in All States
Thanks to the pioneering new BlueTEC technology, Mercedes-Benz has become the first auto manufacturer to become licensed to sell diesel SUVs in all 50 states. According to an article in The Financial, Mercedes plans to launch three new BlueTEC SUVs in the United States later this year. The ML320 BlueTEC, the R320 BlueTEC and the [...]
Star Wars Exhibit Coming to Philly
Star Wars Exhibit Entrance Do you get excited every time you hear the phrase, “Luke, I am your father” in a deep, breathy tone? Do you know the events that caused a young boy to turn into the beast that is Darth Vader? If so, you’re undoubtedly going to enjoy the new Star Wars exhibit [...]
