Archive for April, 2008
A Little History on the Mercedes-Benz Club of America
When you buy a Mercedes, you’re not just buying a Mercedes. You are buying a lifestyle. Even before Mercedes became Mercedes-Benz in 1927, the car was synonymous with entry into an exclusive club filled with romance and intrigue and allure. It was exciting enough when it was a metaphorical club. Then came the real club. [...]
CAUTION: Jocelyn Kirsch Is Back in Philly
Jocelyn kirsch If you’ve lived in Philadelphia for any length of time, you’ve likely heard of famed identity thief Jocelyn Kirsch. She hasn’t been around since December, when police arrested her and her boyfriend in the area. But sources have told a Daily News reporter of a recent sighting of her in Baltimore earlier this [...]
The Mercedes Lifestyle
When you buy a Mercedes, you’re never just buying a Mercedes. You are buying a lifestyle. Even before Mercedes became Mercedes-Benz in 1927, the car was synonymous with entry into an exclusive club filled with romance and intrigue and allure. It was exciting enough when it was a metaphorical club. Then came the real club. [...]
New York Yankees Welcome the Pope
A few months ago, I detailed the new Popemobile , an open-top Mercedes G Class painted Vatican White. The new vehicle is used for the Pope’s official Wednesday public appearances at the Vatican. The Popemobile is steeped in historical tradition. In ancient times, popes were carried on mobile thrones. Since the advent of motor vehicles, [...]
Want to Spice Up Your Next Party? Throw an Auto Scavenger Hunt
If you are looking for something different for your next get-together, why not consider an auto scavenger hunt. This grown-up version of the scavenger hunts we all remember from childhood is a great way to break the ice between strangers, create bonding moments with friends and family, or just show off your Certified Mercedes to [...]
Bad Driving Advice
As winter gives way to spring, your thoughts may turn to your next road trip. Cruising down the open road, wind blowing in your hair…what a wonderful image after a long, dark, cold winter. Reviewing basic safety practices is always a good idea before you set out, as no one wants to think of their [...]
Mercedes Enhancing Its Youthful Image With New Coupes
Mercedes-Benz has long been known for its luxury, power and performance. Now Mercedes is eager to draw in a new legion of drivers with a line of youthful new coupes. From an article in The Financial, here is a look at these fresh and innovative new vehicles. CLC Sports Coupe The CLC is the youngster [...]
Mercedes-Benz Technology – Not Just for the High End
If you are a Mercedes fan, you may have noticed a recent trend. An explosion of new technology has been added at breakneck speed to Mercedes vehicles. Unlike many car manufacturers, however, Mercedes does not just debut its latest features in its highest-end vehicles. An interesting article in the Canyon News explores the phenomenon. According [...]
Luxury Beach Getaway? Why Not Rent a Mercedes Convertible?
Remember the old days, when beach bums and beach bunnies loaded up the surfboards in the convertible and headed out to catch some waves? Classic beach parties films captured the phenomenon in the early 1960s, when ingénues Annette Funicello and Sandra Dee fell in love with such screen idols as Troy Donahue and Frankie Avalon. [...]
Feeling Nostalgic? Why Not Head Out to the Drive-In?
Drive-in movie theaters have been a part of American culture for decades. According to driveintheater.com, the very first drive-in opened on June 6, 1933 in Camden, NJ. Other theaters quickly followed, and by the time the car culture of the 1950s hit the scene, the drive-in was nearly ubiquitous. During the 1950s, the drive-in became [...]
