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So you might be asking the question: Why Los Angeles?

That is a good question. The reason Mercedes-Benz chose to open up a new driving academy in Los Angeles, one geared toward teen drivers, is because L.A. is considered the driving capital of the world. It’s a happening place and the streets are busy. And since teen drivers are more inclined toward automobile accidents than any other driver, it just makes good sense to focus a driving academy that caters specifically to their needs and that trains them well above the current expectations.

California law is pretty lax in terms of driver qualifications. Students receive 30 hours of classroom time and only 6 hours of training behind the wheel before they are allowed to sit for the drivers test in the state. That just isn’t enough on-the-road time with a qualified driving instructor.

So Mercedes-Benz has the answer. Give them 15 hours of online instruction, 10 hours of classroom driving instruction, a three-hour safety workshop, a two-hour distracted driving exercise, and 16 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a qualified driving instructor. Mercedes-Benz believes this training regimen will produce better teen drivers and save more lives. The training academy is based on a similar Mercedes-Benz driver training academy in London.

Beginning on Wednesday February 2 and converging on Friday February 4 at Cowboys Stadium outside Dallas, Texas, four two-person driving teams behind the wheels of specially equipped 2011 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, each embarking separately from Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Tampa,” will race to this year’s Super Bowl XLV location for a chance to win a pair of all new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupes.

But this is no ordinary race. According to our friends over at AutoConverse.com, this race will be fueled by Twitter and each driving team has been assigned a celebrity coach that represents a charity. The winning team will not only receive the pair of C-Class Coupes for the drivers but also a cash donation to the charity represented by the celebrity coach.

Even better, each of us can actually participate in the Tweet Race, which makes the race that much more interesting. Whether you are a Twitter user or not, read on to see how you can participate.

YourMercedes.com Supports Team GL

We are participating in this event by supporting our friends over at AutoConverse.com who are supporting Team GL during the Mercedes-Benz Tweet Race! It is our goal to get as many YourMercedes.com fans as possible to join us in supporting Team GL too.

Team GL: Marshall and Sinclair

To JOIN TEAM GL, do the following…

1. Go to the Mercedes-Benz USA Facebook page.
2. Scroll down and click on “Team GL”.
3. Then select ‘Join Team’, enter your information, and click ‘Submit’.

Once you’ve become part of TEAM GL you can go to your Twitter account and follow Team Captain Jennifer Marshall @nuckingfutsmama and Co-Driver Meredith Sinclair @Hoo_dee_Hoo on Twitter. You can also follow Team GL’s celebrity coach @serenawilliams if you’d like too. Let Jennifer know you were referred by @autoconverse who we are helping to support Team GL.

IMPORTANT: Remember to include the Twitter hashtag #MBteamGL each time you send a tweet from Feb 2 – Feb 4 so that you are adding fuel for Team GL in the race.

About Team GL

TEAM GL is made up of two moms, Jennifer Marshall and Meredith Sinclair. Both Jennifer and Meredith are married with two kids. They both spend their free time “tweeting about the everyday challenges of raising good boys in a complex world”. Jennifer and Meredith will be starting in Chicago, IL and making their way to Dallas for Super Bowl XLV. Mercedes-Benz has partnered them with Serena Williams, a celebrity Twitter Coach. Serena Williams, world-class tennis player, will help these ladies complete activities during the Tweet Race and help garner support for TEAM GL on Twitter. This is where we come in! Everyone reading this post can JOIN TEAM GL and then support them on Twitter during the Tweet Race!

Follow TEAM GL with AutoConverse.com

During the race, which starts on February 2 and ends in Dallas on February 4th, EVERYONE should tweet as much as possible using Team GL’s hash tag #MBteamGL. Together we can push TEAM GL past the other 3 competing teams and help them win the Mercedes-Benz Tweet Race! We will be keeping up with the race on the YourMercedes.com Facebook page, but for more up-to-the-minute stuff then follow our friends at AutoConverse that we are supporting on the AutoConverse.com Facebook page.

Mercedes-Benz of Fort Washington & Mercedes-Benz of West Chester are pleased to announce an opportunity of a lifetime to give to worthy cause and get a priceless chance to throw out the first pitch to a packed Major League Baseball game.

Donate any amount to The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and our dealership will match your donation up to $50, furthermore, you will be automatically eligible to win a great Major League experience. If you have ever dreamed of being a Major League player… well, here is your chance!

Major League experience includes:

• Sunday June 14th, at 1:06 pm – Phillies vs. Boston Red Sox
• 4 “Hall of Fame” Suite Tickets
• Food, Drink, Parking all included!
• $100 Voucher for the Majestic Store
• PLUS… Throwing out the first pitch!

Condor Automotive Group will pull the lucky winner from only those who submit an entry form from May 1st through May 30th. The drawing will be held Monday, June 1st at 5 pm. If you wish to enter the drawing, please click below.

Click Here to Enter Drawing and/or Make Donation

Thursday May 14 & Friday May 15

MB of West Chester – MB of Ft. Washington

It’s here, the all-new E-Class Sedan and Coupe. Yes, E-Class Coupe! Inspired by the Mercedes-Benz tradition of innovative technology, this coupe sets out in a bold new direction with its striking profile and sleek, dynamic design.

Condor Automotive Group hosting an exclusive preview event next week at our two Philadelphia locations to introduce you to these fine new automobiles which have been the backbone of Mercedes-Benz’s success for many years.

On Thursday May 14 from 6-8 pm you can visit our West Chester location for an exclusive preview and introduction of these vehicles. Food, wine, and beverages will be served. You may RSVP here.

On Friday May 15 from 5-8 pm, you can visit our Ft. Washington location for an exclusive preview and introduction of these vehicles as well. Food, wine, and beverages will be served. You may RSVP here.

Choose the location nearest you, bring your friends and family and be among the first to see the 2010 E-Class Sedan and Coupe.

Click here to RSVP!