All Entries in the "Mercedes-Benz" Category
Mercedes-Benz Wins Three Awards from J.D. Power
J.D. Power is a prestigious United States market research institute. Among other tasks, the institute performs an annual study on customer satisfaction in the first 90 days of new car ownership. The institute then develops and publishes a list of the most highly rated new vehicles, and presents awards to those vehicles’ manufacturers. This year, [...]
Becoming Part of the Mercedes Family, Part Two
Yesterday we talked about some of the perks that come with joining the Mercedes family. I told you the one phone number to commit to memory: 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES. That number will be your primary point of contact for anything you might need, from information on maintenance schedules to roadside assistance to even trip planning. However, we [...]
Becoming a Part of the Mercedes Family, Part One
Buying a Mercedes is much more than simply acquiring a vehicle. By choosing a Mercedes-Benz, you have also become part of a family with a long and illustrious history. Being a Mercedes owner entitles you to certain benefits and perks that can help you save money or simply enjoy life a little bit more. Although [...]
Famous Mercedes-Benz Movies
Mercedes-Benz has made an incredible splash in the upcoming summer blockbuster film Sex and the City. Mercedes chose this film to debut its highly anticipated GLK Class. Trying to keep the vehicle a secret when filming on public streets, however, proved to be quite a challenge. Nonetheless, Mercedes was up to the challenge, having provided [...]
Can’t Get Enough of Your New Mercedes? Don’t Forget Your Certificates
Humans are strange creatures. As a whole, we have a sort of pack rat mentality. We enjoy collecting souvenirs and mementos as proof that we went somewhere or did something really cool. Some people collect Hummel figurines, others collect shot glasses. No matter what the main focus of our collections, however, almost everyone enjoys certificates [...]
Diesel Goes Green, but High Prices May Keep Consumers Away
Until quite recently, diesel vehicles in the United States were largely considered the poor relations of gasoline cars. Diesel engines were noisy and rough, and the vehicles often belched noxious fumes into the air. However, diesel fuel was relatively cheap, and diesel engines achieved better fuel economy than their gasoline equivalents. This made diesel an [...]
Mercedes Fashion: 2008 Motorsports Collection Announced
The Motorsports Collection has long been a hallmark for Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts. Motorsports have a long and illustrious place in Mercedes history, and well-dressed fans have enjoyed dressing the part since the Collection’s inception. From clothing and accessories to travel gear, the Collection offers a complete range of products for men, women and children. This year’s [...]
Soaring Gas Prices Lead to New Crime: Restaurant Oil Theft
Biofuel has long been considered a practical solution to the fuel crisis by forward-thinking environmentalists. However, it has not been taken seriously by most of the country. Now, escalating fuel prices have made biodiesel more popular than ever before. With any new technology comes a criminal element and biofuel is not exception, according to a [...]
Mercedes-Benz Makes an Early Marketing Push on GLK
The Mercedes-Benz GLK does not go on sale until January 2009. Yet there has already been incredible media hype. Now Mercedes is building on the existing hype by launching a marketing campaign that debuted last week. Why the push? What makes the GLK worthy of an 8 month advertising campaign leading up to its launch? [...]
Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG to Feature in Upcoming Twilight Film
Author Stephenie Meyer has written half a dozen young adult vampire novels known as the Twilight series. Her writing is highly acclaimed due to her ability to craft a complete and believable world. Now the high school vampire novels are on their way to the big screen, and Meyer is eager to ensure that her [...]
