Mercedes-Benz Vehicles, Concept Cars, and the Mercedes Lifestyle

Has it been ten years already for the Mercedes ML63 AMG performance vehicles? Apparently so because the automaker has just unveiled the 10th Anniversary Edition Model of these AMG cars.

But this isn’t just a celebration of the model. No sir. This model is an anniversary of ten years of high performance SUV models. The first AMG performance SUV was released by the automaker in 1999 – the ML55 AMG – but the high performance concept has come a long way since those days.

The newest AMG performance model was developed. in the AMG studio. Engineers and developers took into consideration individual customers when making this new model, too. The front of this AMG performance model is completely redesigned to give an impressive appearance as soon as you lay your eyes upon the masterpiece.

In addition to the front, the newest AMG performance SUV model has 21-inch alloy wheels with five spokes and a design that won’t disappoint. When you walk around to the back of the vehicle, you’ll notice the “10th Anniversary” nameplate accented with Himalaya gray.

We hate to leave you in suspense, but we’ll talk about the interior and some of the features next week.

AMG cars are a precious possession for anybody. In addition to being expensive, they are also fast and they get a lot of attention. That’s why it’s important to make them last as long as possible. Here are some tips to increase the life of your AMG cars so you can enjoy them for many years to come.

1. Start the car first. Some people like to turn on their accessories like the air conditioner and lights before they start the engine. This slowly wears the engine down, though, causing it to need repairs sooner. Start the engine first and then worry about the accessories.

2. Let your AMG cars warm up properly. Don’t rev the engine on those cold, cold mornings. That only adds stress to it. Instead, let it idle for about 60 seconds when you start it in the morning to allow the oil to flow before putting pressure on the engine.

3. Wait until the car stops before shifting into drive. I’m guilty of this one. I put my car in reverse and shift into drive before it stops moving. Unfortunately, this puts undue stress on the engine and decreases its life. Instead, make sure your car stops moving backwards before shifting into park.

With these and some other tips, your AMG performance cars should give you years and years of enjoyment.

If you’re looking for the best combination of luxury and AMG performance on the market today, the 2009 MB SL65 Black Series is your best option.

The SL65 rose out of last year’s CLK63 AMG performance Black Series model from last year. This model “pushed the envelope of the standard version and gave even more power, performance and exclusivity to even fewer people.” This model was an immediate success and almost all of the 350 cars were sold before they were even available in North America.

But the SL65 is even better than that. The engineers tweaked the AMG performance engine to provide even more torque and horsepower than the SL63. In addition, they added larger turbochargers and a new AMG performance sports exhaust. With these modifications, drivers can go from zero to 62 mph in less than four seconds flat. These AMG performance vehicles can also reach top speeds of 200 miles per hour, making them faster than the SL63, too.

The Black Series of the AMG performance vehicles also come with an interior that is all black. The steering wheel has a flat bottom complete with perforated leather. Throughout the interior, there are also silver accents to make it even more striking.

The first of these models are slated to hit European markets next month. It should be making its way over to our dealers sometime next year…hopefully.

With all of the new regulations on cars today and everybody’s concern over the environment, do you ever think that AMG cars could suffer as a result?

I don’t think so. AMG cars are going to be around for a long time. Even if 90 percent of the world turns to hybrids and cars with the same horsepower as a riding lawn mower, there will still be many car enthusiasts that refuse to give up the AMG cars. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but some places are trying to impose regulations that will make them either illegal or, at the very least, less than desirable.

Ernie Burskey of Michigan isn’t happy about the way AMG cars are promoted. “Car companies should promote safe and efficient driving plus the value and quality of their brand.” Instead, he says, too many TV ads emphasize “speed and somewhat dangerous driving.”

Whether it’s commercials for AMG cars or the dangers of tobacco, people always think it’s their business to stick their nose where it doesn’t belong. Why do people think they can impose their feelings on major corporations and the way they advertise their products? Where has personal responsibility and decision gone? I, for one, think car companies should be able to advertise any way they see fit. If consumers can’t handle the power and speed of AMG cars, it’s their responsibility to take that into account before purchasing one.

Do you agree or am I totally out in left field on this one?

A few years ago, the reviewers at Edmunds drove some AMG cars as part of the AMG Challenge. It was an exciting experience for each driver involved as they arrived at the California Speedway in Fontana early in the morning to drive some high-performance AMG cars around the track.

The day started off with a breakfast provided by Mercedes-Benz. According to the article writer, “Mercedes-Benz knows how to do meals like it knows how to make cars.” During the breakfast time, the reviewers met the team leaders and they discussed their driving resumes. Tommy Kendall was the special guest, too.

After breakfast, the guys were ready to jump into their Mercedes AMG cars. Their goal: To gain a “better understanding of car control, vehicle dynamics and braking techniques” and to see “what it takes to really hustle a car around a racetrack quickly and consistently.” The instructors for the reviewers also said they would have a new appreciation for AMG cars and the “adrenaline rush” they receive when sitting behind the wheel and going over 100 mph. That feeling is just typical with any AMG performance vehicle, though.

We’ll pick up where we left off on this story on Friday. Until then, why not check out some AMG cars for yourself? There’s nothing else like it in the world!

This story just goes to show that you can’t trust anybody. Clive Davison, a resident of Moorgate, Rotherham in the UK, was selling his Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG performance car. He did what any good businessman would do: He went on a test drive with a man who was “interested” in buying the car.

The test drive was fine. The man who took the MB for a test drive the vehicle even showed up in a brand new BMW. Even the most savvy businessman wouldn’t have suspected the worst from someone like this. When they returned back to the seller’s home, however, that’s when things got interesting.

Both men got out of the car. Davison walked towards the garage so he could open the door. When he did that, the “buyer” jumped back in the car and took off. “I was just left stood there thinking, ‘Did that really happen?’” said Davison in an interview with a local newspaper. “He must have been doing 50 mph before he even reached the end of the street.”

Unfortunately, a police chase was called off before they could catch the man due to safety issues. This particular AMG car has a top speed of about 150 mph.

On Wednesday, we began discussing the Mercedes SL63, one of the more popular AMG cars manufactured in recent years. But one blog post wasn’t enough to cover this magnificent machine. We left off talking about the interior from the driver’s seat. Here are some more highlights from the review about the AMG performance vehicle.

• The SL63 has a retractable hardtop roof, but you can get a glass sunroof for an extra $2,000.
• A sophisticated voice-activated navigation system is standard with the 2009 SL63.
• Climate-controlled seats are optional with this year’s model. However, the new Airscarf system is a great addition to the seats because it blows warm air on your neck to help keep you comfortable while driving in the cold with your top down.
• Both seats have an optional massage function. Does it get much better than this?
• This sounds like one of the best parts: An automated clutch with the transmission that allows you to rev the engine and launch the SL63 like a rocket.

We still haven’t scratched the surface of the features on this car. You can bet we’ll be writing more about this and other AMG cars in the days and weeks to come.

When talking about the Mercedes AMG performance and design, it doesn’t get much better than the 2009 SL63. One reviewer took this awesome car for a test drive recently. Here are some of the highlights from that review.

• The 2009 SL63 has been updated since the previous model year. It has “revised styling” and it encompasses the idea behind AMG performance with nearly 520 horsepower, 6.2-liter V8 engine under the hood.
• This AMG performance model starts out at a price of about $133,000 and tops out at more than $153,000 with all the bells and whistles.
• On the highway, the SL63 gets about 19 miles to the gallon and about 12 mpg in the city.
• In the reviewer’s words, the SL63 is “stupid,” but, as he explains, it’s in “a good way, as in stuid powerful.”
• This model can go from zero to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds.
• For the 2009 model, the Mercedes crew revised the interior with more stylish features than previous models. A new steering wheel, better controls for the climate and impressive stereo system and dashboard gauges make the inside spectacular.

There’s so much more to this AMG performance vehicle than what I’ve listed here. Come back on Friday for more!