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MERCEDES BENZ

MERCEDES BENZ

The German luxury car-manufacturer has been around for more than a century, having elegantly drifted  the both smooth and rough curves of automobile history. Responsible for the modern internal combustion engine's genesis, the 'fathers' of the Mercedes-Benz brand practically invented the automobile. Many years ago when mahogany canes and high-top hats were the ultimate fashion and social ...   Read more

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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171) 2008 - Present

Mercedes Benz introduced a facelifted version of the SLK R171 in 2008. The roadster features slight visual changes in order to achieve a more pronounced arrow shape. The front an rear sections of the SLK were retouched by receiving a new front apron, darkened headlamps, restyled ... >> Read more

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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171) 2008 - Present
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171) 2004 - 2008

The SLK received a new platform in 2004 and a flashy new racing-inspired body to match it. Sturdy but flexible, rugged but agile, the new SLK made a strong impression partly thanks to its new daring look. The aerodynamics of the car have been improved while the previously ... >> Read more

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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171) 2004 - 2008
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R170) 2000 - 2004

The SLK saw a first-generation mid-life facelift in 2000 with the introduction of newer design elements. Although the general appearance of the vehicle remained unchanged, the front end was revamped with a new, wider spoiler while a new set of wheels was introduced. ... >> Read more

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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R170) 2000 - 2004
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R170) 1996 - 2000

The SLK arrived as MB's new roadster class, created both for broadening their line-up and compete against other retractable hardtop convertibles which arrived afterwards. Agile and sporty, the car range earned its name from the German manufacturer's desire to deliver a ... >> Read more

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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R170) 1996 - 2000
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MERCEDES BENZ Typ 190 SL Roadster (W121) 1955 - 1963

Having appeared at the same time with the coupe, the roadster was a slightly cheaper version with a manually operated soft-top. With only this feature to tell it apart form its removable hard-top stablemate, the SL roadster not much else can be said about the car. Its ... >> Read more

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MERCEDES BENZ Typ 190 SL Roadster (W121) 1955 - 1963
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MERCEDES BENZ Typ 190 SL Coupe (W121) 1955 - 1963

The 190 SL was first unveiled as a prototype during the New York International Auto Show in 1954 and entered production briefly after, having been sold in parallel with the bigger-brother 300SL. Cheaper than the latter and lacking the famous tubular frame, the car was a more ... >> Read more

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MERCEDES BENZ Typ 190 SL Coupe (W121) 1955 - 1963
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Mercedes-Benz to Sponsor the Miami Beach Polo World Cup
Mercedes-Benz USA announced that it will be the official sponsor of the Miami Beach Polo World Cup - with the event becoming the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup. The cup, which takes places on Miami beach, behind the Sentai Hotel, between the 22nd and 25th April ... >> Read more
 
AMG Boss to Become Mercedes Benz Vans Division Manager
Mercedes-Benz has just made an interesting announcement: Volker Mornhinweg will succeed Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard as the head of the Mercedes Benz Vans division starting from April 1. We think that the April 1 date is particularly significant here. For those who are ... >> Read more
 
Spyshots: 2011 Mercedes SLK the Third
While it's still quite some time until the third generation Mercedes SLK will hit the open roads (likely, the car will be launched this fall, although some say the calendar will read 2011 by the time the new SLK gets here), spyshots showing the two-seater ... >> Read more
 
Female Daimler Employees Enter Rally in a Viano
Bettina Singhartinger and Andrea Spielvogel, two female Daimler AG employees, will join the official lineup for the Aicha des Gazelles women's rally. The two will enter competition in a Mercedes-Benz Viano 4matic, Daimler announced today. The rally kicks-off on ... >> Read more
 
SLS AMG and Gullwing Displays at the Amelia Island Event
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Mercedes-Benz will feature a collection of iconic as well as new vehicles at the event, set to take place at the Ritz-Carlton grounds between March 12-14, 2010. The displays includes ... >> Read more