In its latest promotion, Mercedes shot a short film starring none other than the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.  Around Chicago, used Mercedes fans are excited to see “Manx Meister”, the movie that claims to be the fastest 3D movie ever shot on land.

While this car alone is enough to star in its own movie, it has a great cast of characters around it.  “Manx Meister” was shot in Britain on the historic Isle of Man, the only public road in Britain without a speed limit. Also, it stars David Coulthard, a former Formula 1 driver behind the wheel, maneuvering the SLS AMG to top out at a blazing 162 miles per hour. Continue Reading

Around Chicago, Mercedes-Benz fans cannot wait to get their hands on the all-new 2011 CL63 AMG.  Expected to arrive in showrooms later this year, AMG enthusiasts are drooling over what the latest AMG offspring has to offer.

The CL63 AMG is truly a dream car and one that many would be willing to sell their house for to be able to drive a beauty like this on the streets of Chicago.  Certified Mercedes dealers will have this one of a kind vehicle in November, but for those of you that can’t wait to see the real deal; here is what you have to look forward to. Continue Reading

In and around Chicago, Mercedes-Benz dealer fans may recall that back in 2002 Pope John Paul II pleaded that the term ‘Popemobile’ not be used since it sounded undignified.  Since then, it has also been referred to as the Papal Limousine or the Papal Car.  Whatever you call it, it is one of the most famous vehicles on the planet and one which Mercedes is extremely proud to be a part of.

Mercedes-Benz has been the purveyor of Popemobiles since 1930, back when Pope Pius XI was provided a Nurberg 460 Pullman limousine.  Over these seven decades, Mercedes has customized a wide range of vehicles for the Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, ranging from sedans to sports utility vehicles. Continue Reading

In and around Chicago, C-Class wagon drivers are excited about what new safety features and innovative technology awaits them inside new Mercedes vehicles soon. And it seems like they won’t be disappointed, since several exciting features are coming down the pipeline with benefits ranging from added safety, to introducing smartphone capability and even increased fuel efficiency.

Imagine driving at a high speed, going past the point where braking would be effective, yet still being able to avoid a collision through steering.  It would be great, right? This is exactly what the Emergency Steer Assist (ESA) is capable of doing.  And before you freak out, no this feature does not take over and do your steering for you – it only suggests the type of steering given a particular braking situation by inducing the correct steering by for instance, stiffening the suspension.  Around Chicago, used Mercedes drivers are even excited for the implications this could have on for instance, car insurance rates since technically, a feature like ESA makes the car safer. For now, we’ll just have to wait and keep our eyes on the road. Continue Reading

In and around Chicago, used Mercedes fans have been talking about how well Mercedes did in this year’s International Engine of the Year Awards which was held in Stuttgart, Germany.  Every year an independent group of 65 renowned motor journalists from across the world choose the best engines of the year based on a variety of categories to crown the most efficient engines on the market.

This year, Mercedes took home the “Best Performance Engine” and the “Above 4.0 Liter Engine” prizes, marking the second time in a row that Mercedes takes home “Best Performance Engine” top honors.  Around Chicago, used Mercedes fans are not surprised by this given the AMG’s high performance engines that have incorporated motorsport technology, bringing over that speed and power from the race track to vehicles driven on roads in Chicago.  Used Mercedes dealer fans would claim that the AMG engine should have won these awards based on the engine sound alone! Continue Reading