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

Several of the Mercedes models you have come to love are getting facelifts and will be arriving soon at your local showrooms in and around Chicago.  Mercedes G500 drivers as well as those that covet the C-Class wagon are in for a real treat with the 2011 models.

Known as the G-Wagen in Germany, the G500 remains unchanged on the outside so you may not notice the difference as you see this model cruise down the streets of Chicago.  Mercedes G500 fans however will indeed notice the new interior and upgrades under the hood. 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

It looks like an SLS AMG with its blazing speed, gullwing doors and is even coated in AMG’s signature Lumilectric Mango colored paint, but it’s too quiet to be an SLS AMG which is known for its rumbling roar. So what is it? Say hello to the 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell prototype electric car, a fully electric version of its gullwing SLS counterpart.  In appearance and dimensions, the SLS E-Cell very closely resembles the SLS AMG but the difference is under the hood.

Around Chicago, Mercedes dealers are excited to learn more about the SLS AMG E-Cell which is an electric car that runs on a 400-volt electrical system and consists of four individual motors, with each corn of the car carrying its own motor.  The electricity is provided to the motors via six lithium-ion batteries that as of today’s technology need 8 hours to fully recharge. Continue Reading