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Hertz to Offer Mercedes Rental Vehicles as Part of Prestige Collection |
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Jul 02, 2009 - 12:09 PM - by Administrator
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For several years now Hertz has offered a 'Prestige Collection' of high-end vehicles to rent including models from brands like Lincoln and Cadillac. The rental car company has now decided to take it up a notch by offering two vehicles from those German luxury experts at Mercedes-Benz.
Both the new C-Class and GLK350 will joint the Prestige Collection alongside models from Audi, Infiniti, Lincoln, Cadillac and Volvo.
The C-Class model to be offered is the C300 (sorry, no C63 here) with a 228hp V6 engine, 17-inch wheels and a 7-speed automatic transmission. The GLK350 model is one of the company's latest products and features a 268hp 3.5-liter V6 and as an entry-level luxury crossover offers plenty of space for passengers and luggage.
"The Prestige Collection... [Read More]
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Mercedes E-Class Convertible Spied |
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Jun 30, 2009 - 2:05 PM - by Administrator
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Mercedes was expected to delay the launch of the E-class convertible by six months, but by the looks of this mostly completed version it appears near completion. If these spy photos are any indication then the drop-top E-Class might be ready in time for its originally scheduled debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show this Fall, rather than at the Geneva Auto Show next March.
The reason for the delay as reported in Auto Motor und Sport to be a cost issue, related to both development and marketing.
As development seems to have pushed ahead, it is still possible that the marketing (and, therefore, the launch) of the car will wait until next Spring - perfect timing for a convertible.
The E-Class Convertible, which is based on the C-Class chassis, is expected to make use of a... [Read More]
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Mercedes Launches AMG Driving Academy in the U.S. |
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Jun 25, 2009 - 11:53 AM - by Administrator
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Mercedes is bringing its AMG Driving Academy to the U.S. this September, allowing participants to hone their driving skills and experience the thrill that an AMG can deliver.
Launched in Europe in 2007, the AMG Driving Academy lets you get behind the wheel of cars like the E63 AMG, SL63 AMG, C63 AMG, SLK55 AMG and the CLK63 AMG Black Series. And now for 2009, AMG has included the upcoming 2011 SLS supercar. On a racetrack the AMG driving instructors will help you develop your driving skills and get the most out of the amazing AMG machines.
A Stage 1 one day program teaches fundamentals in performance driving and car control and includes a "high speed" track drive. A Stage 2 class is more advanced and involves much more track driving with timed laps and a "competitive... [Read More]
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