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Travel Discounts 2008-03-07 04:00:06 If you love road trips but hate the cost of travel these days, then you are probably not taking advantage of the range of travel discounts to which you may be entitled. Here are just a few suggestions for maximizing your travel dollars.
Travel
Clubs
Are you a member of AAA or any other travel/road club? Beyond [...] Read more:Discounts
Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car on Exhibition in New York 2008-03-07 04:00:01 Next time you are in New York
, be sure to stop by the Museum of Modern Art. A new exhibit called “Design and the Elastic Mind” focuses on the rapid advances of the modern world. The bionic car is one of the highlighted pieces in the exhibition.
Mercedes
introduced the bionic car prototype at the Innovation [...] Read more:Bionic
, Exhibition
Radar Detectors 2008-03-05 04:00:53 Radar detectors were first introduced in the 1970s as a way for speedy drivers to avoid tickets by outmaneuvering police officers armed with radar guns. The premise is simple: the radar detector senses the radar gun’s signal and provides a beeping warning for the driver to slow down. Of course, police equipment has become more [...] Read more:Radar
Mercedes-Benz Amphibious Car? 2008-03-05 04:00:10 Well, it’s not quite an amphibious car. But according to a local news story out of Key West, Florida, a group of Cuban refugees recently turned a Mercedes
into a boat.
Although the article does not mention the type of Mercedes vehicle that was used, the story is a testament to both the determination and willpower [...] Read more:Amphibious
Check Out the Newly Upgraded Forbes Autos Site 2008-03-03 04:00:48 Forbes has long been a name associated with luxury, and the company’s luxury car website, ForbesAutos
.com is no exception. The highly useful site has recently been updated, according to an article in Auto Remarketing.
According to the Auto Remarketing article, the Forbes upgrade is designed to better reflect the personal preferences of luxury car buyers. Rather [...] Read more:Check
, Forbes
, Upgraded
Choosing a GPS System 2008-03-03 04:00:24 GPS, or global positioning satellite, technology was originally developed for military applications. In the 1980s, it was released for civilian use. In those days, however, GPS systems were extremely expensive and used mostly for sensitive scientific experiments and back-country expeditions.
Today, however, GPS receivers are relatively inexpensive. It is common to find them preinstalled in new [...] Read more:GPS
, GPS System
, System
Spur of the Moment Road Tripping 2008-02-29 04:00:25 If you are looking for something new to do, why not consider loading up your Certified Mercedes and heading out on a spontaneous road trip? Every year, millions of people travel to thousands of destinations in the family car. However, most of these trips are well-planned. A spur of the moment road trip is an [...] Read more:Moment
New Gadgets to Love 2008-02-29 04:00:10 If it has been a few years since your last new car purchase, you may be slightly overwhelmed and surprised at all the new gadgets that have flooded the market. While the sheer number of technological marvels is staggering, the Boston Globe has rounded up a list of the most popular and useful. Here is [...]
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel 2008-02-28 04:00:49 If you are a fan of bridges, why not check out the Chesapeake
Bay Bridge-Tunnel on your next trip through Virginia? Opened on April 15, 1964, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel quickly became one of the Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World.
A series of bridges and tunnels connect Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia to the [...]
Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Mercedes CLS Redesign 2008-02-28 04:00:40 Mercedes-Benz has provided a first look at the 2009 redesign of the popular CLS. As is generally the case with mid-cycle redesigns, the enhancements appear to be tweaks rather than full system rebuilds. Nonetheless, there is a lot to love about the upcoming CLS, particularly the flagship CLS63 AMG.
Under the Hood
The CLS63 AMG receives the [...] Read more:Mercedes
, Mercedes CLS
, Upcoming
More Money-Saving Travel Tips 2008-03-12 05:00:10 On Monday, we brought you some ideas on saving money when planning your next vacation. Today, we will focus on ways to save money once you arrive.
Join Reward Clubs
Most hotel reward clubs are free to join. Membership may bring such benefits as extra pillows, welcome snacks and beverages and priority check-in. Most importantly, you will [...] Read more:Money
, Saving
, Travel
Taking the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG for a Spin 2008-03-10 05:00:52 The new 2008 Mercedes
-Benz C63 AMG definitely racks up some impressive statistics. But does it live up to the hype? Matt Stone of Motor Trend took the new Mercedes out for some real-world road testing.
The Numbers
The C63 AMG follows the traditional model that Mercedes has set for its AMG vehicles. For the C63, however, Mercedes [...] Read more:Taking
Money-Saving Travel Tips 2008-03-10 05:00:21 Traveling these days can be expensive. Gas prices have reached record levels and are expected to continue to climb. Of course, these prices are felt not just on the road, but throughout all parts of life, from grocery costs to plane fares. However, this is no reason to give up traveling. Before you load the [...] Read more:Money
, Saving
, Travel
Even More Money-Saving Travel Tips 2008-03-14 05:00:36 This week we have focused on ways to save money while traveling. Today we have a few suggestions on saving money on food and transportation.
Food Saving
s
One of the most exciting parts of a road trip is sampling the local cuisine. However, restaurants can take a big chunk out of the travel budget. Save money by [...] Read more:Money
, Travel
Luxury Vehicles for a Luxury Hotel 2008-03-14 05:00:26 Mercedes-Benz Vietnam recently received approval from local authorities to sell imported vehicles in the country. Apparently the market was ripe for the expansion, as excited hotel owners flocked to place orders for the vehicles.
The first imported hotel fleet was recently handed over to the luxurious New World Saigon Hotel
in a formalized ceremony that marks [...] Read more:Luxury
, Vehicles
Smart Fortwo Boasts Highly Advanced Smart Navigation System II 2008-03-17 05:00:09 The Smart
Fortwo is Mercedes’ highly anticipated entry into the new mini-car market in the United States. At only 8 feet in length, the Fortwo is definitely ready for the city streets. An amazing 36 mpg fuel efficiency ensures that even with today’s gas prices, stop and go traffic is no problem.
It turns out that [...] Read more:Navigation
, Navigation System
, System
Mercedes Poised to Launch S-Class Hybrid in 2009 2008-03-19 05:00:58 Mercedes-Benz recently announced that the S400 BlueHybrid
will be ready for launch in 2009, according to Car and Driver. The S400 is based on a 3.5 liter V6 engine and boasts a breakthrough lithium ion battery. The battery was developed exclusively for Mercedes-Benz and is a significant upgrade from traditional hybrids’ nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Lithium-ion batteries [...] Read more:Launch
, Mercedes
Buying a Toy Hauler for your Certified Mercedes 2008-03-19 05:00:52 If you love extreme sports, you might have considered buying a toy hauler to carry around all of your toys. Motorcycles, dirt bikes and even jet skis can be loaded into these versatile trailers, making it easy to take them out for the weekend or along on an extended trip. However, with all the options [...] Read more:Buying
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, Mercedes
Weird Driving Laws 2008-03-19 05:00:41 Spring is in the air, and many people’s thoughts have turned to their summer vacations. If you are heading out on a road trip in your Certified Mercedes, make sure you know the rules of the road. Of course, different towns have different regulations on things like right turns at red lights and speed limits [...] Read more:Driving
, Weird
Entertaining Kids on a Long Car Trip 2008-03-21 05:00:56 If you have ever traveled with your kids, you are familiar with the ongoing refrain, “Are we there yet?” While cute at first, the refrain can start to drive parents crazy after a few hundred miles. Beyond giving my father’s favorite response, “Yes. Get out!” you may wonder how to keep your kids entertained. Before [...] Read more:Entertaining
Mercedes Citaro Breaking Records in Europe 2008-03-21 05:00:17 When you think of Mercedes
-Benz, buses may not be the first vehicles that come to mind. However, the Mercedes Citaro bus is a standard bearer in the Europe
an market. According to The Financial, the Citaro recently produced its 20,000th unit in just ten years.
Part of the magic of Citaro is its endless flexibility. Citaros are [...] Read more:Breaking
, Records
Should a Teen Get a Car? 2008-03-24 05:00:55 Teens and cars have gone hand in hand since at least the car culture of the 1950s. However, many parents are unsure whether buying their teens a car is the best idea. Concerned over issues ranging from teen drinking to highway deaths, many parents feel that is best for teens not to own their own [...]
Mercedes-Benz First to Sell Diesel SUVs in All States 2008-03-24 04:00:55 Thanks to the pioneering new BlueTEC technology, Mercedes
-Benz has become the first auto manufacturer to become licensed to sell diesel SUVs in all 50 states. According to an article in The Financial, Mercedes plans to launch three new BlueTEC SUVs in the United States
later this year. The ML320 BlueTEC, the R320 BlueTEC and the [...] Read more:First
Putting Together Your Auto Emergency Kit 2008-03-26 04:00:39 Before you load up your Certified Mercedes and head out on the open road, take a moment to assess your emergency roadside needs. While we all hope that an emergency will never happen to us, it is always best to be prepared.
Your personal emergency kit will be based on your own unique needs and concerns, [...] Read more:Emergency
, Putting
Inside the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG 2008-03-26 04:00:05 The design team for the 2009 Mercedes
-Benz SL63 AMG was headed by Wolf Zimmerman, who had great success with the design of the 6.3 liter AMG V8. It looks like Mr. Zimmerman has scored another slam-dunk with the new SL63 AMG, according to Auto123’s Amyot Bachand, who recently took the new vehicle for a spin.
The [...]
A Blast From the Past – The 2009 Mercedes SL Roadster 2008-03-28 04:00:34 At last, the Mercedes
-Benz SL appears to have come full circle. The line debuted in 1957 as an offshoot of the sporty and unique Gullwing coupe. The first generation of SL roadsters remained largely the same until its first redesign in 1963. These roadsters set a standard that many believe later models simply did not [...] Read more:Blast
, Roadster
Road Tripping to Canada or Mexico – Border Controls 2008-03-28 04:00:01 Spring is in the air, and many people’s thoughts are on their summer vacations. Before you load up your Certified Mercedes and head out on the open road, however, it is important to make sure that you have everything in order. If your travels will take you to Canada
or Mexico
, there is some information [...] Read more:Border
Mercedes SUVs Donated for Firefighter Training 2008-04-02 04:00:43 Firefighters are often charged with the unpleasant task of rescuing car accident victims. High-end vehicles such as Mercedes
-Benz often require unique handling. The same safety measures that protect passengers during the crash can actually provide a challenge for rescue workers. Thanks to Mercedes, however, sixty firefighters had the opportunity to slice up a half million [...] Read more:Firefighter
, Training
Test Your Skills at the AMG Driving Academy 2008-04-02 04:00:37 If you own a Mercedes-Benz AMG, you probably love to show off your driving skills. Are your skills as good as they could be, however? To truly test your mettle, why not make a pilgrimage to Mercedes’ own AMG DrivingAcademy
?
The Academy offers a range of experiences for drivers of every level of interest and [...] Read more:Skills
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