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Journey to the 2014 Mercedes S-Class - Photo and Video Update

Journey to the 2014 Mercedes S-Class – Photo and Video Update

14 May 2013

There is no question that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is synonymous with luxury, comfort, and safety. With the recently leaked photos of the 2014 S-Class, we wanted to take a look back at how it came to be. Beginning with it's...  Read More »

Mercedes-Benz at the 2013 Mille Miglia

Mercedes-Benz at the 2013 Mille Miglia

02 May 2013

When it comes to classic car events, there is no question that the Mille Miglia is one of the highlights of the year. Car enthusiasts from around the world make the trek to Italy to watch or take part...  Read More »

Mercedes S-Class Center Stage at 2013 Techno Classica Exhibition

Mercedes S-Class Center Stage at 2013 Techno Classica Exhibition

03 April 2013

Mercedes-Benz Classic is making the exclusive history of the S-Class and its pioneering innovations the main focus of its brand presentation at the 25th Techno Classica in Essen from April 10-14, 2013. Mercedes-Benz, the world's oldest car manufacturer will be...  Read More »

Photo Fun: Classic Car Crash Compilation

Photo Fun: Classic Car Crash Compilation

27 February 2013

The pictures were taken in and around Boston , Massachusetts by Leslie Jones, who was staff photographer at the Boston-Herald Traveler newspaper from 1917 to 1956. Mr. Jones captured everything that happened in the city for five decades and when...  Read More »

Setra S6 Featured at Retro Classic Show

Setra S6 Featured at Retro Classic Show

13 February 2013

Fifty years after production stopped, at this year's Retro Classics (March 7-10, 2013), the Mercedes-Benz Setra will be shining a spotlight on the coach model that played a large part in the success story of the long-standing brand from Ulm...  Read More »

Carl Benz - A Life Dedicated to Cars in Comic Book Form

Carl Benz – A Life Dedicated to Cars in Comic Book Form

05 February 2013

The very first comic book, titled "Carl Benz – A life dedicated to cars", covers how the car was invented in colorful images how the car was invented as well as providing an insight into the fascinating life of car...  Read More »

Clark Gable's 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Sells for 1.85 Million

Clark Gable’s 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Sells for 1.85 Million

29 January 2013

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing originally owned by Hollywood legend Clark Gable was auctioned off in the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 19.  The real question of the night was, is the car worth more because of its original celebrity owner? The...  Read More »

Mercedes-Benz World Speed Record Stands for 75 Years

Mercedes-Benz World Speed Record Stands for 75 Years

23 January 2013

On January 28, 1938, the Mercedes-Benz W 125 car set a world speed record on a public road, a record which still stands to this day. With a speed of 268.8 mph (432.7 km/h) and Rudolf Caracciola as pilot,...  Read More »

Michael Schumacher: Seven Time World Champion

Michael Schumacher: Seven Time World Champion

25 November 2012

Michael Schumacher was born January 3,1969 and is known to many of us as a German Formula One driver, racing for the Mercedes team. But, did you know Schumacher is a seven-time World Champion and is considered to be one...  Read More »

Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the World's Best-Selling Luxury Vehicle

Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the World’s Best-Selling Luxury Vehicle

12 November 2012

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has remained the best selling luxury saloon since 1951, selling more than 3.5 million vehicles.  The S-Class has a long and rich tradition that goes all the way back to the early days of the Mercedes brand....  Read More »

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