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Michael Schumacher in a Mercedes - The Best Christmas Gift We Could Ask For

While manufacturers like BMW, Honda, Jaguar, and Toyota have abandoned Formula One, Mercedes has increased their efforts in the world's most popular form of racing by purchasing the 2009 World Championship Team, Brawn GP, to create Mercedes GP Petronas. With the McLaren team keeping Lewis Hamilton and adding 2009 World Champion Jenson Button it looked like it was going to be an easy decision who to cheer for in March. Now it has been announced that 7 time World Champion Michael Schumacher is coming out of retirement and has signed a 3 year contract to drive for Mercedes GP. Between this and the debut of the new US F1 Team, 2010 is shaping up to be a very interesting season.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - Official Photos

These are the official photos of the 2011 E-Class Cabriolet. It is expected to be available for sale in May of 2010 as the E350 and E550. The specifications, options and pricing are not yet available but I am taking deposits to be on the Atlanta Classic Cars order list. In 2003, when the last cabriolet was launched, there was a significant waiting list. So far the list is short, but now that the pictures are out there more and more people will be ready to order.

Jay Leno's SLS AMG Review - Video

Plenty of great SLS exhaust sounds and a quick demo of AMG Race Start

2011 E-Class Cabriolet AIRCAP in Action

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet - AIRCAP

The AIRCAP system on the 2011 E-Class Cabriolet will continue to increase the amount of time you can enjoy your Mercedes with the top down. Building on the AIRSCARF system currently available on the SLK and SL, AIRCAP will create a calm air zone in the passenger compartment making it both more comfortable at higher speeds and easier to heat or cool. A front deflector raises up from the top of the windshield to both redirect air higher over the passenger cabin and allow air slowed down by its screen to enter the cabin and maintain a pocket of calmer air.



Current CLK Cabriolet owners will enjoy not having to install and uninstall a wind deflector anymore. Additionally, you will be able to raise and lower the top at speeds below 25mph.

SLS AMG - Weight Savings - Video

J.D. Power - Mercedes-Benz Ranks Highest In Customer Retention

JD Power has announced that Mercedes-Benz topped the charts for customer retention in 2009! This study measures the percentage of vehicle owners and lessees who replace a previously purchased new vehicle with another from the same brand.

Our loyalty increased 8% over last year to 67% overall! In these tough economic times it speaks to the value of the brand that 2/3rds of our owners come back time after time!

The study says "Mercedes-Benz has steadily improved its customer retention rates during the past five years, and in 2009, has achieved the highest rate ever attained by a manufacturer since the inception of the study," said Festekjian. "In particular, customers cite the resale value and appearance and styling of Mercedes-Benz models as primary reasons to remain loyal to the brand."

You can read the full J.D. Power report here.

SLS AMG - Interior Design - Video

Brabus GLK Sets World Record for Fastest SUV at 200-MPH

A 740hp twin-turbo V12 in your GLK for only $580,000

SLS AMG - Aerodynamics & Design - Video

120 kph = 74.5 mph

Next Generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class to be built in Tuscaloosa

It has officially been announced that a portion the next generation C-Class will be built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama beginning in 2014. The plant will continue to produce the ML, GL and R-Class and add approximately 1/5 of worldwide C-Class production.

"Due to tough competition in the C-Class segment, it is extremely important for us to optimize our production costs for the future," stated Rainer Schmuckle, the Chief Operating Officer of Mercedes-Benz Cars. As the best selling Mercedes-Benz model in the US, having production here will save time and money in distribution.

APR Payment Credit Program from Mercedes-Benz - C, GLK, ML

If you finance a new 2010 C, GLK or ML with Mercedes-Benz Financial this month you will qualify for the APR Payment Credit Program. Through this program Mercedes-Benz will make your first 2 payments! You can use this in conjuction with the very low special finance rates that are being offered as well!

Qualifying Vehicles:
First 2 payments, up to $1300
C300
C300 4Matic
C350
GLK350 2WD
GLK350 4WD
First 2 payments, up to $1500
ML350 4WD
ML350 2WD
ML350 Bluetec

What a great opportunity! You get a new car, a low APR and 2 months payments for free!

Mercedes-Benz Lease and Finance Specials for December

The Winter Event continues! The December programs are nearly identical to the November programs. If you are ready, or close to ready, for a Mercedes this is the best time to act.

Finance Specials on New 2010 Models*
1.9% for 36 months and 2.9% for up to 66 months on
C300 and C350
GLK350 2WD and 4WD
ML350 2WD and 4WD and Bluetec
3.9% for up to 66 months on
E350 and E550 Sedans and 4Matic
2.9% for 36 months and 3.9% for up to 66 months on
R350 4WD
All GLs

Lease Specials on New 2010 Models*
The following models have special lease rates available through Mercedes-Benz Financial. You can visit http://www.mbusa.com/ for all of the fine print.
C300, C300 4Matic
GLK350 2WD and 4WD
E350 Sedan and Coupe
S550
S400 Hybrid
ML350
ML450 Hybrid
R350
GL450
CLS550 - New!

Finance Specials on Certified Pre-Owned Cars*
Now includes many 2008s!
2006-2008 C-Class: 2.99% for up to 36 months, 4.99% for up to 66 months
2006-2008 E-Class: 2.99% for up to 36 months, 4.99% for up to 66 months
2006-2008 M-Class: 2.99% for up to 36 months, 5.99% for up to 66 months
2006-2008 CLK-Class: 2.99% for up to 36 months, 4.99% for up to 66 months
2006-2007 SL-Class: 2.99% for up to 36 months, 5.99% for up to 66 months
2006-2007 S-Class: 2.99% for up to 36 months, 4.99% for up to 66 months
2006-2008 CLS-Class: 2.99% for up to 36 months, 4.99% for up to 66 months
*for qualified buyers

These lease and finance deals can be used in conjunction with Loyalty Programs.

Mercedes-Benz Loyalty Accelerator for December

If you have a current Lease or Balloon Contract with Mercedes-Benz Financial you can take advantage of these programs. Mercedes-Benz will make 2, 3 or 5 of your remaining payments when you go into a lease or finance on any new 2008, 2009 or 2010 Mercedes model.

5 Payment Loyalty Accelerator Program:
5 Payment Credits and waive the disposition fee if you are coming out of:
C-Class
E-Class
M-Class
CLK-Class
SLK-Class
R-Class
Going into:
Any new 2008, 2009 or 2010 lease or finance.

Premium 3 Payment Loyalty Accelerator Program:
3 Payment Credits and waive the disposition fee if you are coming out of:
S-Class
CL-Class
SL-Class
CLS-Class
GL-Class
G-Class
Going into:
Any new 2008, 2009 or 2010 lease or finance on a
S-Class
CL-Class
SL-Class
CLS-Class
GL-Class
G-Class

2 Payment Loyalty Accelerator Program:
2 Payment Credits and waive the disposition fee if you are coming out of:
S-Class
CL-Class
SL-Class
CLS-Class
GL-Class
G-Class
Going into:
C-Class
E-Class
M-Class
CLK-Class
SLK-Class
R-Class

The Loyalty Accelerator, or pull-forward as we often call it, is a great way to end your current contract early so that you can have your new car sooner. If you are over miles in your current lease this is a good way to save some money too.

If your lease is ending between now and the summer you should really investigate this option! It could save you a lot of money! The Winter Event Finance and Lease specials are the best!