The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was the undisputed No. 1 attraction at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. This is shown by an online public survey conducted in connection with the show by AutoScout24. By a wide margin, the new Gullwing model was voted the most popular among 27 new product presentations. This means that immediately after its world premiere, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has received its first sought-after award in the form
of the Carolina Trophy.
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Used Car Prices Going Up
A common conversation I have held over the last 6-8 months has been that pre-owned cars prices have been going up. I recently stumbled across an article written by the Wall Street Journal detailing the exact conversation I have been holding. Below is a copy of the article…
Mercedes Heritage October 2009
Daimler Heritage: Topics for October 2009
October 1889 – 110 years ago:
Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach exhibited their V-type engine and steel-wheeled car at the World Exposition in Paris, which gave rise to the development of the French automotive industry. A Benz Patent Motor Car was also on display at the World Exposition.
Other notable events:
28–30 October 1934 – 75 years ago: Rudolf Caracciola set several international records at the Gyon racetrack near Budapest, driving the Mercedes-Benz W 25 racing car.
24 October 1954 – 55 years ago: Juan Manuel Fangio won the Formula One World Championship in the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R.
October 1964 – 45 years ago: Eugen Böhringer and Klaus Kaiser won the Argentine Grand Prix, enabling Mercedes-Benz to take the title for the fourth time in succession.
3–13 October 1974 – 35 years ago: The new Mercedes-Benz O 303 omnibus model series made its debut at the Paris Motor Show.
October Finance and Lease Programs Updated
The October Mercedes Benz lease and finance programs have just been updated.