Photo by Nikolaj Potanin (Flickr) The race to secure the top spot in today’s auto market is full of twists and turns, and Mercedes-Benz is working hard to build meaningful traction against other manufacturers such as Audi and BMW. Instead of turning to robotic automation, Mercedes has recently announced plans to focus on the skills[…]
If your spouse, friend, relative, or coworker is a Mercedes-Benz fan, you’ve probably exhausted the normal list of related gift ideas: keychains, mugs, posters, and the other obvious choices. Well, here are some new ideas for Mercedes-Benz gifts and accessories that they’ll likely love. Come Christmas or their birthday, Mercedes gifts can be the perfect[…]
Photo by Colin (Flickr) For car-lovers, Mercedes-Benz needs no introduction. Known since 1926 for the quality and durability of their vehicles, the auto industry giant has used some of the most impressive engines in the world. Here’s a look at four of the all-time best. Benz Meets Wankel: The 1969 C111 Concept Car Three-rotor Wankel[…]
Like many different car brands, Mercedes seems to have its own acronyms and vocabulary, which may confuse new owners and fans. Here is a glossary of the top terms you need to know if you’re becoming a Mercedes-Benz enthusiast: Aftermarket: “Aftermarket” parts refer to any part or accessory that is sold on the secondary market[…]
Photo by InSapphoWeTrust (Flickr) Mercedes-Benz designs their cars meticulously, focusing tightly on every accessory, feature, and part. They’ve created some amazing things, but of specific fascination to many collectors is their artfully created grilles, which often sport their iconic emblem. As a company that’s been around since the very beginnings (having a hand in creating[…]
Photo by westcollective (Pixabay) If you’re a car enthusiast, you may have considered repainting a vehicle at one point in your life. If only it was as easy as driving into a garage and pulling out of it with a perfect new hue, like in Grand Theft Auto. Alas, getting a new color for your[…]
Photo by Mr.choppers (Wikimedia Commons) Are you hoping that your Mercedes-Benz will make it to 200,000 miles? Don’t worry; Mercedes actually boasts of its longevity with its High Mileage Award, which has been given out since the 1960s, and has even reported some cars clocking in at more than a million miles (or 1,610,000 kilometers).[…]
Photo by Grossman Glotzer Management Corporation (Wikimedia Commons) The Mercedes-Benz brand is an icon of style, class, and performance. As such, Hollywood executives, singers, and many other media moguls love to reference it. Over the span of decades, there have been some pretty interesting homages, not to mention obvious situations of product placement. Many of[…]
Photo by FulviaFiend (Flickr) The first auto endurance race occurred in 1894, and participants traveled between Paris and Rouen. Vehicles without horses were invited to participate in the event to display their operating safety, reliability, and best speeds. The first vehicles to cross the finish line on that day had engines designed by Gottlieb Daimler,[…]
Photo by Moto “Club4AG” Miwa (Flickr) Mercedes-Benz is the type of brand that screams value, so an owner has to wonder when it’s OK to be cheap with replacements. Should a car owner pass off high-value original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts to wander through the dubious world of aftermarket Mercedes parts and find something barely[…]
Mercedes-Benz is a brand that has been around for well more than a century and has consistently built some of the most beautiful and luxurious cars the world has ever seen. Not only that, but they have also been a dominant force in auto racing since the very start, producing incredible race cars owned and[…]
Some of the most frequently replaced car parts are also some of the best ones to learn how to replace at home: windshield wipers, motor oil, headlights, brake pads, and shocks. Car repair is often viewed as way too complex and difficult, but by tackling these jobs, you will learn basic car maintenance that will[…]