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Mercedes Benz Sign and Drive Leases: The Whole Story

Mercedes Benz Sign and Drive Leases: The Whole Story
September 8, 2010
Leasing isn't rocket science, but it continues to be one of the subjects that readers of the Dave Knows Cars Blog are most interested in and have the most questions about. It's also one of the most common Google searches that lead people to Daveknowscars.com in the first p...Read More

Study Finds: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Is The Sole Hybrid To Pay Back Owner

Study Finds: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid Is The Sole Hybrid To Pay Back Owner
August 12, 2010
This was too good not to share. I found this article on AutoGuide.com, a good website / blog with all sorts of car news, reviews, and the like. This was a study done in Canada where they sell the Mercedes-Benz S450, a gasoline engine they compare to the hybrid here, we onl...Read More

Reader Writes: Should I Buy an Extended Warranty for my Used Mercedes-Benz?

Reader Writes: Should I Buy an Extended Warranty for my Used Mercedes-Benz?
August 9, 2010
I got an email from DaveKnowsCars.com reader Viet Bui over the weekend about extended warranties for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The questions are fairly short and sweet, the answers may not be. Read on... Hello Dave, I have read your articles and I like them very much.Â...Read More

About the New Mercedes E350 Wagon Autoweek Asks: The Perfect Road Trip Car?

About the New Mercedes E350 Wagon Autoweek Asks: The Perfect Road Trip Car?
August 6, 2010
Have I mentioned how great a magazine Autoweek is for someone who's in the market for a new vehicle? It's just a good magazine to read for all sorts of information on all sorts of cars. The writers are seasoned journalists, but they're also genuine car enthusiasts. They jus...Read More

Mercedes Announces $1,500 Available Conquest Cash to Current Audi Owners

Mercedes Announces $1,500 Available Conquest Cash to Current Audi Owners
August 5, 2010
This is an interesting program from Mercedes-Benz and the first time I recall seeing MB leveling their sights on their rivals in Ingolstadt, Audi. There have been a handful of Audis in my family over the years... my brother and dad with A4s, my mother in an A6 wagon. They ...Read More

Bloomberg.com Reports: Lexus Poised to Give Up 10 Year Long Sales Lead to Mercedes-Benz in 2010

Bloomberg.com Reports: Lexus Poised to Give Up 10 Year Long Sales Lead to Mercedes-Benz in 2010
August 1, 2010
Competition among Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and BMW has been fierce for the last 15 or so years. The battle seems to be heating up with Mercedes-Benz putting out more reliable and higher quality vehicles than perhaps they did even 5 or 10 years ago and Toyota having recall and qu...Read More

“Best Sports Sedan On Sale in the U.S.?” Autoweek Magazine Writers Drive and Critique Mercedes Benz C63 AMG

“Best Sports Sedan On Sale in the U.S.?” Autoweek Magazine Writers Drive and Critique Mercedes Benz C63 AMG
July 30, 2010
As I've mentioned here before, I have been a subscriber to Autoweek Magazine for years. It's a great mix of enthusiast writing, reporting and real car industry insider information. They have a section of the magazine  called "Drivers Log" where all different people at ...Read More

1902 Mercedes Will Travel 1500 Miles to Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

1902 Mercedes Will Travel 1500 Miles to Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
July 28, 2010
Talk about a road trip... I get a daily newsletter from Hemmings Motor News online each morning, and today's article was especially interesting. This 1902 Mercedes Simplex is scheduled to drive more than 1500 miles to the Pebble Beach concours d'Elegance in August. A...Read More

I Just Renewed My Mercedes-Benz Club Membership and Why YOU Should Join Today

I Just Renewed My Mercedes-Benz Club Membership and Why YOU Should Join Today
July 16, 2010
I just renewed my Mercedes-Benz Club membership last night. While I've been going year by year I finally decided to re-up for three year in advance. The Mercedes-Benz Club, and any car club for that matter, is one of the best resources for an owner of that brand. As I've s...Read More

USAA and Mercedes-Benz Team Up to Offer Huge Member Savings Through USAA Car Buying Program

USAA and Mercedes-Benz Team Up to Offer Huge Member Savings Through USAA Car Buying Program
July 5, 2010
USAA Car Buying Program Teams Up with Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz and USAA have teamed up to bring military and ex-military families discounted vehicle pricing.  Feldmann Imports is excited to offer these huge discounts to USAA members on all eligible Mercedes-Be...Read More