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Why The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Is Better Than The New Jeep Wrangler

Giancarlo Perlas June 15, 2018

What happens when the best off-roader of America takes on the best off-roader of Germany? Check out this cool comparison between the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Jeep surely did a great job on the new Wrangler. The Rubicon offers the best off-roading performance among its different trims. However, there are many reasons why the G-Class remains the better choice. Where the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Stands Out Nevermind that the G-Class has an MSRP of $141,995, which is almost three times the value of the Wrangler. Roman Mica presents to us the three reasons why he prefers the iconic Merc SUV. First, Roman justifies his pick with the G-Class’… Continue Reading »

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Preparing your Mercedes-Benz for the Fall

Giancarlo Perlas June 14, 2018

There’s no disputing the Mercedes-Benz as the car of choice for the discerning driver, but even the most responsible Benz owner is prone to the occasional neglect of their favorite automobile. This is especially true when it comes to the change of seasons. With fall on the way, it’s time to look at just what you should be doing to ensure that your Mercedes is as capable as possible of dealing with the colder weather. Fall is a fantastic time of year, but it brings with it a drop in temperature, leaves on the road, and an increased chance of rainfall. A maintenance check that you do now is one… Continue Reading »

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Check Out These Highlights From the 2018 Men in Benz Rally

Giancarlo Perlas June 13, 2018

The 2018 Men in Benz (MIB) Rally just concluded a couple of days ago. The event went successfully, and the organizers were able to raise €26,700 for charity. Also dubbed as the 4.MIBRallye, the MIB rally is already in its fourth year. The latest event ran for two days from June 8 to 10. The show started in Steinfurt, Germany at the BERESA Classic. Then, it wrapped up at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. According to the press release of the show, the proceeds of the 4.MIBRallye is for the benefit of the “Laureus Sports For Good Foundation Germany.” The cash was shelled out by the participants as well as the rally… Continue Reading »

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Rare and Untouched Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster and Gullwing For Sale

Giancarlo Perlas June 12, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster and Gullwing are definitely two timeless beauties. That’s why these have high demand from car collectors. Recently, both models were advertised for auction at Artcurial Motorcars. The most impressive thing about these rare finds was that they were in good running condition and virtually untouched with their very low mileage. There were no record of the two showing that they underwent any form of restoration. Both classic SL units were owned Gunnar Giermark, a Swedish dental surgeon and car collector. When he died in 2011, he left no heir under his name so the cars are now in the care of the Swedish Inheritance Fund. The… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Collection Allows Subscribers to Shift From One Car to Another as Many Times as They Want

Giancarlo Perlas June 11, 2018

Last June 5, Mercedes-Benz launched a new car subscription service. Mercedes-Benz Collection allows customers to shift from one Mercedes to another as many times as they want. The new service is still in its pilot. It is currently offered in Nashville, Tennessee and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mercedes-Benz Collection runs in collaboration of Mercedes-Benz USA, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA and various Mercedes-Benz dealers. MBUSA said that it lets subscribers switch between different types of Mercedes vehicles depending on their needs or lifestyle. To avail of Mercedes-Benz Collection, customers will have to pay a one-time activation cost of $495. After that, they can choose among the various subscription options in the program. At present,… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Drops in the 2018 F1 Driver Standings

Giancarlo Perlas June 11, 2018

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG Petronas only finished fifth on the recent Formula One Canadian Grand Prix while his partner Valtteri Bottas got the second place. Sebastian Vettel of Scuderia Ferrari took the lead going to the finish line in the event. As a result, the leading driver of the reds had overtaken the Silver Arrows’ lead driver by merely one point in the F1 Driver Standings. The failure of Hamilton to win in Montreal was caused by an overheating in the engine when his team decided to use an old power unit. The upgraded engine was set aside due to reliability concerns. The issue sprouted intermittent losses of power… Continue Reading »

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Get Top Value for Your Junk Mercedes Car

Giancarlo Perlas June 11, 2018

Disposing of an older luxury car can be very convenient. There are a number of options available; you can sell a junk Mercedes car, donate an aging luxury car, or parcel it out for parts. No matter which route you choose to take, it’s a good idea to do a bit of research before you sell your junk car in Vegas—especially when that car was once a shiny new Benz. Become Familiar With Used Car Valuation Systems There are many online sites that offer cash for old vehicles and some of these are willing to tow them away with no additional costs. When you use resources, such as a car… Continue Reading »

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