Collector cars of the future Dec 20, 2008
Cadillac XLR-V Roadster can compete with the Mercedes SL-Class ... This is a serious domestic roadster that competes with the Mercedes SL-Class, Porsche 911 Cabriolet and Jaguar XKR, as well as the four-seat BMW M6 convertible. (CNN)
Odyssey Marine Exploration Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 11, 2008
"We are very happy with our results so far this year. We have had some significant operational challenges during the third quarter, but we have seen our offshore team step up in a big way that has yielded some really promising results. During this season, we located and tentatively identified at least one of our targeted high-value shipwrecks. We also mapped a huge new area of seabed and filed admiralty arrests on four separate sites. The JWM Production crew has followed our teams offshore and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Nov 6, 2008
Because of his father, Yudi Izenman will never drive a Mercedes. He avoids anything from Germany because many of his relatives are among those killed or imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps in the 1930s and '40s. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Dumpster dive your way to decor Nov 3, 2008
By Mercedes M. CardonaAssociated Press. NEW YORK As one of the designers on the TLC cable channel's "Trading Spaces," Goil Amornvivat has to decorate rooms in 48 hours on a $1,000 budget. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 31, 2008
Lewis Hamilton's McLaren Mercedes team unveils Formula Zero. The artist that gave himself a new face for every day. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Millionaire who had wife killed may get new trial Sep 9, 2008
And when Lita left him for good in August 1985, she cleaned out their joint checking account, then hooked up a U-Haul trailer to her Mercedes and drove to Atlanta with about $300,000 worth of jewelry, more than 20 cartons of fine crystal, porcelain and sterling silver, and antiques from their Palm Beach mansion, Sullivan said. After Lita filed for divorce, Sullivan told people he was concerned how he would fare because the case was in Atlanta. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Gullwing' flies again Aug 29, 2008
Mercedes Gullwing supercar flies again - drive ... Mercedes Gullwing supercar flies again ... Spiritual successor to worlds most famous Mercedes, the 1950s 300SL coupe, caught on camera complete with gullwing doors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Classic car fight Aug 25, 2008
Mercedes had a car but needed somewhere to show it off ... The wheels also differ with the 6-spoke found on the II. This car is an Evo 1 but the owners, Mercedes Benz specialists Carcol Executive Auto, fitted the Evo II alloys ... While the BMW and Mercedes cut their teeth on tar, the final two in our dream car shoot made waves on the World Rally Championship stages. (iAfrica.com)
More of this story» Aug 19, 2008
"Mercedes has one out for 85,000," he said. "Volvo has one for about 60,000. Pontiac G6 has one, but it's a two-seater.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
Obituaries for July 21 Jul 21, 2008
Survivors: Sons, Keith Guerin of South Orange, N.J., Kerry Guerin of Eagan, M.N., Kent Guerin of West Chester; sister, Mercedes Hammond of Metairie, La. four grandchildren. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Check out the Mercedes Benz SL 550 May 16, 2008
In most states, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 will cost you $96,000 and change ... Mercedes caters to people like you, keeping in reserve the 510-horsepower SL 600 with a V12 or, even better, the 604-horsepower SL 65 AMG that can get you to 60 mph 1 ... Like most cars bearing the Mercedes star, the SL (Sport Light) class has a storied past, beginning with the 300 SL Gullwing in 1957. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Barking all the way to the finish line May 13, 2008
Greg of San Anselmo says his ex-wife painted "what she thought was a peace symbol on my son's cheek. But it wasn't. It was a Mercedes logo." ... FromMercedes Benz Of San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Used stuff sells in tough times May 3, 2008
"That kind of boom is hitting at least some area consignment and thrift shops already.Maria Lowe was shopping Friday at Raleigh's ReTails Thrift Shop, which sells donated items to benefit $20 Fix, a program that helps people get their pets spayed and neutered.Lowe said she has been shopping at consignment and thrift stores for a decade, because she likes the low prices and she feels reusing items is helpful to the environment. But she said she has noticed a change lately."There's a Goodwill... (News & Observer)
One woman's life in China Apr 20, 2008
On the streets, Mercedes vie for room on the road with bicycle carts stacked sky-high with Styrofoam, wooden planks, water bottles and whatnot. And at dawn, across the street from the tres posh Portman Ritz-Carlton hotel on Nanjing Road, older Chinese folks waltz on the sidewalk to music playing on a small boombox. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Vintage Racing Motors restores classic race cars to original track-ready condition Apr 16, 2008
Now the big blue motorcar, along with a clutch of vintage Ferraris, Maseratis, Mercedes and Elvas, is undergoing a meticulous overhaul by the team of mechanics at Vintage Racing's Redmond restoration shop. The company was started in 1989 by president Thor Thorson, a former real estate developer, and several undisclosed silent partners who share his enthusiasm for vintage racing - a hobby that Thorson says sits "somewhere in the intersection of car collecting and racing.". (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Lost art is alive and well Apr 4, 2008
Among his most challenging projects was rebuilding the front and rear leather seats and door panels of a 1957 Mercedes. Elf shoes. (Hingham Journal, MA)
A Wrist Worth Half a Million Dollars? Mar 6, 2008
Classic and simple in style, the Rolex was considered the first truly waterproof, air-tight sport watch back in 1927 after Mercedes Gleitzes wore it during a 15-hour swim across the English Channel and it kept ticking. "Most collectors have a niche," explains Zimmermann. (ABC News -- Business)
Vintage Timekeepers the passion and price Mar 6, 2008
" Zimmermann collects vintage Rolex sports models from the 1950s and '60s, which were among the first watches created for use in specific recreational pursuits. Classic and simple in style, the Rolex was considered the first truly waterproof, air-tight sport watch back in 1927 after Mercedes Gleitzes wore it during a 15-hour swim across the English Channel and it kept ticking. "Most collectors have a niche," explains Zimmermann. "Whether it's a specific brand or era, you have to narrow down your... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Mercedes prototype revealed Feb 1, 2008
It may look like a Dodge Viper, but you re looking at a photo of a new Mercedes supercar prototype that will become the spiritual successor to the car maker s famous 300SL Gullwing of the 1950s. Mercedes has commissioned German company HWA a spin-off of the car maker s AMG tuning division to develop a rival for the Audi R8 supercar ... It is expected to be more compact and lighter than the Mercedes-McLaren SLR supercar when it goes on sale in 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Napa Valley cabernets: A bottle's price tag tends to outpace its quality Jan 25, 2008
Whatever you think of the wines, the name is the vinous equivalent of Mercedes or Louis Vuitton ... Just as a Mercedes promises not only to be a conveyance but a model of modern automotive engineering, so too does Napa Valley hold out the implicit assurance that its wines will offer something special that comes specifically from grapes grown in its hallowed realm. (International Herald Tribune)
* US car auction brings in big bucks Jan 22, 2008
"The Russians are becoming real players. A lot of bling, they love Mercedes and Corvettes," said Mark Hyman of Hyman Ltd Classic Cars. "The market for the quality, the best cars, is strong," said Tom duPont, who publishes the duPont Registry, which specializes in fine cars. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Herb Chambers selling Smart Cars small enough to park in Somerville Jan 22, 2008
Smart is a member of the Mercedes Car Group ... The name SMART is an acronym for Swatch Mercedes ART, according to. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Amman, Jordan: All the foods of the mideast at its stable center Jan 16, 2008
Behind me was a group of teenage boys with gelled hair and bright, cuff-linked shirts, smoking cigarettes and leaning against a shiny Mercedes. As an enterprise, Reem is legendary. (International Herald Tribune)
Past, Present, Future Cars That Define Sexy Jan 1, 2008
Mercedes G-Class (2008) ... While the C-Class may be the most popular of the current Mercedes vehicles, it's the SUVs that best define the current perspective on luxury vehicles ... The updated Mercedes G-Class SUVs' interior overhaul paves the path for upcoming trends in the refinement of SUVs. (KCRA 3, CA)
Bearer of bad habits Dec 13, 2007
Then a few months ago, Mercedes announced that it was selling off the Chrysler part of the company. Guess who was named CEO of the new Chrysler company Nardelli. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
'Runway' judge's 10 rules of style Nov 27, 2007
uFEFFTrue style is 'about confidence and being yourself,' says Nina Garcia, pictured here at the BCBG Max Azria collection show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 in New York City. MOST POPULAR STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Greenwich offers ritzy shopping up and down The Avenue Oct 17, 2007
In addition to the Range Rovers, Land Rovers, Aston-Martin convertibles, vintage Jaguars, and Porsche SUVs parked at those 75-cent-per-hour meters, you'll find more BMWs, Mercedes, Audis, Volvos, and Lexuses than you can count. Those cars can't hold a candle to the rides for sale at Carriage House Motor Cars (25 Railroad St., 203-661-6669, carriagehouse ) near the foot of The Avenue. (Boston Globe)
Blasts from the Past Sep 30, 2007
" Thus it's no surprise that the muscle cars baby boomers eyed as youngsters are prominently represented among those models the editors of Hemmings Motor News picked as the "hottest collector cars that enthusiasts want today and will want tomorrow. " These include the 1968-70 AMC AMX ("really taking off in the muscle-car market"), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 ("fanatics drool over the possibilities of finding one in dear old Aunt Mildred's collapsing barn") and the 1970-71 Plymouth Barracuda... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Diana: The last dinner and fateful car chase Aug 27, 2007
But that night as Henri Paul tore away with Dodi and Diana in the rear seat of a rented Mercedes S280, the Ritz's drunk acting head of security was doing anything but slow down ... Mercedes are such solid cars and yet it folds like an accordion ... "Here is the Fiat Uno," the cabbie says, pointing to a merging lane on the right where it's believed a mysterious slow moving car entered into the path of the Mercedes. (London Free Press)
Ta-tar to pub & club smoking Jul 2, 2007
Brighton lapdancers, l-r, Brooke, Mercedes and Chantelle. Arabic smokers enjoying traditional hubble-bubble pipes at cafes in Edgware Road, central London, were forced to remain outside. (The Sun)
Hornell antique shop helps state police stop bad check ring: Three men charged in widespread operation Jun 21, 2007
When police arrived, Cade and Thomas left the scene in a 1992 Mercedes and did not stop for either Pemberton Borough or Pemberton Township officers. Police say at one point, Cade jumped from the car and attempted to swim across the Rancocas Creek. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
Bonds hits 747th against Toronto Jun 12, 2007
Quality Luxury Imports BMWs, Lexus, Mercedes only at Coast to Coast Chat Live with our Internet Sales Manager Now. Bud Wolf Chevrolet Offers Great Deals and a Great Buying Experience. (Indianapolis Star)
Of Faith, Fame & Fortune May 20, 2007
" Big Changes Steven List remembers the early days, when the Whites began their church in a storefront. His Seattle-based organization, International Support Ministries, served as a mentor of sorts, giving guidance and spiritual input. "They had nothing but a few hundred dollars, that's when I knew them," he said. That has changed. Without Walls, including its Lakeland campus and Paula's broadcast ministry, took in $35 million in tithes and offerings last year, according to a recent audit by... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
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Frank Ott III and his band will be the main attraction, performing from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Also scheduled to sing are Grace Church members, Lauren Haga, Melissa Johnson, Melissa Schea and Mercedes Sandel. The D-Town Stepperz will also perform. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
No comments posted. Century-old home makes a move May 9, 2007
A house that had sat on a corner at Mercedes and Fourth streets since President William Taft occupied the White House began a journey that will take it from one side of the local historical district to the other and preserve it for future generations. About 9:30 a.m., workers from Younger Brothers House Moving of Riverside pulled a small home built in 1910 by Ventura Arviso -- and used since 1999 as an antique and collectibles shop -- onto a trailer for a short trip across Fourth Street to a... (North County Times)
Artists trapped in gallery dispute Apr 30, 2007
He rented a cottage in Palm Beach and drove an old Mercedes, then a new Range Rover, until his driver license was suspended following a DUI conviction. Rayfield's loans, however, weren't enough to staunch his financial bleeding. (The Palm Beach Post)
10 hours, 50 bucks Apr 8, 2007
Sure enough, there is the Say Hey Kid in a Giants hat and jacket getting into the passenger seat of a white Mercedes Benz. I hustle over to the gate just as his car stops to turn right onto the busy street. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The skin trade war Mar 17, 2007
The Chinese are very showy, says Diane Benedetti, international marketing director for NAFA. They like their Mercedes and Rolexes and furs. The consumer is very fashion-oriented there. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Obituaries - 2/11/2007 Feb 11, 2007
Elouise is survived by her loving family, daughter Janelle; sons Charles, Joseph and Townsend; sisters Julie and Mercedes; and brothers Armando, Jacob, and Severo. Elouise was born in New Mexico, and moved to San Diego as a young lady with her mother, Teresa. (North County Times)
Car sales are just a small part of auction Jan 19, 2007
Vendors offer goods including antiques, fur coats, clothes and bling. Angelique SoenarieThe Arizona RepublicJan. (AZCentral -- Business)
Announcing AmpliTube(R) Jimi Hendrix(TM) Edition Jan 19, 2007
Huge Selection of New/Used Mercedes. Luxury Service and Satisfaction. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NADAguides.com Brings the Detroit Auto Show to You, Direct From the Convention Floor Jan 12, 2007
The Detroit Auto Show information can be found online at and features over a dozen reviews and pictures of various featured concept cars, including the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, the Chevrolet Volt, the Holden Efijy, the Ford Interceptor, the Ford Airstream, the Chrysler Nassau, the Jeep Trailhawk, the Mercedes Benz Ocean, the Acura Advanced Sports Car, the Jaguar CX-F, the Lincoln MK-R, the Mazda Ryuga, and the Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car. "This year's Detroit Auto Show featured some very... (PR Newswire)
