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Mercedes-Benz M-Class And GL-Class Take Top Honors In AUTO BILD Allrad's "Car Of The Year 2008" Awards
EXCLUSIVE STIMULUS OPPORTUNITY
MileOne Makes an Impact in its Community
Losing lottery tickets used to create HUMMER H3
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For the customers of Herb Gordon Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz M-Class And GL-Class Take Top Honors In AUTO BILD Allrad's "Car Of The Year 2008" Awards
Stuttgart – Shortly after being updated, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class has come first in one of the most prestigious readers’ votes in the off-road and SUV world. Readers of the motoring magazine "AUTO BILD Allrad" have given this successful trendsetter among today's SUVs the accolade of "Car of the Year 2008" in the category covering off-roaders and SUVs. The same honour was accorded the Mercedes-Benz GL, which continues to occupy the peak position in the market segment for luxurious Sports Utility Vehicles. This model emerged the winner in the category. The awards will presented at the "Auto Mobil International 2008" motor show in Leipzig.
The dynamic and elegant ML-Class now has more striking character features, and makes a much more sporty, powerful impression. The front end of this off-roader is defined by a redesigned bumper, headlamps with modified contours and a larger, more dominant radiator. The rear end appears more muscular thanks to a redesigned bumper with a reflector-strip insert and tail lights in a smoked-glass look. Stylistic fine-tuning has also upgraded the interior: new, high-grade materials and a new, two-tone colour scheme provide fresh highlights here too. The standard appointments of the M-Class have also been considerably extended, and now include the unique anticipatory occupant protection system PRE-SAFE® and NECK-PRO active head restraints, as well as a telematics system newly developed by Mercedes-Benz.
Since the second-generation M-Class appeared in April 2005, no less than around 300,000 units have been delivered to customers around the world. This state-of-the-art off-roader therefore continues to be one of the most successful vehicles in this high-growth market segment.
GL-Class: first-class on and off-road
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class occupies the peak position in the market segment for luxury Sports Utility Vehicles. This premium off-roader impresses with excellent handling dynamics both on and off the road, pampering its occupants with outstanding spaciousness combined with the comfort of a luxury saloon. With its confident and imposing appearance, the GL-Class already asserts its claim to leadership in this market segment in visual terms, while the interior welcomes its occupants with the typical Mercedes-Benz atmosphere of luxury and comfort reminiscent of the S-Class.
Equipped with the innovative 4MATIC all-wheel- drive system, AIRMATIC air suspension as standard, precise speed-sensitive steering and the likewise standard-fit Adaptive Damping System ADS, the majestic GL convinces with impressive handling and guarantees excellent ride comfort. While the GL already cuts an impressive figure on the road, it is equally convincing as a genuine off-roader when it comes to leaving the beaten track. The modified AIRMATIC system allows a ground clearance of up to 307 millimetres, while the standard Off-Road Pro engineering package considerably extends the vehicle’s capabilities on difficult terrain thanks to a low-range transmission and multiple-disc locks at the rear axle and centre differentials. The driver of the GL-Class is also assisted by the electronics of other dynamic control systems such as off-road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) and hill-start assist.
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EXCLUSIVE STIMULUS OPPORTUNITY
The MileOne Automotive organization would like to offer you an exclusive opportunity to take your refund and double it on the purchase of your next Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. MileOne, The Mid Atlantic’s Largest Auto Group, will double your Stimulus refund up to $500…that’s $1,000 off the purchase of your next Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle. SHOP OVER 2,000 VEHICLES. If you are in the market for a Pre-Owned vehicle, there has never been a better time to buy.
We have taken in a record number of quality trade-ins including single owner vehicles still under manufacturer warranty. Save with warranty’s up to 100,000 miles, financing as low as 2.9% APR, rental benefits, 3-day money back guarantee and the areas largest selection of quality pre-owned vehicles.
This exclusive opportunity is for a limited time only and will not be available to everyone. Come early to ensure a great selection of vehicles. Due to the exclusive nature of this program, please ask for a sales manager from any one of our 29 locations.
*Offer valid only towards the purchase of a pre-owned vehicle from MileOne Automotive. Match is up to $500 for a total of $1,000 with customers $500 down payment. See dealer for details. Offer expires 5/31/08.
MileOne Makes an Impact in its Community
MileOne Automotive has 63 automobile dealerships and businesses located throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. focusing on customer service and repeated business, the company sells close to 50,000 vehicles per year and sees another 500,000 people in its stores for service. “Each dealership supports a wide range of community organizations through a variety of ways,” explained David Metter, Chief Marketing Officer for MileOne. “By combining our efforts under one company, we could do more for a few organizations.”
“Throughout MileOne’s 3,500 employees, breast cancer has impacted many of their lives,” he added. “Therefore, choosing the American Cancer Society seemed to be a perfect fit. Not only does this opportunity provide MileOne with a way to truly give back to the communities with which we do business, it is a charity that everyone, including the customer, relates to.” MileOne chose to support the American Cancer Society based on the Society’s commitment to research, advocacy, and patient services. So the company began its involvement by participating in community-based events such as Baltimore’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® and Relay For Life® throughout Maryland.
MileOne is a large corporation. Yet coordinating all 63 dealerships for a special cause is a positive experience. In 2006, MileOne had over 300 walkers and raised nearly $15,000 at the Baltimore Making Strides event, making them the largest corporate team in the event’s five-year history. MileOne also donates a vehicle for a raffle to benefit local Relay For Life® events. This incentive is what allows MileOne to go above and beyond in its efforts to help fight cancer.
“Employees and customers are both loyal toward these events,” says Jerry Fader, President and Chief Operating Officer. “People have told us that they purchase their vehicles from MileOne because we support a cause that is important to them. Our employees feel good about working for this company because of our efforts toward the American Cancer Society.” MileOne is committed to giving credit to its employee’s dedication and often features employees who strive to do more within their community by participating in a variety of events in the MileOne employee newsletter. During the last three years, MileOne’s fundraising achievements have grown from $148,000 to more than $250,000 for the American Cancer Society. Through the Relay For Life car raffle and participation in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, MileOne has raised nearly $2 million dollars to benefit cancer-fighting efforts.
Losing lottery tickets used to create HUMMER H3
by Chris Shunk
With the rise in fuel prices in recent years, the HUMMER brand has been the poster child for gas-guzzling. For some, however, the rugged vehicles represent a dream come true. The husband-wife art duo of Lauren Was and Adam Eckstrom wanted to make their own H3, and they used $35,000 in worthless lottery tickets to get the job done. The couple's work of art is called "Ghost of a Dream," and the idea behind the name is that people often dream of buying a new car when they're scratching off their tickets.
The final H3 Lottery Edition looks incredibly true to life, and it includes windshield wipers, tires, tow hooks, and all its body panels made entirely out of lottery tickets. The rims are plastic molds lined with coins that represent the principal tool people use to scratch off the tickets. Even if the final work of art doesn't end up in a major gallery any time soon, at least someone has finally found a use for all those worthless lottery losers.
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Top Fuel Saving Tips:
We’re accustomed to our freedom, and part of that used to mean traveling with little concern about fuel prices. But with regular gas approaching $4 per gallon, those days of fossil fuel-burning gluttony are headed for the history books. As was the case three decades ago, drivers are forced to focus on methods to improve fuel efficiency, thereby saving money at the pump.
How we drive and care for our vehicles plays a big role in upping MPG. Call it conservation on wheels – or just smart motoring – but the payoff for adhering to the following simple tenets can be substantial.
This article is designed to give drivers a handful of ideas about reducing fuel costs, including maintaining proper tire pressure and keeping speeds down. They’re basic tips appropriate for anyone who drives, though there are numerous additional ways to avoid pricey trips to your local filling station. Besides adopting the recommendations listed on the following pages, consider carpooling, driving at off-peak times to avoid heavy traffic congestion, and planning errands to maximize fuel and time efficiency.
Use the Correct
Octane
Check your owner’s manual to find what octane level is required for your car’s engine. This information may also be displayed inside the fuel door or next to the fuel gauge on the dash. If there’s no call for the premium stuff, stick with good ol’ regular.
Octane relates to gasoline’s volatility factor in the combustion chamber, and has nothing to do with performance, so pouring premium into your base Corolla is money wasted. High-performance engines, on the other hand, need higher-octane fuel because the combustion chamber environment is much hotter than normal. Using premium fuel reduces pre-ignition, which can damage valves and pistons if allowed to go for long periods of time.
Properly Inflate
Tires
Keep your tires inflated to the proper levels. Under-inflated tires may deliver a softer ride, but they also make it harder for your car to move down the road, meaning your engine works harder and uses more fuel to maintain speed. In fact, a single tire under inflated by two pounds per-square-inch (PSI) increases fuel consumption by one percent. Furthermore, under-inflated tires are subject to premature wear and tread separation, while over-inflated tires can compromise handling, among other downsides. Make sure to check your owner’s manual or the decal in your car’s door jamb for correct inflation levels, and develop a habit of checking tire pressure every time you fill up the gas tank.
Maintain Your Ride
Clogged air and fuel filters, dirty oil, and low fluid levels can affect engine performance and fuel efficiency, as can worn out spark plugs in older or high-mileage cars. Change your vehicle’s engine oil and oil filter regularly and perform routine maintenance according to the schedule outlined in your owner’s manual, but beware of dealer service packages that are unnecessary and costly. For example, it may be beneficial to request that only services outlined in the owner’s manual be performed for your 15,000-mile or 30,000-mile service. By keeping your car in top mechanical shape, it will run better, last longer, and return better fuel economy.
Make sure that your automobile is up to date on its service schedule.
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The Maryland Jockey Club.
The Maryland Jockey Club was the beginning of the state's passion for horse racing. Maryland used to host the Belmont Stakes before it was moved to New York, and still proudly hosts Preakness as part of the Triple Crown.
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