“Offering rides with a distinct dual personality is how Mercedes’ go-fast division likes to do it, so getting from Point A to B can be as awesome or scary as you’d like in the 63. And when the going gets slow, commutes aren’t nearly as frustrating when you’re strapped into its bolstered Recaros.”

“Put against the harder current-generation 2011 BMW M3 Competition Package, the Merc’s ride is a tinge more civilized, enough that your co-pilot won’t complain on an extended road trip.”

“Pushing the Coupe on our figure eight proved supremely fun. So fun, in fact, that MT test team hot shoes Carlos Lago and Kim Reynolds tormented the track multiple times just to experience the 63′s extraordinary stick and responsiveness.”

Read the full review at Motor Trend online.

SLKWorld.com is an excellent forum for SLK owners and enthusiasts to discuss the vehicles, ask questions and meet other owners. There are about 50 active members in the Atlanta area and they often get together for driving events. These seven gorgeous SLKs met at the dealership this morning before a scenic drive to Helen. Thanks for coming!

If you are interested in joining the club for future event just get in touch on the site! They’re a very friendly group…they even let an E-Class ride along today.

“Mercedes-Benz, defying a worldwide decline in auto sales, is preparing to expand its U.S. assembly plant.

The plans, which have not been formally announced, include a $290 million investment at the Vance, Ala., factory that will allow Mercedes to build more vehicles.

News of the initiative emerged when Mercedes requested and received property tax and sales-tax and use-tax abatements from the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority.

“We are positioning ourselves for future products,” spokeswoman Felyicia Jerald said. She declined to identify what product might be added.

The Vance plant is already German parent Daimler AG’s sole global source for the Mercedes M class, R class and GL class. The expansion would begin within 60 days.”

Via – Automotive News

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Just in case you don’t already know me I thought I would give you a little background. I grew up in a little town in western New York called Avon, then moved to Champaign, IL to attend college at the University of Illinois. After 21 years of harsh winters I moved to Georgia!

I joined Atlanta Classic Cars in April of 2003 as the first Delivery Specialist. I held that position for about 18 months, showing new owners how to use all of the features of their Mercedes-Benz. It was a great way to learn the details of each model. I was promoted into sales in December of 2004 and have been at it ever since.

As a salesperson here at Atlanta Classic Cars, it is important for me to keep my clients (and my potential clients!) up to date on what’s new with the brand, the dealership, and with me. In the past I have sent postcards and e-mail newsletters, but those lack the immediacy of blogging.

If you would like to see me in action, you can view the videos from when I won the 2010 E-Class Walk Around Competition and the 2008 C-Class Walk Around Competition.

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