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The school holidays are upon us, and so is the Summer Driving Challenge at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge. Fun driving activities will take place throughout August, with the Top 100 challengers competing for a place in the Grand Finale on 2 September to beat the score set by current Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Auto Express Best Luxury Car

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been crowned Best Luxury Car at the prestigious Auto Express New Car Awards for the fourth consecutive year.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

From early 2010, Mercedes-Benz is launching the Estate version as another highly distinctive member of the E-Class family. Like the Saloon and Coupé, the Estate combines its own, elegant design with leadership in safety, comfort, quality and practicality. A number of technical innovations have entered series production in the E-Class which no other car in this class is able to offer -- from drowsiness detection to automatic emergency braking when an accident is recognised as imminent, and from Adaptive Highbeam Assist to the active bonnet. Naturally the Estate also features all these innovations. Air suspension with self-levelling at the rear will be standard as will unique new load compartment management features, including an EASY-PACK automatic powered tailgate and EASY-PACK Quick Fold rear seats.

The work of photographer Zoltan Glass

The National Media Museum in Bradford, UK, is currently in the process of raising a photographic treasure. The project, which aims to scan a large proportion of the photographs housed in the Zoltan Glass archive, will systematically catalogue the work of the artist, whose main creative periods came in the 1930s and 1950s, and to make them accessible in digital format. The Bradford collection numbers around 6,000 images in total; the work is scheduled for completion in April 2010.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with electric drive

Mercedes-AMG is paving the way ahead: with the new SLS AMG with electric drive, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is developing an exciting super sports car with zero-emission high-tech drive. This model sees Mercedes-Benz and AMG displaying their expertise in the development of alternative drive solutions for high-performance super sports cars, delivering further proof of their pioneering status in this market segment.

Mercedes-Benz Folding Bike

Mercedes-Benz UK has just taken delivery of its most compact, sustainable and lightweight urban runabout yet – the Mercedes-Benz Folding Bike. Available now from all Mercedes-Benz Retailers in “Silver Arrows” silver or cool icy white, it’s an intelligent way to get about town when you choose not to drive.

Mercedes and Norfolkline partnership lowers emissions

Mercedes-Benz UK has enhanced its benchmark import strategy and lowered the operation’s carbon footprint through a new shipping arrangement with Norfolkline.

Mercedes strengthens links with Laverstoke Park Farm

Mercedes-Benz UK today announced its increasing partnership with Laverstoke Park Farm, the biodynamic and organic farm owned and run by former Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter.

Mercedes-Benz revolutionises driver education

The new Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy is set to revolutionise the way British teenagers learn to drive, with the aim of encouraging safer driving on Britain’s roads. With young drivers amongst the most vulnerable on the roads (nearly 1 in 3 car drivers who die or are seriously injured are under the age of 252), the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy promises to coach its students to become good drivers, not to just pass the test.

Mercedes launches SLK 2LOOK Edition

Mercedes-Benz is launching the SLK 2LOOK Edition just in time for summer. The striking special edition enhances the already stunning SLK Roadster with unique colour options inside and out, while increased standard equipment ensures driver and passenger alike have everything they could need for perfect drop-top driving this summer.

A day out in a class of its own

Roary the Racing Car and his mechanic, Big Chris, will be providing credit-crunching fun for all the family at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge over 30 and 31 May, in celebration of the launch of Kinderclass, a unique, new initiative by Mercedes-Benz designed to promote safe travel with children.

Mercedes-Benz Used Car Weekend is win win for customers

This weekend Mercedes-Benz retailers are holding an Approved Used Car Weekend where great finance offers and complimentary service plans are available. There is also the chance to win tickets to a Formula One Grand Prix and AMG Experience Days at Mercedes-Benz World.

Mercedes-Benz World keeps the River Wey at bay

The flood compensation scheme at Mercedes-Benz World has been put to the test this week, after half the expected rainfall for the month came down on Monday.

The perfect Formula for the perfect half term

This February half-term there’s only one place to be, as Mercedes-Benz World gears-up for the upcoming F1 season by celebrating Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 World Championship win in the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 car.

Mercedes-Benz World appoints Compass Group

Following an extensive review of its catering business, Mercedes-Benz World has appointed Compass Group UK & Ireland to further improve its leading dining offer. The decision comes as the Brand Experience Centre looks to grow its events catering business with the expansion of the restaurant kitchens.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class What Car? Best Luxury Car of the Year

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been honoured as Best Luxury Car for the third consecutive year at the What Car? Car of the Year 2009 awards.

Road takes on rail at Mercedes-Benz World

Mercedes-Benz World is to host the launch of The Flying Scotsman, a unique and special trial from London to Edinburgh by vintage motorcar.

Mercedes-Benz competition showcases technicians’ masterly skills

Mercedes-Benz UK has challenged the knowledge and expertise of its retail technical staff in a country-wide competition – UK TechMasters 2009 – to find the best of the best.

Brooklands Motoring Festival postponed for 2009

Reflecting the actions of other major event organisers in light of the wider economic climate, The Double Twelve: Brooklands Motoring Festival will not be held in 2009 but other events at Brooklands remain in the calendar and are not affected.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé

The Geneva Motor Show will see the comeback of an intriguing product idea when Mercedes-Benz presents a new model to the Coupé range in the form of the new E‑Class. Just three months after the presentation of the Saloon, the brand is launching a highlight in the new model series while continuing a tradition that has repeatedly met with great enthusiasm throughout the history of the E-Class.

Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Weekend will be hard to beat

Get in Pole Position this weekend for some great offers from Mercedes-Benz. With the start of the Formula One season less than a month away Mercedes-Benz Retailers are hosting a Grand Prix weekend on the 21-22 February. The exceptional offers available will be as hard to beat as the current World Champion, Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.

New tracks for JLS at Mercedes-Benz World

X-Factor runners up JLS took to the Handling Circuits at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey last weekend on a day out to celebrate lead singer Aston’s 21st birthday.

Gentex announces new programme with Mercedes-Benz

Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that it is shipping fully featured auto-dimming rearview mirrors for the all-new 2009 Mercedes GLK. The small sports utility vehicle (SUV) is the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz brand's global product portfolio. The mirrors are available as optional equipment in multiple markets.

Setting the standard in the luxury class

Four years after the market launch of the W 221 model series, Mercedes-Benz is presenting the 2009 S-Class. Trailblazing innovations in the areas of comfort and drive engineering combined with state-of-the-art technology for enhanced safety ensure the Mercedes-Benz flagship's position as the brand's innovator and underscore its pioneering role in the automotive industry as a whole.

All-new Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

AMG is kicking off the new 2009 motoring season with a new dynamism: shortly after the launch of the new E-Class, the high-performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting the new E 63 AMG. This dynamic sports saloon with day-to-day suitability impresses with outstanding performance, thrilling handling characteristics and a technology transfer from the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster.

The man from Mercedes maps out the route

There's a man from Mercedes, probably right now, driving down a back street in some European village, not just checking the vehicle's performance, but also making sure the navigation system has been properly mapped. He might even be outside your house.

Customers can buy world’s cleanest cabrio with scrappage scheme

Following Chancellor Darling’s recent announcement of a UK vehicle scrappage scheme, Mercedes-Benz UK has announced its participation, and the world’s lowest-emission cabrio leads the way.