Photo by Seongbin Im (Flickr) Carl Benz was the mastermind behind the world’s first automobile, which rolled out for its debut to the world on December 31, 1879. This innovative vehicle was called the Benz Patent Motorwagen. It had a single-cylinder, two-stroke engine that caught the public’s attention almost immediately. Working with the two-stroke engine[…]
It’s finished! You’re finally done with your restoration or customization Mercedes-Benz car project. You’ve collected the OEM parts, put the pieces together, taken several test-drives, waxed, shined, polished, and are ready to show your finished piece of transportation perfection off to the world. If you haven’t yet planned a bucket-list road trip that hits every[…]
Daimler AG is the company that owns and produces the cars we know and love, but the company also has a rich history, dark secrets, and interesting quirks that the public might not necessarily know about. Mercedez-Benz and its parent company are famous for high-end German engineering, but here are some things you might not[…]
Photo by Brady Holt (Wikimedia Commons) Both over its long history and today, Mercedes-Benz has been a company that continues to innovate and find new solutions for safely and stylishly transporting drivers and passengers. That means that they’ve been at the forefront of many different safety-related innovations, such as one of their most important patents:[…]
Today, the symbol of the three-pointed star surrounded by a circle is synonymous with the famous brand that provides amazing cars driven by famous people and characters like James Bond. Cool, classy, and simple, it’s a beautifully designed logo that’s changed very little over the years. But the symbol also has a hidden history and[…]
Photo by moerschy (Pixabay) Mercedes-Benz has been famous for pushing the envelope and coming up with futuristic car models for almost a hundred years. Even though the brand may not have the same clout it did in the 1980s, industry experts still look to Mercedes-Benz to see what’s really in store for the future. While[…]
Photo by Lothar Spurzem (Wikimedia Commons) Looking for a car with comfort, style, and class? A classic Mercedes could be just the ticket, especially if you don’t mind replacing Mercedes-Benz parts yourself. Mercedes are famous for their extremely high level of build quality and longevity, so they can be a great choice for someone looking[…]
Replacing Mercedes parts is one way to make your Mercedes shine again, but a lot of times, you may want to keep your Mercedes as original as possible or just save your budget for maintenance items. A little TLC and some time can really revitalize a car, plus it’s a fun and easy task that[…]
Photo by Andrew Bone (Flickr) It’s true that restoring old cars can be a labor of love. Restoring an old Mercedes, though, is a labor of absolute obsession. People love restoring old Mercedes models. There’s no car company that recognizes itself as a restoration favorite quite like Mercedes-Benz does; they actually give out a High[…]
Photo by brkarl (Pixabay) You’ve recently bought a classic Mercedes-Benz. It’s now sitting in your driveway. Mercedes cars tend to last quite a long time, but let’s assume you got a great deal on an older model that’s fallen into disrepair. This hunk of metal is clay for your deft hands to mold now. You[…]
Photo by KarimKoueider As anyone who has shopped for Mercedes-Benz parts knows, there are two things that are almost always true: Your local auto parts store won’t have what you need in stock, and when you go online, you’ll discover many brands and a huge price range. Since you have to order online, you want[…]