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Saturday, March 16, 2013

World Car Awards 2013: Three Mercedes-Benz models among the top finalists

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The World Car Awards (WCA) 2013 will be conceded during a special ceremony on the eve of the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on Thursday, March 28th. Mercedes-Benz managed to get into the final stage of the competition with three unique models: the A-Class, the SL 63 AMG and the SLS AMG Roadster.

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class successfully advanced into the finals after the outcome of the Geneva Motor Show semi-finals. Among its toughest competitors are the Audi A3, the Volkswagen Golf and the Volvo V40. The model is conquering for the top position in the World Car Of The Year (WCOTY) 2013 category.

In addition, there are three further election boards: World Car Design Of The Year - where the A-Class can also compete, World Performance Car Of The Year - where the SL 63 AMG and the SLS AMG Roadster are standing, and World Green Car Of The Year. Last year, the S 250 BlueEFFICIENCY was declared the most environmentally friendly car on the Planet (more details --> HERE).

Learn more about the World Car Awards 2013 at www.wcoty.com .

Friday, June 1, 2012

SLS AMG Roadster + 178 mph golf ball = World's farthest golf shot caught in a moving car

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Formula 1™ legend and DTM driver David Coulthard and professional golfer Jake Shepherd set a Guinness World Record yesterday (30 May 2012) at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey, as part of a viral film for Mercedes-Benz UK.

David, who was driving the awesome 571hp Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster at 120mph, caught a golf ball in the cockpit of the moving car which was 275 metres from the tee, and hit by Jake at an astonishing 178mph. This amazing achievement secured the world record for the furthest golf shot caught in a moving car in only the second attempt of the day.

The outstanding feat of skill was captured on film and will be launched in early July to celebrate the power of the SLS AMG Roadster which, thanks to its AMG hand-assembled M 159 V8 engine, rockets to 62mph in just 3.8 seconds.

David Coulthard said: “This world record attempt is definitely one of the most unusual things I’ve ever been asked to do with a car! Jake Shepherd was great to work with and the performance of the SLS AMG Roadster made driving to catch a mid-air golf ball even more exciting. I am honoured to have received the Guinness World Record for the furthest golf shot caught in a car.”

David George,Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars Marketing Director, concluded: “We thought we’d do something exciting to celebrate this special car, and our association with golf ahead of the upcoming Open Championship. It was great to set a new world record in the process thanks to an amazing effort from David and Jake.”