July 2011     mobile menu    Bookmark & Share:                    CONTENTS Sweeten your Senses in Martinique Now Showing: Speed Date New Mercedes-Benz Suite Toasts James Beard Award Winners Knock Out Mold Give New Life to Old Objects Technology Profile: Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC Air Conditioning Maintenance for the Summer Months Preview: What’s new from Mercedes-Benz in 2012? Tell A Friend Preview: What’s new from Mercedes-Benz in 2012? New equipment, new technology and all new models. It’s a banner year. For the 2012 model year, Mercedes-Benz is rolling out an aggressively updated slate of vehicle updates, enhancements and relaunches, for a year that promises to be one to remember. Here are just a few highlights for 2012 to keep an eye out for: [FULL STORY]   Technology Profile: Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC Inside the world’s cleanest diesel engines. Efficiency, performance and luxury. In most vehicles, you get to pick two. With the cutting-edge line of vehicles powered by the exclusive Mercedes-Benz technology, BlueTEC, you get to pick all three. For Mercedes-Benz, it is the culmination of more than 100 years of consistently developing and producing diesel engines, refining the technology years ahead of the competition. [FULL STORY]   Sweeten your Senses in Martinique It’s not just their world-famous rum that makes this French island so delectable. Despite being surrounded by several breathtaking islands in the Caribbean archipelago, Martinique manages to steal the show with its beautifully preserved landscape and mix of African, Amerindian, European, Levantine and Asian cultures. The island has been home to famous poets, musicians, dancers and other influential figures throughout history. No stranger to luxury and adventure, Martinique offers guests an escape where the word “stress” ceases to exist. [FULL STORY]   Knock Out Mold Recognizing and preventing mold related health problems. Still stuck with itchy eyes, sniffles and other allergy symptoms even though spring has come and gone? If you thought you had your allergies in check, but are still experiencing problems, mold lurking in your indoor and outdoor environment may be to blame. Many people suffer as a result of mold exposure without realizing that the tiny spores are the culprit. [FULL STORY]   Air Conditioning Maintenance for the Summer Months Catching small problems early is the key to a cool car. The summer months are officially here and hot weather has already settled in through much of the country. That means that owners are clicking on their vehicles’ air conditioning systems for the first time this season. Air conditioning systems are specifically designed to be largely maintenance free, but small issues can grow into big problems without regular checks. That’s why the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), recommends having your vehicle’s systems examined twice a year to make certain everything is in top working order. [FULL STORY]   Now Showing: Speed Date Interactive web film offers a wild ride in the 2012 SLK-Class. When your car breaks down in the desert, it’s usually a bad situation. But being stranded in the desert is the best thing that’s ever happened to you in Speed Date, an exciting interactive film featuring an upclose view of the all-new 2012 SLK-Class Roadster. [FULL STORY]   New Mercedes-Benz Suite Toasts James Beard Award Winners New York’s ABC Kitchen named Best New Restaurant. Winners of the prestigious 2011 James Beard Awards were toasted in style with the unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz Victory Lane Suite at Avery Fisher Hall at New York City’s Lincoln Center. [FULL STORY]   Give New Life to Old Objects New uses for old items to decorate and organize your house. You may not know it, but your house is full of old items just waiting to be turned into new treasures. Repurposing is a great way to cut down on waste, saving you money and helping the planet at the same time. Get children involved in the fun and show them how powerful a little creativity can be. Try out some of these projects to unlock the hidden potential in objects from every corner of your home. [FULL STORY]   Published by Mercedes-Benz of Tysons Corner and Chantilly Includes copyrighted material of IMakeNews, Inc. and its suppliers. TELL A FRIEND  Bookmark & Share:                    ARCHIVE June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 [MORE]

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