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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Mercedes E-Class Sedans and Wagons
The cars that set the standard.
Mercedes-Benz makes things difficult for other luxury carmakers, a point the 2011 E-Class sedan and wagon line demonstrates quite strongly. In terms of model and powertrain choice, safety technology and just pure luxury and craftsmanship, the E-Class sets the bar for its class, as it has for 50 years. What’s bad for Mercedes competitors is good for Mercedes drivers.
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Vehicle Profile: The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS550
The original four-door coupe is brimming with luxury.
If you hear the term “four-door coupe” from luxury brands today, and you wonder what that’s all about, look to the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. This distinctive model kicked off a new design trend a few years ago by merging Mercedes coupe design with the added practicality of four doors. Don’t let the “practicality” fool you; the 2011 Mercedes CLS550 with its luxurious room for four puts the emphasis on high style and performance.
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Controlling the Airways
Asthma sufferers can breathe easier thanks to a few helpful hints.
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood institute (NHLBI), 22 million Americans suffer from asthma. When airways narrow and swell, less oxygen is able to get to the lungs, causing chest tightness and shortness of breath. Thick, sticky mucus can also accumulate, further blocking airways and triggering wheezing and coughing. Sometimes asthma symptoms are mild; however, they can also be fatal. While a cure hasn’t been found yet, there are many ways to help prevent and relieve asthma flare-ups:
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New Holiday Classics
Watching in a Winter Wonderland.
When the temperature gets low and the malls are crowded, nothing beats staying home and snuggling up for a great holiday movie. But let’s face it, how many times can you watch It’s a Wonderful Life before it’s just not all that wonderful anymore? Luckily, the past 10 years have brought around a new batch of holiday classics.
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Enjoy the Magic of Munich
Make Germany’s third-largest city your number one destination.
Munich is a place of both rich history and cutting edge accomplishments. Whether you’re traveling with the entire family or going solo, you’ll always have one more place to cross off your “don’t-miss” list in this German city. Fill your days with sightseeing adventures or take it easy with constant pampering – either way, Munich will not disappoint.
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Winter Tires – Not Just For Snowy States
Colder weather demands winter rubber compounds to ensure safe driving.
Anyone who lives where it gets cold during the winter months should strongly consider purchasing a set of dedicated winter tires for their automobile. The additional traction and control offered by winter tires makes them one of the smartest additions available for increasing your driving safety.
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Mercedes-Benz Releases Mbrace Mobile Application 2.0
Brand new Apple iPhone app expands remote interaction between vehicle owners and the mbrace service.
The Mercedes-Benz mbrace feature is one of the most advanced telematics systems on the market. Mbrace gives Mercedes-Benz owners the ability to access an entire world of information and services from the comfort of the driver’s seat including safety, navigation and concierge options matched by few other automakers. Recently, Mercedes-Benz expanded the utility of mbrace by launching the mbrace Mobile Application 2.0 for the Apple iPhone.
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A Baby Named Crash Teaches a Valuable Vehicle Safety Lesson
Short film from Mercedes-Benz illustrates the human side of automobile safety.
Automobile safety is often discussed in technical terms that flow from product brochures in a seemingly never-ending torrent. The words “airbag,” “safety cage” and “electronic stability control” wash over us, and we get a sense of the enormous amount of attention paid by engineers to protecting vehicle occupants on the road.
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Growing an Indoor Herb Garden
Taste the freshness of summer year-round.
Whether you long for the warm days of tending to your outdoor garden or shiver at the idea of buying large bundles of fresh herbs when all you need is a pinch, now is the perfect time to start your own indoor herb garden. Your garden will not only provide a cost-effective source of fresh herbs, but also a beautiful spot of greenery in your home and a pleasant aroma in the air.
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