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January 19th, 2012 by

Chalk it up to the smart fortwo’s innate charm. Superb Mercedes-Benz engineering. Vast amounts of head and legroom. Exceptional safety ratings. And of course, its EPA-estimated 38 mpg highway. The smart fortwo is the guilt-free, 85% recyclable way to go from your driveway to virtually anywhere. And right now, you can lease it for $99…

The Porsche Boxster: The Standout Sports Car Among Today’s Roadsters

January 17th, 2012 by

The symbols of freedom have changed over time, but they’re still always instantly recognizable. You feel them and hear them. Or, in the case of the new Porsche Boxster models, you sense them the very first time you take a corner. With the new Boxster, the dynamic transmission mounts minimize vibrations in the drive train…

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Jaguar XKR-S Named 2012 Car of the Year by Playboy Magazine

January 16th, 2012 by

The Jaguar XKR-S embodies all the characteristics that have always defined the legendary brand – explosive performance, precise handling, relaxed comfort and discreet luxury – while taking Jaguar into a new performance level. After testing hundreds of 2012 vehicles, Playboy editors agreed, naming the Jaguar XKR-S 2012’s “Car of the Year.” “Just a roll bar…

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Luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is first ride for Beyonce and Jay-Z’s new baby

January 12th, 2012 by

Here’s a little bit of fun trivia for your week: If you follow celebrity news, hip hop royalty couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z, gave birth to a baby girl over the weekend. They are already giving their new baby the ultimate in luxury treatment, with baby Blue Ivy’s first car ride from the hospital in a…

Mercedes-Benz Owners: Enter to Win a C250 Sedan Lease and a Trip to Germany!

January 11th, 2012 by

Mercedes-Benz owners and lessees, here’s a contest just for you: Enter now for your chance to win a 2012 C250 sedan lease and a trip to Germany! To enter the contest, visit the Mercedes-Benz innovation site, enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and email address, and click submit for your chance to win. You have until Jan….

The Range Rover: “One of the absolute best vehicles on the road”

January 10th, 2012 by

Land Rover’s Ranger Rover is one of those vehicles that lets you do everything you need to do. It’s elegant, rugged, powerful and a classic fixture in the history of vehicles. Motor Trend wrote an excellent piece on the newest Range Rover, which writer Jonny Leiberman traveled in for 2142.4 miles from Los Angeles to Denver, round…

Smart Truck to Premiere this Month

January 6th, 2012 by

What do you think of this? This month, Mercedes-Benz has announced the company will unveil a pickup truck version of the smart at the Detroit Auto Show. At under 140 inches long, the concept vehicle is about six feet shorter than a Ford F-150. The concept truck is driven with a 73 horsepower electric motor. The…

The C-Class Coupe: More Style Per Hour

January 5th, 2012 by

Looking for a car that has more style per hour? You’re in luck: The all-new C-Class Coupe guarantees just that, as evidenced in the latest Mercedes-Benz promotion for the vehicle. (Check out the video below.) No matter how you define style, the new C-Class Coupé has it. Check out our full Mercedes-Benz inventory, and call us at (843)…

Porsche Set to Break Records in 2012

January 4th, 2012 by

Porsche is already revving its engines to conquer the new year. Last year’s sales were reportedly the best year in company history for Porsche, with previous all-time records set in 2007. In 2011, sales increased almost 15 percent in the U.S., with half of company sales alone accounted by the Cayenne SUV. Stop by Baker today to…

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Mercedes-Benz USA President Steve Cannon Welcomed to College of Charleston by Tommy Baker

January 3rd, 2012 by

It’s not every day that a newly-appointed president and CEO of a worldwide brand comes to Charleston, which is why it was especially exciting last fall when Steve Cannon, then VP of Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA and now the company’s new president, spoke at the College of Charleston School of Business with Baker’s own president, Tommy…

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