Stopping and Turning  Responding safely in emergenciesYou learned in the past two articles how to position yourself and your mirrors so you can see well and control the car effectively, and how different types of tires – and the tires’ air pressue…

Rebuilding the Heart and Soul of the CarEngines are the heart and soul of motoring, but can often seem as complicated as the human heart and soul. The key to understanding a car’s heart is breaking the engine down into specific primary systems and…

Full Speed Ahead…All 7 of Them722.9 7G-Tronic TransmissionThe 722.9, also known as the NAG2 or 7G-Tronic with a 7-speed transmission, made its debut on top-line Mercedes-Benz cars in 2004. Now, almost all Mercedes passenger vehicles are equipped…

Automatic Climate Control in Young-timersAs long as I have served the owners of our well-engineered and reliable cars, I have always been keenly aware of the necessity – and the pleasures – of a fully functional climate control system. Unfortunately…

The Fun Side of the MBCA Three years ago, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America engaged a marketing firm to conduct a study of the club and its relevance to the membership. The results of that study provided the Board with many valuable insights and…

Buyers Guide - Mercedes-Benz RoadstersOverview of the 1957-2202 Production SLs Oh, the joys of top-down motoring in the brand that offered a flair for elegance and a commitment to innovation in each decade. No other manufacturer offered the safety…

VictoryIn a single stroke, this 300 Super Light propelled Mercedes-Benz back to engineering preeminence and helped found an SL dynasty now 60 years strong Necessity – so they say – is the mother of invention. Daimler-Benz historians easily agree on…

State of the Art --The All-New SL550 Los Angeles has never made any sense to me. However, my last visit was a total revelation. This is a town where images are established by automobiles, and where opportunities to drive – from boulevard cruising to…

Let’s start by acknowledging “the moose on the table.” Every gearhead has an opinion about engine oils; each has a favorite oil that he or she knows with absolute certainty is “the best oil in the world.” Let’s also acknowledge that the confusion…