Mercedes-Benz of Chicago

Mercedes-Benz gave their four-year-old C63 AMG a new facelift. The luxury automaker formally introduce the C63's new look and mechanical modifications at the International Geneva Motor Show.

You'd probably never know the potent changes Mercedes-Benz has made to the favorite C63 AMG, judging from looks alone. Subtle changes to the exterior include:

- Edgier-looking front bumper
- Restyled grille
- New headlamps with altered internal graphics
- Re-designed rear bumper that includes a black diffuser element
- New…

Mercedes-Benz of Chicago will be hosting the 2^nd annual fundraiser for LaSalle II Magnet School at its showroom at 1520 W. North Avenue.   The "Spring Thaw" will be a celebration for parents, educators and supporters to share in the success of the school and its children.  The showroom, typically displaying inventory of new and pre-owned Mercedes-Benz, will be temporarily transformed into a festive "city park".  The party will include many festive elements including a…

Mercedes-Benz USA and Penske Automotive Group have been in negotiations to transition smart USA's distribution rights, management, sales and marketing activities. Until now, Penske Automotive Group has been in charge of these details. When negotiations are finalized, hopefully by the end of this year's second quarter, Mercedes-Benz USA will step up to the plate and take over.

This transition coincides with last year's reorganization at smart headquarters in Germany. The question was…

 

Mercedes-Benz of Chicago was a sponsor of the 2011 Immaculate Conception School's Annual Fundraising Gala. The event was held at the School of The Art Institute of Chicago, where guests arrived at a cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing.  The Gala featured a silent auction that included a prize to the Four Seasons for a spring break vacation. All the proceeds from the event went to Immaculate Conception, who is raising money to build?

 
The Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards Dinner recognizes 2010's outstanding architects, designers, developers and brokers at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Thursday March 10, 2011. A benefit of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago's food bank, the event raises more than $850,000 to support hunger-relief programs and has raised more than $10 million in the past 23 years. More than 1,500 attendees will be on hand as awards are presented in…

  
Komen Chicago kicks off their 2011 event season with a unique evening of dancing, dining and fun at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Chicago.  Arthur Murray Presents Dancing with Chicago Celebrities Ball that features a celebrity dance off and guests of the event will enjoy elegant hors d'oeuvres, deserts, dancing and a professional floor show. Mercedes-Benz of Chicago is proud to be sponsoring this event and has donated a weekend drive in a 2011…

The glamor of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars often blinds us from the more practical side of the brand.

What about Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles? You won't see polished up ads for them on TV, however, they are a huge success on their own. In fact, Mercedes-Benz recently delivered the 10,000 Econic with Allison Transmission to a municipal waste company in Cologne, Germany. Sure, it might sound less than ritzy, but a milestone that deserves mentioning…