Mercedes-Benz

In addition to the Gumball and the Arab Run, exotic and luxury car fans can now relish the Royal Drive.  This exotic racing event will feature up to 60 of the best exotic cars, including big boys Ferrari 458 Italia, Mercedes SLR 722S, Lamborghini LP670-4 SV, Gemballa Porsche Carrera GT Mirage lapping the Yas Marina Circuit. 

The exotic rumor mill is churning out more than just talk about the possible 2011 or 2012 Mercedes SLS AMG Convertible-but videos and photos as well.

In the leaked shots online, it appears the SLS AMG convertible Mercedes is undergoing testing for future release, which as not been set yet, as this unicorn has just come out of hiding. 

Mercedes-Benz has managed to successfully dodge typical hybrid traps of the trade by making no attempt to disguise the fact that the S400 Blue Hybrid is going to double as a racecar.

Instead, they have downsized the S550’s engine by 36 percent and replaced the 5.5-liter V8 with a 3.5-liter V6 in efforts to offer a luxury green vehicle that cuts costs even before the hybrid equipment is added for further enhancement.  The V6 boasts 275 horsepower, and just as the V6 4-cylinder Toyota Pruis, utilizes the fuel-efficient Atkinson cycle to extract optimum energy from each combustion cycle.

The name Mercedes-Benz exudes an aura of excellence in luxury automobiles, buses, trucks and coaches.  The German luxury car company has been impressing the masses and keeping up with the Jones’s for over a hundred years-founded in 1881 by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz.

Currently a division of parent company Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz was formerly owned by Daimler-Benz.  Headquarters are in Stuttgart, Germany. 

These are the top 5 droptop dreams over $200,000 that made our list:

•    Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe
•    Lamborghini LP640
•    Ferrari F430
•    Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren
•    Bentley GTC

The leaves are changing, and so should your wheels!  Autumn is the perfect time to bust out a new SUV, or luxury truck and indulge off the beaten paths.  We at Imagine Lifestyles have put together a list of our top five luxury trucks for fall of 2010, to help you jump-start the decision making process!  Our picks are as follows:

We have come a long way since the likes of Mario, Luigi and Pac-Man, (not that we do not still harbor adoration for them) case in point being Gran Turismo 5.  This game features cars so realistic, they seem to be on television.  Chosen to star among others in the new version when it hits stores in a few months?  The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.

The 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG “Gullwing” has been unmasked and lays claim to the first car developed in-house by the company’s performance division, AMG.  Somehow the perfect description eludes us…the right adjectives have been hidden beneath the aesthetics.

W Hotels Worldwide is already renowned for being both an industry leader in luxury accommodations and a category blaster, now they can brightly add fashion leader to the mix.  The luxury hotel chain is breaking into fashion on a global level, what else is to be expected from a global and forward-thinking company?

Purring and pawing at our conscience is the 2010 Jaguar XFR, recently treading across the Detroit Auto Show.  This beast demands attention, mainly because it is the fastest Jaguar to date, racing in at an astounding 225 miles per hour!

While power and performance are still key components in the realm of luxury car designs, there is an obvious and notable trend developing toward a more environmentally conscious luxury car.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been on the market since 2002, and is now introducing the latest version of the luxury model, the 2010 version.  The 2010 E-Class Mercedes will join the traditional lineup, which is obviously a hit based on longevity alone, adding even more to the mid-level luxury segment that includes the BMW 5 Series, Acura TL, and Audi A6.

The bold and ultra-elite 09 McLaren Stirling Moss will make its debut at the Detroit Auto Show.  Mercedes-Benz and McLaren are paired together on this project and will only be manufacturing 75 of the SLR Stirling Moss models, and they will be further enticing because they are only being made available to Europeans who are owners of previous models.  Talk about uber-exlusive.

An innovative billionaire with Abu Dhabi has given the definition of exotic cars an extreme makeover-dazzling onlookers with a unique white-gold plated Mercedes Benz.  No, that is not stainless steel people, it is pure white gold.  This is the luxury paintjob of all paintjobs.

If you like to get out and do it up, you are most likely familiar with the competitive and constantly evolving realm of luxury rental cars.  Only the best will do when it comes to a road companion in the next luxury city you visit, and leaving an impression is a serious must.  We recommend the following to achieve adrenaline damage with the best of them:

•     Ferrari F430 convertible
•     Bentley GTC convertible
•     Mercedes S550
•    Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
•    The Aston Martin V8 Vantage

The Ferrari F430 convertible is the counterpart of the Ferrari F430 Coupe, and an extraordinary sight to see on any street.  This luxury rental car is defined by the classic Ferrari feel, with an airy and uninhibited edge.  Crisp and edgy on any street, a Ferrari F430 convertible rental is particularly appealing along A1A in South Beach, where hip clubs and luxury restaurants along the beach set the mood and tone for an upscale vacation or business destination.  The Ferrari F430 Spyder convertible highlights include a 4.3-liter V8 engine capable of bringing a satisfactory smirk to anyone when it splits zero to 60 miles per hour in less than 3.5 seconds.  Did we mention it is the third fastest Ferrari in history? 

Protruding from the ranks of luxury, the Bentley GTC convertible rental is an incredible element of the Bentley collection.  Capable of a smooth zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.8 seconds, this touring convertible features a 6 liter, twin-turbo charged W12 engine and a sleek and sexy body.  The Bentley GTC convertible is dressed in all of the traditional luxury drivers expect from the brand, and the topless appeal only adds to the dramatic tones.

Another luxury rental car you do not want to miss is the Mercedes S550 rental.  This luxury ride is an intricately remodeled Mercedes equipped to dazzle onlookers and satisfy drivers with a powerful 382 horsepower V8 engine with optional 4MATIC all-wheel-drive.  This flagship luxury sedan rental is much more than aesthetics, with camera and radar-based driver assistance systems including Adaptive high beam Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist.  Fully functional and gorgeous, this is a sophisticated piece of machinery and an ideal exotic car rental in South Beach.    

The American choice of luxury rental SUV has become the Cadillac Escalade.  This upgraded and upscale version of the high-profile and polished SUV portrays the third generation of Escalade rentals in South Beach and worldwide.  This luxury SUV rental features a 6.2 liter V-8 engine and the world’s fastest reacting suspension system.   Sliding inside, the wood trimmed décor wraps lavishly around heated and cooled seating-providing utmost comfort for your crew.  Ideal for anywhere, the Cadillac Escalade rental has DVD navigation, a rearview backup camera and a Bose 5.1 surround sound system to keep your party going well into a sultry South Beach night!

Finally, when you are traveling for business and prefer a hint of pleasure, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage rental is a classic that never disappoints.  Lovingly referred to as the Baby Aston, this family jewel is among the best in South Beach luxury rental cars.  Blasting down the streets in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage rental is a guaranteed method to obtain envious stares and exhilarating thrills as you traverse the Atlantic coast.  This exotic rental car is powered by a 420 horsepower, 4.7-liter hand-built V8 engine capable of propelling it up to 180 miles per hour.  This luxury car boasts the title of the most successful Aston Martin in history, leaving no questions regarding its ability to provide a premium luxury rental car South Beach experience.  If you want to feel the burn and wrap your hands around the wheel of an exotic South Beach rental car, we got you covered.

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