Posted on 12/5/2017
FOR 2018, the new, emission-free smart car from Mercedes-Benz has really got the shop talking. The smart electric drive is standard-equipped with a Rearview Camera and Smartphone Voice recognition features. What's more? Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new paint color, Autumn Brown Metallic, and it will be available with a Sport Package option with 16-inch 8-Y-spoke wheels in black is now optionally available. The 2018 smart electric offers precision and emission-free driving in both coupe and cabrio configurations. The smart Media-System quickly displays the vehicle's charge level and energy flow as soon as the door is opened – and can easily be customized with over 1,500 combinations of wheels, fabrics, and colors, including the all-new electric green. (see left) On top of the basic transmission mode, the driver ... read more
Posted on 11/27/2017
It's no secret that we love the Mercedes-Benz brand. In Santa Rosa, we're known as Mercedes experts, and it's not just because of the shop. We keep up. Lately, we've decided to start sharing some of the most interesting news we can about the brand, as well as brag a little bit about how much we know about it. As a company that has made Santa Rosa its home for the last 30 years, our hearts go out to the people in our community that share the same love of the brand as we do. An oldie, but a goodie from the Mercedes site, we were reminiscing about some of the shows we've been to and came across this old article from '14. We work on all models of Mercedes-Benz, and seeing the old-school models that we don't get as often as their newer counterparts, had us start thinking about how far the brand has come. Being a Mercedes-Benz shop in Santa Rosa that has been around for the last three decades, has blessed us with the opportunity to see many a model slide through our doors. Mercedes-Benz sho ... read more
Posted on 11/20/2017
LONGER RANGE, MORE POWER, WE HAVE OUR EYES ON THE NEW MERCEDES HYBRID. The third-generation hybrid transmission evolved on the basis of the 9G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission. The S-Class family growing, and the latest edition is something we're really excited to try, the new-generation plug-in hybrid. The Mercedes S560e has an approximate all-electric range of 25 miles. The S560e Sedan debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt International Auto Show in September and is expected to go on sale in the U.S. in mid-2019. Plug-in hybrids represent a key move towards an emission-free future for the automobile industry, and will greatly shape the next 15 – 30 years. The power electronics for the hybrid are now being housed in the engine compartment. Although the energy content has gone up by about 50%, the new battery is smaller than its older counterpart, making more room and increasing trunk capacity. KEY FEATURES: the on-b ... read more
Posted on 11/15/2017
Making sure people see your Mercedes emblem has just jumped to a new level in the latest Mercedes AMGs with their new puddle lamps. Some are different than others, but we're sure you know a few people who take pride in their car's emblem and how prominently shown it is. (Lookin' at you, Gary.) Well, the latest from MotorAuthortity.com says that Mercedes-Benz offers a giant lighted star for the nose of its vehicles, so the ‘look-at-my-brand game' will be even louder. Mercedes-AMG is taking badging decals and lighting options a step further by refining its own puddle lamps. According to MotorAuthority, the new Mercedes-AMG will have the option to outfit your car with LED Projector lamps placed on the lower part of each of the front doors. What does this mean? Every time you op ... read more
Posted on 11/8/2017
A LUXURY SEDAN THAT PACKS POWER AND TORQUE Because CK Auto Exclusive focuses mainly on new model Mercedes, we love keeping up with the latest and greatest in the Mercedes community. Keeping up with the new technology, upgrades safety features and horsepower is what we live for – because it's a challenge. Our team of authorized Mercedes mechanics stay up-to-date with Mercedes certifications, new diagnostic tools and major training for new model Mercedes repair and maintenance. So, like true fans, we call out what we see coming and what we're excited to work on. The latest? The S-Class. THE S-CLASS Starting around $89,900, the S-Class has some major features for the market in 2018: The 2018 S560 Sedan is powered by a 4.0-liter bi-turbo V8 engine code-named M176 that makes 463 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Remember it's a sedan, it handles like one. It's a bigger, heavier Mercedes, yes. But, it still offers luxury handling. The ... read more