Back in 1989, as the Berlin Wall fell, Gunther Holtorf and his wife Christine set out on what was meant to be an 18-month tour of Africa in their Mercedes Benz G Wagon. Now, with more than 800000km (500000 miles) on the clock, Gunther is still going. The German former airline executive has travelled the equivalent of 20 times around the planet in the vehicle - which he calls Otto. He says he has never had a serious breakdown. Recently in Vietnam, Canadian-born photographer David Lemke joined Gunther on one section of his epic journey. All images subject to copyright. Photography by Gunther Holtorf and David Lemke. 74-летний немец Гюнтер Хольторф объехал весь мир на своем Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen. К настоящему моменту его поездка длится 23 года и по-прежнему продолжается, сообщает BBC. За это время автомобилист проехал 800 тысяч километров, что равняется 20 путешествиям вокруг Земли. Весь путь Хольторф провел за рулем своего Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen, которому владелец дал прозвище «Отто». По словам автомобилиста, машина его ни разу не подвела. Немец упомянул лишь несколько мелких поломок, которые он самостоятельно устранил прямо на дороге. Путешествие Хольторфа, который в тот момент работал в неназванной авиакомпании, началось в 1989 году с поездки в Африку с женой, сообщает Autoblog. Впоследствии супруги решили не возвращаться домой и продолжить путь. Жена путешественника скончалась несколько лет назад, но он продолжил путешествие, поскольку это была последняя просьба <b>...</b>Author: Алексей Габрид
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www.mediainvest-communication.com Hello and welcome to Car Review! In this video, we'll take an up close and personal, in depth look at the 2012 Mercedes Benz A Class 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport This video is a full in tour of the 2012 Mercedes Benz A Class 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport. I give you an idea of interior and exterior of this car. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see with the review of this car an overall appreciation of the vehicle. During this presentation, we will take a first person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
( www.TFLcar.com ) The all new 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL comes packed with a lot of new technology including the ability to park itself. Check out this technology demonstration of the newly redesign 2013 seven passenger Mercedes as the SUV (using a combination of ultrasonic sensors and driver minimal input) parks itself. But not only can the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL it can also exit the sparking space or unpark itself using the same new technology.
Mercedes AMG - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg built an AMG engine together with an AMG master mechanic in Affalterbach. View the pictures here: ow.ly Learn more: www.mercedes-amg.com Join the conversation www.facebook.com
Sam Smith gets behind the wheel of the classic 1965 Shelby Cobra to see how its timeless design and engineering translate into today's most modern muscle cars in the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested. CARS: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Shelby Cobra, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 LOCATION: GingerMan Raceway, South Haven, Michigan MAG EDITORS: Sam Smith Subscribe! bit.ly Twitter: bit.ly Facebook: on.fb.me Hosted by the editors of Car and Driver magazine, this show puts the audience into the action on new-car reviews, comparison tests, auto-show coverage, and more. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive events around the world, and check out the latest in-vehicle technology like massaging seats and night-vision systems. Viewers will also have the opportunity to write in and extend the conversation. Each week, the Car and Driver YouTube Channel will launch episodes of The Full Hoon, Driver Rehab, Battle of the Beaters, Car and Driver: Tested, Popular Mechanics Saturday Mechanic, and Road & Track Presents.
5x Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series during AMG Driving Academy at Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands. Many other AMG's were present aswell; SLS, C63, CLS63, but the C63 Black Series was the best of all! The red color suits the car very well, and like all AMG's, it sounds great! Which color do you prefer on a C63 Black Series? Let me know in a comment! I hope you enjoy the video and the sounds, stay tuned for more! Thanks for watching, please leave a comment :-) ''Like'' my Facebook page! - www.facebook.com Or add me as a friend! - www.facebook.com
Introducing ESP, the Electronic Stability Program from Mercedes-Benz. This technological breakthrough carefully monitors your driving inputs and the vehicle's motion at all times, making sure that understeer and oversteer don't threaten the vehicle's stability. ESP can brake individual wheels and reduce engine power to help bring the vehicle under control whenever it detects severe understeer, oversteer or wheelspin. Learn more: www.mbusa.com Join the conversation: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com
