Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Announces the Arrival of the all new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

KANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwire - 06/20/11) - Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City announced the arrival of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/class/class-SLK).

The all-new SLK-Class leads boldly into a new era. From winning the first auto race to pacing Formula One, the course of sports-car history has long been guided by the Three-Pointed Star. Its iconic grille and signature power hardtop make the 2012 SLK-Class a rich racing heritage of Mercedes-Benz sports cars. Leading with an aggressive new design, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class draws on its racing pedigree to redefine the roadster experience. The result is an exhilarating vehicle engineered for escaping the everyday with the top down and the throttle open (http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/gallery/class-SLK).

A new-generation engine delivers more power, richer torque, cleaner emissions and greater efficiency. Its new 3.5L V-6, SLK350 is quick from 0 to 60, advanced rapid-multispark ignition fires up to four times in a millisecond and new high-pressure Direct Injection micro-manages the fuel spray as fast as 0.1 millisecond. Additionally, it is the world's first 7-speed automatic transmission re-engineered for performance that's more responsive and more efficient.

Paddle shifters let you control gear changes without taking your hand from the 3-spoke steering wheel. The lowered, sport-tuned 4-wheel multilink suspension of the SLK provides the ideal balance of sharp handling, surefooted control and smooth comfort. Speed-sensing power steering with our innovative Direct-steer system offers quicker cornering response, crisper on-center feel and easier low-speed maneuvers.

Soave Enterprises, a Detroit-based holding company, entered automotive retailing 15 years ago. Soave Automotive Group has grown to a dozen franchises in Kansas and Missouri. From the luxury brands of Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover, Saab, Maserati, Porsche, smart and a Pre-Owned department, featuring those and other luxury brands retailed by Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, which offers Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter, smart and Airstream motor homes. This group's talented employees offer the one thing all customers deserve and expect: excellent customer service (http://www.aristocratmotors.com and http://www.mb-kc.com).

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Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City Announces the Arrival of the all new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS

KANSAS CITY, MO — Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City announced the arrival of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Coupe today (http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/gallery/class-CLS). 

According to the official Mercedes-Benz website, the 2012 CLS-Class Coupe has the world's first 7-speed automatic transmission, re-engineered for smoother, more efficient and more responsive performance. An electronic selector and paddle shifters, allow complete control of gear changes without taking a hand from the 3-spoke steering wheel. Its multi-talented, multi-mode AIRMATIC suspension turns pressurized air into calm composure on any road. AIRMATIC not only expertly balances sharp handling reflexes with a relaxing ride, it also lowers the car at higher speeds to cut drag and enhance stability. The new electromechanical power steering with Direct-steer offers quicker cornering response, crisper on-center feel and easier low-speed maneuvers.

The CLS-Class Coupe has the world's first all-LED active headlamps, which generate light that's even closer to natural daylight than the standard Bi-Xenon headlamps. Its active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist continuously vary the beam pattern of the LED headlamps to help maximize illumination of corners and straight-aways (http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/gallery/class-CLS#/class-CLS/section-2/tout-2/type-img).

Like every Mercedes-Benz coupe, it's sleek, poised and rakish. Like no car before it, the CLS-Class welcomes its four passengers through four inviting doors. Its frameless door glass and a tautly arched roofline, define a shape that slices through the air as deftly as its air-suspended chassis carves through corners.
The COMAND system makes advanced technology easy to enjoy with a convenient central controller and a high-resolution LCD screen. A 610-watt harman/kardon surround sound system delivers SiriusXM Satellite Radio, HD Radio™ stations or music via iPod, new Bluetooth audio streaming. The Navigation Programming features a 40GB hard drive, Zagat® Survey ratings and live SiriusXM Traffic.

Soave Enterprises, a Detroit-based holding company, entered automotive retailing 15 years ago. Soave Automotive Group has grown to a dozen franchises in Kansas and Missouri. From the luxury brands of Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover, Saab, Maserati, Porsche, smart and a Pre-Owned department, featuring those and other luxury brands retailed by Aristocrat Motors and Mercedes-Benz of Kansas City, which offers Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter, smart and Airstream motor homes. This group's talented employees offer the one thing all customers deserve and expect: excellent customer service (http://www.aristocratmotors.com and http://www.mb-kc.com).

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SLK Named As Germany's Most Beautiful Car

Posted By: Kris Nielsen & Valerie Jennings

The SLK was named Germany’s most beautiful car this week on the BenzInsider.com. Khral Prado, who wrote the post, said that this was no surprise, but rather an affirmation for Mercedes-Benz’s long list of achievements. 

According to the post, Mercedes-Benz is one of the most awarded premium vehicle manufacturers ever. The company’s latest in its long list of achievements is the awarding of AUTO BILD magazine’s Design Award to the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Following the tire tracks of the E-Class back in 2009 and the SLS AMG last year, the SLK makes the company proud by bagging the prize for 2011.

Read article: http://www.benzinsider.com/2011/05/slk-named-as-germany%E2%80%99s-most-beautiful-car/

Kansas City Hit By Tornadoes Empowers Community Support

By: Valerie Jennings and Kris Nielsen

I was horrified by the tornados that swept across the Kansas City metro yesterday.  However, the Joplin, Mo. disaster is still by far the most devastating and families need our strong support. 

I would advise everyone to contact the local police and fire departments in Joplin to find out exactly what the community needs, but there have been multiple news stories listing the organizations that are assisting with the relief effort. 

Here is a recent blog post from Mashable.com that highlights a few groups that you may want to reach out to and assist with resources and support.

4 Ways To Help Missouri’s Tornado Victims

By Zachary Sniderman

A tornado touched down Sunday in Joplin, Missouri, killing 89 people. The latest tornado to hit the South has raised the death toll to more than 400 people in recent months after a series of devastating twisters.

The May 22 tornado ripped a six-mile path across the southwestern part of Missouri. It was estimated to be a half-mile across when it hit Joplin, Slate reported.

If you can’t get on the ground to help in person, social media offers ways to help those most in need. You can also check out Mashable‘s original post for ways you can help victims of other recent tornadoes. Below we’ve collected some quick ways you can support those in Missouri.

§  Relief Spark is a non-profit focused on remodeling schools, but in the wake of the tornado, it has turned its Twitter feed into a valuable resource of information. Sample tweets direct first responders to meeting places and to posting what shelters have just opened their doors.

§  A bunch of Facebook Pages have sprouted up to help residents find loved ones and join in the recovery process, including the Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery Page and a Joplin, MO Survivors’ Page.

§  You can search for Missouri-based Red Cross shelter centers or check out how the Red Cross is helping disaster victims across the American South. You can also donate to support their efforts.

§  OzarksFirst.com, a local community and new site, has also put together a tremendous resource with help hotlines, phone numbers and web pages for volunteers and victims. It provides emergency numbers, the state senator’s office number and special hotlines for nurses and doctors looking to lend a hand. Help pages include the State Emergency Management Agency, Show-Me Response, a Facebook Page for the local hospital, which was badly damaged in the twister, and even a page for locating and reuniting with lost pets.

There are, of course, hundreds more ways to help tornado victims through monetary and supply donations or simply monitoring the help and lost person’s pages to assist in finding matches. Let us know in the comments how you plan on helping and any other good resources to get aid to Joplin.

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