Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition

Mercedes-Benz Manhattan has snapped an idea of perfect luxury on the roads with its exclusive range of the Sprinter Grand Edition. The vehicle consists of everything that defines luxury and comfort and of course utters pampering. It has DVD players, a pair of 32-inch flat-panel televisions, sofa bed, premium leather deluxe captain’s chairs with heating and massage functions, and power leg lifts, refrigerator, iPod hook up, video game prep, hands free intercom, 30,000-BTU HVAC system, satellite radio and wireless internet alongside a host of other extremely chic features.




Press Release

THE SKY IS NO LONGER THE LIMIT
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition

YOUR FIRST CLASS CABIN ON THE GROUND

The luxury and convenience of first-class travel is no longer limited to flight. Now you can experience all of the amenities of a private jet and more in a custom Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Grand Edition... available exclusively from Mercedes-Benz Manhattan.

A mobile office has never been so well-equipped with functional appointments like high-speed internet, satellite radio, digital satellite directional TV and all of the other office and entertainment features you'd expect from one of the world's elite brands.

Convenience and comfort are top priorities with features like touch-screen automated controls, captain's chairs with heating and massage, a built-in refrigerator, power privacy partition and rear seating for seven.

These vehicles are custom-built and available on a very limited-basis. Please contact our Sprinter Division at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan by calling (888) 270-9462 for additional information. Alternately, you may wish to visit one of our two convenient mid-town locations at 41st Street and 11th Avenue or Park Avenue at 55th Street.


INTERIOR FEATURES
Front and Rear 32" LCD Flat Screen
100% Nylon Color Keyed Carpet
TV/Monitors
Automotive Fabric Headliner
Wireless Internet Router
Floor Mats w/ Non-Slip Rubber Backing
(4) Premium Leather Deluxe Captains Chairs with Heating and Massage Functions, and Power Leg Lifts (2 w/ Power Reclining Capabilities)
110 volt Outlets (2)
12 volt Outlets at Each Seat Location
Front Partition w/ Power Window
Audio Amplifier
3rd Row Passenger Bench with Power
Reclining Sofa Bed
Dark Tinted Side and Rear Windows
Deluxe Lighting Controls
Slide Under Sofa Refrigerator
Interior Lighting Package
Console Lap Tables (4)
Dual Lighting Controls w/ Dimmers
Mobile Theater Sound System
Complete Insulation Package
Complete Privacy Shade Package
Touch Screen In Dash 6.5" LCD GPS, CD, DVD, Navigation
Touch Screen Rear AM/FM Satellite Radio
Overhead and Floor Courtesy Lighting
Crestron Universal Remote Control
Rear Speaker Upgrades
CD Player
Rear Facing Seat Floor Console w/ Storage
DVD Player
Seat Belt Package
iPod Hook Up
Rear Luggage Storage Lighted
Wireless Head Phone Jack System
Side Wall Consoles w/ Cup Holders and Storage
Video Game Prep w/ Inverter
Driver and Passenger Deluxe Seating
Recover
Handsfree Intercom System
Sub Woofer
Rear Air and Heat 30,000 BTU w/ Dual
Automotive Fabric Color Keyed Walls
Compressor, Condenser, and Evaporator

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Digital Rear Air Controls
Full Length Wall Consoles w/ Cup Holders
2 Rear Clothes Hangers (Ceiling Mount)
Interior Sound Deadening Package
Coordinated Valances w/ Indirect Lighting
Hand-Rubbed Custom Made High Gloss
Burled Wood Package
6-piece Dash and Door Kit
Window Ledges
Valance Trims (Indirect Lighting) (2)
Upper Corner Trims (Indirect Lighting) (2)
Front Overhead TV Face
Rear Overhead
Side Electronics Console
Coordinated Door Panels (Rear Half Carpet)
Dual Battery Charging System w/ Custom Battery Tray
Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats
Armrests for Driver & Passenger Seats
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Automatic Heating & Air Conditioning System
Electric Heater Booster
Front Ashtray
Speedometer in mph & km/h
Auto-Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror
Shelf Above Windshield
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Seat Belt Reminder for Driver
Power Windows
Body Builder Connector Under Driver's Seat
High Roof
Digital Satellite Directional TV System
Security System w/ Control Pads
Back-up Camera System
Dash Color Change
Driver & Passenger Front Center Floor
Console w/12 volt
Rear Partition Wall
Rear Air Ride Assist System
Remote Central Locking
Front Bumper Cover w/ Fog Lights
Fiberglass Running Board with Step (Color Keyed to Chassis)
270 Degree Opening Rear Doors
Complete Bonded Window Package
Color Keyed Bumpers
Color Keyed Body Moldings
Front and Rear Mudflaps
All Season Tires LT245/75R16
16" Aluminum Wheels
Spare Tire & Wheel
Dual-Circuit 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
26.4 Gallon Fuel Tank
110 volt Exterior Outlet (1)
14 volt/220 A Alternator
12 volt/100 Ah Battery
Single-Pole Battery Master Switch
Fuel Filter with Water Separator
Jump-Start Terminal
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BAS)
Electrically Heated Windshield
Light and Rain Sensor
188 hp @ 3,800rpm
325 lb-ft of torque @1,400-2,400 rpm
3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Engine
5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Hydraulic Jack
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Adaptive Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

888.270.9462 | www.sprintermanhattan.com

2012 Ford Focus showing off its Tattoos

Ford has announced they are extending their popular vinyl graphic program to the 2012 Focus. and goes on sale next year there will be over 200 unique vinyl wrap tattoos costing from $120 to $470 available for the new car.

The Blue Oval team did some research and found that nearly four in 10 Millennials have at least one tattoo. It's not a stretch, then, to figure they might want to throw one on their car. People already put graphics on cell phones, laptops and whatever else is around, so allowing an outlet for automotive creativity makes sense. These automotive tattoos won't be in short supply, either – Ford is offering over 200 different designs for the all-new Focus.

The drawings which you can place on the body of the model have been developed by Original Wraps. You can view the designs and decide which one would fit your car better by visiting the following link. Keep in mind though that you might spend some time checking out the graphics, considering the fact that you will have to combine the 11 exterior paint colors of the car with the available graphics.

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TATTOOS COME INTO FOCUS - LITERALLY - WITH FORD'S HOT NEW SMALL CAR

Tattoos are not just body art anymore; customers will soon be able to express themselves with vehicle tattoos for the all-new 2012 Ford Focus

• Ford Custom Graphics will offer more than 200 unique vinyl wrap tattoos in an array of different colors for the new Focus at www.fordcustomgraphics.com
• Available in a variety of designs - from geometric patterns and racing stripes to whimsical imagery like splashes and swirls - the Custom Graphics offer the look of custom paint at half the cost
• Ford Custom Graphics are currently available for the Ford Mustang, Explorer F-150 and Fiesta

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 23, 2010 - The popularity of tattoos has turned body art into a fashion statement - especially among Millennials - and Ford is taking the trend one step further by offering car buyers a quick and inexpensive way to express themselves with tattoos for the new 2012 Ford Focus.

From geometric patterns and racing stripes to whimsical imagery like splashes and swirls, customers will soon be able to choose from more than 200 unique vinyl wrap tattoos to find a design that reflects their personality at www.fordcustomgraphics.com.

"Millennials have a very personalized, artistic side to their lifestyle, and their vehicle is a very important part of that," said KC Dallia, Focus brand manager. "With its striking front end, sleek profile, dramatic rising beltline and athletic stance, the Focus provides the perfect canvas for customization."

Tattoo trend extends to cars
According to the Pew Research Institute, nearly four in 10 Millennials have at least one tattoo, and Gen Xers are not far behind at 32 percent.

Sheryl Connelly, Ford Global Trends and Futuring manager, says the migration to vehicle tattoos is a natural progression of the tattoo craze.

"The one-size-fits-all model isn't really relevant to today's consumers, and it's not necessarily a desire to stand out from the crowd. It's more of a desire not to be lost in the masses," she said. "People are personalizing everything - cell phones, computers and clothing - and it's no different with automobiles."

Ford Custom Graphics developed for the new Focus will range in price from $120 to $470 and can be easily removed, providing younger customers with an economical way to "grow with their car," says Connelly.

"People are holding on to their vehicles longer, and the way we identify ourselves today may not be the way we want to express ourselves tomorrow," she said. "Customers can easily change the tattoos as their life situation and style evolves."

Test your creativity with the 2012 Ford Focus at www.fordcustomgraphics.com
With a few clicks of the computer mouse, customers can choose the exterior color of their Focus, select the tattoos they like and then be able to see exactly how the designs will look on the car.

All of the tattoos are made with 3M Scotchprint® Personalized Vehicle Graphic Film plus a clear graphic protection layer. They are professionally installed at Ford dealerships and include a three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty.

Original Wraps Inc., a provider of on-demand custom graphics to the automotive industry, developed the tattoos and the website for Ford. According to the company's chief executive officer Tom Stemple, the tattoos offer customers the look of custom paint at half the cost.

"Another important benefit is that the tattoos are made to order. We don't manufacture any graphics until they are purchased," said Stemple. "That gives us the flexibility to keep updating the designs to give customers fresh new ideas to choose from."

Custom Graphics are currently available at www.fordcustomgraphics.com for the Ford Mustang,
F-150, Explorer and Fiesta. Because orders are processed at individual dealerships throughout the country, there is no way to track how many tattoos have been sold, but consumer response to the site has been strong with an average of 15,000 unique hits per month.

Focus graphics are expected to be online in mid-January.

2012 Ford Focus offers customers more choices at production
The all-new 2012 Ford Focus, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, will offer customers plenty of choices at production, including four trim series - S, SE, SEL and Titanium - and 11 unique wheel styles.

The vehicle also will be available in 11 exterior paint colors. Four of the choices are premium paints. Tri-coat paints that offer deeper, richer color will be available in White Platinum and Yellow Blaze, and two tinted clearcoat paints will be offered in Red Candy and Blue Candy.

Vehicle Personalization: Ford Custom Accessories make it easy and fun
The automotive aftermarket has grown into a $34 billion industry. And Ford Vehicle Personalization continues to come out with cool new products - from wheels and decklids to hood scoops, grille inserts and vehicle tattoos - to meet increasing customer demand for accessories.

"The goal of Ford Custom Accessories is to give customers new ways to make the vehicle their own," said Jim Abraham, Ford Licensed Accessories manager, noting that the business of Vehicle Personalization at Ford has grown exponentially over the last few years. "Our accessories are designed alongside our vehicles, so the integration is seamless and reflective of Ford quality."

To learn more about Ford Custom Accessories, please visit www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.

Mercedes E-Class Coupe by Prior Design

PRIOR Design has released a customized body kit for the latest generation Mercedes E Class Coupe. The PRIOR Mercedes E Class Coupe kit offers mostly styling updates, however, depending on the engine, the tuners can raise the power of your Merc by up to 55 kW / 75 bhp.

The exterior upgrades include a new front bumper with side vents and a spoiler blade, set of side sills, a rear bumper extension with three fins, a spoiler lip for the boot, and a roof edge spoiler. All components are also available in carbon fibre as an option.

The interior with a range of carbon fiber trimmings. Rounding off the tuning kit is a choice of either a tail pipe on the left or a complete sports 4-pipe exhaust system in stainless steel. This option, plus some ECU modifications, can raise the output by up to 75hp, depending on the version of the car.

The tuner has gone for the PRIOR GT wheels for this car and they come in size 8.5 x 20-inch wheels at the front and 9.5 x 20-inch wheels at the rear. They’re available in matt black, gloss black and silver, and in combination with the 35mm lowered suspension look absolutely awesome.




Press Release

The designers at PRIOR DESIGN have come up trumps just in time for the New Year with a customised body kit for the new E-Class Coupé. Following on from their body kit for the CLK W209, the designers from Kamp-Lintfort have now come up with further impressive evidence of their exceptionally skilled eye for the sporting contours and perfect proportions of cars of the Mercedes-Benz marque.

The front of what is fundamentally a very elegant coupé has been given a new bumper with side vents and a spoiler blade. A set of side sills that, from a visual perspective, perfectly connect the car’s front and rear have been used to create the impression of a lowered outline. At the back there is a rear bumper extension with three fins, a spoiler lip for the boot, and a roof edge spoiler, with all three components also available in genuine carbon fibre as an option.

The visual effect is greatly enhanced by the new PRIOR GT wheel rims, fitted as 8.5 x 20-inch wheels at the front and 9.5 x 20-inch wheels at the rear. Together with the in-house lowering by 35 millimetres, they ensure that the wheel arches are filled perfectly. The PRIOR GT rims are available in matt black, gloss black and silver.

With regard to the exhaust system, the customer has the choice between a tail pipe on the left and a complete sports 4-pipe exhaust system in stainless steel. The exhaust system is, of course, MADE IN GERMANY, as are all the other parts of the body kit.

It is also worth mentioning that all the parts of this conversion kit also fit the convertible version of the E-Class. PRIOR DESIGN offers a range of trim parts in carbon for the interior.

PRIOR DESIGN offers various increased performance options on site of up to 55 kW / 75 bhp depending on the engine version.

Prices

Body kit consisting of front bumper with blade, side sills and rear bumper extension with fins: EUR 1,899

Boot spoiler lip: EUR 249

Roof spoiler: EUR 229

20-inch Prior GT wheel rims with branded tyres: EUR 2,490

35 mm lowering: EUR 249