Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the 100th anniversary since the opening of the Mannheim plant.

The official opening of the plant took place on October 12th 1908 and since then the plant has been producing generations of Mercedes-Benz cars.

Located on the slopes of the Luzenburg in the suburbs on Mannheim-Waldhof, the plant took two years to build after the land was purchased by Benz and Cie.

Albert Speer was the architect behind the 35,000 square metre plant that produced the first ever Benz passenger cars and the later Mercedes-Benz models.

Mannheim has historically been the home of many Mercedes-Benz innovations and the town goes back even further than the building of the iconic plant.

In 1879 Mannheim was where Carl Benz developed his two-stroke gas engine.

This important piece of engineering was to provide the inspirations to the development of the modern automobile in 1886.

Sir Stirling Moss, the legendary driver who competed in the Mille Miglia in a Mercedes-Benz SLR in 1955, has spoke about the qualities of the legendary vehicle.

While achieving great success in Formula One, Sir Stirling Moss is well known for winning the Mille Miglia Italian endurance race in a Mercedes-Benz.

He visited Cars International’s ‘Mille Miglia - then and now’ event in London to remember his triumph and promote the event.

Speaking to Crash.net Radio, he also praised the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing which he has used in several promotional events.

He said the car is quite different to the model he used but described them as "fantastic".

"I am glad to say the SLR, which I raced of course, was really a fantastic car - really incredible," he said.

The Mille Miglia (thousand miles) race was an open-road race that took place in Italy from 1927 to 1957.

This year it will be recreated and takes place from May 15th to 17th.

Visit slr-uk.com for details of other pre-owned Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarens.

Mercedes-Benz is sponsoring the birthday party of one of the world’s most recognisable figures.

Nelson Mandela turns 90 this year and he will arrive in London in June to take part in a series of events that mark the occasion.

Joining him along the way will be a number of famous faces including Lewis Hamilton and the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team.

The celebrations will culminate in a three-hour concert in Hyde Park on June 27th with famous names such as Bill Clinton, Gordon Brown, Will Smith and Robert de Niro among the expected attendees.

The Sugababes, who are also performing a special concert for Mercedes-Benz at Brooklands, will be singing on the night.

Proceeds from the gig will go to the 46664 Aids campaign which raises awareness about the impact of the disease.

Mercedes-Benz is one of the leading companies to support the concert along with many others to ensure the gig goes ahead.

Mandela said: "I am going to London and they will host a concert in Hyde Park, which will raise awareness of our continuing work and much needed funds."

If you cannot get to Hyde Park, see the Sugababes and McFly at Mercedes-Benz World .

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Fans of Mercedes-Benz can see some of the brand’s top vehicles at The British International Motor Show as well as seeing some of music’s biggest names.

The London ExCel arena will exhibit the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren as well as the smart ed as visitors look to get their fill of the luxury automobile brand.

Currently on trial in the UK, the smart ed will be on display along with some of the established names in music including Meatloaf and Status Quo.

Also attending The Motor Show Music Festival will be Blondie, Alice Cooper, Squeeze and Deep Purple, as well as US sensations Chicago.

Anyone visiting the concert will also get to take in the motor show and see the Mercedes-Benz World Stand.

Kirsty Perkinson Marketing Director of the event said: "The Motor Show Music Festival combines rock stars and cars within a unique, open-air, intimate venue in an amazing waterfront setting, giving car-lovers even more reasons to visit this year’s British International Motor Show."

In 2006, Mercedes-Benz used its stand at the British International Motor Show to launch Mercedes-Benz World and in 2008 the experience will feature again.

Dubbed by many as the "motor show every day of the year", Mercedes-Benz World has seen over 440,000 guests pass through its doors since it was opened in October 2006.

Over 15,000 children have enjoyed their first taste of driving thanks to the Kid’s Driving Experiences programmes which allow kids to drive in a brand new Mercedes-Benz on the original surface of the hallowed Brooklands Circuit - if they’re tall enough to reach the pedals.

Visitors to the 2008’s motorshow will be able to see another stand for Mercedes-Benz World and Gordon Freshwater, corporate events manager at Mercedes-Benz UK wants to see as many people at the event as possible.

"But if they can’t make it to London, people can see our latest models and services at their local retailer. As well as Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands we’ve over 150 state-of-the-art facilities all over the country, and of course they’re open year-round," he added.

Fans of Mercedes-Benz can see some of the brand’s top vehicles at The British International Motor Show as well as seeing some of music’s biggest names.

The London ExCel arena will exhibit the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren as well as the smart ed as visitors look to get their fill of the luxury automobile brand.

Currently on trial in the UK, the smart ed will be on display along with some of the established names in music including Meatloaf and Status Quo.

Also attending The Motor Show Music Festival will be Blondie, Alice Cooper, Squeeze and Deep Purple, as well as US sensations Chicago.

Anyone visiting the concert will also get to take in the motor show and see the Mercedes-Benz World Stand.

Kirsty Perkinson Marketing Director of the event said: "The Motor Show Music Festival combines rock stars and cars within a unique, open-air, intimate venue in an amazing waterfront setting, giving car-lovers even more reasons to visit this year’s British International Motor Show."

In 2006, Mercedes-Benz used its stand at the British International Motor Show to launch Mercedes-Benz World and in 2008 the experience will feature again.

Dubbed by many as the "motor show every day of the year", Mercedes-Benz World has seen over 440,000 guests pass through its doors since it was opened in October 2006.

Over 15,000 children have enjoyed their first taste of driving thanks to the Kid’s Driving Experiences programmes which allow kids to drive in a brand new Mercedes-Benz on the original surface of the hallowed Brooklands Circuit - if they’re tall enough to reach the pedals.

Visitors to the 2008’s motorshow will be able to see another stand for Mercedes-Benz World and Gordon Freshwater, corporate events manager at Mercedes-Benz UK wants to see as many people at the event as possible.

"But if they can’t make it to London, people can see our latest models and services at their local retailer. As well as Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands we’ve over 150 state-of-the-art facilities all over the country, and of course they’re open year-round," he added.

Fans of Mercedes-Benz can see some of the brand’s top vehicles at The British International Motor Show as well as seeing some of music’s biggest names.

The London ExCel arena will exhibit the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren as well as the smart ed as visitors look to get their fill of the luxury automobile brand.

Currently on trial in the UK, the smart ed will be on display along with some of the established names in music including Meatloaf and Status Quo.

Also attending The Motor Show Music Festival will be Blondie, Alice Cooper, Squeeze and Deep Purple, as well as US sensations Chicago.

Anyone visiting the concert will also get to take in the motor show and see the Mercedes-Benz World Stand.

Kirsty Perkinson Marketing Director of the event said: "The Motor Show Music Festival combines rock stars and cars within a unique, open-air, intimate venue in an amazing waterfront setting, giving car-lovers even more reasons to visit this year’s British International Motor Show."

In 2006, Mercedes-Benz used its stand at the British International Motor Show to launch Mercedes-Benz World and in 2008 the experience will feature again.

Dubbed by many as the "motor show every day of the year", Mercedes-Benz World has seen over 440,000 guests pass through its doors since it was opened in October 2006.

Over 15,000 children have enjoyed their first taste of driving thanks to the Kid’s Driving Experiences programmes which allow kids to drive in a brand new Mercedes-Benz on the original surface of the hallowed Brooklands Circuit - if they’re tall enough to reach the pedals.

Visitors to the 2008’s motorshow will be able to see another stand for Mercedes-Benz World and Gordon Freshwater, corporate events manager at Mercedes-Benz UK wants to see as many people at the event as possible.

"But if they can’t make it to London, people can see our latest models and services at their local retailer. As well as Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands we’ve over 150 state-of-the-art facilities all over the country, and of course they’re open year-round," he added.

Fans of Mercedes-Benz can see some of the brand’s top vehicles at The British International Motor Show as well as seeing some of music’s biggest names.

The London ExCel arena will exhibit the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren as well as the smart ed as visitors look to get their fill of the luxury automobile brand.

Currently on trial in the UK, the smart ed will be on display along with some of the established names in music including Meatloaf and Status Quo.

Also attending The Motor Show Music Festival will be Blondie, Alice Cooper, Squeeze and Deep Purple, as well as US sensations Chicago.

Anyone visiting the concert will also get to take in the motor show and see the Mercedes-Benz World Stand.

Kirsty Perkinson Marketing Director of the event said: "The Motor Show Music Festival combines rock stars and cars within a unique, open-air, intimate venue in an amazing waterfront setting, giving car-lovers even more reasons to visit this year’s British International Motor Show."