To chase away the winter blues in style we’ve decided to continue our Christmas Special Offers into 2012 with an exclusive range of Driving Experiences at Mercedes-Benz World.

We can’t think of many better ways to start the New Year than behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz, so here’s a reminder of what’s on offer:

• SLS AMG Half Day Experience – £600

2 hours in an AMG and 50 minutes with the SLS AMG – an experience that’s guaranteed to blow the cobwebs away.

• 1 hour AMG Experience- £150

At least 50 minutes in a one of our AMG performance cars – a chance to push your driving skills to the limit.

• 1 hour 4 x 4 Driving Experience – £100

10 acres of axle twisting terrain in a state-of-the-art M-Class – experience the unbridled excitement of taking a Mercedes-Benz off-road.

• SLS AMG Passenger Ride – £60

5 thrilling laps of the track in a high-performance SLS AMG with a professional driver behind the wheel.

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To help get you in the festive spirit we’ve put together a range of exclusive

Driving Academy Christmas Special Offers. Now for just £99 you can give the perfect Christmas present with one of three Driving Academy packages including the Pre-Road Package for 15-17 year olds.

At Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy we do more than just driving lessons to get you through your driving test.

With a pioneering approach to driving tuition, we focus not only on vehicle control and traffic negotiation, but also self-control and sound judgement – a learning programme that has been proven to reduce the risk of accidents involving new drivers.

Based at the famous Brooklands racing circuit at Mercedes-Benz World, our purpose-built facilities offer a range of truly unique driving challenges. Whether starting out in a safe, traffic-free environment, or putting your handling skills to the test on the twists and turns of our larger circuits, there’s something for all abilities.

And as you move up the levels, there’s even a Wet Skid Circle to tackle, not to mention the progressively more powerful cars to try out.

Our goal is to get drivers behind the wheel as early as possible, but no matter what your age or ability – we believe learning to drive is a lifelong skill.

Prices & Packages include:

Christmas Specials:

• £99.00 – Pre-Road Package –  3 x 30min sessions (15-17 years)
• £99.00 – Licence Package – 3 Hours (17+ years)
• £99.00 – Winter Driving Skills – 1 Hour

Standard Packages:

• £80.00   – Driving Academy Pre-Road Session – 1 Hour (15 – 17 Years)
• £35.00   – Driving Academy On Road Licence Sessions – 1 Hour (17+ Years)
• £295.00 – Driving Academy Pass-Plus3 Package – 7 Hours (17+ Years)

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Push your driving skills to the limit with one of our exclusive 4×4 Driving Experiences now available for a Christmas special of just £100.

From a 15 minute four wheel drive passenger ride, to an action-packed

one hour adventure behind the wheel – we guarantee a mind-bending experience whichever route you choose.

You’ll navigate our impressive 10 acre off-road circuit, tackling water-crossings, steep slopes and other axle-twisting obstacles – all the while in the safety of our state-of-the-art M-Class with one of our professional drivers by your side.

If you are dreaming of the ultimate all-terrain experience, take the plunge at

Mercedes-Benz World. Purchase a voucher for the 4×4 Passenger Ride or the

4×4 Driving Experience and let the adventure begin.

Prices and packages

• 4×4 Passenger Ride – From £30 for 15 minutes
• 4×4 Driving Experience – Christmas Special £100 for 60 minutes in the car

Book now to avoid disappointment or call 0870 400 4000 for more information.

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Inventor of the world’s first automobile – Mercedes-Benz has dominated developments in automotive design and manufacturing for the last 125 years.

To celebrate this historic achievement, we launched the exclusive Edition 125 range equipped with satellite navigation as standard. Available for a limited period only, nine model lines will feature either COMAND Online or Navigation 50 – our most advanced multimedia and navigation systems at no extra cost.

COMAND Online, available across the C-Class range and the new SLK-Class, provides internet access via mobile phone connection, along with a hard-drive navigation system displaying sophisticated 3D maps with city views.

Navigation 50, available across the entire E-Class range, features DVD navigation for efficient journey planning, in addition to an integrated CD/DVD drive, Media Interface, MP3 compatibility and Bluetooth® connectivity.

See the full Edition 125 range here or contact your local retailer for more information about this exclusive offer.

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If you’re looking for an ideal present for your nearest and dearest this Christmas, a Mercedes-Benz World Driving Experience could be the answer.

To help you we’ve got a whole range of special Driving Experience Christmas Offers for you to choose from:

AMG 1 Hour Experience £150.00

A V8 AMG performance car which will truly put your driving skills to the test.

1 Hour 4×4 Driving Experience £100

Drive up and down, over and through our purpose built off-road terrain in our 4×4 Driving Experience.

SLS AMG Half Day Experience £600

At top speeds of 197mph and 0-62 in just 3.8 seconds, the SLS AMG Driving Experience is the stuff of dreams. Simply mind-blowing.

SLS AMG Passenger Ride £60

Sit beside a highly-trained professional for 5 Laps of fun and exhilaration in a high performance SLS AMG.

Alternatively, why not visit our full-range of Driving Experiences here.

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Whether you’re a motor trade professional, a private collector or even an enthusiast, Bonhams Auction at Mercedes-Benz World on 1 December is the definitive pre-Christmas treat.

Showcasing a rich assortment of Important Motor Cars and Fine Automobilia, this traditional end of year sale attracts crowds from around the world, vying not only for the highly desirable items on offer, but also for a glimpse of something altogether more alluring.

With such a fantastic line up of historic marques, most notably a 1953 ex-works Austin-Healey ’100′ Special Test Car being sold in ‘barn find’ condition – no doubt both visitors and auctioneers will be left reeling from the heady dose of car-charisma.

If that doesn’t get you jumping out of your seat, don’t forget that Mercedes-Benz World also houses an impressive display of iconic models celebrating 125 years of automotive innovation, plus lots of other exciting events and attractions.

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With predictions of a bitter winter just around the corner – now is the time to master safe driving skills with the Mercedes-Benz Winter Driving Course.

Based at Mercedes-Benz World, the Winter Driving Course offers an invaluable Driving Experience on specialist low-friction surfaces. Accompanied by a qualified Driving Academy Coach, you will get the rare chance to test your abilities on our unique black ice facility, learning how to handle icy or slippery conditions and reduce skidding, all the while in a safe and controlled environment.

During the one-hour course, you will also be given general advice on winter driving, helping you understand how your actions could cause the car to lose control and how to prevent accidents from happening in the first place.

Created by experts at the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, the Winter Driving Course is designed to prepare even the most seasoned drivers for the dangers that winter brings to our roads.

Running from 14^th November, the Winter Driving Course is only £99. Gift vouchers are also available, making this the ideal present for loved ones.

For more information or to book a Mercedes-Benz Winter Driving Course, call 0845 123 0055 or visit www.mbdrivingacademy.com

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A new attraction for kids started this week at Mercedes-Benz World – Little Learners.  The new electric drive experience proved to be an instant hit with kids and parents who took part – the only low point was when the kids had to put their miniature Mercedes cars into neutral and come back down to earth at the end of the session!

For just £5 Little Learners as young as three years old will be able to say that the first car they drove was a Mercedes-Benz. After racing around our specially-designed indoor course they’ll even head home with their very own Little Learners driving licence to show off to their friends.

So make sure you come down to Mercedes-Benz World this October half-term to see the launch of Little Learners, the brand new Mud Laps and all the usually family fun including the Silver Arrows Driving Display, free Guided Tours and our exhilarating range of

Driving Experiences.

Find out more about October half-term

Find out more about Little Learners

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Mercedes-Benz has furthered its partnership with the organic farm run by former Formula One star Jody Scheckter by providing a zero emission smart car to be used on his 1,500-acre site.

Scheckter’s Laverstoke Park Farm already supplies meat and mozzarella to the Gullwing Restaurant at Mercedes-Benz World and he will receive the new vehicle later this summer.

The smart electric vehicle that Scheckter will gain will help him save money on his farm and reduce his carbon footprint, while he is to also drive a model from the low-emission Mercedes-Benz BlueEFFICIENCY range.

Wilfried Steffen, President and Chief Executive of Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, explained: “What Jody Scheckter has created at Laverstoke Park Farm is remarkable. His farm approaches environmental responsibility in an intelligent way, and does so throughout the entire food chain.

“At every step, his produce considers what the best way of providing sustainable food is, while minimises its impact on the environment. The links with our fully electric smart are obvious, and the new Mercedes-Benz BlueEFFICIENCY technology also fits perfectly.”

The Gullwing Restaurant is the elegant offering for those looking to eat at Mercedes-Benz World, with those needing a snack can visit the Café 1886 bar.

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Visitors to Mercedes-Benz World throughout June are able to take advantage of a special deal running in the Gullwing restaurant.

Mercedes-Benz caters for all eventualities at the venue in Weybridge, Surrey, with those looking for a quick snack being able to sample the food at Cafe 1886, which looks out onto the handling circuits.

However, those looking for a sit-down meal can get two main courses for the price of one at the Gullwing restaurant as part of an offer following its recent reopening.

The finest food is served in the elegant establishment, with visitors also able to take in the nearby surroundings through sitting on the outdoor terrace.

To take advantage of the deal, visitors have to have pre-booked their main meal in advance, while two courses have to be booked and it is only available from Monday to Friday.

Last year, a new menu was introduced to the restaurant, with the food being supplied exclusively from Laverstoke Park, the organic farm of the 1979 Formula One World Champion Jody Scheckter.

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