Mike Horn, the adventurer taking part in the Pangaea Expedition, which is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, has been practising on his ship in preparation for the adventure.
Due to begin the voyage in October, Horn has been sailing in the Atlantic in preparation for the sustainability expedition.
Using hydrogen fuel cells for most of the propulsion power when sailing, the boat generates energy through solar panels placed on the surface of the cockpit.
Equipped with efficient Mercedes-Benz engines, the boat will produce very few emissions when it sets sail from Punta Arenas in Chile.
The project is aiming to encourage sustainability but it will also bring students on board and give them the chance to undertake biodiversity and water research.
It is hoping to raise awareness of climate change and encourage a new generation of people to care about the planet.
Over 22,000 hours of design went into the boat, allowing it to be diverse enough to navigate through tropical waters and rivers as easily as polar regions.
Mercedes-Benz World is giving families the opportunity for a great day out this summer in the form of the Mercedes-Benz World Family Driving Challenge.
Running between July 1st and September 7th, all family members will be able to take part in the event, as long as they are taller than 1.5 metres.
This means children can go head-to-head against mum and dad to see who is the best.
All competitors will be assessed on their road skills and penalised for any mistakes, with the person scoring the most points crowned the winner at the end.
A Mercedes-Benz World expert will be on hand to coach the children through the event, meaning the parents will be up against it.
A first and second place podium gives winners a chance to celebrate their victory, while each participant will be presented with a certificate.
Peter O’Halloran, managing director of Mercedes-Benz World, said: "When we came up with the concept of the Family Driving Challenge, it was a way for parents to keep the children - and themselves - occupied during the school holidays.
"However, our practice sessions have shown that having a driving licence won’t guarantee you beat your ten-year-old son or daughter - so we are warning parents not be too confident!"
As Lewis Hamilton prepares for the German Grand Prix he has drawn inspiration from one of the summer’s sporting success stories, Rafael Nadal.
Hamilton could move away from the rest of the leaders in the driver’s championship this weekend if he secures a second win in a row and he is looking to Nadal for inspiration.
He described how he was spellbound by Nadal’s epic Wimbledon final with Roger Federer after he had completed victory at Silverstone.
"The game went on for so long, and I only caught the last half an hour, and that was long enough for me," he explained.
He said that he had expected Federer to win the match but was impressed with how "hungry" the Spaniard was.
"Nadal had something new. He had even more hunger, and it is impossible to match that once you have won it a lot of times," Hamilton explained.
But the 23-year-old revealed that he has had the same hunger for success since he was a small child.
"I’m even more hungry to win at Monaco and Silverstone again next year…that’s a positive thing for me," he said.
Hamilton starts the German Grand Prix level on 48 points with two other drivers, but a win would take him clear of his rivals without question.
The Mayor of Kingston is being driven around in a new Mercedes-Benz after the executive car beat off the competition for his new wheels.
David Berry is transported in a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class after it was decided that he needed a new vehicle.
Speaking in council question time, council leader Derek Osborne said the new vehicle was better than previous cars used by the Mayor and it was chosen from a shortlist of 12.
According to reports from the Wimbledon Guardian, the Mayor sits in the back seat of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in his full robes.
The luxury E-Class provides passengers and drivers with a comfortable way to travel.
Ergonomically formed seats offer support, comfort and protection while Neck-Pro active head restraints provide added security.
Heated and memory seats provide a further luxurious option while an array of lighting helps to set the perfect environment by providing six levels of ambience.
Lewis Hamilton is hoping to continue his dominance at the British Grand Prix and break away from his rivals in the Formula One World Championship.
A win at the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim this Sunday would send Hamilton clear at the top of the table and after enjoying the support of the crowd at Silverstone, he is hoping to feed off the same energy.
The German Grand Prix is Vodafone McLaren Mercedes’ second home race of the season and Hamilton is desperate to get a result.
"The support we get in Germany is amazing and it would be great to have a one-two," he said.
"I think that our car is quick everywhere," the driver said while speaking at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
He also claimed his rivals were "on the back foot" after his win in Silverstone and was confident that Vodafone McLaren Mercedes had the best car over the last few races.
Heikki Kovalainen is ready to step-up alongside his Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton and believes the German Grand prix is the perfect occasion.
The Finnish driver has suffered a series of bad luck stories including punctures and tyre graining but believes he is ready to show the world of Formula One what he can do.
Kovalainen took pole at Silverstone only to suffer tyre damage that slowed his speed dramatically, but he demonstrated his pace in a situation that felt "better than ever".
"The race showed I can still do more to improve. I know I have the speed, I just need to work harder to apply it across the whole race weekend," he said.
He has been testing on the Hockenheim circuit in preparation for the Grand Prix and believes the team’s chances are strong.
"Hockenheim is more of a technical, medium-speed circuit so I wouldn’t expect us to have any particular advantage - but the car does feel very good here," Kovalainen explained.
Anyone purchasing a house in Newquay in Cornwall could be lucky enough to get their hands on a smart fortwo or a Mercedes-Benz C-Class as well.
An estate agent is giving the cars to buyers in an attempt to sell properties in a slowing housing market.
Buyers spending under GBP250,000 receive a smart fortwo, while those spending on a bigger budget will be treated to a luxury Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Daily Mail reports.
With the C-Class being the most popular model in the Mercedes-Benz range, the estate agents are hoping it will be just the incentive a buyer needs.
"On the day of completion, you get two sets of keys - one for the flat and one for the car," Stuart Shield, branch manager at Bradleys estate agents, told the Daily Mail.
Those lucky enough to be gifted a Mercedes-Benz C-Class will receive an even more powerful, responsive and comfortable drive after new developments by the automaker.
The Agility Control Package with Selective Damping System recognises the road conditions and adapts the suspension set-up accordingly.
Minimising tyre vibration and stabilising the whole vehicle, the technology allows for a smooth ride in luxurious comfort.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2009 will feature the ELLE Fashion Star award to honour the personalities in the international fashion scene.
Known as the ‘Mercedes’, the award will be given in three categories: Platinum, Best Collection and Newcomer.
The award will be discussed this month and Dr Olaf Gottgens, vice president of brand communications at Mercedes-Benz Cars, said he was delighted to add another highlight to the occasion.
"Our aim with the ‘Mercedes’ award is to honour extraordinary contributions to international fashion design while emphasising the perfect match of Mercedes-Benz and fashion," he explained.
The show will see top international models present fashions designed by ELLE as well as other famous fashion names, including Chanel, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Jil Sander.
Designed in Germany, the award is made from silver-plated aluminium and depicts a female figure wearing an evening dress.
The Mercedes-Benz stars adorn the dress of the model that was made by Matthias Runar and Heike Fladung.
Professor Peter Pfeiffer, senior vice president of design said the figure represents similar principles to Mercedes-Benz Cars and high-end fashion and draws from the same sources.
Mercedes-Benz holds fashion events in Berlin, New York, Los Angeles and Miami.
Lewis Hamilton is fully focussed on claiming victory in Vodafone McLaren Mercedes’ second home Grand Prix of the season at Hockenheim this weekend.
Despite his thrilling win in the rain at Silverstone, Hamilton said he still feels under pressure to produce the results.
"Pressure always exists because you need to win consistently… But you can never get complacent and we’ll be pushing hard again in Germany next week," he explained.
Hamilton was fastest in both his testing sessions at Hockenheim last week and the 23-year-old will be hoping to carry his form into a circuit he is fond of.
"There’s a bit of everything around here and it’s quite fun to throw the car into some of the high-speed corners," he said.
He also revealed that the MP4-23 felt "awesome" at the moment and was confident in how well the car was progressing.
Martin Whitmarsh, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes chief operating officer, said that the car was developing well but certain "imperfections" needed to be ironed out.
