Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows legends include names such as Manfred von Brauchitsch.

In 2010, Formula 1 will see the racing car carriers being used again to compete by a works team sporting the Mercedes star – the Mercedes Grand Prix.

Mercedes claims that today’s racing car carriers are not simply a means of transport but are also like "sophisticated lounges" compared to the conditions experienced by drivers of the 1930s and 1950s motors.

The Mercedes-Benz prototype department created the first fast racing car carrier for transporting especially urgent loads in response to the requests of racing manager Alfred Neubauer.

It carried out the first crash-test for safety 50 years ago as in the fifties it was believed that car crashes could not be made to be survivable and was the official car of London Fashion week for 2009.

For Mercedes spares, 247 Spares is worth a visit.

More than 15,000 attendees turned up at the Brooklands tracks for the occasion, hosted by Mercedes-Benz World.

Lewis Hamilton – the Formula 1 winner for last year – was present with Heikki Kovalainen to give spectators a taste of their skills behind the wheel. Finding some Mercedes spares could have been necessary after Hamilton was said to perform ‘doughnuts’ on the track.

He said of the event: "The track here is so much fun. I cannot believe how many people turned up here, but every time we have an amazing turn-out and put an incredible show on for everyone."

The facility hosts exhibits, interactive activities and simulator rides for visitors to make use of.

Guests also have the opportunity to drive a Mercedes-Benz around the circuit of the track, or take the car off-road across ten acres of terrain.

This year Mercedes-Benz also claimed the title of London Fashion Week’s official car.

The C-Class SE has been brought about as a result of the successful E-Class Executive SE and is designed with the Mercedes sport grille with the integrated Benz star.

With New look alloy wheels, the C-Class SE Executive includes interior upgrades with an exterior styling pack and both the exhaust and boot lid will feature chrome finishing.

As standard, motorists can expect to find Hill Start Assist and adaptive brake lights, which work automatically – by beginning to flash if the motorist has to break unexpectedly.

It comes with an unlimited mileage warranty for three-years, as well as benefitting from the manufacturer’s roadside assistance package.

The Executive SE is around £574 plus VAT more expensive than the SE, but has extra features worth £2,200.

Mercedes-Benz Cars is a combination of Daimler AG passenger brands.

If you need any Mercedes parts – the place to visit is 247 Spares.

The SLS AMG is due to be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt International Motor Show later this month and the manufacturer claimed it is likely to become "one of the most alluring sports cars of our time".

Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the board of management at Daimler AG, commented: "With the new SLS AMG, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a fascinating super sports car that will quicken the pulse of any car fan."

The auto can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds, before powering on to a top speed of 197 mph.

However, the carmaker explained the model’s fuel consumption of 21.4 mpg is the most impressive in its class.

In other news, Mercedes-Benz recently claimed its BlueZero E-Cell Plus electric auto is capable of long-distance journeys, as well as environmentally-friendly motoring in busy urban environments.

According to Zytek Automotive, the Kinetic Energy Recovery (KERS) system that it has developed in partnership with the racing group allowed Lewis Hamilton to make a stunning start to the Hungarian grand prix last month.

The technology works by allowing a car to store energy recovered while breaking and release it when the person behind the wheel pushes a button on the control panel.

Zytek Automotive claimed it is possible for drivers to gain between 0.3 and 0.5 seconds a lap using the device.

It stated the system used by Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is generally considered to be the best form of the technology in Formula One.

Meanwhile, motorists keen to ensure a vehicle performs at its best may find replacing worn parts with good quality car spares can help.

The group explained some of this technology has been designed to help keep drivers safe – such as automatic emergency braking and drowsiness detection.

It claimed systems like these are not available in any other vehicle in the same category.

As well as leading the field in terms of safety, Mercedes also said the model sets a benchmark when it comes to practicality, comfort and quality.

Fitting the auto with new engines has also reduced emissions and improved economy, the group stated.

It pointed out the E 250 CDI unit allows the vehicle to achieve 48.7 mpg while releasing 150 g/km of CO2.

The model is due to arrive in showrooms up and down Britain towards the beginning of next year.

Earlier this summer, Mercedes announced the introduction of the new CLS Grand Edition.

The company revealed UK numbers were to be limited to 560.

The smart fortwo was used by the Tayside officers to move between different sites at the event and, as a result, it is to be trialled by other forces north of the border.

Tayside Police fleet manager Graham Strachan said the vehicle is "highly visible" and was good for helping maintain presence at the gigs.

Its eco-friendly credentials were also noted. Mr Strachan explained emissions and fuel consumption are currently two priority issues for the authorities.

Mercedez-Benz UK corporate development manager for the north Iain Macpherson also commented on the suitability of smarts, suggesting people "genuinely warm" to them.

"[They are] ideal for community roles – whether general patrol work or visiting local schools, youth groups and neighbourhood watches," he added.

T in the Park took place from July 10th to 12th in Balado, Kinross-shire.

Artists who performed included Blur, Kings of Leon, The Killers and Razorlight.