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Published On 6/3/2026
We are working hard to expand events, strengthen partnerships, preserve the history and heritage of the marque, and create new opportunities for enthusiasts of every generation to connect.

History & Milestones

Published On 5/27/2026
Mercedes Benz has officially taken center stage in Los Angeles with the opening of a landmark exhibition at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

Club Awards & Recognition

Published On 6/4/2026
Introduced in the 1960s, the High Mileage Award celebrates vehicles that embody enduring performance and remarkable journeys — including those surpassing the million-mile mark.

Signature Drives

MBCA presents the Grand Tour France— Provence to the Côte d’Azur—exclusively for members.
In partnership with the Goodwood Road Racing Club, the Festival of Speed is the world’s premier celebration of motorsport and car culture, centered on the famed Goodwood Hillclimb, with current F1 machinery, icons from every era, star drivers, unveilings, and open paddocks.
MBCA presents the Grand Tour The Lakes— Northern Italy 2026—an elegant mix of SL driving, lakeside living, and Italian style.

Mercedes-Benz of the Week

Published On 7/28/2026
This week, we’re featuring a beautiful CLK 63 from the Wisconsin Chapter!
Published On 7/27/2026
This week, we’re featuring Adees Kevorkian’s twin-turbo W124 from Los Angeles, California.
Published On 7/19/2026
This week, we’re featuring Cody’s 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC from Denver, Colorado.
Published On 7/13/2026
This week, we feature a 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 owned by MBCA member Greg Greeson of Austin, Texas
Published On 7/6/2026
This week we feature a 1971 280 SE owned by Peter Burris-Meyer of Titusville, FL.
Published On 6/29/2026
This week we have an incredible story from David Miller about a 1980 240D he once owned.
This week we spotlight the Geneva-based enthusiast and his 1987 Signal Red 560SL, an original California car that holds a prestigious Silver Star Certificate.

AMG

The landscape of high performance driving is shifting, and the new Mercedes- AMG GT 4 Door Coupé is leading the charge.
Strap in and hit play — it's time to ride the Mercedes-AMG GT 55 on the winding roads of the Ötztal Glacier Road!

Motorsports News

Published On 6/3/2026
The crown jewel of racing returns to the streets of the principality this Sunday, June 7th.
The victory further cements his status in the standings, extending his championship lead to 43 points. The next round of the Formula 1 season takes place at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, 2026.
In front of an official weekend spectator count of 352,000 people, Maro Engel, Luca Stolz, Fabian Schiller and Maxime Martin have won the 2026 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours in the #80 Ravenol-sponsored, Winward Racing-run Mercedes-AMG GT.
Published On 5/4/2026
Mercedes-AMG secures another trophy as Kimi Antonelli takes his third Grand Prix. See the highlights and the link to the full F1 report.
Published On 3/16/2026
From historic F1 wins in China—including Kimi’s first GP victory—to the 12 Hours of Sebring and NLS racing in Germany, Mercedes-AMG is dominating the globe. Relive the "George and Kimi exhibition" and see what’s next for the Silver Arrows.
Published On 3/9/2026
Relive the 1-2 finish at the 2026 Australian GP as George takes the championship lead. Plus, the massive news: Max Verstappen joins the Mercedes-AMG lineup for the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.
Published On 3/2/2026
Before the lights go out in Melbourne, we’re diving into a massive Mercedes-AMG GT World Challenge lineup, featuring Team Verstappen and a stacked 10-car endurance entry. Plus, a podium shoutout for Lone Star Racing!
Published On 2/23/2026
Mercedes-AMG is looking dangerous! Pre-season testing in Bahrain wraps with the Silver Arrows topping the mileage charts and showing elite "sneaky pace." Plus, a look ahead to Drive to Survive and a potential 2026 title challenge.
Published On 2/16/2026
Mercedes-AMG sweeps the Bathurst 12H podium in qualifying and secures the overall win with the #888. From kangaroo chaos to a scary red flag, catch the full recap and an update on Ralf Aron’s recovery.
Published On 2/9/2026
This week we look forward to several awesome events across the motorsports world, from F1 testing in Bahrain to the Daytona 500 (not Mercedes related but a hallmark event) and the Bathurst 12H down under.

Alabama - NW Florida

The Peachtree and Alabama-NW Florida chapters are staging a 3-day MBCA event commemorating 140 years since Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler independently created the first internal combustion automobiles. This year is also the 100th anniversary of Benz and Daimler merging to form Daimler-Benz or as we call the cars today, Mercedes-Benz.
Some places shape a story – and this is where it all began. Join host Sarah Harman and Mercedes‑Benz CEO Ola Källenius in Tuscaloosa, Alabama – the home of Mercedes‑Benz SUVs and a defining chapter in his personal journey.

Portland (OR)

Published On 12/7/2025
David Abarr arranged a social gathering at Santiam Brewing in Salem, OR.
Published On 10/11/2025
Check out this recap for the Apple Pie Cruise.
View photos from the Concours d'Mary Hill PDX
Check out these photos from the Rex Hill Vineyard Octoberfest.
View the recap of the Big Glass Flow and McKenzie Pass drive.
Published On 8/22/2025
WWII aircraft, acrobatics, wing-walking, and precision jet choreography on Friday and Saturday, car show all day, fireworks on Friday night, free entry to the Erickson Air Museum...a great time!
Eight MBCA members represented the club at this premier event this year. Lots of foot traffic and opportunities to share our marque.
The inaugural German-American Society of Portland along with Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville sponsored a Mercedes-Benz Marque car show featuring the Daimler Truck North America's Electric Prototype Cascadia, Lifted Smart Cars for off-roading, MB of Wilsonville showing hybrid, petrol, and an eG580, and MBCA presenting Mercedes-Benz Safety Innovations.
Published On 6/21/2025
Okay, you didn't sign up for this, but I went anyway...Grants Pass, back roads to Ashland, dip into California, MB of Medford, Crater Lake, Cascade Lakes Byway, MB of Bend, Dee Wright Observatory, McKenzie Pass, Sahalie Falls, return to Albany...

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