Did you know that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month? That's right. Last month marked the third year the day was celebrated, due to the fact that distracted driving has become such a huge problem for drivers on the road today. Of course, most distractions are caused by technologies like cell phones, but food, beverages, and taking part in other activities while driving also negatively affect drivers and make them more likely to get into a crash. Teen drivers are affected by this the most, and now Mercedes-Benz is doing something to help.

Whether you are a life-long Mercedes-Benz enthusiast or the proud owner of your first new Mercedes-Benz vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America is a great way to meet fellow fans of the brand and receive great discounts and rewards on Mercedes-Benz products.

Luxury auto manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has more than a few tricks up its sleeve. Who knew that a company could produce an urban van that is sleek and stylish as well as functional? Well, that's exactly what you'll find in the Mercedes-Benz Citan city van, which has been released ahead of its official debut at the IAA commercial vehicle show in September and its Australian launch date, scheduled sometime in mid-2013.

You probably already know that auto brand Mercedes-Benz offers some of the most luxurious vehicles on the market. What you might not know, however, is that the brand is branching out into new markets. Its most recent venture is a furniture collection created in conjunction with Italian furniture manufacturer Formitalia. This new line will be launched at the upcoming Milan Furniture Fair and currently consists of a home theater system stand, a bed, a sideboard, several chairs, a chest of drawers, a sofa, a dining room table, and a chaise lounge.

Okay, we admit it. Here at Schumacher European, we're constantly checking our Smart Phones for texts and updates and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter for the latest news from our friends and our clientele. Today's world is a very connected one, and almost everyone is in on the craze. That's why Mercedes-Benz has put so much time and effort into connecting with consumers through social media platforms, especially since the luxury auto brand is focusing on targeting itself to compact-car drivers between the ages of 20-45.

San Diego drivers have a unique travel option with the new car2go service program, launched in November 2011. After only 100 days of service, the company had gained six-thousand members. The car2go program features all-electric vehicles, and its star vehicle is the sporty little 2012 Smart ForTwo city car.

At Schumacher Mercedes-Benz, located at 18530 N. Scottsdale Road Phoenix, AZ 85054, we know that sometimes it can be difficult to remember to buckle up- or even have the motivation to do so, especially if you're going for a short drive. Statistics show, though, that most accidents happen close to home, so it's always a good idea to fasten that seat belt, and now Mercedes-Benz is making it even easier to buckle up with its new active seat-belt buckle technology.

The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class commercial, available here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWNYKXBx-K4) states, "Stay as you are, airbag. We will need you in the future . . . just not as often"¹.The German luxury automaker has been producing technologies which will make airbags much less important, like its new Collision Prevention Assist technology.

Large and in-charge Mercedes-Benz SUVs made a huge impact on the auto market in 2011. Yes, that's right, readers. The numbers are in, and sales for the brand's SUVs rose over 24 percent last year in comparison to the 2010 year. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, in particular, has been doing very well for itself for quite some time now. The newer, Mercedes-Benz ML class also helped the brand on its rise in sales, but the Mercedes-R Class really led the way this year, with sales increases of fifty percent.

The North American Auto Show in Detroit has already come and passed this month, but Mercedes-Benz left a last impression with its new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID and E400 HYBRID vehicles, the first of which will be launched in Europe, and the second of which will be released in North America and several Asian countries.