A special-edition Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for auction on EBay with a “buy it now” price of $429,998. The asking price of $429,998 has not stopped 55 people from making offers, with bidding set to go on until Halloween. It's no ordinary car. It's a special-edition 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR 722, one of what owner Joe Alhaj says is one of only a few built. And its marquee value come from having been purportedly owned by NBA superstar Michael Jordan. . The ex-Jordan car (a spokeswoman confirmed Mr. Jordan no longer owns it) has just 962 on the odometer according to EBay. The gullwing Mercedes' supercharged V8 makes 640 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque, the seller notes, with a top speed of 209 mph and a 0-60-mph time of 3.6 seconds. The 722 was a limited-edition model, so named in honor of the 1955 Mille Miglia win by Stirling Moss and Denis ...

In the plaza by Lincoln Center, passers-by got an eyeful of the stylishly surreal attendees in town for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. It seems some of these fashion-fabulous folks are there just to be photographed, and throngs of tourists gathered to gawk at the "show" outside the tents that housed the official presentations. Once through a giant faux-marble entrance next to the Metropolitan Opera House, the press and other fashionistas discovered the new high-tech system that IMG Worldwide installed to make sure only the invited got in. Compared to years past in Bryant Park, a few glitches in the barcode system made for shorter lines and more tolerable delays at Fashion Week, which continues through Thursday. Not all of the action was indoors. The Grande Promenade at Lincoln Center was the stage and stunning backdrop for Catherine Malandrino. Models stood on pedestals, some barely clad in shear drapes and embroidered thigh-high sandals for ...

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) and Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today embark on a new multi-year partnership by announcing Marea in New York City as the Best New Restaurant in the U.S. at the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards 2010. Described as the "Oscars" of the food world, the James Beard Foundation Awards bestows the highest honors on chefs and restaurants working in America. Owned and operated by chef Michael White and restaurateur Chris Cannon, Marea displays excellence in food, beverage, and service and is expected to have a significant impact on the industry for years to come. Sharing the same commitment to heritage and excellence makes Mercedes-Benz and the James Beard Foundation a natural fit. As the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz is synonymous with automotive excellence with a long legacy of advancements in vehicle technology from safety to design. Under its partnership with the James Beard Foundation, MBUSA is developing a ...

Daimler, the inventor of the automobile, will participate in various activities at the Shanghai World Expo 2010, which will be held from May 1 until October 31. In line with the world exposition’s motto of “better city, better life,” the focus of Daimler’s participation will be on presenting future-oriented drive technologies and mobility concepts fulfilling the specific requirements of urban mobility. There will be Daimler exhibitions on various presentation platforms at the Shanghai Expo. In the Urban Planet Pavilion for example, the company will offer visitors the possibility to experience a smart electric drive model in the context of the “Road of Solution” exhibition. The smart electric drive is powered by an electric motor in combination with a lithium-ion battery, and with this technology represents a major step towards sustainable mobility. In addition to the smart electric drive, there will also exhibitions about Mike Horn’s Pangaea Expedition and the car2go project ...

As plans solidify for runway shows at Lincoln Center for the Spring 2011 Collections this September, Mercedes-Benz USA announces the renewal of its title sponsorship for FashionWeek over the next 3 years, which includes the twice annually organized Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in New York plus Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek SWIM in Miami, both events produced by IMG Fashion. "The industry support and innovation being utilized to transform Lincoln Center into the new home of Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek is a testament to New York City's premier status among the greatest fashion capitals of the world," said Stephen Cannon, vice president of marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA. "Our commitment to the event's success will continue as we officially renew our three year agreement with IMG to remain title sponsor." For nearly a decade, Mercedes-Benz has supported premier fashion events that create a connection between fascinating car and fashion designs that speak to the desire for individual style. Mercedes-Benz involvement ...