Mini Cooper: Updating the Existing Appeal

Part of the original appeal of the modern Mini Cooper autos was that they all preserved the old fashioned Mini Cooper style that the automaker has long been known for while combining modern conveniences for an auto that is unlike anything on the road. Even with recent spy photos from Motor Authority, we can see that, while the Mini Cooper is getting many new upgrades, the automaker has not forsaken the signature Mini Cooper style that has made the car a favorite amongst auto enthusiasts for decades. For a sneak peek at what Mini Cooper has in store, this Motor Authority blog has the inside scoop. For quality auto repairs, maintenance, and upgrades for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini Cooper, and other many other European auto brands, look no further than the dealer alternative; Tulsa's own European Auto Specialist. 

18 Month Trip Turns Into 23-Year Relationship

When former Lufthansa and Hapag-Lloyd executive Gunther Holfort and his wife Christine picked up their their brand new Mercedes-Benz 300GD G-Wagen in 1988 for an 18-month trip, they had no idea that the journey would end up spanning the next 23 years of their lives. The famous 300GD has now over half a million miles on it (equivalent to circling the earth 20 times), has made over 200 border crossings into countries, and when the journey to a new destination can't be made by land, the vehicle is shipped. In all the years and all the miles that have been put on the vehicle, no major breakdowns have occurred; though Holfort does change out parts as they wear out. Every 100,000 miles, Holfort takes the vehicle back to Germany for required maintenance. Since the odometer can't accurately record the extreme number number of miles that have been put on the vehicle, it is periodically changed out and a new sticker is placed to reflect the accurate number of miles. All of these travels have taken place without any sponsorship from Mercedes or any other company; all on Holfort's dime. Holfort's love affair with this particular vehicle is soon to end as the vehicle will be put on display in the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart, Germany. To read up and see more photos of Holfort's expeditions with his 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300GD G-Wagen, head over to this article from MBWorld.org. 

To keep your prized Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Mini Cooper auto running for years to come, put your trust in Tulsa's own experienced European auto professionals at European Auto Specialist to perform expert automotive maintenance and repairs. 

Mercedes Benz A-Class Gets an iPhone Upgrade

In the past, we've reported about the iPhone compatibility of BMW cars, but now Mercedes Benz has announced that drivers of their all new A-Class will have full use of every feature of the iPhones from interior controls that are both user-friendly and safe. Instead of gazing down at a small handheld iPhone screen, users will be able to view all media on the A-Class' built-in screen in the dash and will be able to safely navigate their phones using a very simple joystick/wheel style selector device located in the center of the cockpit. From checking the weather, shuffling through your music mix, or using GPS and Siri voice commands,  iPhones and Mercedes Benz autos will go hand-in-hand for an optimal driving experience. For more information, Mercedes-Benz-Blog has this feature. For Tulsa's dealer alternative for expert repairs, maintenance, or upgrades for Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Mini Cooper autos in the Tulsa, OK area, visit the official website of Tulsa's own European Auto Specialist. 

Karl Benz: The Father of the Automobile

Karl Benz

Though Henry Ford's name is synonymous with the modern automobile, Ford's real claim to fame comes from his ability to produce an affordable automobile for the general market. The real father and inventor of the automobile was a German engineer by the name of Karl Benz. Though working closely with other engineers of the time period, Benz first acquired a patent for his invention of the internal combustion engine in 1879. From there, Benz developed the very first gasoline-powered automobile which he acquired the patent for in 1886. At the time, developing a method of steering a self-propelled vehicle with four wheels was difficult, so most of Benz's automobiles had three wheels. Because many roads at that time were simply two ruts for wheels on either side of the carriage, this made the ride of the original three-wheeled vehicles quite uncomfortable, if not treacherous for passengers. In order perfect his invention for the wider market, Benz later went into a business with Austrian businessman and car racer Emil Jellinek; who had the nickname "Monsieur Merecedes" in racing circles. The legacies of Benz and Jellinek continue in every Mercedes-Benz to hit the highways and city streets. For more information on the earliest automobiles from Karl Benz, visit this post from 3 Wheelers.com.

Over a 125 years since the patent of Karl Benz’s first automobile, his name lives on in every Mercedes-Benz automobile as being the standard in automotive excellence. An excellent car requires excellent maintenance and repair. For the finest quality European automotive service for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Mini Cooper autos in the Tulsa area, look no further than Tulsa’s favorite dealer alternative at European Autospecialist.