Ten Reasons to Road Trip Alone

Dear Readers,

We know that winter puts long distance travel on hold for most people. But there's no reason why you can't take your down time to explore a map or two and begin planning your next great adventure!

If you're the type of person who needs a co-pilot, give thought to really trying something new and take a trip alone! Need incentive? Check out our top ten reasons why traveling by yourself is totally the best:

1. You get to jam out to some of your favorite classic tunes without judgment:

2. You have plenty of alone time to think about things you normally don’t have time to think about.  

3. In order to get from point A to point B, you can take WHICHEVER route your heart desires.  

4. You get to drive in a smaller car, which means less money for gas!  

5. Or drive the biggest car and pack it to the max because, hey, no one else is taking up space!
6. You get to stop at the most insane roadside attractions that you and ONLY you want to go to:

7. You get to meet some insanely interesting people.
8. You now have COMPLETE control over this bad boy and will never be too hot or too cold ever again:

9. You get to eat whatever you want, as much as you want, whenever you want it.

10. And if you’re crashing at a hotel? Guess what, you get that bed… all. to. yourself!

Happy planning! 

 - The Leith Mercedes-Benz Team

Made to Remember: The CLA 45 AMG

Dear Readers,

We spent some quality time with the CLA 45 AMG this morning. As one of the world's mightiest four-cylinder engines, this newly designed AMG 4MATIC features an all-wheel drive system and a racing-derived Dual Clutch transmission make the CLA45 AMG a ferocious introduction to the AMG family.In addition, this model features exclusive AMG body styling, with massive front apron and oversized air inlets, 18-inch AMG twin five-spoke alloy wheels and the chrome-plated tailpipes of an AMG sports exhaust system. Underneath the hood, you'll find the new AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The most powerful four-cylinder production engine on the planet has been paired with the advanced AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT (Dual-Clutch Technology) 7-speed sports transmission. Armed with a newly developed, fully-variable AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, the CLA45 AMG can whip corners into submission and impose its will on the road. Add racing-derived suspension, braking and steering technology, and you've got a high-performance personality that promises to keep things exciting every mile of the way.

We're out of breath because this Mercedes-Benz has knocked us off our feet. See it for yourself in the photos below!

-The Leith Mercedes-Benz Team

Christmas Caroling

Dear Readers,

We've put away our cornucopias for Thanksgiving and begun looking towards the upcoming holidays. We bet that many of you are unpacking ornaments, breaking out the blue-spruce Christmas trees, untangling lights and finding yourselves tied up in tinsel. Don't worry, we're right there with you!

Over the years we've found that certain songs herald in the holiday season. The playlist below is home to a handful of Christmas classics featuring our favorite carols and sing-a-long songs. What are some of your favorites? Comment with some ideas of what we should be listening to this season!

Sincerely,

The Leith Mercedes-Benz Team