Beijing, March 22, 2010 – Mercedes-Benz today kicked off a nationwide AMG road show, a colossal test-drive event touring 18 Chinese cities in a span of nine months. The massive road show, which marks the most comprehensive and largest test-drive initiative since AMG entered the Chinese market, is supported in cooperation with all 22 of AMG authorized dealership in China. At each of the tour, AMG provides Chinese elites with the opportunity to experience the exhilarating thrill of all seven models belonging to the high-performance brand's comprehensive portfolio in the market.

As Mercedes-Benz's high-performance brand, AMG is globally acclaimed for its perfect combination of powerful performance, dynamism, individualism and stunning design. The brand is characterized with a unique concept of "One Man, One Engine", which is a full testament of AMG's philosophy of exclusively customizing each individual engine to ensure perfect craftsmanship. With a celebrated history of 40 years in motorsports – as well as infusing Mercedes-Benz's glorious genes deep into its brand values – AMG is a name that reverberates like thunder both on the racetrack and on the road, providing the world's top elites with the most stunning range of high-performance vehicles.

At this national road show, AMG brought all of its seven models available in China, and created a special grouping for its sports car lineup specifically tailor-made for racing enthusiasts. SL 63 AMG, SLK 55 AMG and CLS 63 AMG, which highlight AMG's sports car lineup, not only inherit the brand's motorsport heritage and high-performance, but each individual model also has its distinct characteristic catered to the different needs of discerning customers. As the "dream car among roadsters", SL 63 AMG features powerful performance and dynamic handling, demonstrating why it has been rightfully appointed as the safety car of numerous F1 Championships. Fittingly nicknamed the "Silver Arrow"– SLK 55 AMG's sports car gene is clearly visible at first sight through the expressive exterior design. The car also features a powerful V8 engine and a RACETIMER, thus confirming that the model is dedicated to racing enthusiasts, who seek the highest level of fun of driving. CLS 63 AMG, which revolutionized the China auto market the first luxury four-door coupe, is characterized with a powerful output and acceleration, truly making the vehicle in a class of its own.

Aside from the high-performance sports car series, AMG presented the rest of its product lineup at the test-drive, highlighted by its high-performance sedan and SUV portfolio. S 65 AMG inherits its flagship S-Class heritage and mixes it with the AMG high-performance characteristic, thus presenting a vehicle stands as the perfect blend of luxury and power. As the medical car of numerous F1 tournaments, C 63 AMG is fully armed with a comprehensive set of powerful and safety features as well as an outstanding array of features that are perfectly suited for everyday use. Standing at the pinnacle of luxury off-road vehicle, G 55 AMG adopts the G-Class everlasting classic design and combines it with a combination of intense power, superior off-road capabilities. Similar to G 55 AMG, ML 63 AMG is also equally popular among off-road enthusiasts thanks to its outstanding performance and dynamic design.

With the launch of SL 63 AMG, SLK 55 AMG and C 63 AMG in September of last year, AMG now possesses the richest product portfolio in China's high-performance segment, with seven vehicles belonging to the sedan, sports cars and SUV segment. These models have collectively allowed AMG to grow by 21% in 2009, extending its continued upward momentum in the China market. Furthermore, Mercedes-Benz is set to introduce the revolutionary sports car SLS AMG in China this year, which is already bound to set the pulses of all car enthusiasts racing even faster, representing development expertise and heritage of the highest order. This national road show will undoubtedly not only further accelerate AMG's popularity among customers, but also further infuse AMG's signature motorsport spirit to China.

For customers interested in participating in the test-drive, please contact any local AMG authorized dealership.