Elite Automotive Group

Elite Mercedes would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who participated in last month's Dash for Down Syndrome 5K & 1 Mile Walk. Due to everyone who supported this incredible event, we were able to raise over $5,000 for the Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks, whose sole mission it is to provide a support system for individuals with Down syndrome within Southwestern Missouri.

Smartphone integration is a must-have in today's latest cars, and as a leader in this trend, Apple is rolling out an all-new program that allows drivers to use their iPhone while traveling called CarPlay! An innovative system that gives you the ability to play music, reply to text messages and utilize Maps with just your voice or the press of a button, CarPlay is the next hottest smartphone-integration program to be introduced in the automotive market.

To win a medal at this year's Sochi Winter Olympics was enough of an honor for any athlete, but Russia was so overjoyed with their medalists that they felt they deserved an additional token of appreciation - a brand-new car! Following the conclusion of the Sochi Winter Olympics, each of Russia's gold, silver and bronze medalists were given a luxurious Mercedes-Benz to enjoy along with their cash earnings.

Elite Mercedes is proud to announce that we are sponsoring this year's Dash for Down Syndrome event, which will be held on Saturday, March 29, in support of the Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks. Comprised of a 5K and 1-mile walk, Dash for Down Syndrome will be headquartered exclusively at Elite Mercedes with each race beginning and ending at our dealership.

Mercedes AMG has once again collaborated with Cigarette Racing to create an incredible new boat and this time they've based its design off of the newly revealed Mercedes-Benz AMG Gran Turismo concept. Simply called the Cigarette Racing 50' Vision GT Concept, the boat showcases specific elements seen on the AMG Gran Turismo concept car, which is currently being featured in the video game "Gran Turismo 6," and sports meticulous detail throughout its design.

For more than 88 years, Mercedes-Benz has graced us with sleek, modern, beautiful cars that belong on the cover of magazines and their detailed craftsmanship has always represented class and sophistication. Now, Mercedes has decided to take their upscale designs and lavish approach to a whole arena: fashion.

Mardi Gras isn't just for New Orleans anymore! Springfield is holding their very own celebration on March 1 with their fourth installment of Mardi Gras on C-Street. Running from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., the festive event urges all those 21 and older to come out, join in on a variety of carnival-themed activities and let the spirit of Mardi Gras take over - costumes encouraged!

The British version of the widely popular automotive TV show "Top Gear" was recently paid a visit by the one and only Google Street View car. The innovative vehicle was there to map the Top Gear course, but was met with a surprise visit from the legendary Stig, a popular character from the series known for his anonymity.

Mercedes AMG Petronas has officially debuted the all-new F1 W05 to be used during this year's Formula One season and it is truly a sight to be seen. The car has been developed to coincide with the new rules and regulations put into place for Formula One, while still remaining innovative and expanding the automotive industry's technological efforts.