Mercedes-Benz to Introduce 2013 SL63 AMG this Spring
Ready for the newest hot ride from Mercedes-Benz? Introducing the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, slated to arrive later this spring.
The 2013 model, which debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in January, is powered by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 developing 530 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque in standard trim. And fasten your seat belts: the SL63 can accelerate to 60 miles an hour in 4.2 seconds.
With so many beautiful new features as well, we can’t wait to debut this vehicle in the Baker Mercedes-Benz showroom. Stay tuned…we’ll let you know when it officially arrives.
The 2013 SL63 is an exquisite addition to the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Search our other Mercedes-Benz vehicles, or call us at (843) 852-4000 to go ahead and schedule your test drive.
Charleston Style+Design Magazine photographing Tommy Baker at his home
It was a beautiful day for a photo shoot yesterday! Charleston Home+Design Magazine came by the home of our President and CEO, Mr. Tommy Baker, to photograph Mr. Baker at his Sullivan’s Island residence, which will be featured on the cover of the magazine this summer!
The magazine took several photos inside and outside his home, and we can’t wait to see the gorgeous spread. Stay tuned for more details…we’ll let you know when the issue hits news stands this summer! Thank you, Charleston Home+Design!
Get Ready for the Baker Evoque Lounge at Charleston Wine + Food Festival March 1-4!
Tents going up on Marion Square for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival!
Our countdown to the Charleston Wine + Food Festival is in full swing! We hope you’ve gotten your tickets, since the event is filling up fast for its March 1 kickoff date!
As the official automobile sponsor of the event, be sure to keep a look out for the gorgeous Jaguars, Land Rovers and Range Rovers we’ll have on display throughout the festival. Be sure to stop by our Evoque Lounge under the Grand Tasting Tents too, where we’ll be featuring some of the premiere cocktails and bites at the event!
Stay tuned for more details, and get your tickets to the festival! Want a preview of some of the Baker vehicles we’ll feature at the event? Stop by our dealership at 1511 Savannah Highway in West Ashley to see our Jaguar, Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles today!
College of Charleston Entrepreneur-in-Residence: Another Day in the Life of Tommy Baker!
(L to R) College of Charleston President George Benson, Dean of the School of Business Alan Shao, Tommy and Victoria Baker, and Tom Livingston
Did you know that Tommy Baker, President and CEO of Baker Motor Company, is also the College of Charleston’s School of Business Entrepreneur-in-residence? Along with that, he also serves on the College’s Board of Governors and co-teaches “Seminar in Entrepreneurship.” College of Charleston calls these adjunct faculty members business “all-stars” who teach courses in their areas of expertise, which CofC says provides a strong practitioner perspective that its students embrace.
Dean Shao shares more thoughtful words about the adjunct professors on his College of Charleston blog, which you can read here. Even though this is Mr. Baker’s last year teaching entrepreneurship classes, we are so proud to see how his students grow and go out to make an impact in our community and world. It has been a tremendous experience he has loved to be a part of and that we at Baker have learned from as well!
Post and Courier Writes New Porsche 911 “stays superfast, adds comforts for driving around town”
The new Porsche 911 in downtown Charleston, courtesy Post and Courier
Jim Parker of the Post and Courier took the brand new 2012 Porsche 911 Carerra S out for a little spin around Charleston. He writes, “In an hour long drive earlier this month, the thought ‘dream car’ kept popping up when handling the new 911 Carrera S.” We can’t help but agree.
Check out Mr. Parker’s article and slideshow of the beautiful new Porsche, and we invite you to come by Baker Motor Company in West Ashley to take a test drive! After all, “the latest version of the Porsche 911 Carrera S sport coupe can scoot from 0 to 60 mph in less than four seconds, reel in top speeds of 188 mph and still manage to negotiate rush hour tie-ups on the way to the office” – don’t you want to test that for yourself? Give us a call at 843-852-4000 if you’d like to make an appointment.
Porsche Announces New Compact SUV, the Macan
An illustration of the new Porsche Macan
It’s official: the new Porsche SUV will be called the Macan. Derived from the Indonesian word for tiger, the Macan combines suppleness, power, fascination and dynamics into the new off-road vehicle. It is also a central plank of Porsche’s planned growth, with the automaker opening up a state-of-the-art factory in Leipzig just for this vehicle’s debut in 2013.
Porsche initially called the vehicle the “Cajun” but said the name might change. The Macan name of “suppleness” certainly is fitting, since it is the smaller sibling of the Cayenne, which stands for sharpness. We anticipate this vehicle to be a smaller but supple – and compact – addition to the Porsche lineup, and we’re excited for its debut.
Visit Baker Motor Company today to take a test drive of our newest Porsche vehicles, or search our new inventory.
SEWE kicks off festival season in Charleston!
We like so many of our Lowcountry neighbors love the exciting festivals that come to town year after year (like the Charleston Wine + Food Festival), and look forward to the wide range of food, fun, features, events and exhibits on display. This weekend the Southeastern Wildlife Expo starts the festival season here in Charleston! Are you planning to attend? The event kicks off tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 17 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 19.
While you’re on your way or heading back from SEWE events, be sure to stop by the new Baker Buick GMC Cadillac location at 1621 Savannah Highway! We’re thrilled to be in our new dealership here and look forward to seeing you soon!
Esquire: “Porsche 911 Defies Tradition”
It seems that the praise for the new Porsche 911 can’t stop rolling in. Esquire recently got behind the wheel of the all new Porsche 911, and with its edgy, raw review, the 911 has hooked yet another passionate fan:
You steer with this wooden hula hoop of a wheel, and the feel is familiar: fast, nimble, vaguely dangerous. Above all, you never forget the engine. It shifts and moves like a heavy backpack, always reminding you to pay attention. Some cars wake up to your presence, but this thing, a master class in sports-car seduction, notices you first. It is immediately obvious why the world fell in love — in half an hour, I did, too.
Find out today why the Porsche 911 has drivers falling head over heels: Call Baker at (843) 852-4000 to schedule your own test drive, and come get behind the wheel of this Porsche.
Happy Valentine’s Day from Baker Motor Company!
Whether it’s date night or you’re just having a heart-filled day, we wish you a happy Valentine’s Day! Still thinking about the perfect gift for your car loving Valentine? Here are a few fun ideas:
Chocolate smart:
Isn’t this a smart? Designed by a Japanese accessories company, the smart is patterned like a bar of chocolates. Divine and romantic!
Porsche 911:
If you’re really feeling spicy, Kelley Blue Book named the new Porsche 911 its top pick for a red car this Valentine’s Day: With hearts like fire and a body like mortal sin, the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S capture the imagination and give a good name to feeling naughty. Purpose-built for an elegant romp on the roadway, the new 911 leaves nothing to the imagination.
Maserati flower delivery:
Date night out instead? Don’t forget the flowers when you pick her – or him – up in the Maserati!
From all of us at Baker, we hope you have a memorable Valentine’s Day, no matter your plans.
Do you like Infiniti on Facebook? Right now, Infiniti has an exciting promotion, “Inspired By You,” just for its Facebook fans. Not only does it show you how you fit into the Facebook landscape, but creating a profile also enters you for the chance to win a luxury trip for 2 to your choice of destination with a customized itinerary designed by you.
Just give your infographic a few minutes to load, and soon you’ll be able to get your own Facebook engagement score, along with your most popular status updates, comments, active months and more. Plus, you’ll then be able to enter your chance to win a trip anywhere!
Inspired by you, find your own Infiniti today. Search the Baker Infiniti inventory, and call us at 843-552-4000 to schedule your test drive.
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