Jaime Gabaldoni

Mercedes-Benz USA recently sponsored a Southern Automotive Media Association luncheon at The Shore Club in South Beach that gave journalists the opportunity to preview the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG. Hosts Geoff Day and Greg O’Shea made sure each guest got the full tour of the new ride.

Zooming into town with style, the 37th installment of the South Florida International Auto Show showcased the best the automotive world has to offer — and will be offering — with scores of interactive exhibits and displays including the debut of 10 concept cars that provided design cues for the future.