2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - Mercedes chose an exotic location for an exotic automobile when it planned the international media launch of its Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren sports supercar. The Cape region proved to a superb place to evaluate a new vehicle of any kind with its fine (December) summer weather, superb hotels, warmhearted populace and quiet roads. If it wasn't for the remoteness of the Cape, there'd be automaker media launches down here every week!