JUNE 25, 2002

Schumacher unveils Mercedes success!

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER joined FIA President Max Mosley and German Transport Minister Kurt Bodewig on Tuesday in Cologne to unveil the second car to win the coveted five-star rating in Europe's independent crash-testing program Euro NCAP. The Mercedes C-class was the car in question and so joins the Renault Laguna in the pantheon of crash testing. The launch marks the first time that the Euro NCAP program has dealt with two-seater sports cars and off-roaders.

"I am delighted to support the program," said Michael Schumacher, "and I would encourage all consumer's in Europe to consider Euro NCAP's safety results before buying their next car."

In other words, Michael says buy a Mercedes...