b'WELCOME LETTERSummer 2019Welcome to the Summer edition of Urban Driver, our way of keeping you up-to-date on the best things to see and do in Parramatta and The Hills District, and to keep you informed about the goings on in our dealerships.In this edition we talk with Tony Moussa about his journey from pop-up caf in Bella Vista Park in Castle Hill to his permanent venues on Wentworth Street in Parramatta and Westfield Burwood. Lil Miss Collins is the result of his love of cooking and his persistence in getting it right, and hes now even roasting his own beans.We also take a look at the evolution of Castle Towers, the long-established retail and commercial heart of the area, and its $1 billion master-plan that will create a dynamic new town centre for the suburb. Once complete it will deliver 2,300 jobs and become Australias second-largest shopping centre, with a total floor area of 190,000sqm and car parking for 8,000 vehicles.Our travel feature, Destination, explores the wonders of the desert town of Palm Springs and its rich history as a playground for Hollywood stars. It is now revered for its fine examples of modernist architecture, an escape from the winter chill of Los Angeles, and more recently a launch point for the now famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.If next year seems a while away, youll need to start preparing now for the Year of the Rat, the Lunar New Year celebrations. The first sign of the 12-animal cycle in the Chinese zodiac, it marks a period of renewal and new beginnings. Centenary Square in the heart of Parramatta is the place to ring in another big year of prosperity in January with sumptuous food, colour and celebrations as part of the two-week Lunar New Year festivities and will include traditional and contemporary cultural performances from China, Vietnam and South Korea.In our Workshop feature we take a look at the 2019 GLC SUV. With a suite of upgraded features and plenty of room for the whole family, its a supremely comfortable passenger car with a touch of urban class and maximum drivability. We also focus Mullanes Hotel in Baulkham Hills, which includes two restaurants, a bar featuring a craft distillery, private dining areas and dedicated function space. VIP guests can arrive in style thanks to a premium chauffeur-driven car service provided by Mercedes-Benz Castle Hill.And go behind the scenes with Tony Duggan, our Spare Parts Manager, who has an incredible knowledge of our inventory. Our regular contributor, finance expert Ross Greenwood, looks at the notion of retirement, or in some cases why people dont, and sports commentator Terry Kennedy delves into the world of controversial and often polarising tennis player Nick Kyrgios.Of course if youre interested in a Pre-Owned vehicle, you can see a range on offer in our Catalogue or view some great gift ideas from our Mercedes-Benz Accessories & Collection.I hope you enjoy our round-up of all things Mercedes-Benz and interesting places in the local area, and if theres anything youd like to see in future editions please feel free to contact us.MEON NEHRYBECKI Mercedes-Benz Castle Hill & Mercedes-Benz Parramatta Dealer Principal8SUMMER2019'