MBtech Auto Testing Properties LLC –
The Customer Dedicated Proving Ground in Laredo, Texas
Are you looking for a location to test passenger cars and light trucks or host special events or presentations?
Do you need additional test drivers, technicians, mechanics, or engineers to support your testing activities? Do you want to benefit
from our customer oriented support services so you can focus on your primary objectives?
MBtech Auto Testing Properties LLC (MBtech ATP LLC) is your perfect partner with many years of experience in everything related
to proving ground operations, vehicle engineering and testing. We are proud of our high level of customer satisfaction and
innovation.
Located in the south of Texas, the excellent climatic conditions allow for year-round testing at MBtech ATP LLC. The proving ground
is one of the largest ones in the United States and conveniently located 15 minutes from the Laredo International Airport.
1 5-Mile High-speed Track
The 2,025 acre (820 ha) site offers a variety of special tracks and surfaces for automotive
2 2-Mile Ride Course
and tire testing, as well as event management.
3 Cobblestone Course
4 City Course
Test tracks and surfaces:
5 Belgian Block Course
6 Flintstone Gravel Course
7 ABS Gravel Course
8 Limestone Gravel Course
9 Off Road Course
10 Sandwash Off Road Course with
Cross Country Bumps Section
11 Mud Course
12 Rough Road Course with Traction
Bumps
13 Potholes Course
14 Body Twist
15 Vehicle Dynamics Facility
16 Paved Hill Climb Event
17 Steering Events Course
18 Splash Troughs
19 Rain Test
a Headquarters/Office Buildings,
Workshops 1-4, Inspection Station,
Security Entrance Gate, Weather
Station
b Workshop 5
c High-speed Track Control Center &
Idle Box
d Idle Box at 2-Mile Ride Course
MBtech ATP Laredo e Work station
Progress is here. f Fuel Stations
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g Conference Building
Infrastructure:
Fully-equipped confidential workshops with IT-access, inspection and work stations, idle boxes, weather stations and fuel stations.
In addition, private offices are available and outfitted with high-speed internet connections, phones, fax, printers, and copiers.
A multimedia conference room is also available for meetings upon request.
General Services - at the Proving Ground MBtech ATP LLC
Leasing of test tracks, workshops and testing facilities
Support for the organization and execution of projects incl. test drivers, mechanics, technicians, engineers, etc.
Execution of and support for any kind of presentations and events at our site
Additional Vehicle Engineering and Testing Services - provided by MBtech Group NA
Engineering consulting (FMEA design; test development; system integration; test vehicle build; instrumentation, data acquisition and
analysis; root cause analysis & FMA; physical benchmarking)
Physical testing & audits of vehicles, systems, & components; controlled (Proving Ground, End of Line, Laboratory) and real life
(Commercial Fleets, Private Vehicles)
Quality customer support services:
The multilingual customer service team (English, German, and Spanish) supports you so you can focus on your primary objectives
Logistics & customs
Transportation from and to local airport
Other services such as vehicle rental arrangements, hotel reservations, airline reservation changes, etc.
Test drivers, mechanics, technicians, engineers
Provision of mobile radios
Spare parts research and organization
Test fuels (the proving ground stocks various fuels (US premium unLaredo
leaded and diesel), specialty fuels can be organized with advanced
notice)
Public road testing routes
Specific catering needs
Support for special events
Advantages for testing activities in Laredo, TX, include:
Secure site to assure confidentiality of the test programs
Quality customer support services
Experienced track maintenance/service staff on site
Professional account management provides a dedicated customer
service representative for each testing team to streamline test coordination and ensure the testing
program runs smoothly and objectives are achieved on time and within budget.
Year-round testing possibilities due to geographical location with excellent climatic conditions for
hot-temperature/-weather testing (320 sunny days / average temp. 74.5 F/23.5 C)
Time and cost advantages in combining hot weather testing (Laredo) with cold weather testing (e.g. Minnesota,
Michigan) or high altitude testing (e.g. Colorado) in one test run/project
Complete facilities (numerous tracks and surfaces to fit your specific needs as well as fully-equipped confidential
workshops and offices with IT-access)
Easy access - 15 minutes from Laredo International Airport, TX (e.g. travel time from Detroit (DTW) approximately
5 hours via Houston (Continental) or Dallas (American Airlines))
Excellent city & public road testing adjacent to the facility; alpine like driving conditions in Texas hill country in
reasonable driving distance
As part of MBtech Group, MBtech ATP is committed to quality, excellence and exceeding customer expectations.
Curious? Form you own opinion:
We look forward providing you with a detailed presentation of our services.
Contact:
MBtech Auto Testing Properties LLC
Douglas Otto & Robert Mlakar
1220 Uniroyal Dr
Laredo, TX 78045, USA
Phone + 1 956 728-8500
Fax + 1 956 726-9057
[email protected]
Facts & Figures about Laredo, TX
Did you know that Laredo, TX - home of MBtech ATP LLC - is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States?
With a population of about 225,000 in 2005, it is also the No. 1 Inland Port and the 4th largest Customs District in the entire US.
Laredo’s vast and expanding infrastructure offers you a lot of possibilities to choose from…
Lodging (1)
Number of Hotels / Motels: 37; Total rooms: 3,323
Abstract of major hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
110 rooms
Embassy Suites
154 rooms
Fairfield Inn & Suites
115 rooms
Hampton Inn
119 rooms
Holiday Inn Civic Center
203 rooms
Homewood Suites by Hilton
105 rooms
La Posada Hotel and Suites
208 rooms
La Quinta Inn and Suites
83 rooms
Residence Inn by Marriott
109 rooms
Springhill Suites Marriott
108 rooms
Staybridge Suites
111 rooms
Coming soon e.g. Best Western, Hawthorn Suites, etc.
Transportation (1)
Selection of Rental Car Companies…
Dining (1)
Selection of Restaurants…
Fine Dining…
(2)
15 %
(3)
(2)
10 %
(3)
Embassy Suites Ambassador Steak House
La Barranca Grill
Tack Room Bar & Grill
(2)
(1)
10 %
(2)
10 %
(2)
15 %
(3)
The Tesoro Club
Toño’s Bar & Grill
Contact MBtech Auto Testing Properties LLC for preferred rates
With discount for MBtech Auto Testing Properties LLC customers (show business card)
(3)
Open 24 hours
(2)
Entertainment
State-of-the-art “Laredo Entertainment Center “ with 9,622 seats
Top name concerts
e.g. Aerosmith; Carlos Santana; Cher; Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire; Def Leppard; Elton John; Gloria
Estefan; Hillary Duff; Julio Iglesias; KISS; Marc Anthony; Phil Collins; Shakira; ZZ Top; etc.
Top name shows
e.g. David Copperfield; Disney on Ice; George Lopez; Grease; Harlem Globetrotters; Professional
Boxing; Professional Bull Riding; World Wrestling Entertainment; Monster Jam - The world’s largest,
most spectacular monster truck tour; Grease; Miss Texas USA 2004, 2005, & 2006; NBA Preseason Games; Lord of the Dance; The World Famous Lipizaner Stallions; etc.
Laredo Center For The Arts
Multi-discipline arts center for Laredo Art League, Laredo Art League, Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra, Webb County Heritage
Foundation and Little Theater Group.
Other Recreational Facilities
Auditoriums
Baseball/Softball
Golf Courses
Lakes/Bays
Hunting/Fishing Available
Libraries
Movie Theaters
3
17
2 (1 public, 1 private)
1
Yes
4
3
Public Parks
Plazas
Public Swimming Pools
Racquetball Courts
Soccer Fields
Tennis Courts
Theatres
89
4
6
2
3
32
26
Sports (1)
Hockey
www.laredobucks.com
Baseball
Arena Football
www.laredobroncos.com
Soccer
www.laredolobos.com
www.laredoheatsc.com
Distances (in Miles)
Laredo
San Antonio
(7th largest US city)
150
Corpus Christi
(Gulf of Mexico)
139
San Marcos
(huge outlet mall)
200
Curious? Form you own opinion:
We look forward providing you with a detailed presentation of our services.
Contact:
MBtech Auto Testing Properties LLC
Douglas Otto & Robert Mlakar
1220 Uniroyal Dr
Laredo, TX 78045, USA
Phone + 1 956 728-8500
Fax + 1 956 726-9057
[email protected]
Austin
(State capitol)
231
Houston
(4th largest US city)
301