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May 2012
May 14, 2012
Predictive Powertrain Control – Clever cruise control helps save fuel
A cruise control system that can "see ahead" is about to go live. Predictive Power Control, now available in the new Mercedes-Benz Actros, reduces fuel consumption by an additional three percent.
May 11, 2012
smart continues its mobility concept further: market launch for the smart escooter in 2014
smart will launch the escooter on the market in 2014. For smart, this is the next logical step in implementing its comprehensive concept for future urban mobility.
May 11, 2012
Mercedes-Benz honoured as the world’s most sustainable automobile manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz was honoured yesterday with a total of five awards at the presentation of the world’s biggest innovation prize for technology, sport and lifestyle in Cologne.
May 10, 2012
The new Mercedes-Benz Antos – the heavy-duty short-radius distribution truck
– Mercedes-Benz will soon be extending its family of trucks by a new member, the new Mercedes-Benz Antos – a model series designed specifically for heavy-duty short-radius distribution transport use.
May 09, 2012
Helping and recruiting talent
Approximately 450 participants, five days, one goal: Exploring Daimler’s many facets.
May 04, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Starts Successfully into the Second Quarter, Sales up 3.6 Percent
Mercedes-Benz has had a successful start of the second quarter, with sales up 3.6%. Last month, the company sold 104,344 vehicles of its core brand. Year-to-date shipments are thus at a record level of 418,246 units (+9.7%).
April 2012
Apr 27, 2012
Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extends contract with Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard
In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extended the contract of Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, a member of the Board of Management of Daimler, until February 28, 2018.
Apr 27, 2012
Strong first quarter: Daimler increases Group EBIT to €2.1 billion
Daimler AG (stock-market symbol DAI) achieved EBIT of €2,130 million in the first quarter of 2012, which is slightly higher than the high prior-year level (Q1 2011: €2,031 million). Net profit increased by 20% to €1,416 million (Q1 2011: €1,180 million).
Apr 26, 2012
car2go launched in Berlin
A new era in urban mobility begins April 26, 2012 in Berlin. That’s when Daimler’s car2go subsidiary will launch its largest rental fleet worldwide. The new fleet’s 1,000 smart fortwo models will be available to Berlin residents around the clock over an area of approximately 250 km².
Apr 25, 2012
Daimler Buses reconfigures operations in North America
As part of its ‘GLOBE 2013’ initiative, Daimler Buses is moving to secure sustainable competitiveness through worldwide advances in growth and efficiency.
Apr 23, 2012
DENZA Unveils All-Electric Show Car at Auto China 2012 in Beijing
The battery-driven vehicle that defines a new level of sophistication in the Chinese New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment is the result of the partnership between BYD and Daimler.
Apr 22, 2012
AMG Performance Center in Beijing as first "stand alone" store: AMG shows its colours in the Middle Kingdom
With the inauguration of the Beijing Sanlitun AMG Performance Center, Mercedes-AMG is breaking new ground. For the first time, the new store represents, exclusively, the AMG brand world.
Apr 19, 2012
Mercedes Concept Style Coupé: the style rebel
With its Concept Style Coupé, appearing at this year's Auto China (23 April to 2 May 2012), Mercedes-Benz will be making a convincing statement in favour of avantgarde design in the sporty executive coupé segment.
Apr 18, 2012
Daimler Opens New Production Plant in Chennai for Indian BharatBenz Trucks
Following its construction in a record time of about 24 months, the new state-of-the-art production plant of the wholly owned Daimler subsidiary, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., has been completed in Oragadam-Chennai.
Apr 18, 2012
50 years of the Düsseldorf van production plant
More than 3.5 million vans over a period of 50 years and daily production of around 700 vans in three shifts – in its anniversary year, the Düsseldorf plant is on course to set new records.
Apr 16, 2012
World premiere of the new Citan: A truly professional urban delivery van
Powerful yet with compact dimensions making it especially suitable for city use – for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz portfolio of vans features a dedicated delivery vehicle for the urban environment.
Apr 13, 2012
Antitrust authorities approve entry of AKKA Technologies at the MBtech Group
The antitrust authorities have approved the entry of AKKA Technologies at the MBtech Group, an internationally leading engineering and consulting company based in Sindelfingen.
Apr 04, 2012
Daimler Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approves dividend of €2.20 per share
At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Daimler AG in Berlin, the company’s shareholders approved the payout of a dividend of €2.20 for the year 2011 (2010: €1.85). The total dividend distribution amounts about €2.3 billion.
Apr 04, 2012
Pure driving fun: New Generation GLK, new GL and SL 65 AMG celebrate world premiere
Three attractive newcomers celebrated their premieres at the Mercedes-Benz press conference at the 2012 New York International Auto Show - the new generation of the GLK, the all-new GL-Class full-size SUV and the highly exclusive SL 65 AMG, the luxurious V12 high-performance roadster from Mercedes-AMG.
Apr 04, 2012
Dr. Dieter Zetsche at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting: “Daimler is on the way to its best form.”
Daimler AG has made an excellent start to the year 2012. In the first three months of the year 2012, the Group once again sold more vehicles than in the same period of last year.
March 2012
Mar 30, 2012
Daimler and BYD announce DENZA Brand for New Battery-Electric Vehicle
The new DENZA brand for the electric vehicle developed by BYD Daimler New Technology Co. Ltd. (BDNT), the 50:50 joint venture between Daimler and Chinese electric battery and car manufacturer BYD, was formally revealed today in Shenzhen at the “EV – The Future” event.
Mar 29, 2012
Sustainability drives growth at Daimler
In order to secure its success also over the long term, Daimler has made the topic of sustainability into a key element of its growth strategy.
Mar 29, 2012
Environmental Certificate for the new Mercedes SL
The neutral inspectors from the TÜV Süd technical inspection authority have confirmed the high environmental compatibility of the new Mercedes-Benz SL in good time for the market launch on March 31, 2012, duly awarding the sporty and stylish Roadster the Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062.
Mar 29, 2012
Start of new Mercedes-Benz Plant in Hungary
Daimler started production at its new passenger car plant in Kecskemét today. Passenger cars are now rolling off the assembly line in Hungary less than four years after the location decision was made in summer 2008.
Mar 29, 2012
Mercedes-Benz consistently implements its 2020 growth strategy
Daimler AG sees Mercedes-Benz well on its way to achieving the goals of its 2020 growth strategy and reclaiming the number one position in the premium segment by the end of the decade.
Mar 23, 2012
Dr. Joachim Schmidt's contract extended
The Board of Management of Daimler AG has extended the contract of Dr. Joachim Schmidt as Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars until 09/30/2015.
Mar 16, 2012
Daimler Honors Its Best Suppliers
Daimler AG has honored its best suppliers with the Daimler Supplier Award 2011. The awards were presented at this year’s Daimler Key Supplier Meeting in the Mercedes-Benz Center in Stuttgart.
Mar 12, 2012
President Obama at Daimler
US President Barack Obama visited the production plant of Daimler’s commercial vehicle subsidiary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) in Mount Holly, North Carolina.
Mar 05, 2012
Strong Start Into The Year Continues: Mercedes-Benz Posts New Sales Record in February
After record sales in January, Mercedes-Benz reached new heights in February, to which all regions have contributed, as well . The brand with the star delivered a total of 95,647 units to customers.
Mar 05, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Records Strongest Monthly Sales in the Company’s History in March
With its best monthly sales in the company’s history and the third record month in 2012, Mercedes-Benz has recorded the strongest first-quarter result ever.
Mar 02, 2012
Mercedes-Benz Vans posts record earnings in 2011
Mercedes-Benz Vans finished 2011 by setting records for earnings and return on sales in the most successful year overall in the division’s history.
Mar 02, 2012
Daimler Unveils the New Trucks for India by the BharatBenz Brand
Daimler’s Indian subsidiary Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) presents the first light- to heavy-duty BharatBenz trucks for India to future customers, dealers, and media representatives.
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