Focus on a two brand strategy: discontinuation of Sterling Trucks brand --- Consolidation of manufacturing plant network --- Expected annual earnings of $900 million by 2011 --- Estimated program costs of $600 million.
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros wins the seal of approval of the international specialist press --- Hat trick: every Actros generation has now been named
"Truck of the Year" --- Third generation a market trendsetter with innovative technology --- First truck model series with transmission automation as standard.
More than 80 vehicles representing state-of-the-art technology for trucks, vans and buses --- World premieres and highlights: Mercedes-Benz Actros, construction Actros, Travego, Vito BlueEFFICIENCY show car, Zetros, Econic --- Technology presentations: demonstrably environmentally friendly and safe.
Worldwide Hub of Hybrid Development for Daimler Trucks --- Also Underway: Mitsubishi Fuso Hybrid Fleet Test in Europe --- New Milestones of ”Shaping Future Transportation”.
Heralding the market launch of the new Mercedes-Benz Actros at Mercedes-Benz dealerships and company-owned Daimler outlets in Germany, a spectacular series of convoys headed out in all directions from the world's largest truck plant in Wörth.
Ten Fuso Canter Eco Hybrids presented to eight renowned customers --- Fuel consumption reduced by up to 15 percent --- The three-year fleet test is part of Daimler’s “Shaping Future Transportation” initiative.
