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March 2010

Daimler Buses Receives Order for 239 Buses for Sardinia

Daimler Buses has once again won a contract, and as a result will deliver a total of 239 buses to Sardinia by the end of July 2010. The orders were placed by four Sardinian public transit authorities: CTM Cagliari, ATP Nuoro, ASPO Olbia and ATP Sassari.

Daimler Trucks Predicts Turnaround and Expects to Stabilize Earnings in 2010

In what was an exceptional year, global transport volume plummeted worldwide in the course of 2009. Purchases of new trucks were correspondingly low. After years of record sales, the sharp decline hit Europe at the beginning of 2009.

Daimler sells equity interest in Tata Motors

Daimler today sold all of its 5.34% of the ordinary shares of Indian automotive company Tata Motors to various groups of investors through the capital market.

Open innovation: "Style your smart" design contest: 50,000 design ideas from more than 100 countries for the smart fortwo

smart's worldwide design contest "Style your smart" implemented the "open innovation" approach in the car industry - with resounding success. More than 8,000 smart and design fans from more than 100 countries took part in the creative contest that ran for a period of around six weeks.

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil expands production capacity to 75,000 units per year

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil receives loan in the amount of R$1.2 billion (roughly €460 million). The investments will be used to expand capacity and to optimize production processes.

Mercedes-Benz Continues Success of Past Months – Sales Up 13 Percent in February

In February, Mercedes-Benz was once again able to continue its momentum of the past months, with sales increasing by 13 percent to 72,100 vehicles (February 2009: 63,600). As a result, the total number of deliveries has risen by 18 percent since the beginning of the year.

Fuso Starts Sales of Hybrid Trucks in Hong Kong

The Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck will soon be found in the streets of Hong Kong. On February 27, MFTBC began taking orders for the environmentally friendly truck in Hong Kong through Universal Cars Limited (UCL), the Mitsubishi Fuso distributor in the Chinese special administrative region.

Mercedes-Benz Financial expands mobile platform to include smartphones

Mercedes-Benz Financial is now the first automotive financial services company to expand personalized and convenient account management features to all of its customers using smartphones like BlackBerry®, Droid ®, and other mobile devices with internet capability.

New candidate for membership of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG representing the shareholders

The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has nominated Dr. Paul Achleitner as a candidate for membership of the Supervisory Board representing the shareholders.

Daimler AG signs Memorandum of Understanding with BYD Company Limited to Establish a Technology Partnership for Electric Vehicles in China

Daimler AG (stock ticker symbol: DAI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BYD Company Limited (1211.HK) to enter into a comprehensive technology partnership for the development of electric vehicles for China.

February 2010

car2go gains momentum with addition of LIVESTRONG® as new beta partner

car2go today announced the addition of LIVESTRONG as a new beta partner. Through the partnership, LIVESTRONG employees are able to register for and have access to car2go’s fleet of 200 smart fortwo vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz 2010 model year Econic receives further enhancements

The 2010 model year Mercedes-Benz Econic is setting new standards in terms of engine line-up, safety and comfort. Since 2002 the Econic with natural gas drive has met what are currently the strictest EEV exhaust controls. Now the diesel engines of the Econic are available with BlueTec EEV as standard.

smart drive kit for the iPhone: More safety and lifestyle

smart is the first car brand to develop its own drive app for the iPhone. Together with the vehicle-specific smart cradle for the iPhone the popular phone becomes a multimedia trip computer that is optimised for the smart fortwo in terms of function and design.

Daimler reports negative Group EBIT of minus €1.5 billion for 2009; positive EBIT of more than €2.3 billion expected for 2010

Daimler AG (stock exchange symbol DAI) today presented the preliminary and unaudited results of the Group and its divisions for the year 2009.

Supervisory Board of Daimler AG extends contracts of Dr. Dieter Zetsche and Dr. Thomas Weber and appoints Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard to the Board of Management

Daimler Board of Management again consists of six members --- Dr. Bernhard assumes responsibility for Mercedes-Benz Cars Manufacturing and Procurement and for the Mercedes-Benz Vans division

Fuso to Make Its Largest Delivery Ever of Hybrid Trucks Outside Japan

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, announced today that it will make its largest delivery of hybrid trucks outside Japan.

Award-winners - the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

The E-Class has always taken its place in the ranks of the world's most popular automobiles. An impressive collection of major national and international awards underlines its exceptional status.

smart starts a new brand campaign: Of fleeing "Hot Dogs" and a love-stricken filling station attendant

Surprisingly different time and again: on 16 February 2010 smart is starting a new international brand campaign and bringing fleeing "Hot Dogs", a filling station attendant and further surprising stories to cinema, TV and computer screens. The ten second spots each show a film excerpt that arouses interest and makes viewers curious to find out more.

Manufacturing milestone at Mercedes-Benz do Brasil: 2.5 million engines produced since 1956

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has produced a landmark 2.5 million engines at its plant in São Bernardo do Campo near São Paulo.

Three models from Mercedes-Benz win the 2009 GOOD DESIGN Award

The renowned Chicago Athenaeum - Museum of Architecture and Design has given three Mercedes-Benz models a singular honour by pre-senting the E-Class, the E-Class Coupé and the SLR Stirling Moss with the GOOD DESIGN® Award – the oldest award for outstanding product design.

Daimler Trucks to increase stake in Russian truck manufacturer KAMAZ with planned support of the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development

Daimler AG and Russia’s leading investment bank Troika Dialog have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the strengthening of Daimler’s role in the Russian truck manufacturer KAMAZ, through the acquisition of five percent of the KAMAZ shares held by Troika Dialog.

Daimler Trucks North America Receives Order for 75 Freightliner Trucks for Forestry Sector

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has received a major order for 75 Freightliner Business Class M2 106 type trucks. The customer is the American company Forestry Equipment of Virginia (FEVA), which specializes in equipping vehicles for use in the forestry sector and is the only manufacturer in the U.S. offering complete vehicles for use in this sector.

Mercedes-Benz Vans to Deliver 700 Sprinters to the UK

The year has gotten off to a good start for Mercedes-Benz Vans, which has received a major order from Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions (BBUS) for 700 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.

Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz Vito for zero emissions

Mercedes-Benz is unveiling the prototype of a battery-powered van based on the Mercedes-Benz Vito at the informal EU Competitiveness Council meeting in San Sebastián from 7 to 9 February. During this event, European ministers of economic affairs meet to discuss issues relating to the economic viability of future technologies.

Daimler AG intends to appoint Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard as a member of the Board of Management

Daimler AG (stock-exchange abbreviation DAI) intends to appoint Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard as a full member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG. In this context, following consultations with the Presidential Committee of the Supervisory Board, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG, Dr. Manfred Bischoff, will propose to the entire Supervisory Board that the Board of Management of Daimler AG should be enlarged.

Record low emissions of 86 grams of CO2 per kilometre: smart is the past and the present CO2 champion

The smart fortwo cdi is maintaining its top position among the most environmentally friendly cars with a combustion engine. The smart fortwo cdi now emits just 86 g/km of CO2 – less than all its competitors.

Mercedes-Benz off to a successful start in the new year — sales grow by 24 percent in January

In January, Mercedes-Benz continued the positive trend of the past few months by posting significant increases in its worldwide sales. A total of 67,000 passenger cars were delivered to customers, 24 percent more than in the previous year (2009: 53,900 vehicles).

Jatropha plant opens up new prospects - Daimler remains committed to jatropha biodiesel

The seedlings for the first 100 hectares (250 acres) have been planted. Daimler AG has started a new project for the cultivation of the biodiesel raw material jatropha in the south of India.

Fuso Canter Trucks Record 30 Years of Success in Europe

30 years ago, the first Fuso Canter rolled off the production line in Tramagal. Located 150 kilometers northeast of Lisbon, the plant in Tramagal was opened in 1964 by a Portuguese-French joint venture for the production of vehicles for the Portuguese army.

G-Class, M-Class and Unimog win awards in the "Off Road" readers' vote

Mercedes-Benz was among the most successful brands in the readers' vote for the "Off-roader of the Year 2010" held by the motoring magazine "Off Road". Within the portfolio the legendary G-Class was even able to notch up a double success.

Daimler and Allianz agree on global partnership

Daimler Financial Services AG and Allianz SE have concluded an agreement on their collaboration worldwide. Allianz thus becomes Daimler’s strategic partner for the international automotive insurance business.

Daimler Signs Partnership Agreement in Iraq

Daimler AG and the State Company for Automotive Industry (SCAI) signed an agreement in the German embassy in Baghdad yesterday concerning a planned partnership for the supply of complete Mercedes-Benz trucks and assembly kits.

January 2010

Detroit Diesel Engines with BlueTec Certified as Compliant with EPA 2010 Emissions Standard in the U.S.

The entire family of engines made by Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. as being in compliance with the EPA 2010 emissions standard, which took effect at the start of this year.

Reader survey: "The best cars of 2010": Double victory for Mercedes-Benz with the E-Class and SLS

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the best car in the upper executive segment, while the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the best sports car. These are the results of a reader survey conducted by one of Germany's well-known specialist car magazines, "auto motor und sport".

Car of the Year Awards 2010: Mercedes-Benz wins British prize for safety for its ATTENTION ASSIST system

What Car?, the UK's biggest car buyer's guide, has named Mercedes-Benz the winner of its 2010 prize for best safety innovation for the ATTENTION ASSIST feature, which is designed to combat overtiredness in drivers – one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Hand-built for the highest quality: The Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen starts production of the SLS AMG

Following its world premiere at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt/Main in September 2009, series production of the SLS AMG is now commencing in Sindelfingen, the largest of the Mercedes-Benz production plants.

Presentation of the new MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One team

The new Silver Arrows Formula One works team MERCEDES GP PETRONAS was presented at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Nico Rosberg and seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher along with team management were introduced.

Daimler Buses North America Sells Further 96 Orion VII Clean-Diesel and Hybrid Buses

Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) has received orders for nearly 100 Orion VII clean-diesel and diesel-hybrid buses.

Value retention champion 2010: Mercedes-Benz builds the vehicles with the highest value retention

Four Mercedes-Benz models have the lowest depreciation in their segment, and can justifiably call themselves the "Value retention champions 2010" – the E, C, S and R-Class.

Daimler Trucks North America Receives $40 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Energy

DTNA has received nearly $40 million (approx. €28 million ) in funding through the 21st Century Truck Technology Partnership. DTNA and other project partners will use the grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the development of commercial vehicles and engines.

smart USA Launches First National Leasing Initiative Through Daimler Financial Services

smart USA Distributor LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG), announces today the launch of its first national lease program through Daimler Financial Services (DCFS USA LLC).

ADAC "Yellow Angel 2010" award: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is Germany's favourite car

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has emerged the winner of the largest vote to establish Germany's most popular car by a wide margin. In recognition of this, the motoring organisation ADAC has now presented this public favourite from Stuttgart with the coveted "Yellow Angel 2010" award.

Mercedes-Benz at the Detroit Auto Show 2010: World premiere of the new E-Class Cabriolet and further positive signals for 2010

Positive signals underline the Mercedes-Benz presence at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. The highlight of the opening day was the debut of the new E-Class Cabriolet, which is celebrating its world premiere in Detroit.

2010 is the year of electro-mobility: Mercedes-Benz Cars expands its model range to three electric vehicles

This year will see the renowned Stuttgart company enter the era of emission free-electric mobility with three series production models – the latest of which is the Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL.

Mercedes-Benz is Premium Brand with Strongest Growth in December and Fourth Quarter

Mercedes-Benz successfully defended its position in 2009, despite facing very difficult market conditions. In December the brand once again significantly increased sales, which grew by 12 percent to 97,700 units (December 2008: 87.100). In doing so, it continued the positive trend of the past several months.

December 2009

Richard Howard appointed new Member of the Daimler Financial Services Board of Management

Richard Howard (44) has been appointed new Member of the Board of Management of Daimler Financial Services AG. Howard will be responsible for the financial services business in the region Africa, Asia/Pacific effective January 1, 2010. He will report to Klaus Entenmann, Chairman of the Daimler Financial Services Board of Management

Analysis by the environmental institute Öko-Trend Three awards for Mercedes-Benz

The Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID, the B 180 NGT and the smart mhd (micro hybrid drive) are the most environmentally friendly automobiles in their class. These are the findings from extensive analyses conducted by the independent experts at the internationally well-known environmental institute Öko-Trend.

"e-mobility Berlin" delivers smart solutions for electric mobility

The handover of the first smart fortwo electric drives to customers together with the official launch of the RWE electricity charging infrastructure introduces the next stage of electric mobility: Clean, intelligent and customer-friendly electric mobility is enabled by "e-mobility Berlin".

Daimler: Supervisory Board confirms system of Board of Management remuneration

Against the backdrop of the German Appropriateness of Management Board Remuneration Act (VorstAG), which came into effect on August 5, 2009, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG commissioned the firm of accountants Ernst & Young to carry out an independent appraisal of the system of Board of Management remuneration.

Supervisory Board extends contract of service of Andreas Renschler, Member of the Board of Management for Commercial Vehicles

In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board extended the contract of service of Andreas Renschler (51), Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG for Commercial Vehicles, until September 30, 2013.

Klaus Entenmann named new Chairman of Daimler Financial Services AG succeeding Juergen Walker

Klaus Entenmann (53) has been named the new Chairman of Daimler Financial Services AG effective December 16, 2009. Entenmann is currently Member of the Daimler Financial Services Board of Management responsible for the Americas Region as well as President and CEO of Daimler Financial Services Americas. He succeeds Juergen Walker (60) whose contract is ending as scheduled.

Daimler Buses to deliver 460 coaches to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup

Daimler Buses will deliver 460 Mercedes-Benz brand coaches to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. The vehicles were ordered by Autopax Passenger Service Ltd. based in Pretoria, the company is South Africa’s largest operator of regular-service long-distance coaches.

Mercedes-Benz Posts Continuing Growth in China

Mercedes-Benz continues to post strong growth in China. The brand with the star was the fastest-growing premium brand in China in the year to date and will remain so for the full year as well.

smart fortwo electric drive and Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL: Fully suitable for everyday use and no local emissions

As the first European car manufacturers smart and Mercedes-Benz are entering the age of electric mobility with vehicles that are fully suitable for everyday use.

Decision on production of next-generation C-Class will improve competitiveness

The Board of Management and the General Labor Council of Daimler AG have agreed on the details of a personnel concept for the Sindelfingen plant in connection with the reorganization of the worldwide Mercedes-Benz production network.

Mercedes-Benz Posts Strong Sales Growth in November – Sales up 19 Percent Worldwide

Mercedes-Benz posted a strong increase in sales in November, and was the premium brand achieving the highest growth rate worldwide. Last month, 88,600 vehicles were delivered to customers, a 19 percent increase (November 2008: 74,400).

Daimler pays settlement to former AEG shareholders

Following a final verdict reached on November 17, 2009 by the higher regional court in Frankfurt am Main, Daimler AG (stock-exchange abbreviation DAI) will increase the settlement and compensation to be made to the former AEG shareholders.

Mercedes-Benz Cars increases growth opportunities and protects employment

The Board of Management of Daimler AG decided on the further development of Mercedes-Benz Cars’ global production network. In connection with the launch of the next generation of the C-Class, important preparations will be made in the period from 2014 on so that Daimler maintains its competitiveness, utilizes the growth opportunities presented around the world, and is able to protect jobs in Germany over the long term.

November 2009

Maximum EuroNCAP rating for the E-Class, GLK and C-Class: Safety: one star is sufficient

No less than three Mercedes model series at once have achieved the highest rating of five stars in the more stringent EuroNCAP test - the E-Class, GLK and C-Class.

Double victory for Mercedes-Benz: E-Class and SLS AMG win the Auto Trophy 2009

Readers of the magazine "Auto Zeitung" have voted the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class the best saloon in the luxury class, while first place for best super sports car was also taken by the new "Gullwing" Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, resulting in both cars receiving the prestigious "Auto Trophy".

Daimler and Kamaz expand their combined activities in Russia by establishing two joint ventures

The Daimler AG and the Russian automaker Kamaz yesterday signed the agreements for the establishment of two joint ventures.

Production of the smart fortwo electric drive begins in Hambach

This week, Daimler AG started production of the smart fortwo electric drive at the smart plant in Hambach, France.

car2go for Austin – On Demand Mobility

In a joint partnership with the City of Austin, Daimler is launching its groundbreaking car2go pilot project in North America today. The innovative mobility concept makes city driving as easy as using a mobile phone.

New fuel cell bus will be in service in Hamburg next year

The exceptional feature of this latest-generation fuel cell hybrid bus is its outstanding environmental compatibility. The bus emits absolutely no pollutants while in motion, and it’s also virtually silent, making it ideal for use in highly congested inner cities and metropolitan areas.

Daimler AG and McLaren Group change form of their cooperation

Mercedes-Benz will enter the Formula 1 World Championship with its own team, beginning with the 2010 season, and Daimler AG and McLaren Group will change their form of cooperation with effect as of 13 November 2009.

Daimler Financial Services expands market share during economic crisis

Daimler Financial Services AG expects to post positive results also in the fourth quarter, after achieving earnings of €101 million in the third quarter 2009. “We’ve achieved the turnaround, and we expect to once again make a contribution to the Group's earnings even though we had the toughest year in our company’s history,” said Jürgen Walker, Chairman of Daimler Financial Services AG, at a press conference at the company’s headquarters in Berlin.

Mercedes E-Class: quality pays

Whether as a Saloon, Coupé or Estate variant, the new Mercedes E-Class has the highest value retention of any luxury segment model series in Germany.

Mercedes-Benz Boosts Sales by Seven Percent

In October, global sales were up at Mercedes-Benz for the first time this year. Mercedes-Benz was able to increase sales significantly in October by seven percent to 88,400 units (October 2008: 82,500.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the best super sports car: The new Gullwing model from Mercedes-Benz wins the "Golden Steering Wheel 2009" award

More than a quarter of a million readers took part, and voted the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG the world's best super sports car by a wide margin.

October 2009

Daimler Financial Services posts 3rd quarter EBIT of 101 million Euros

Daimler Financial Services posted EBIT of €101 million (Q3 2008: €173 million) for the third quarter of 2009. The decline in earnings was mainly caused by higher expenses for credit risks, but expenses were also incurred in connection with the expansion of the direct banking business at Mercedes-Benz Bank.

Daimler anticipates positive earnings from ongoing business also in fourth quarter of 2009

After returning to profitability in the third quarter of 2009, Daimler AG anticipates positive EBIT from its ongoing business also in the fourth quarter.

Daimler invests EUR 600 million in center of excellence for compact vehicles

Mercedes-Benz is further expanding its center of excellence for compact vehicles by enlarging its Rastatt plant with an investment of 600 million euros.

Third-quarter Cash Flow Better than Market Expectations

Stuttgart - Daimler AG (stock-exchange abbreviation DAI) today presented its preliminary figures for the third quarter of 2009. Group revenue amounted to €19.3 billion, while Group EBIT including adjustments and special items at Freightliner and Fuso amounted to €470 million; the industrial business generated a free cash flow of €2.3 billion in the first nine months of this year (Q3 2009: €2.0 billion).

Ground-breaking Ceremony for New Mercedes-Benz Plant in Hungary

The foundation stone for a new Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle plant in Kecskemét, Hungary was laid in an official ceremony held earlier today. Compact vehicles from the follow-up generation to the current A- and B-Class will be produced in Kecskemét from 2012.

Flagship Travego is Crowned "Coach of the Year 2010"

The European bus and coach jury at this year's international bus and coach fair, "Busworld Kortrijk", has crowned the Mercedes-Benz Travego, currently available since the beginning of 2009 in its third generation, "Coach of the Year 2010".

Large-scale Series Production of the smart fortwo electric drive to Begin in 2012 in Hambach

Daimler AG today announced that it selected the smart plant in Hambach, France, as the location for future series production of the smart fortwo electric drive. As of 2012, the highly innovative electric vehicle, equipped with the most modern lithium-ion-battery, will roll off the assembly line in large-scale production and will be offered to customers through the smart sales network. The announcement was made on the occasion of an official visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Hambach plant.

September Best Sales Month for Mercedes-Benz Cars Since Start of the Year

In September, Mercedes-Benz Cars sold 114,300 (September 2008: 122,200) Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach brand vehicles worldwide (minus seven percent). Mercedes-Benz delivered 104,900 (September 2008: 110,700) passenger vehicles to customers (minus five percent). The smart brand sold 9,400 (September 2008: 11,500) units (minus 18 percent). With these results in September, Mercedes-Benz Cars recorded the highest sales total in any month this year.

Daimler Financial Services Launches Business in the United Arab Emirates

Daimler Financial Services AG, headquartered in Berlin, is expanding its global presence to include the Middle East growth region. Toward this end, the company announced the official opening of Mercedes-Benz Finance Middle East and Mercedes-Benz Leasing Middle East on October 7, 2009 at a press conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Daimler Trucks and Kamaz Implement Specific Projects as Part of their Strategic Partnership

Daimler Trucks and Kamaz are making progress in the implementation of joint projects. The basis of the projects is the strategic partnership that Daimler Trucks established with Kamaz, Russian Technologies, and the investment bank Troika Dialog in December 2008. In connection with this partnership, Daimler acquired a 10 percent stake in Kamaz.

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