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Stuttgart/Beijing
, Jun 18, 2013
Mercedes-Benz pushes ahead with development of China sales structure
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By pooling all sales activities for imported and locally produced passenger cars under the umbrella of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd. (BMBS), Daimler has established the structural set-up for the optimization of sales operations in China, thus paving the way for sustainable growth. On this basis, the company is pushing ahead with the ongoing development of its sales operations for what is set to be Mercedes-Benz’s most important passenger car market in the future – as illustrated by numerous current examples:
Stuttgart/São Bernardo do Campo
, Jun 14, 2013
Production Milestone: Mercedes-Benz do Brasil Manufactures Its Two Millionth Commercial Vehicle
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Photos: 4
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has cause to celebrate as the two millionth locally produced commercial vehicle rolls off the assembly line 57 years after the company inaugurated its plant in the country. The impressive production figure breaks down into around 1.4 million trucks and 600,000 buses and bus chassis.
Stuttgart
, Jun 13, 2013
Mercedes-Benz announces Louis Oosthuizen as new Brand Ambassador
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Mercedes-Benz is delighted to announce the appointment of South African professional golfer, Louis Oosthuizen, as its new golf brand ambassador. Mercedes-Benz South Africa will not only be supporting the 2010 Open Championship winner through to further success but will also be assisting his junior golf academy.
Sindelfingen, Germany
, Jun 12, 2013
Model offensive in the luxury segment: Start of Production for the New S-Class at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Plant
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Photos: 9
Some 40 years after the S-Class made its debut, employees at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant have produced the first customer vehicle in what is now the sixth generation of this model series. "2013 is the year of the S-Class. We are driving forward our model offensive in the luxury segment. The new S-Class is opening up additional opportunities for us in the market," says Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Stuttgart/East London
, Jun 11, 2013
Major Order for Daimler Buses: 134 Mercedes-Benz Chassis for South Africa
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Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has been awarded the contract for the Rea Vaya 1B Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The South African subsidiary bid on the contract via the Sandown Motors dealership company, in which MBSA has a majority interest. The order covers 134 Euro V-compliant Mercedes-Benz chassis that will be shipped as completely knocked down sets (CKD) from Mercedes-Benz do Brasil. The CKD units will then be assembled at the Mercedes-Benz plant in East London, South Africa.
Stuttgart
, Jun 05, 2013
Mercedes-Benz continues on growth course in May
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Mercedes-Benz again grew its unit sales in May with vehicle deliveries to customers that are unprecedented for the month of May (121,360 units, +7.3%). The Stuttgart based manufacturer also posted a new sales record for the period since the beginning of the year with 562,824 units sold (+5.9%). The brand with the star grew strongly, especially in the NAFTA region, Russia and the Asian markets as well as in Western Europe.
Stuttgart
, Jun 05, 2013
Personnel change in sales and marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars
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Anders-Sundt Jensen (51) is to become the new Head of Global Sales Development (GSD) at Daimler AG. He will succeed to Roman Fischer (58), who is to take early retirement at his own request. Jensen will be succeeded as Head of Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars (BC) as of August 1, 2013 by Dr. Jens Thiemer (41). Both persons will continue to report to Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales and Marketing.
Stuttgart/São Paulo
, May 29, 2013
Winning Across the Board: Public Transportation Services in Brazil Rely on Mercedes-Benz Buses
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The 2014 World Soccer Championship gradually approaches and metropolitan cities in Brazil are preparing themselves for the rise in traffic volumes during the mega sports event with infrastructural projects and fleet renewals. As part of this, Daimler´s subsidiary Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has received large orders for a total of 80 Mercedes-Benz buses. The buses are equipped with environmentally friendly BlueTec 5-technology and meet the PROCONVE P-7 exhaust standard.
Stuttgart
, May 28, 2013
Eckart von Klaeden to succeed to Martin Jäger
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Stuttgart - Eckart von Klaeden (47) will succeed to Martin Jäger (48) as Head of External Affairs at Daimler AG, Stuttgart. Martin Jäger will leave the company and will become the German Ambassador to Afghanistan in September 2013.
Vienna
, May 24, 2013
Daimler Buses receives order from Austria
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Photos: 2
ÖBB Postbus GmbH is focusing on vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and Setra as it modernizes its bus fleet. After a Europe-wide advertising Daimler Buses and the ÖBB Postbus GmbH entered into a frame agreement which provides the delivery of vehicles between 2013 and 2017. The orders are open, the exact distribution on the individual models as well but it might be around a volume of about 400 Buses.
Press Kits
Stuttgart/Hamburg
, May 15, 2013
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class - The aspiration: the best automobile in the world
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Photos: 126
Video: 3
With the three engineering priorities "Intelligent Drive", "Efficient Technology" and "Essence of Luxury", the new S-Class extends the boundaries of technology on many levels. The S Class is not just a technological spearhead for Mercedes-Benz but for automotive development as a whole.
Stuttgart
, May 09, 2013
The new E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet: A passionate form of driving pleasure
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Photos: 108
Along with the Saloon and Estate, Mercedes-Benz has also carried out a thorough revamp of the Coupé and Cabriolet in the E-Class family. Visually, both the Coupé and Cabriolet draw on the new Mercedes-Benz design idiom. An exclusive and luxurious specification for sublime motoring refinement underlines both the customer's individuality and the models' E-Class family genes.
Stuttgart
, Mar 26, 2013
Mercedes-Benz TecDay "S-Class Ambience: The Essence of Luxury" - The assignment: Perfection
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Photos: 24
The best automobile in the world – every new generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has earned this accolade anew for itself. The logical goal in the book of specifications for the coming model was therefore: perfection to the last detail. The result is "The Essence of Luxury".
Stuttgart/Dubai
, Mar 15, 2013
Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6: Taking the desert by storm
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Photos: 59
Superior 6x6 all-wheel drive technology, AMG V8 biturbo power and looks that leave no room for any doubt: the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 near-series show vehicle is an off-roader which represents the last word in forward-thrusting power far from the beaten track. 400 kW (544 hp), a 6x6 drive, low-range ratio, five differential locks, portal axles, tyre pressure control system and a special chassis allow this pickup to make good progress in environments where the concept of individual mobility normally bites the dust as soon as the road ends.
Stuttgart
, Mar 06, 2013
The CLA-Class: Sleek as they come
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Photos: 83
The CLA is set to establish a new segment, with world-leading aerodynamics (Cd value of 0.22 for the BlueEFFICIENCY Edition), avant-garde coupé design and 4MATIC all-wheel drive (optional). As a new four-door coupé it follows the idea of the CLS, whose design concept has spawned more than its fair share of imitators since its debut in 2003.
Stuttgart/Geneva
, Mar 05, 2013
smart at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show
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Photos: 25
At the International Motor Show in Geneva, smart's presentation will be focusing on the smart drive app 2.0 with its important new smart-specific functions and the design cooperation with Danish interior design specialist BoConcept. The brand will also be showcasing two unique special models, the smart fortwo BoConcept signature style and the smart fortwo edition cityflame.
Stuttgart/Geneva
, Mar 05, 2013
Mercedes-Benz at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show: Efficient, intelligent, emotional
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Photos: 69
The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG will have its world premiere in Geneva, while the comprehensively facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class family will be unveiled for the first time in Europe. The new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class boasting the world's best Cd value and the special Grand Edition Viano AVANTGARDE model will be putting in their first appearance at a motor show.
Affalterbach/Geneva (CH)
, Mar 05, 2013
Mercedes-AMG at the 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva: Unique model initiative by Mercedes-AMG
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Photos: 49
Mercedes-AMG is embarking on a new era: the A 45 AMG will have its world premiere at the 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. For the first time in the company's history extending back over more than 45 years, Mercedes-Benz's performance brand is offering a fascinating high-performance vehicle in the compact class.
Stuttgart
, Feb 28, 2013
The new Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG: A new benchmark in performance and dynamism
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Photos: 52
Mercedes-AMG continues to champion performance, dynamism and efficiency: the new E 63 AMG is now also available as a particularly exclusive and powerful S-Model with an output of 430 kW (585 hp), 800 Newton metres of torque and featuring a newly developed performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine continues to be the absolute pinnacle of efficiency:
Stuttgart
, Feb 28, 2013
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
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Photos: 48
Mercedes-AMG GmbH is adding to its model range two dream cars that are entirely in a league of their own in the form of the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series and the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive. This means that the SLS AMG now comes in a total of seven different variants – an exceptional model diversity that no competitor is currently able to match. AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz Cars, is thereby once again demonstrating its expertise in the development of unique, high-performance cars, as well as its ability to cater closely to individual customer requests.
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