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Stuttgart/Frankfurt. At 8 pm on Wednesday evening the time had come: the gates of the Festhalle at the Frankfurt fair were opened and the third me Convention is live! Bettina Fetzer, Head of Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars and Hugh Forrest, Program Director South by Southwest (SXSW) officially opened this year's me Convention in the Festhalle at the Frankfurt Trade Fair, which runs until Friday, September 13th. After the premiere in 2017, the joint conference between Mercedes-Benz and SXSW came back to Frankfurt. International experts talk about the four core topics of the me Convention: Science, Business, Society and the Planet.
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Interactive sessions, talks and talks invite the participants to be inspired by new ideas and impulses of renowned experts, because “there are countless challenges and at least as many opportunities to shape the future,” says Bettina Fetzer.
Headliner of the evening: Lewis Hamilton, Anne-Marie Imafidon, Alan Walker
In their inaugural speech, Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Anne-Marie Imafidon, co-founder and chairwoman of the Stemettes organization, talked about what keeps them motivated to excel and how they can keep improving. Following the talk, Star-DJ Alan Walker, new brand ambassador for smart in Europe, performed in front of 3,000 guests on an exclusive live set in the Festhalle in Frankfurt. Live impressions can be found in the video.
me convention Program Day 2: Thursday, September 12
Today it continues with many inspiring, visionary and also surprising events.
Mia Stellberg
Sports psychologist Mia Stellberg, who oversees the eSports organization SK Gaming among others, started already at 10:00 am with her interactive session “sports sciences strategies to help you ace the same of life” on the applicability of sports psychology methods in everyday life.
Laura Dekker
At 12.30 pm, circumnavigator Laura Dekker had her talk “life on the edge”. The young adventurer shared her special relationship to the ocean and her experiences through sailing in extreme situations.
Robert Habeck and Ola Källenius
Robert Habeck, Federal Chairman of Bündnis90/Die Grünen, and Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, met at 3:00 pm for a talk on sustainability strategies, the mobility of the future and the compatibility of climate protection and economic growth.
“Next Gen of Innovation”
The next generation of thought leaders – Cassia Attard, Hannah Le and Shalev Lifshitz – presented their ideas on “making solar energy scalable with quantum dots”, “reversing aging with CRISPR-Cas” and “Humanity & AI”. All three scientists are not yet 20 years old and are already doing pioneering work in their subject areas.
Pictures of the event and more information about the me Convention can be found in the special on Mercedes me media. In a video you will find more impressions of what's happening in Frankfurt.
Additional information about the aforementioned sessions as well as all the speakers is available on the official me Convention website: me-convention.com.
About the me Convention
The me Convention is a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and SXSW. This annual gathering explores major issues and promising ideas for society, business, science and our planet. Under the motto “create the new”, the third edition of the me Convention will bring together 3,000 curious, critical and engaged minds from across the globe. This event offers an environment that welcomes multiple perspectives, stimulates critical thinking and encourages experimentation to find concrete ways to bring our desired future closer to reality.
About SXSW
Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, the SXSW conference and festivals are dedicated to professionals working in the global creative industries. More than 417,400 participants from 106 countries attended SXSW 2019. The 34th edition will be held March 13-22, 2020 in Austin, TX. www.sxsw.com.
About Mercedes-Benz
Resources for the press regarding the me Convention is available at: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/meconvention2019
The sustainable business strategy of Daimler AG
To Daimler, sustainability means creating value for all stakeholders on a lasting basis: customers, employees, investors, business partners and the society as a whole. The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of Daimler in which the company takes responsibility for the economic, ecological and social effects of its business activities and looks at the entire value chain.

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Stuttgart sees first urban flight of Volocopter in Europe

Volocopter flight is highlight of two-day event “Vision Smart City – Experience future mobility today” Presentation of technical innovations and sustainable transport concepts for future mobility at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Our partner Volocopter shows how an… Continue reading Stuttgart sees first urban flight of Volocopter in Europe

Mercedes-Maybach: “Create the very best from the very best”

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Nice. The Mercedes-Maybach brand stands for exclusive luxury, maximum comfort and state-of-the-art technology in automotive engineering, services and accessories. It is seen as a trailblazer in defining style and status. At the start of the 20th century, the man who gave it its name, Wilhelm Maybach, developed products that combined pioneering technologies with intuitive operation and fine design. His maxim was to create the very best from the very best. The brand combines this long tradition with visionary concepts for the requirements of the future. Naturally this means that it also takes its lead from new trends and customer requirements in the luxury segment. The brand will present its first SUV in the autumn.
Combining the latest technology with extraordinary luxury: in a nutshell, this is the formula for the success of the Maybach brand. A number of events in the history of Maybach illustrate how the brand has always managed to realign itself and shape the future.
In 1900 Wilhelm Maybach, technical director of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and long-standing companion of Gottlieb Daimler, developed the first Mercedes. With its low centre of gravity, longitudinally installed aluminium engine in the front, twin camshafts and an innovative honeycomb radiator, the Mercedes 35 HP known as the Simplex, is considered to be the progenitor of all modern passenger cars. When the racing week in Nice was dominated by the new model in spring 1901, Wilhelm Maybach was respectfully titled “Roi des Constructeurs” – “King of designers”.
While Wilhelm Maybach was designing the first Mercedes, another German visionary was dreaming of mobility in the skies: Count Zeppelin. But it was only an innovative engine with a high output, low weight and a fireproof carburettor that gave the idea of the airship its breakthrough. The architects of this breakthrough were Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl, who had already followed in his famous father's footsteps as an apprentice at Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft from the age of 17. In 1909 the two entrepreneurs founded “Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH”, the germ cell of the later “Maybach-Motorenwerke” in Friedrichshafen. Their powerful engines powered aircraft, ships and buses, as well as the “Flying Hamburger” locomotive, the progenitor of all high-speed trains.
When Karl Maybach developed his first automobile in 1919, he had recourse to Mercedes: the “W 1” test car was based on a chassis bearing the star. Like the father, the son was a gifted designer. His inventions, for example the innovative “overdrive transmission”, and his bent for technical perfection founded the legend of the Maybach brand and its circle of illustrious customers: emperors and kings, bankers and captains of industry, top athletes and stars.
In the 1920s and 30s, long-distance travel was a matter of status and style. When the French “Normandie” and the British “Queen Mary” were launched as the most beautiful ocean liners of all time, Maybach was building the ultimate automobile – the Maybach “Zeppelin”. The most stately German luxury limousine of its time combined technology, performance and comfort at the highest level.
The list of exemplary attributes is practically endless. In 1960 Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH was acquired by Daimler. In 2002 the next vehicle to be produced under the Maybach name appeared. The Maybach, which DaimlerChrysler presented to the public in autumn 2002, elegantly continued the great tradition of the brand. These automotive works of art were created on the basis of personal discussions between customers and the designers at the Maybach Centre of Excellence” in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart, and were then individually built in the Maybach manufactory. Until 2013 the Maybach 57, Maybach 62 and Maybach 62 Landaulet were delivered to customers all over the world.
In 2014 Mercedes-Maybach was established as a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz as part of a brand realignment. Alongside the main model, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the brand launched special niche models such as the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman and limited-edition luxury models such as the Mercedes-Maybach S 650 Cabriolet. This autumn the brand will present its first SUV.
The “very best of the very best”
The success story of the Mercedes-Maybach brand continues to this day. Since its market launch in 2015, more than 45,000 examples of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class have been delivered worldwide. In 2018 more Mercedes-Maybach S-Class cars were sold than ever before: one in seven S-Class models sold was a Maybach. The brand continues to follow clear principles under the motto “Ultimate Excellence” – the very best of the very best. The brand and its products are produced and presented with craftsman-like perfection and uncompromising attention to detail. They stand for timeless luxury and status, always accompanied by the history and strengths of the Maybach name. The vehicle technology is always at the highest Mercedes-Benz level, as all Mercedes-Maybach models feature all the innovations and highlights of the current Mercedes-Benz models. Naturally Maybach-specific features are also available beyond this. For the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class these are e.g. two reclining seats in the rear, an electro-transparent sliding roof or the option of an exclusive two-tone paint finish.
Incomparable design and individuality
The success of Maybach models has always been partly due to the unique brand aesthetics. Today the brand aesthetics of Mercedes-Maybach stand for “Ultimate Luxury” in its most modern form. The brand's style is embodied in sublime beauty, supreme aesthetics and elegance. This is not about wallowing in the past, but about forward-looking enhancement and refinement. The ambience is bright, inviting and generous. This is also underscored by the use of light colours, which symbolise the luxury of room and space. Black elements forge a link with Mercedes-Benz and allow precious metals to add a sublime shine. The choice of materials excels with tasteful combinations of familiar, high-grade elements and new materials, and with exclusivity of finish. Ultimate precision and a loving attention to detail are demonstrated by graphic elements which are derived from the brand logo. Every material is always used in perfect harmony with the technology: on customer request, for example, an all-leather roof liner with an LED light band creates an atmosphere that is both warm and futuristic.
The exterior of a Mercedes-Maybach conveys expressiveness and quality. Characteristic features include the radiator grille, long wheelbase, large wheels, distinctive wheel designs and the use of chrome. The chrome-plated radiator grille with its fine, vertical struts creates a distinctive front end emphasising presence and status. The vertical struts become slightly thicker towards the top and raise the visual centre of gravity.
Luxury experience for all the senses
The luxury of the Mercedes-Maybach brand can be experienced by all the senses.Customers are able to visit the Mercedes-Maybach manufactory in Sindelfingen – where they can see, feel and smell the interior materials for themselves. Experts are on hand to advise them when making their choice and styling the interior.
Moreover, every Mercedes-Maybach model is also a sound experience: the Maybach S-Class is equipped with the Burmester® high-end 3D surround sound system, for example. 27 high-performance speakers and 24 separate amplifier channels provide an overall output of 1590 watts. As a visual highlight, the tweeters in the rear doors are presented particularly attractively by being skewed towards the passengers.
The fragrance in the interior also contributes greatly to the luxurious ambience. The new Mercedes-Maybach model is also given its own signature fragrance suited to the SUV-specific interior and travelling experience: The white osmanthus blossom, floral and light, is rounded off by a gentle leather note and spicy tea. This elegant blend is on a bed of natural greenery.
Luxury beyond the product itself
However, the brand experience goes well beyond the vehicle itself. The brand rounds off the lifestyle of its customers with various accessories. The licensing partner “Maybach – Icons of Luxury” produces exclusive collections accompanying the brand, and individual accessories that perfectly complement the individual models, e.g. travel bags, leatherware and home accessories. As well as first-class quality and design, the greatest importance is attached to the functionality of the leatherware and accessories. Fine logo emblems and embossing lend a stylish touch to the products. The all-round brand experience culminates in exceptionally personal, forward-thinking customer service. The exclusive international customer programme “Circle of Excellence” offers unique events such as joint tours or test drives with new vehicles, opportunities for personal conversation with Mercedes-Maybach experts and brand ambassadors, and exclusive insights into Mercedes-Benz production locations. The focus here is on togetherness, exclusivity, inspiration and comfort.
New standards of exclusivity and luxury
The Mercedes-Maybach is constantly developing. Several internationally admired vehicle studies have recently been presented. The visionary future models reinforce the claim to be defining the luxury, status and style of tomorrow. The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 study presented in 2016 is a spectacular luxury-class coupé. The 2+2-seater is a homage to the glorious age of the aero coupés, and consciously carries this tradition forward into the future. The coupé reinterprets classic, emotive design principles in an extreme way. One year later the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet celebrated its world premiere. In 2018 Mercedes-Maybach set new standards in ultimate luxury with the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury study. The design of this crossover between an exclusive high-end saloon and an SUV systematically follows the brand philosophy of sensual purity. The show car combines the comfort and typical strengths of both body styles. These include the raised seating position and the athletic looks. The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury is conceived as an electric vehicle with four compact permanent-magnet synchronous motors and fully variable all-wheel drive.
Progressive, sustainable further development will also strengthen the Mercedes-Maybach brand in the future
Striving for further development also means closely examining all aspects of sustainability. Mercedes-Maybach bases its models on Mercedes-Benz vehicle platforms. During the development of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, a recycling concept is produced for each model in which all components and materials are analysed to establish their suitability for the different stages of the recycling process. Accordingly, all Mercedes-Benz car model materials are 85% recyclable and 95% reusable according to ISO 22 628.
The aim is to further reduce the environmental effects of the materials used. To this end Mercedes-Benz has turned to new materials and components,however the company also makes increasing use of renewable raw materials and recycling. The fundamental principle is this: to achieve more with less.
The many individualisation options at Mercedes-Maybach also include alternative interiors. On customer request and as a one-off example, the interior can e.g. be completely leather-free with a high proportion of vegan materials.
Progressive and sustainable further development is and will remain a key success factor: continuous reinterpretations of the interior and exterior, as well as the integration of alternative drive systems and further digital technologies for the future, are specifically planned by Mercedes-Maybach to further strengthen the brand.
In the same systematic way, the brand positioning with the product portfolio is continuously driven forward: in November 2019 the brand will present its first model in the attractive SUV segment. In taking this step, Mercedes-Maybach is meeting the wishes of customers for an expansion of the existing model portfolio, even more distinct differentiation from the basic Mercedes-Benz models and a stronger brand profile.
In this way the Mercedes-Maybach brand is once again underlining its status as the epitome of luxury that constantly reinvents itself.

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Design Essentials III: How designers showcase the luxury of the future

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The highlights: Design Essentials III – The main points at a glance

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Interview with Gorden Wagener: “Our design showcases the luxury of the brand.”

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Exterior design: Seamless, digital and electric

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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS show car: Lasting beauty that moves: Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS

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September 2019

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Wolfgang Würth

Manager Communications EQ

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Head of International Product & Technology Communications

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The highlights: The VISION EQS in brief

Stuttgart/Frankfurt, Sep 10, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS show car: Lasting beauty that moves.

Stuttgart/Frankfurt, Sep 10, 2019

Our driving force: The Vision EQS show car as a milestone in a new era for the automobile

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Design: A statement. Sustainable. Intelligent. Luxurious. Mercedes-Benz.

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Technology: With its battery-electric platform, Mercedes-Benz is clearly committing itself towards emission-free mobility.

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AMBITION2039: Our way to sustainable mobility

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smart at the 2019 International Motor Show in Frankfurt: The new generation: ground-breaking, digital, urban

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September 2019

Stuttgart/Frankfurt

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Ariane Fiedler

Manager MBC Brand, smart & Lab 1886 Communications

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smart Product Communications

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Short version: Refresh: smart at the 2019 International Motor Show in Frankfurt

Stuttgart/Frankfurt, Sep 5, 2019

smart EQ fortwo & smart EQ forfour: The new generation: ground-breaking, digital, urban

Stuttgart/Frankfurt, Sep 5, 2019

06. Sep 2019Mercedes-Benz continues double-digit sales growth in August

In August, 62,213 cars with the three-pointed star were delivered in the Europe region and a new record for the month August was set (+13.1%). Sales in Germany, the domestic market, grew by a double-digit rate, as in July, to 26,658 units (+24.3%). In the first eight months of the year, 200,340 cars with the… Continue reading 06. Sep 2019Mercedes-Benz continues double-digit sales growth in August

Mercedes-Benz continues double-digit sales growth in August

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September 2019

Stuttgart

177,819 Mercedes-Benz cars were delivered worldwide – a new record for the month of August (+14.0%). Significant growth in sales of compact cars continued in August (+28.6%). Renewed year-on-year increase in worldwide deliveries of C- and E-Class Saloons in August. Sales from January to August are approaching the high level of the previous year with more than 1.5 million units (-0.7%). “August was the second month in succession for Mercedes-Benz in which we posted a new record for worldwide unit sales. The encouragement and loyalty of our customers are an absolutely positive signal for us in view of the current challenges for the entire industry,” said Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing and Sales. Stuttgart. With sales of 177,819 cars in August, Mercedes-Benz posted double-digit growth (+14.0%) for the second time in succession. At the same time, a new record was set for the month of August. Double-digit sales growth in all three regions – Europe, Asia-Pacific and NAFTA – and in those regions’ core markets were achieved last month. The continuing popularity of the compact cars had a positive impact on the development of unit sales (+28.6%). Deliveries of SUVs increased in August for the first time this year due to sales stimulus from the new models (+8.7%). Furthermore, worldwide deliveries increased once again last month of saloon cars of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (+6.7%) and E-Class (+14.7%). Sales of 1,501,405 units in the first eight months of the year by the Stuttgart-based company with the three-pointed star are approaching the high prior-year level (-0.7%).
From January until August, Mercedes-Benz maintained its market leadership in the premium segment in markets including Germany, UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, Canada and Republic of South Africa.
“August was the second month in succession for Mercedes-Benz in which we posted a new record for worldwide unit sales. The encouragement and loyalty of our customers are an absolutely positive signal for us in view of the current challenges for the entire industry,” said Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing and Sales. “Since August, our customers have been able to order the third generation of the compact-car family with hybrid drive. The EQ Power for the A- and B-Class demonstrates our plug-in offensive at Mercedes-Benz. By 2020, we want to expand the range to well over 20 model variants.”
Mercedes-Benz unit sales by region and market
In August, 62,213 cars with the three-pointed star were delivered in the Europe region and a new record for the month August was set (+13.1%). Sales in Germany, the domestic market, grew by a double-digit rate, as in July, to 26,658 units (+24.3%). In the first eight months of the year, 200,340 cars with the star from the Stuttgart-based company were delivered to customers – an increase of 2.7% compared with the same period of last year. Last month was the best August of all time for unit sales in Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, Portugal and Denmark.
Sales of 82,310 cars by Mercedes-Benz in the Asia-Pacific region are higher than ever before in an August (+13.8%). From January to August, 642,603 units were delivered in the region – also a new high for the first eight months of a year (+0.5%). In China, the region’s core market, 60,134 customers were delighted to receive their new car with the star in August, which is 12.8% more than in the prior-year month. Mercedes-Benz set sales records in China in both August and the first eight months of the year: 464,226 vehicles were delivered there in the period of January to August (+4.1%). A new August record was set also in South Korea and Vietnam last month.
Sales in the NAFTA region increased by a double-digit rate for the second month in succession to 29,678 units (+20.9%). As before, a key driver of sales growth in the region is its core market, the United States, where 24,771 Mercedes-Benz cars were sold in August (+21.8%). From January to August, sales of 196,779 units approached the prior-year level (-1.2%). Deliveries in Canada last month also increased by a double-digit percentage.
Mercedes-Benz unit sales by model
The model change for the compact cars also had a clear impact on sales in August: approximately 48,900 units of the A- and B-Class, CLA, CLA Shooting Brake and GLA were delivered last month (+28.6%). The main drivers of this growth besides the A-Class are above all the B-Class (+46.4%) and the new CLA Coupé, deliveries of which more than doubled in Europe last month. In the first eight months of the year, approximately 417,000 compact cars were sold worldwide (+9.5%). The compact cars thus set records for both August and the period of January to August.
Deliveries of the E-Class Saloon and Estate reached a new record for an August: 28,200 units sold represent an increase of 11.2% over the prior-year month. The E-Class Saloon reported sales growth worldwide of 14.7%. In China, the long-wheelbase version of the E-Class Saloon was very popular (+11.7%).
Sales in the SUV segment increased for the first time this year due to the positive impact of the model changes: approximately 61,800 units sold in August of the GLA, GLC, GLC Coupé, GLE, GLE Coupé, GLS and G-Class represent a growth of 8.7%. The main effects of the recent model changes came from the upgraded generation of the GLC and the new GLE – both also reached a new high in August. Deliveries of the new G-Class increased by a strong double-digit rate last month and in the first eight months of this year have already surpassed the record level of full-year 2017.
smart
A total of 11,161 two-door and four-door urban microcars of the smart brand were handed over to customers worldwide last month (+31.8%). Deliveries in the Europe region, especially in Germany, France and Italy, made a key contribution to the growth in August. In the first eight months of the year, 80,490 cars were sold worldwide (-5.9%). The electric models from smart are being upgraded and will have their world premiere at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Overview of Mercedes-Benz Cars unit sales
August 2019
Change in %
Year to August 2019
Change in %
Mercedes-Benz
177,819
+14.0
1,501,405
-0.7
smart
11,161
+31.8
80,490
-5.9
Mercedes-Benz Cars
188,980
+15.0
1,581,895
-1.0
Mercedes-Benz
unit sales in the regions/markets
Europe
62,213
+13.1
593,441
-0.7
– thereof Germany
26,658
+24.3
200,340
+2.7
Asia/Pacific
82,310
+13.8
642,603
+0.5
– thereof China
60,134
+12.8
464,226
+4.1
NAFTA
29,678
+20.9
233,328
-3.1
– thereof USA
24,771
+21.8
196,779
-1.2

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Christopher R. Springer

International Business Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars
Sales & After Sales

christopher_renz.springer@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 17-33806

Fax: +49 711 17-7902-3252

Katja Liesenfeld

Manager International Business Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars
Sales & After Sales

katja.liesenfeld@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 17-32972

Fax: +49 711 17-790-24594

Sofia Stauber

Head of International Business Communications
Mercedes-Benz Cars

sofia.stauber@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 17-40598

Fax: +49 711 17790-91184

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC , selenite grey metallic, Leather silk beige/espresso brown

Fuel consumption combined: 7.4-7.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 169-162g/km*

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Jun 8, 2019

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Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4MATIC Coupe, cosmos black metallic, Edition 1, ARTICO man-made leather, DINAMICA microfiber black

Fuel consumption combined: 6.7-6.5 l/100 km; Combined CO2 emissions: 153-149 g/km*

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Apr 17, 2019

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Mercedes-Benz E 300 de Sedan, diamond white metallic, Leather antracite black.

Fuel consumption combined: 1.6 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined: 41 g/km*; Power consumption combined: 18.7 kWh/100 km*

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04. Sep 2019Mercedes-Benz reports August Sales of 24,771 Vehicles, up 21.8%

September 04, 2019 – Mercedes-Benz reports August Sales of 24,771 Vehicles, up 21.8% Atlanta, USA – Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 24,771 Mercedes-Benz models, a 21.8% increase over August 2018. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded August sales of 5,373 units and smart sold 74, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,218 vehicles… Continue reading 04. Sep 2019Mercedes-Benz reports August Sales of 24,771 Vehicles, up 21.8%

First episode of CEO Podcast Transportation Matters about automated driving

Transportation Matters – the CEO Podcast of Daimler Trucks & Buses goes on air today with its first episode. Host Martin Daum, Member of the Daimler AG Board of Management responsible for Daimler Trucks & Buses, welcomes Michael Fleming, CEO of the US-based company TORC Robotics for the opening season. In the 30-minute podcast talk,… Continue reading First episode of CEO Podcast Transportation Matters about automated driving