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Mercedes-Benz Cars at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show

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February 2019

Stuttgart/Geneva

Stuttgart/Geneva. At the 89th Geneva Motor Show, the inventor of the automobile will present the new CLA Shooting Brake and, for the first time, the Concept EQV and the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLC. Also on display to the public for the first time will be the Formula E showcar and the smart forease+. While the new V-Class will celebrate its show premiere.
The press conference will start on the first press day, 5 March, at 8.45 a.m. in Hall 6. With the online platform Mercedes me media, anybody interested can be there live – wherever they are in the world. Press materials, photos and videos relating to the new products are available via a constantly updated media hub. The multi-angle livestream and the media special for the 2019 Geneva Motor Show can be found at https://media.mercedes-benz.com/gims2019.
Intelligent sports car with a load compartment
With the world premiere of the CLA Shooting Brake, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a design counterpart to the CLA Coupé whose elegantly contoured, muscular rear end ensures substantial benefits in terms of practicality and stowage space. The Shooting Brake reinterprets the design idiom of sensual purity, and turns the interior into a cool and stylish user interface for intelligent digital technology. It features the very latest driving assistance systems with cooperative driver support, and thus provides the highest level of active safety in this segment with functions adopted from the S‑C lass.
The future of the electrified SUV
The Concept EQV is also on display to the world public for the first time – it is the world's first SUV in the premium segment with purely battery-electric drive. The near-series concept vehicle combines locally emission-free mobility with impressive performance, maximum functionality and aesthetic design.
New edition of a people-carrier
Following its world premiere in January, the new V-Class is celebrating its show debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Major improvements include a revised front end design, the introduction of the OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine in various output levels – as the V 300 d with a new peak output of 176 kW (239 hp) (combined fuel consumption 6.3-5.9 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions 165-154 g/km)1 – the 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission available in the V-Class for the first time, and new safety and assistance systems.
Even more versatile SUV trendsetter
Also celebrating its world premiere is the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLC. Like its predecessors, the SUV combines outstanding on and off-road driving characteristics with spaciousness, practicality and comfort. With its wide, sporty look, the new control concept including MBUX and gesture control, innovative driving assistance systems and a revised engine range, the new GLC offers the very best of the Mercedes-Benz world.
Two trailblazing showcar premieres
Two further world premieres in Geneva provide an outlook on the future: The Formula E showcar represents the entry of the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E team into the ABB FIA Formula E Championship from the 2019/20 season onwards. This series is the ideal platform to demonstrate the high performance of battery-electric vehicles under the technology brand EQ.
With the smart forease+, the smart brand is not only presenting a trailblazing designer showcar, but also the latest developments in “ready to” services as a pioneer in comprehensive mobility services. More than eight services such as private carsharing or package deliveries directly into the vehicle make urban living easier, and operation is childsplay with the new user guidance system.
Attractive special models
Also on display for the first time are three special models from Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG: the SL 500 Grand Edition (combined fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 223 g/km)2 with carefully chosen interior appointments, the SLC 300 Final Edition ( combined fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 161 g/km)2 in exclusive sun yellow and the S 65 Final Edition (combined fuel consumption: 14.2 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 325 g/km)2, which crowns and brings to an end the long success story of the 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine in the S-Class Saloon.
“Meet Mercedes” sees the continuation of an event format from recent years: On 4 March, at “HEAD – Genève” on the day before the 89th Geneva Motor Show, this enables journalists to get to know the new products of Mercedes-Benz Cars in advance during presentations, workshops and walk-around sessions, and have informal conversations with Daimler experts.

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Mercedes-Benz at the Mobile World Congress 2019: Cooperation as a key factor of successful digitisation

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February 2019

Stuttgart/Barcelona

Stuttgart/Barcelona. At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) from 25 to 28 February 2019 in Barcelona, Mercedes-Benz and the cross-Group initiative DigitalLife@Daimler are putting the spotlight on the significance of strategic partnerships for the digital transformation. Across an area spanning 320 square metres, technologies and innovations from various sectors can be experienced: for example the big-data platform eXtollo, which Daimler has developed on the basis of Microsoft Azure, and future mobility solutions for the bus. Also being presented are the CLA Coupé, which is celebrating its European premiere, the new Mercedes-Benz EQC and the new Mercedes-Benz Actros. On 25 February Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars plus Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, will be making a joint appearance. Current information at #FutureOfMobility #MWC19.
The Mobile World Congress is now a firm fixture in Daimler AG's show calendar: this is the third time the car company has had its own stand at the tech congress. Its presence aims to make the various digitisation activities in the Group visible and tangible. This involvement is in conjunction with the DigitalLife@Daimler initiative: it provides impetus, develops new formats and acts as an intermediary between divisions – so that everyone in the company can benefit from the opportunities provided by the digital transformation and help shape the change.
“For us, digitisation is more than zeros and ones. It is also a mindset. For us, an open corporate culture is just as much a part of the digital transformation as innovative ideas and new products”, say Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
As we open up strategically to new ideas and ways of working, the importance of new partnerships increases. An example of this is Daimler AG's cooperation with Microsoft in building up the global big-data platform eXtollo. Behind it is the first cloud-based solution for evaluating large quantities of data on the basis of Microsoft's cloud and data platform Azure, which meets the car company's high security requirements. Big-data analyses are used, for example, in vehicle maintenance and development. The new cloud service makes it easier for Daimler employees to exchange data quickly, regardless of their location. The company can control and encrypt access to the data itself.
At the Mobile World Congress Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche will meet with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on 25 February 2019 from 5 p.m. They will talk about new cooperations and the technologies of the future and a corporate culture which is necessary to guide two heavyweights like Microsoft and Daimler successfully through the digital transformation.
Stand concept focuses on variety and dialogue
Visitors will find the exhibition area of Mercedes-Benz and DigitalLife@Daimler in Hall 6. The first ports of call for all fans of automotive innovations are the CLA Coupé, which is celebrating its European premiere at the MWC and putting the topic of gaming front and centre, and the “Mercedes-Benz of electric vehicles”: the new Mercedes-Benz EQC.
On board the EQC visitors can discover features such as the latest generation of the multimedia system MBUX – Mercedes Benz User Experience. There is also an MBUX demonstrator. The innovative operating system will later be part of the CLA Coupé's standard equipment. The CLA has been equipped with another highlight specially for its appearance at the show: a new gaming application. It facilitates a look ahead to the driving experience of tomorrow. For thanks to autonomous driving, in the future there will be more time on board a car to make use of the entertainment on offer.
First series truck with outside-mirror camera instead of outside mirrors, plus multimedia cockpit
The opposite side of the stand puts the focus on the Truck division. A walk-on 1:1 model of the new Mercedes-Benz Actros is on display. A look into the cockpit makes it clear to what extent topics such as digitisation, partially automated driving and networking are also revolutionising the driving experience in the truck. The most striking highlights of the new Actros are the outside-mirror camera system, which affords optimum vision, and the intuitively controllable multimedia cockpit in the interior. The heavyweight's key and most spectacular new feature is the Active Drive Assist. It sees Mercedes-Benz Trucks bringing partially automated driving to series production. The new Active Drive Assist can brake, accelerate and steer autonomously. The equipment also includes the Mercedes-Benz Truck App Portal from the telematics provider Fleetboard. Apps such as Fleetboard Driver make the driver's work easier and can be used in the multimedia cockpit.
The connecting element at the centre of the show stand is what is known as the “Campus”. It offers a stage for innovations from different corporate units of Daimler AG. Many of the projects unveiled here, including the big-data platform eXtollo, are benefiting from new forms of cooperation. By presenting new products and features which have yet to reach series maturity in some cases, Daimler is entering into a dialogue with partners and customers at an early stage. This approach underlines the company's conviction that innovations must follow people's needs and not the other way round.
The innovations being presented and discussed include the following:
DigitalLife Crowd Ideation Platform: on this internal platform Daimler employees can suggest ideas as part of competitions – Challenges – and comment on and assess then and even invest virtual money. More than 115,000 employees have already registered. Now the initiative is entering the next stage and is opening up the platform externally. Transparency, interaction and openness to new partnerships are thus advancing to a new level. Digital travel companion for more road safety: In Barcelona, Daimler Financial Services is for the first time presenting a Proof of Concept for an app which combines behavioural and personal data from a smartphone and wearable with real-time data such as traffic data. As a digital travel companion the app supports the driver with individual recommendations on long car journeys. It is a digital addition to the drowsiness warner ATTENTION ASSIST from Mercedes-Benz, already installed as standard. As an app the service can be used irrespective of the brand and vehicle model. Customer Journey Bus: using selected scenarios from the Innovation Lab Mobility Solutions, Daimler Buses is demonstrating how the travelling experience is set to change for bus passengers. At Mobility Solutions, Daimler Buses is working closely with startups and other partners. At the MWC the Lab is presenting the “Customer Journey” of the future at the MWC by way of example. It begins with smart and flexible planning of the itinerary, continues with immersive-gaming offers during the journey and extends to interactive sightseeing including real-time information on the windows of the bus. In the Campus area the exhibitors are also inviting visitors to daily “DigitalLife TechTalks”. In three to four discussion panels each day, experts discuss a variety of trend topics such as Urban Mobility, Intrapreneurship, Fit&Healthy and Digital Transformation in Formula 1. As part of the TechTalks Daimler is presenting features such as the app pacTris for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. PacTris is a digital loading assistant which helps even during the shopping experience when it comes to the question of whether and how the products and packages chosen best fit in the boot. Following the big success during pilots for the smart, pacTris is now being integrated as a new function for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Two stands, one aim: MWC and 4YFN
In parallel with the Mobile World Congress the startup fair “Four Years From Now” (4YFN) is taking place in Barcelona. DigitalLife@Daimler also has a stand there. In terms of content the presence follows on from the presentation at the MWC, by making the strategic significance of the DigitalLife crowd ideas platform tangible with the aid of concrete examples: internal startups from Daimler, which have submitted their ideas on the platform and put them up for discussion, are presenting the current status of their projects in the inspiring framework of 4YFN.
What exactly is DigitalLife@Daimler?
Daimler has already been investing in the digitisation of all its business processes for many years. In order to shape this change already, from a position of leadership, the company wants to strengthen all of its global units to enable them to form the basis for the successful implementation of new business models with an emphasis on the company's 5C strategy. We shall: strengthen our core business (CORE), lead in new future fields (CASE), adapt our corporate culture (CULTURE) and adapt our divisional structure (COMPANY). The benchmark for each of these modules is our fifth and most important C: our CUSTOMERS. For a long time now, Daimler has made the digital transformation a key component of its corporate strategy. With DigitalLife@Daimler we are promoting the digital transformation in all divisions at Daimler and driving forward digital issues with an integrated and cross-divisional approach.

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TecTalk: Mercedes-Benz Cars Technology Strategy and Emissions: On the road to zero-emission driving

© 2019 Daimler AG. All rights reserved. * The figures are provided in accordance with the German regulation ‘PKW-EnVKV’ and apply to the German market only. Further information on official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO₂ emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the EU guide ‘Information on the fuel consumption,… Continue reading TecTalk: Mercedes-Benz Cars Technology Strategy and Emissions: On the road to zero-emission driving

Driving Performance on land and on water: Stronger and lighter

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February 2019

Affalterbach/Miami

combined fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 257 g/km*Affalterbach/Miami. Today Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing presented the “41’ AMG Carbon Edition” at the Miami International Boat Show. As the eleventh jointly developed boat in this longstanding partnership, this special edition sets new standards in terms of performance, handling and versatility. Its systematic lightweight construction and design are inspired by the current Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 257 g/km).
The stated figures were determined in accordance with the prescribed measuring method. These are the “NEDC CO2 figures” according to Art. 2 No. 1 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1153. The fuel consumption figures were calculated based on these figures. Further information on the vehicles on offer, including the WLTP values, can be found for each country at www.mercedes-benz.com
Robust, lightweight carbon-fibre components are installed in the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition and the boat features an optimized centre of gravity for ideal handling. “For twelve years we have been exploring the limits of performance on land and at sea with Cigarette Racing. Inspired by the incredible new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door Coupé, the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition impresses with its extremely high performance and its expressive design”, says Tobias Moers, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
To achieve dynamic performance coupled with versatility, the Cigarette Racing team engineers followed a single design aim in their development work: weight reduction. Compared to the GT R Performance boat of 2017, the engineers were able to save around 250 kilograms of weight thanks to an optimised mixture of lightweight materials which includes carbon-fibre. The hull of the 41-foot (12.5-metre) long vessel uses innovative sandwich construction with carbon-fibre structural laminates on both sides of a lightweight core. This allows a more rigid structure of considerably reduced weight. Furthermore, the deck, rudder, roof lining and hardtop of the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition are also made of carbon-fibre. This lightweight construction also ensured it was possible to lower the boat's centre of gravity, improving the handling during high speed manoeuvres.
High performance on water
The 41’ AMG Carbon Edition is powered by four Mercury Racing 400R outboard engines. Together they generate 1177 kW (1,600 hp), giving the boat a top speed of 142 km/h. These are extraordinary performance figures in this boat class, which combines the user-friendliness of outboard engines with a spacious interior. It also allows larger passenger groups to be accommodated in luxurious surroundings. For example, the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition is able to carry eight passengers at maximum speed or up to 20 passengers at cruising speed. Thanks to lightweight construction and power, the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition offers an attractive combination of performance, excellent handling and versatility, attributes it shares with the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-door Coupé.
The design of the 41’ AMG Carbon Edition
“The new Cigarette Racing boat underlines the current brand aesthetics of Mercedes-AMG, which makes the passion for aesthetics and power noticeable. The strong brand graphics becomes the symbol of this experience”, says Gorden Wagener,
Chief Design Officer Daimler AG. “Thus, the Performance Luxury by Mercedes-AMG can also be experienced at sea.”
The striking design of the boat is the result of close collaboration between the Cigarette Racing Team and Mercedes-Benz designers, who developed the paint finish and the graphic design of the hull. The hull is painted in designo graphite grey magno, a finish developed exclusively for the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé. The hallmark graphic design derives its special appeal from the contrast between matte and high-gloss areas interacting with bright red.
These central design features are continued in the interior of the boat, where they create an unmistakable Mercedes-AMG interior. For example, the tailored seat upholstery is colour-coordinated with the exterior and seam patterns exclusively designed for this special edition. Additionally, the interior features innovative “Cigarette Cool” upholstery which is able to reflect up to 30 percent of the absorbed heat. This technology made a darker colour choice possible in the interior, while retaining a comfortable and luxurious atmosphere. The cockpit is equipped with three multifunctional 17-inch full-HD Garmin displays with touchscreens. The displays show GPS coordinates, navigation charts and engine/operating data. They can also be used to control the onboard ambient lighting.
The land-based role model: the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé
The land-based role model for the Cigarette Racing 41’ AMG Carbon Edition is the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé, which is also prominently displayed at the Miami International Boat Show. The Coupé is the third vehicle and the first four-door sports car to be developed entirely in-house by the performance brand. Technical highlights of the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé include active rear-wheel steering for great agility and stability, an electronically extendable rear spoiler for optimum downforce at different speeds, an electronic rear axle with limited slip differential and a specially adapted AMG Ride Control sport suspension based on Air Body Control.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 is powered by a hand-built AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine developing 424 kW (577 hp) and 800 Nm of peak torque; the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S develops 463 kW (630 hp) and a peak torque of 900 Nm. This addition to the AMG GT family opens the segment up to customers seeking a vehicle which offers the impressive Driving Performance of the two-door AMG GT sports car combined with day-to-day suitability and ample space for four passengers.
Cooperation between Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing have worked together since 2007, above all with joint customer and marketing activities. Whether on water or on land, Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing share similar DNA. Both companies have their roots in racing, and both are inspired by the same values. This makes them ideal partners who are jointly redefining the limits of design and performance. These 38 (11.6 m) to 60-foot (15.2 m) long motor boats by the American specialist are among the world's fastest and most exclusive racing boats. Customers receive tailor-made, hand-finished quality that has been tested under extreme conditions – both by Mercedes-AMG and by Cigarette Racing.

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Manager Communications Mercedes-AMG

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Daimler Trucks: record year 2018 with best-ever unit sales, revenue and earnings

Record results for unit sales, revenue and EBIT in 2018 Double-digit growth rates in NAFTA region, Brazil and India Fixed-cost optimization of 1.4 billion euros to take first full effect on earnings in 2019 – measures for efficiency enhancement to continue as planned Daimler Trucks anticipates a slight increase in unit sales and aims for… Continue reading Daimler Trucks: record year 2018 with best-ever unit sales, revenue and earnings

Supervisory Board appoints Harald Wilhelm as member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG

Harald Wilhelm to become member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG with responsibility for Finance & Controlling and Daimler Financial Services division Appointment of Wilhelm as of April 1, 2019 for three years Manfred Bischoff, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG: “Harald Wilhelm is a successful Chief Financial Officer with an… Continue reading Supervisory Board appoints Harald Wilhelm as member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG

Ad-hoc Release: Supervisory Board appoints Harald Wilhelm as member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG

Stuttgart (Germany) – The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has appointed Harald Wilhelm as member of the company’s Board of Management. Effective as of April 1, 2019, he will join the Board of Management without direct responsibilities and will assume Board of Management responsibility for Finance & Controlling and the Daimler Financial Services division at… Continue reading Ad-hoc Release: Supervisory Board appoints Harald Wilhelm as member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG

Forsa study on mobility and environmental challenges in the city

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February 2019

Stuttgart

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Every fourth German welcomes extension of car sharing offers

Stuttgart, Feb 8, 2019

Every fourth German welcomes extension of car sharing offers

Stuttgart, Feb 8, 2019

Mercedes-Benz delivers more than 180,000 vehicles worldwide in January

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February 2019

Stjuttgart

Mercedes-Benz A180 d AMG Line: Fuel consumption combined: 4,5-4,1 l/100 kmcombined CO2 emissions: 118-108 g/km* Mercedes-Benz delivered 180,539 vehicles worldwide last month (-6.7%). In China, more than 70,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles were delivered in a month for the first time (+4.8%). The new A-Class with the intuitive and adaptive MBUX multimedia system continued along its growth path for the fifth consecutive month, achieving a strong sales increase of approximately 35% in January. “2019 will be a challenging year for the entire industry. But we expect to inspire our customers with new models – especially in the second half of the year – and therefore aim to achieve a slight increase in unit sales and a new record in the full year,” said Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing and Sales. Worldwide sales were impacted at the beginning of the year primarily by model changes in the high-volume segments. Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz delivered 180,539 vehicles to its customers all over the world in January (-6.7%). The second-best start to a year for sales was influenced by important model changes in the high-volume SUV and compact-car segments. In particular, the model change of the B-Class, CLA and GLE, each with a double-digit sales decrease, had a negative impact on total unit sales worldwide despite the ongoing high demand for the cars with the star. From today’s perspective, the company expects the model changes to affect deliveries in the first quarter. With a high degree of probability, the full year will be affected also by exogenous challenges and geopolitical risks.
At the same time, Mercedes-Benz Cars assumes that the model offensive will lead to sales growth in the second half of the year. The company with the three-pointed star therefore expects to slightly increase its worldwide unit sales overall, and to achieve another record in 2019. Last month, Mercedes-Benz defended its market leadership in the premium segment in markets including Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Czech Republic, South Korea, the United States, Canada and Brazil.
“With more than 180,000 vehicles delivered, Mercedes-Benz has started the year 2019 with the second-best January ever. Last month was below the strong figure for the previous year; this was in line with our expectations, however, due to important model changes. With the B-Class, the CLA and the GLE, we look forward in the coming months to the new generations of models very popular with our customers and expect the model offensive in our high-volume segments to provide significant sales impetus,” said Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing and Sales. “2019 will be a challenging year for the entire industry. But we expect to inspire our customers with new models – especially in the second half of the year – and therefore aim to achieve a slight increase in unit sales and a new record in the full year.”
Mercedes-Benz unit sales by region and market
In Europe, Mercedes-Benz sold a total of 57,963 vehicles in January (-11.2%). In the core market of Germany, 19,296 models with the star were delivered – representing an 11.9% decrease in unit sales. The new A-Class continues to be especially popular with customers in Europe and Germany, with strong double-digit growth at the start of the year.
In the Asia-Pacific region, 93,234 vehicles with the star were handed over to customers last month (-1.3%). In China, the largest sales market, 71,697 units were delivered to customers – the best start to a year so far (+4.8%). In addition, for the first time more than 70,000 Mercedes-Benz cars were sold in China in one month. The main drivers of this development were once again the long-wheelbase versions of the C-Class and E-Class sedan, both of which posted double-digit growth.
In the NAFTA region, Mercedes-Benz sold a total of 26,068 vehicles in January (-11.5%). A total of 22,507 customers in the United States were delighted to receive their new model with the three-pointed star last month (-11.1%). In particular, the C-Class sedan was very popular by customers in the USA, resulting in a sales increase compared to previous year.
Mercedes-Benz unit sales by model
In January, the SUVs from Mercedes-Benz were well below the previous year's high level, with sales of more than 60,000 units of the GLA, GLC, GLC Coupé, GLE, GLE Coupé, GLS and G-Class models (-15.9%). Above all, the GLE model change had a dampening effect on unit sales.
The new C-Class Saloon and Estate have started the year 2019 with their best-ever January. More than 36,000 customers were delighted to take delivery of their new C-Class Saloon or Estate last month, representing a worldwide increase of 2.8% in unit sales of those models. The C-Class Saloon was especially popular in January for example in Germany, the United Kingdom and China, with double-digit sales growth in each of those markets.
At the start of the big model-change year for the compact cars, more than 41,000 customers opted for an A- or B-Class, a CLA, CLA Shooting Brake or a GLA (-5.2%). Above all, the model changes for the B-Class and the CLA had an impact on sales of the high-volume compact models. The new CLA was unveiled at the beginning of the year at CES in Las Vegas. For the fifth month in a row, the new A-Class demonstrated the growth impetus that the new models provide for sales following the successful launch: Worldwide deliveries of the model rose by approximately 35% in January.
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In January, 8,297 vehicles of the smart brand were sold (-10.1%). In Germany, sales of the two- and four-door urban microcars reached a new January record with an increase of approximately 8%. The smart models were especially popular also in France, resulting in strong double-digit sales growth.
Overview of Mercedes-Benz Cars unit sales
January 2019
Change in %
Year to January 2019
Change in %
Mercedes-Benz
180,539
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180,539
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smart
8,297
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8,297
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Mercedes-Benz Cars
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Mercedes-Benz unit sales in the regions/markets
Europe
57,963
-11.2
57,963
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– thereof Germany
19,296
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19,296
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Asia-Pacific
93,234
-1.3
93,234
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– thereof China
71,697
+4.8
71,697
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NAFTA
26,068
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– thereof USA
22,507
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Katja Liesenfeld

Manager Global Business Communications
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Cross-industry development partnership. Pilot project from TenneT and Daimler

Successful development partnership between transmission system operator TenneT and Mercedes-Benz Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Project partners have proven in the Kamenz test lab: Automobile battery storage systems can perform the job of system stabilisation for large-scale power plants Innovative energy storage solutions make an important contribution towards the energy transition Bayreuth/Kamenz –… Continue reading Cross-industry development partnership. Pilot project from TenneT and Daimler