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BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

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December 2019

München/Stuttgart

Dynamic growth in joint ventures’ mobility services: nearly 90 million customers – up 44 percent since start of 2019 New umbrella organisation supports efficient steering and focusing of activities FREE NOW increases gross merchandise value (run rate) / platform revenues significantly to reach new record of more than two billion euros Munich/Stuttgart – Following the successful launch of the YOUR NOW joint ventures in February 2019, the companies are maintaining their dynamic growth course: Almost 90 million people currently use the joint ventures’ mobility services for car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, charging and multimodal platforms, which are offered in over 1,300 cities worldwide.
The shareholders are now setting course for the joint ventures’ next phase of expansion, which will be focused on profitable growth. The services offered by the joint ventures will continue to be tailored to customer needs and clustered into three pillars: ..

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Consumer Electronics Show 2020 : Mercedes-Benz presents an exceptional glimpse into the future

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December 2019

Stuttgart/Las Vegas

Stuttgart/Las Vegas. In his keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show taking place in Las Vegas (CES) from 7 to 10 January 2020, Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, will provide a visionary outlook of the future interaction between man and machine. The highlight of the brand with the star's appearance will be the world premiere of a pioneering concept vehicle which has been inspired by one of the most innovative brands of the entertainment sector. This symbiosis will also be reflected in the redesigned motor show presence at CES 2020. The keynote speech will be transmitted on Monday, 6 January from 8.30 p.m. (7 January, 5:30 am CET) via Livestream on Mercedes me media: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/ces2020.
The concept vehicle and its visionary technical solutions once again demonstrate the innovative strength of Mercedes-Benz. It completely redefines the term “Sustainable Modern Luxury” and symbolises the brand's aspirations to achieve sustainable mobility today, tomorrow and in the future. The creative and trendsetting features of the show car match the brand philosophy which places the focus on people and sets standards for the future of mobility.
Exciting presentations and a new stand design at CES 2020 in Las Vegas
The Mercedes-Benz show stand invites visitors into a world of forward-looking mobility. Visitors will be able to experience the highlights of the product and technology brand EQ – the all-electric EQC 400 4MATIC (combined power consumption: 20.8-19.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)*, the Vision EQS and also the new, futuristic concept vehicle. The 2020 show stand will give visitors the opportunity to dive into an adventure world, underscoring the consistent enhancement of the Mercedes-Benz trade show concept. The focal point comprises the brand world as well as its products, services and innovations.
On the first day of the show, Tuesday, 7 January 2020, three interactive talks will take place on the Mercedes-Benz stand:
10:30 am: Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG responsible for Sales & Marketing will be talking about the exceptional cooperation between one of the most innovative brands in the entertainment sector and the most valuable luxury automotive brand in the world. Furthermore, she will open the 2020 CES show stand – an experience of innovation, product and the brand for all visitors.
11:30 am: Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, talks about “Pioneering the Future” and explains the connections and the effects of a holistic, sustainable development strategy in which the human being is always the focus.
12:30 pm: Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Daimler Group, will describe the development of human-centred design and also the link between design and functionality in the interior of the new show car. Interested parties can experience the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 in Las Vegas via the Mercedes-Benz platforms for journalists and influencers. You will find all relevant information and highlights in an event special on Mercedes me media: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/CES2020. Additionally you can also find all the news on Twitter: @mb_press.

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Tel: +49 711 17 75841

Christina Mayer

Head of Global Mercedes-Benz Brand, Design & Special Media Communications

christina.mayer@daimler.com

Tel: +49 160 8640977

David Vorsteher

Head of Global Mercedes-Benz Brand, Design & Special Media Communications

david.vorsteher@daimler.com

Tel: +49 176 30919255

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