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The Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1 DHL recognized Lewis Hamilton as the winner of this year’s DHL Fastest Lap Award

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, November 2014

DHL honors consistent high performance and speed with prestigious award A season to celebrate for the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team: FIA Formula One™ Drivers’ World Championship, FIA Formula One™ Constructors’ World Championship, DHL Fastest Lap Award BONN, 25-11-2014 … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz provided virtual preview of an innovative interior concept for an autonomous luxury vehicle presented at the TecDay “Autonomous Mobility”

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, November 2014

Stuttgart/Sunnyvale, 18-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Relaxing travel lounge or mobile office: the luxury saloon of the future will provide the option of autonomous driving, offering people totally new freedoms. In future, the car will take on more than ever the character … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Cars expands the international presence of its procurement organization

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, November 2014

Footprint in China, NAFTA and South Africa deepened New C-Class localized on four continents for the first time Procurement and supplier quality functions integrated Dr. Klaus Zehender, Divisional Board Member Procurement and Supplier Quality Mercedes-Benz Cars: “We need the most … Read the full press release

Voith honoured with the Dekra Award for its special achievements in the environment category

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, November 2014

Award for environmentally compatible hazardous materials management Innovative process paves the way to pollutant-free products Stuttgart/Heidenheim, Germany, 12-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith received the Dekra Award on November 11 for its special achievements in the environment category. In the presence of Baden-Württemberg’s … Read the full press release

Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains Brixworth awarded the Dewar Trophy for its PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, October 2014

Brixworth, 31-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is proud to announce that Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), Brixworth, has been awarded the coveted Dewar Trophy – renowned as the most prestigious award in British engineering – for its PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz and FUSO presented the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system to Japanese politicians, administrative officials, and media representatives in Japan

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, October 2014

Customers, government agencies, and media representatives receive information about sustainable transportation concept for mass transit Daimler Buses has global expertise with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) An example of successful global cooperation at Daimler Trucks and Buses 2020 Olympics in Tokyo … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz’s model series 124 to celebrate 30 years since its world premiere in November 1984

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, September 2014

“Medium Mercedes Class” celebrated its world premiere in November 1984 New variety: Saloon, Estate, Coupé, long-wheelbase version and Convertible Since 1993, the medium Mercedes-Benz model series has officially been named the E-Class Stuttgart, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Welcome to a distinguished circle: … Read the full press release

The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team appoints Pascal Wehrlein to the position of reserve driver

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, September 2014

Brackley, 17-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is delighted to announce the appointment of Pascal Wehrlein to the position of reserve driver. After a successful early career in go-karts, Pascal (19, Sigmaringen, Germany) won the 2011 ADAC … Read the full press release

Audi: In eager anticipation of DTM classic in the Eifel

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, August 2014

Audi driver Ekström still in contention for title before Nürburgring round Home race for Rockenfeller, Scheider and Audi Sport Team Phoenix Dieter Gass, Head of DTM: “Continue to try battling for the Championship” Ingolstadt, Germany, 13-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The seventh race … Read the full press release

FASHION STUDIO by Mercedes Benz debuts at BIKINI BERLIN from 3 – 22 July 2014

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, June 2014

Stuttgart/Berlin, 27-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the FASHION STUDIO by Mercedes-Benz, the brand with the star is establishing a unique platform, at BIKINI BERLIN from 3 – 22 July 2014, to show how designers, students and fashionistas from around the world … Read the full press release

FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil: 4000 Voith DIWA Automatic Transmissions in citybuses and in the BRT systems across the main host cities

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, June 2014

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany, 5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In preparation of the Soccer World Cup 2014, Brazil has substantially expanded its public transport systems. With over 4,000 DIWA automatic transmissions in the main host cities, Voith was able to establish itself … Read the full press release

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class received the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation Seal of Quality

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, April 2014

Stuttgart, Germany, 14-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz has been awarded the Seal of Quality of the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) for its passenger cars. This makes Mercedes-Benz the only vehicle manufacturer to bear this seal. The ECARF Seal … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Travego sets new standards in safety technology; the first bus in the world to use new Active Brake Assist 3

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, April 2014

Active Brake Assist 3: emergency braking for stationary obstacles ABA 3 can actively prevent accidents Standard equipment in conjunction with adaptive cruise control Travego: a tradition of the best possible safety Stuttgart, Germany, 14-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — It automatically initiates … Read the full press release

Thomas Riegler appointed Chief Financial Officer at Lenzing AG

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, April 2014

Lenzing, Austria, 7-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG appointed Thomas Riegler (44) to serve as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer for a period of three years effective June 1, 2014. Born in Graz, Thomas Riegler studied business administration and … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sold 104,968 units in February, growth of 16.5%

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, March 2014

Mercedes-Benz sold 104,968 vehicles in February. Ola Källenius: “We are keeping up the high momentum of the previous months.” Sales increases in all regions E-Class and S-Class show particularly high growth. Stuttgart, Germany, 6-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz sold 104,968 units in … Read the full press release

Daimler to invest EUR 50m in expansion of its commercial vehicle business in India

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, March 2014

Investment of roughly 50 million EUR Plant to be completed in the second quarter of 2015 BharatBenz and Mercedes-Benz buses for volume and premium segments Chennai and Stuttgart, 6-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Just 18 months after launching the new truck brand BharatBenz, … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz reveals the names of its 7 drivers for 2014 DTM season

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, March 2014

Mercedes-Benz announce full complement of drivers for 2014 DTM season Christian Vietoris, Pascal Wehrlein and Robert Wickens complete the team Two former DTM champions in this year’s DTM driver line-up – Gary Paffett and Paul di Resta Final tweaks for … Read the full press release

World premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé at Geneva International Motor Show 2014

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, March 2014

Geneva, Switzerland, 4-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The focal point of the Mercedes-Benz presence at the 84th Geneva Motor Show is the S-Class Coupé. The new top model from the Stuttgart premium brand combines classic sports car proportions with modern luxury … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz introduces seven new versions of the A, B and CLA-Class now with 7 percent lower fuel consumption

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, February 2014

Stuttgart, Germany, 7-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is pressing ahead with its efficiency drive: seven new versions of the A, B and CLA-Class now offer fuel savings of up to 7 percent compared with their respective predecessors. The A 200 CDI … Read the full press release

Daimler AG to share profit with more than 130,000 eligible wage-tariff employees

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, February 2014

In addition to the profit sharing payment of 2,541 euros, employees will receive a one-time special bonus of 500 euros Special bonus rewards efforts and outstanding performance Payment will take place with the April salaries for more than 130,000 eligible … Read the full press release