Tag Archives: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz expands operations in the US with a $1.2-B investment

Investment announcement made during the Tuscaloosa based plant’s 20th anniversary celebration. Strategic move of Mercedes-Benz to start production of electric passenger cars in the U.S. as part of its worldwide electric initiative. Tuscaloosa plant will manufacture SUV models for the company’s … Read the full press release

Top model mother and son drive the final chapter of leading vehicle brand’s fashion story

STUTTGART/MILAN, 22-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Top model Amber Valletta, her son Auden McCaw and the Concept EQ are the focus of the third and last chapter of the #mbcollective Fashion Story from Mercedes-Benz. Director and filmmaker Luke Gilford’s photos and film … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz/SXSW: Concert of the German hip-hop band “Beginner” at the me Convention

STUTTGART, 15-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — From 15 to 17 September 2017, the me Convention – initiated and organized by Mercedes-Benz and SXSW – will bring together leading thinkers from the economy, design, technology and creative industries during the IAA in Frankfurt. … Read the full press release

Amber Valletta, Hartmut Esslinger and Amber Mac at The me Convention organized by Mercedes-Benz and SXSW

FRANKFURT, 11-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The me Convention, initiated and organized by Mercedes-Benz and South by Southwest (SXSW), has recruited more high-calibre speakers: Amber Valletta, fashion icon and entrepreneur, will speak about the circular economy in the fashion industry as part … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz is “Official Patron of the PGA of America” and “Official Vehicle of the PGA Championship”

STUTTGART, 10-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is supporting the final major of the current golfing year as an “Official Patron of the PGA of America” and “Official Vehicle of the PGA Championship”. Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador Rickie Fowler will be teeing off at … Read the full press release

Wroclaw Transport Services expands its fleet with a further 60 urban buses from Mercedes-Benz

STUTTGART/WROCLOW, 10-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz has secured another major tender in Poland. Wroclaw Transport Services is expanding its fleet with a further 60 urban buses from Mercedes-Benz. The Citaros are being built at the EvoBus plant in Mannheim and … Read the full press release

Daimler: Mercedes-Benz adds new Cabriolet to its E-Class family

STUTTGART, 29-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is completing its E-Class family with the new E-Class Cabriolet. This open four-seater with a classic fabric soft top combines puristic, sensuous design with high long-distance comfort for four occupants and the latest technology. This … Read the full press release

Brazilian Energy Company Receives More than 500 Trucks from Mercedes-Benz

Stuttgart / São Bernardo do Campo, 13-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz do Brasil delivered 524 trucks to one of the three biggest Brazilian energy companies. The 6×4 off-road versions of the Atego and Axor series will be handed over to Raízen … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses uses 3D printing to produce small batches and replacement parts for the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands

Pioneer in the production of parts using the 3D printing process Complex and functionally integrated standard 3D parts available on demand Economical and flexible production even for small production series for buses and coaches of the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands … Read the full press release

Saudi-Arabian transport group Al Khaldi signs purchase order for 540 Mercedes-Benz medium and heavy duty trucks

Al Khaldi Transport Group (Damman, Saudi-Arabia) orders 540 medium and heavy duty Mercedes-Benz trucks Mercedes-Benz models Actros, Atego und Accelo will be operating in energy and infrastructure sector All 540 trucks come with a full service and maintenance contract Stefan … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Takes New Approach to Marketing Communication with Campaign “Grow Up”

With “Grow up.”, Mercedes-Benz is taking a new approach to marketing communications. The most extensive content creation in the history of the brand has been realised for the five models of the compact-car family. With more than 100 moving-image sequences … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz experts discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and mobility at 4th Future Talk in Berlin

Stuttgart/Berlin, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — How is artificial intelligence (AI) influencing tomorrow’s mobility? How can we use its ideas today? How intelligent will the car of the future be? And above all: what role will people play in this? These were … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz includes highly purist variant in its G‑Class line-up – the new G 350 d Professional

Stuttgart, 02-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz augments the legendary G‑Class line-up to include a highly purist variant. With a striking exterior and optionally available Professional Off-Road package, the new G 350 d Professional is ideally suited to gruelling off-road use and professional applications. … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz exclusively launched the new episode of Fashion Creatives starring Justin O’Shea and Jayne Min

Stuttgart/Sydney, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In support of its commitment to the Global Fashion Engagement and emerging talent worldwide, Mercedes-Benz exclusively launched the new episode of Fashion Creatives starring the newly appointed creative director of Brioni, Justin O’Shea and L.A. based … Read the full press release

The new Mercedes-AMG Collection 2016 available at authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers and partners

STUTTGART, 19-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sporty and dynamic motorsport textiles, cool shirts for kids, fine leather goods and premium personal accessories: the Mercedes-AMG Collection 2016 features a wealth of new, high-quality products. New additions to the range also include further personal … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz’s cabriolets and roadsters to be presented at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart

STUTTGART, 04-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The dream of open-top driving is closely linked with the 130-year history of the motor car. Sporty roadsters and luxurious cabriolets from Mercedes-Benz play a pivotal role in this respect. At the Retro Classics the brand … Read the full press release

Eyewear: Mercedes-Benz Style and Rodenstock presented the Design Studies “Aesthetics Eyewear” at Opti 2016

MUNICH, 20-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Flowing, almost floating-like transitional lines, typical of Mercedes-Benz Style, play between form and material to perfection: Mercedes-Benz Style and Rodenstock presented the Design Studies “Aesthetics Eyewear” – visionary perspectives of upcoming Eyewear Collections – at … Read the full press release

The Mercedes-Benz F 100 research vehicle turns 25

STUTTGART, 20-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The F 100 research vehicle celebrated its world premiere 25 years ago. Never before had the designers and engineers realised so many new ideas and innovative solutions in a single vehicle. At the same time, with … Read the full press release

Most successful year in motorsport history for Mercedes-Benz

Successful title defence: Felix Rosenqvist wins the prestigious Formula 3 Grand Prix in Macau for a second time Seventh Macau victory for the Mercedes-Benz Formula 3 engine For the past three years, the race win has gone to a driver … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz: Sprinter celebrates its 20-year anniversary at the Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf plant

Big celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf plant Over 250 guests including politicians, economists and the media plus employees from the Sprinter plants around the world Mercedes-Benz Sprinter established the large vans segment in 1995 Over 2.9 million Sprinter delivered to … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz’s new A-Class to roll into showrooms on 26 September 2015

Stuttgart, 11-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The new A-Class rolls into showrooms on 26 September 2015. To mark the launch, Mercedes-Benz is starting an extensive marketing and advertising campaign on all communication channels under the title “The A-Class. Ready for a new … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz adds a Coupé to its C-Class family

STUTTGART, 17-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is adding a Coupé to its C-Class family. Athletic and sporty, the vivid, sensual design of the new Coupé cuts a fine figure on the road and embodies modern luxury. At the same time, its interior … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sets new sales record both in July and in the first seven months of the year: 1,048,178 units, +14.7%

Mercedes-Benz hands over 149,753 vehicles to customers in July (+15.2%). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We passed the one-million mark already in July. Never before have we … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz adds five new models to its C-Class family to lower the cost of driving the C-Class even further

STUTTGART, 9-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new entry-level model to round off the C-Class family downwards in cost terms. Similarly upping the stakes on the price front are two new cost-efficient four-wheel-drive variants. In terms of output, the new … Read the full press release

March 2015: Mercedes-Benz delivered 183,467 vehicles to customers, the strongest in its history; record-high sales of C-Class Sedan and Estate +57.8%

Mercedes-Benz delivers 183,467 vehicles to customers in March (+15.7%) – more than ever before. Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “Mercedes-Benz recorded the strongest sales month and the … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz wins three categories in the prestigious “World Car Awards 2015”

Stuttgart/New York, 6-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz wins three categories in the prestigious “World Car Awards 2015”. Christoph Horn, Head of Global Communication Passenger Cars Mercedes-Benz and Rob Moran, Director Mercedes-Benz USA Communications, received the awards on behalf of the … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sold 120,270 cars in February 2015; 14.6% more vs previous year’s month

Mercedes-Benz sells 14.6% more vehicles in February than in the previous year’s month (120,270 units). Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We have never before sold so many … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz celebrates the 60th anniversary of a memorable motor racing success with an extraordinary special model of the SL Roadster

STUTTGART, 16-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mercedes-Benz celebrates the 60th anniversary of a memorable motor racing success with an extraordinary special model of the SL Roadster. Its name commemorates the unexpected victory of a 300 SL in the production sports cars … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sold 125,865 vehicles in January; the best start of the year in the company’s history

Best start of the year in the company’s history for Mercedes-Benz with 125,865 vehicles sold in January (+13.6%) Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing & Sales: “We have started the … 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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mercedes-Benz sets new production record with over 1.49 million passenger cars in 2013

New production record set with over 1.49 million passenger cars Model initiative for compact, high-end and luxury segment well under way smart electric drive is market leader in Germany ‘Mercedes-Benz 2020 – Best Customer Experience’ marketing and sales initiative launched … Read the full press release

Daimler Northeast Asia Parts Trading and Services Co., Ltd to open new custom-built Shanghai warehouse

DPTS celebrates its 5th anniversary, representing a consolidated one-stop after sales parts logistics solution for all Daimler divisions in China. Jan Fischer: “Our infrastructure has grown rapidly over the past five years, and will continue to grow. In 2014 we … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz’s all-new C-Class sets new standards in the premium mid-range class

Stuttgart, Germany, 17-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The all-new C-Class heralds a new chapter in the Mercedes-Benz success story and sets new standards in the premium mid‑range class. Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz announced it expects to significantly outperform the production records from the previous 3 years

Production program of more than 1.49 million vehicles Plants running at high capacity utilization also in 2013, special shifts year-round Andreas Renschler: “With this production record, Mercedes-Benz is setting yet another benchmark. This attests to the good customer response to … Read the full press release