All-New Mercedes-Benz R-Class Will Make Its Global Debut at New York Auto Show

MONTVALE, N.J., March 21 -- Mercedes-Benz will hold the world debut of its all-new R-Class luxury vehicle during press activities preceding the New York Auto Show. The Mercedes-Benz press conference is scheduled for 10.20 a.m. EST on March 23rd.

An entirely new type of Mercedes-Benz, the new R-Class combines the distinct advantages of several disparate vehicles -- the versatility of an all-weather sport utility vehicle, the performance of a fine sports sedan and the stylish comfort of a luxury wagon. Innovative design and useful technology now make possible an automotive decathlete -- a Mercedes-Benz sports tourer that can excel at an unprecedented range of owner needs.

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Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In 2004, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 221,610 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving 11 consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com/ .