Award-Winning Dealer Group Adds a Star to Its Lineup

Gregory Jackson Opens Doors of Mercedes-Benz of St. Clair Shores With June 22 Black-Tie Grand Opening Celebration

MONTVALE, N.J., June 20 -- Gregory Jackson, president of Detroit-based Prestige Automotive Group, will hold the grand opening of Mercedes-Benz of St. Clair Shores on June 22. Prestige was recently featured in "Automotive News" and "Crain's Detroit Business" as one of America's top 100 dealer groups.

"I've always considered Mercedes-Benz to be the finest car made in the world," says Jackson. "To have the opportunity to represent the brand is a dream come true." His nostalgia for the brand has inspired a true sense of occasion for Mercedes-Benz of St. Clair Shores' grand opening, which will be black-tie optional. "We want to have an event that's consistent with what we believe the brand represents."

"With our expanding product line, we want to ensure that we can meet both the demands and needs of our customers," said Timothy O'Sullivan, general manager of Mercedes-Benz USA's (MBUSA) South Central region. "Gregory Jackson is a partner who has a proven track record of success in the automotive market."

Those interested in more information about Mercedes-Benz of St. Clair Shores may visit http://www.st-clairshores.mercedescenter.com/ or visit the dealership at 20200 East Nine Mile Road in St. Clair Shores.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

MBUSA's office for the Chicago Region, based out of Rosemont, IL, is responsible for advertising, sales and marketing initiatives for the 83 Mercedes-Benz dealers located in the Midwest. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., MBUSA is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. In 2005, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of 224,421 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and achieving 12 consecutive years of sales growth. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com/ and http://www.maybachusa.com/.

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