Mercedes-Benz is one of the first to introduce Door-to-Door Navigation with Apple Watch
May 15, 2015
Mercedes-Benz creates an intelligent integration between Apple Watch and Mercedes-Benz vehicles with its new MB Companion App. ... Continue reading
Daimler Drives Forward with Digitalisation
May 14, 2015
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: "Digitalisation will continue to pick up speed. All big trends in the industry are driven by digitalisation and advance it themselves as well. Step by step, we will establish a new culture of innovation at Daimler. Onl ... Continue reading
Fuso Canter "Light Truck of the Year 2015"
May 13, 2015
The light-duty Fuso Canter commercial vehicles have once again received an award from VansA2Z, a leading British online portal of experts in the light-duty commercial vehicle sector, after being voted "Light Truck of the Year 2015". ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Vans Wins Award for Digital Marketing Concepts
May 13, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Vans has won prizes for its innovative digital concepts at the PR Report Awards and German Digital Award 2015. The "Chris Morrin Show" from the Mercedes-Benz "MYVAN" YouTube channel took home the PR Report Award in the subcategory "Corporate Media â digital" at the presentation ceremony in Berlin. In ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Holds Ceremony for the World's Most Advanced Crash Test Facility
May 12, 2015
Milestone reached: construction having begun in July 2013, some 350 guests were today present at the topping-out ceremony for the world's most advanced crash test facility. The new test centre measures 270 by 170 metres with an internal, pillarless test arena â the heart of the crash facility â measuring 90 b ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Citan: Even Cleaner, More Attractive
May 12, 2015
Thanks to a number of advancements, the Mercedes-Benz Citan urban delivery van is now even more attractive. The modifications have been made with a focus on progressing to the Euro 6 emissions standard. With new optional extras ranging from a double passenger seat and a factory-fitted navigation system to a skylig ... Continue reading
May 8, 2015
From Northern Finland to Southern Italy, from Spain's most westernmost point to Romania's easternmost corner â the âFuel Duelâ fuel-consumption comparison test of Mercedes-Benz Trucks takes place in 22 countries in Europe. To this end, 90 Actros trucks are on the road, predominantly tractor units of ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Achieves Double-Digit Sales Growth and a New Sales Record in April
May 7, 2015
Mercedes-Benz has been setting new sales records month for month for more than two years. In April, the brand with the star posted a new opening record for the second quarter: Overall, 148,072 customers picked up their new Mercedes-Benz (+11.3%). ... Continue reading
Freightliner Inspiration Truck Receives Autonomous Vehicle Licensing from Nevada DMV
May 6, 2015
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Installs State License Plate and Takes First Ride in an Autonomous Commercial Truck on a U.S. Public Highway LAS VEGAS -- May 5, 2015: At a ceremony today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval officially granted the first license for an autonomous commercial truck to operate ... Continue reading
Freightliner Inspiration Truck Unveiled at Hoover Dam
May 6, 2015
First Licensed Autonomous Commercial Truck to Drive on U.S. Public Highway LAS VEGAS, May 6, 2015 -- In a spectacular evening ceremony at Hoover Dam, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck to several hundred international news media, trucking industry analysts and officials. The ... Continue reading
Searching and Finding: Daimler at re:publica 2015
May 5, 2015
For the fourth time, Daimler is a partner at the internet conference #rp15, which takes place every year at the beginning of May in the German capital. Under this year's theme "Finding Europe", some 450 speakers from 45 countries are expected in STATION Berlin from 5 to 7 May. The over 6000 guests will have more than 3 ... Continue reading
Germany's First Hydrogen Filling Station on the Autobahn Opens
May 5, 2015
GEISELWIND/BERLIN/MUNICH/STUTTGART -- May 4, 2015: Motorway service areas seen as possible locations for H2 filling stations on the autobahn</STRONG></DIV></LI></UL> <DIV class=c2cClass3>As part of the Clean Energy Partnership (CEP), Daimler, Linde and TOTAL have jointly taken an important step forward in the expansion ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Makeover for an Off-Road Icon +VIDEO
May 4, 2015
All Mercedes-Benz G-Class models will in future offer up to 16 percent more power and lower fuel consumption. The range includes the G 500 with a new, powerful 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. All engines are compliant with the latest Euro 6 emissions standard. A new suspension setup, together with more sensitive ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Posts Highest April On Record With 12.8% Monthly Sales Gain
May 1, 2015
MBUSA launches second quarter with 8.2% increase YTD MONTVALE, NJ -- May 1, 2015: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record April sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand with 29,188 units, up 12.8% from 25,887 sold in the same month last year. Sprinter posted a gain of 15.5% to 2,764 vehicles in April, combining with 4 ... Continue reading
Daimler Finishes First Quarter with Record Figures for Unit Sales, Revenue and EBIT
Apr 28, 2015
Daimler AG (ticker symbol DAI) continued along its successful path with record levels of unit sales and revenue and significantly increased earnings in the first quarter of 2015. With total sales of 641,600 cars and commercial vehicles worldwide in the first quarter, the Group sold 13% more vehicles than in the first q ... Continue reading
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