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Stuttgart / Wörth am Rhein Stuttgart / Wörth am Rhein (Germany) – The readers of OFF ROAD magazine chose Unimog and Zetros to take first place in their respective categories of Cross-Country Vehicle of the Year 2022. This shows that the traditional models of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks are the readers’ first choice in a work context and as travel companions. This year, almost 40,000 readers voted on 167 vehicles. The Unimog made it to first place in the Special-Purpose Vehicles category, with 43.9% of the votes – for the 18th time in a row. In the category of Touring Vehicles, readers' votes put the Mercedes-Benz Zetros in first place. Dr. Ralf Forcher, Head of Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, is delighted on behalf of all his colleagues...

Global Trends in Automotive & Financial Services 2022 A total of 80% of premium car drivers in Germany intend to switch to an electric vehicle within the next five years. At 66%, the majority of them would finance the vehicle rather than purchasing it outright. Study shows E-mobility on the rise: around 80% of German respondents intend to switch to an electric car within the next five years 66% of them would choose financing instead of direct purchase for an electric vehicle – a total of 73% in Germany, USA and China consider manufacturers' financial service providers the first choice Digital first in car financing options: online purchasing gains in popularity – majority in all three countries, particularly in China, rates digital...

“Tourguide” – The next level of “MBUX Voice Assistant” for exciting journeys Mercedes Benz digital services make travelling by car more entertaining and interesting for many customers. Right on time for the summer holiday season, the brand is launching the new Mercedes me “Tourguide” service as part of the “MBUX Voice Assistant”. “Tourguide” – The next level of “MBUX Voice Assistant” for exciting journeys Jul 14, 2022 Stuttgart Mercedes‑Benz is enhancing its “MBUX Voice Assistant” with a new Mercedes me service – the “Tourguide” acoustic travel guide. Mercedes‑Benz digital services make travelling by car more entertaining and interesting for many customers. Right on time for the summer holiday season, the brand is launching the new...

The next generation of coaches by premium brand Setra is taking shape. A striking external feature is the new series' front end. It conceals a host of fascinating technology. Daimler Buses Head of Design Stefan S. Handt: "Setra ComfortClass and TopClass have been given a much more classy appearance. Jul 13, 2022 Stuttgart / Neu-Ulm Stuttgart/Neu-Ulm. The next generation of coaches by premium brand Setra is taking shape. A striking external feature is the new series' front end. It conceals a host of fascinating technology. Daimler Buses Head of Design Stefan S. Handt: "Setra ComfortClass and TopClass have been given a much more classy appearance. Setra's premium-class claim is emphasized even more clearly." Prudent and consistent...

Sales launch for the new Mercedes-Benz GLC The new Mercedes Benz GLC goes on sale immediately, with prices starting at 57,631.70 euros . The completely newly developed model series impresses with modern design and technology, sporty performance and efficiency as well as comfort and agility. Jul 13, 2022 Stuttgart New edition of the successful SUV now available to order from sales partners and online Stuttgart. The new Mercedes‑Benz GLC goes on sale immediately, with prices starting at 57,631.70 euros[1]. The completely newly developed model series impresses with modern design and technology, sporty performance and efficiency as well as comfort and agility. All GLC models have an electrified drive system. Whether on- or off-road, the...

150 years of The Open: Mercedes Benz extends partnership with The R&A For its 150th playing, The Open and Mercedes Benz are returning to the Home of Golf at the Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland (UK). For a record 30th time, the Old Course, will host this year’s Championship and, from July 10 to 17, nearly 300,000 spectators will experience the world’s best golfers at the tradition-steeped major golf Championship. Jul 12, 2022 Stuttgart/St. Andrews SUV luxury, redefined: The EQS SUV brings the Claret Jug back to The Open The R&A and Mercedes‑Benz extend their long-running partnership Nearly 300,000 spectators celebrate the 150thplaying of The Open in St Andrews, Scotland (UK) Stuttgart/St Andrews. For its 150th playing, The Open...

Baden-Wettingen Regional Transport (Regionalen Verkehrsbetriebe Baden-Wettingen - RVBW) AG in the Swiss canton of Aargau is continuing to implement its e-strategy with ten Mercedes-Benz eCitaro vehicles. Jul 12, 2022 Wettingen / Stuttgart Order submitted following extensive testing from its cockpit to how easy the vehicle is to service Remarkable technical, comfort-related and safety features RVBW: 67 scheduled-service buses and unusual ideas Wettingen/Stuttgart – Baden-Wettingen Regional Transport (Regionalen Verkehrsbetriebe Baden-Wettingen - RVBW) AG in the Swiss canton of Aargau is continuing to implement its e-strategy with ten Mercedes-Benz eCitaro vehicles. The locally CO2-neutral solo low-floor buses will be delivered next...

The bestseller is celebrating its silver anniversary:The Mercedes Benz Citaro has shaped the city bus scene like no other bus. Whether the first or second generation, the classic solo bus, articulated bus or large-capacity CapaCity bus, with a conventional drive or today in the guise of the all-electric eCitaro– the continuously revamped, low-floor Citaro bus has always been and continues to be the role model for its class in environmental friendliness, safety, comfort and ease of use. Jul 11, 2022 Stuttgart Pioneering design: City bus with a friendly face Advanced drives: From low-emission diesel engine to electric drives A model cockpit: Exemplary workplace for each and every generation Welcoming passenger compartment: A city bus...

“Urban Culture at the Mercedes-Benz Museum” from 13 July to 14 August 2022 After the successful premiere in 2021, the format makes its second outing in 2022 The Mercedes-Benz Museum plays host for a colourful cultural programme from the region Variety of programmes with concerts, poetry slam and stand-up comedy In summer 2022, the Mercedes-Benz Museum will once again become the stage for a colourful and diverse cultural programme: the second edition of “Urban Culture at the Mercedes-Benz Museum” continues the successful model developed in 2021. As part of this, the Museum is providing the open-air stage as a unique summer location for cultural events from Stuttgart and the region. This year, the Urban Culture event will be hosted...

Mercedes-Benz Vans delivers around 100,000 vans in 2nd Quarter 2022 Mercedes-Benz Vans once again underlines its claim to be a leading supplier of eVans in the second quarter and will continue to expand its product range with the electric models in the small van segment. In total, around 3,900 battery-electric vans were handed over to customers (+ 61%). The proportion of the purely electric eSprinter and eVito nearly doubled to around 3,100 units (+ 97%). However, in the privately positioned midsize van segment, deliveries of the EQV declined by 4% from April to June. Despite continuous fluctuations in the area of semiconductor supply, sales remained at the previous year's level in the second quarter 2022 with 100,000 units in total...

Mercedes-Benz Q2 deliveries: Strong demand in a challenging environment as electric vehicles and Mercedes-Maybach outperform Mercedes-Benz April to June passenger car deliveries reach 490,000 units (-16%) Demand for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars remains high with strong order intake Deliveries remain constrained by semiconductor shortages and logistical bottlenecks related to COVID-19 lockdown measures Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales almost doubled to 23,500 units (+90%) BEV ramp-up continues with EQE production underway and EQS SUV sales to start in the second half of 2022 Mercedes-Maybach Q2 retail sales reach all-time high of 4,400 (+25%) Mercedes-Benz deliveries of passenger cars reached 490,000 units (-16%) between April...

Special birthday exhibition: “55 YEARS AMG – CHANGING THE GAME” Mercedes-AMG is celebrating its birthday: in its 55-year history, the company has repeatedly set standards in the performance and sports car market and thus written an impressive success story. The future of AMG will now be electric, combining high efficiency with added performance and passion. High-performance vehicles from AMG from the early days to 2022 Free of charge and on display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum until the end of February 2023 Thursday evening, 14 July 2022: “Classics & Coffee” under the theme “55 Years AMG” Mercedes-AMG is celebrating its birthday: in its 55-year history, the company has repeatedly set standards in the performance and sports car market...

Top score in the Euro NCAP test 2022 [1]: The Mercedes-Benz T-Class receives five stars for more safety The new T-Class impressed in the independent Euro NCAP safety test in all four categories – adult occupant, child occupant, vulnerable road users and safety assist. Especially when it comes to the safety of children, she it was at the forefront of the compact van segment. The T‑Class is equipped as standard with the iSize fastening system for three child seats and a child lock on both sliding doors. With appropriate equipment, the electric windows in the rear also have a child lock. To protect all passengers, seven airbags are on board as standard. The number of driver assistance systems for this segment is also exceptionally...

Mercedes-Benz is investing more than €1.3 billion in the qualification of its employees Electrification and digitalisation are fundamentally changing the world of work. The transformation will lead to further development of all job profiles at Mercedes-Benz. Job profiles of the future: The digital and electric transformation is changing all job profiles Turn2Learn: New and hybrid qualification push for continuing education at Mercedes-Benz worldwide Lifelong learning: Global rollout of e-learning platforms Customized learning paths for the entire professional life: Use in production and administration More than €1.3 billion by 2030 in Germany alone: Mercedes-Benz is investing heavily in employee training and qualification Sabine...

High-quality design, brilliant sound, immersive listening experience Mercedes-Benz and the New York audio company Master & Dynamic present five different headphones and earphones as well as an inductive charging pad as part of their first collaboration. Mercedes-Benz and the New York audio company Master & Dynamic present five different headphones and earphones as well as an inductive charging pad as part of their first collaboration. All products bear the unmistakable signature of the two luxury manufacturers in terms of function and design: whether for gaming, sports or unadulterated listening pleasure - the exclusive collection from Mercedes-Benz and Master & Dynamic combine high-quality materials with state-of-the-art technology...

Mercedes-AMG EQE: into the future with driving dynamics and emotive appeal Mercedes-AMG is consistently pushing ahead with the Future of Driving Performance and expanding its product portfolio with battery-electric performance models. Performance offer with battery-electric drive in the business avantgarde Mercedes-AMG is consistently pushing ahead with the Future of Driving Performance and expanding its product portfolio with battery-electric performance models. New to the range are the two business saloons Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC (WLTP combined power consumption: 22.4–19.6 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined, WLTP: 0 g/km; WLTP range: 463–534 km)[1] and Mercedes‑AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ (WLTP combined power consumption: 22.6–20.2...

Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ can now be ordered At a price starting at €109,777.50 , Mercedes-AMG dealerships are now taking orders for the new AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ (combined power consumption, WLTP: 22.6–20.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions, WLTP: 0 g/km; WLTP range: 459–526 km). Sales release at the dealerships and activation of the configurator on the internet At a price starting at €109,777.50[1], Mercedes-AMG dealerships are now taking orders for the new AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ (combined power consumption, WLTP: 22.6–20.2 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions, WLTP: 0 g/km; WLTP range: 459–526 km)[2]. The battery-electric performance saloon is based on the electro-exclusive Mercedes luxury and executive class architecture (EVA2)...

Limited "Santoni for AMG"-Collection to celebrate 55 years of Mercedes-AMG To mark the 55th anniversary of Mercedes-AMG, the Italian shoe and leather manufacturer Santoni is unveiling a highly exclusive Capsule Collection. Boot, sneaker and raceboxer for women and men are produced in a limited edition of just 55 pieces each. Jul 5, 2022 Affalterbach Three shoe models each for women and men – all limited to 55 pieces Affalterbach. To mark the 55th anniversary of Mercedes-AMG, the Italian shoe and leather manufacturer Santoni is unveiling a highly exclusive Capsule Collection. Boot, sneaker and raceboxer for women and men are produced in a limited edition of just 55 pieces each. All models bear the "55 years" logo to mark the 55th...

Coming soon: The popular Children’s and Family Day at the Mercedes-Benz Museum This year, the Mercedes-Benz Museum’s popular Children’s and Family Day will once again offer a colourful and varied programme. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Daimler U.S. entities embark on a new era as Mercedes-Benz Following the name change of Daimler AG to Mercedes-Benz Group AG on February 1, 2022, [which was announced at https://group.mercedes-benz.com/company/news/daimler-becomes-mercedes-benz-group.html] U.S. car entities previously branded under the “Daimler” name in the United States will become Mercedes-Benz branded entities on July 1, 2022. The new structure of a pure-play car & van business has been established after the successful Daimler Truck spin-off. U.S. entities changing their name include the following: Daimler North America Corporation will become Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation Daimler Finance North America LLC will become Mercedes-Benz Finance North...

The bus manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is presenting comprehensive and sustainable solutions for the electromobility of today and tomorrow in the form of its electric city buses and innovative concepts with hydrogen range extenders. The event takes place on July 12 and 13 in Berlin at the 13th electric bus conference of the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV). Experts from transport companies from all over Germany will meet for this event, also known in industry circles as “ElekBu”, which will once again take place as a physical event for the first time since spring 2020. Daimler Buses to be present at VDV's important industry conference “Elekbu” in Berlin with an eCitaro and its digital service offerings from OMNIplus ON...