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Mercedes-Benz puts batteries on a green track with DB Cargo Milestone for CO2 neutral transport logistics: State-of-the-art Automotive Logistics Center (ALC) for Mercedes-Benz in Bremen is opened by Jörg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG for Production & Supply Chain Management, and DB Board Member for Freight Transport Sigrid Nikutta. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Daimler embarks on a new era as Mercedes-Benz Group Daimler AG will become Mercedes-Benz Group AG on February 1, 2022. Following the successful stock market debut of Daimler Truck, the Group’s renewed focus on the automotive business is being underlined with a new name. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

The Mercedes-Benz Museum looks confidently to 2022 and takes stock 2021 was another exceptional year for the Mercedes-Benz Museum – as in 2020, it was marked in many respects by the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Sales launch for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE With a system output of 620 kW (843 hp) and a maximum system torque of more than 1400 Nm, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE (fuel consumption weighted, combined: 7.9 l/100 km; weighted, combined CO2 emissions: 180 g/km; power consumption weighted, combined: 12.0 kWh/100 km) is a new milestone in the company's history. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

From the manufacture of the raw materials and the production of the vehicle through to driving operation and then recycling at the end of a vehicle's life, the life cycle assessment (LCA) undertaken by Mercedes-Benz examines all environment-related aspects of a vehicle model. Independent assessors audit this extensive documentation. As the first model based on the electric architecture for large cars, the EQS 450+ (WLTP combined electric energy consumption: 19.8-15.7 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)[1] has now passed the validation audit. The "360° Environmental Check" provides detailed information on consumption, emissions and life cycle assessment, as well as on the use of renewable raw materials and recyclates. Important factors...

TELEAID in 1997: Rapid help at the scene of an accident The connected car is taken for granted today. 25 years ago, things were very different. At that time, Mercedes-Benz broke new ground with a system: in January 1997, the brand introduces the production version of the TELEAID automatic emergency call system. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Mercedes-Benz partners with ProLogium to develop next-generation solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium, a leader in solid-state batteries, have signed a technology cooperation agreement to develop next-generation battery cells. The first Mercedes-Benz test vehicles equipped with solid-state batteries co-developed with ProLogium are expected to be introduced in the coming years. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz partners with ProLogium to develop next-generation solid-state battery cells for electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz and ProLogium, a leader in solid-state batteries, have signed a technology cooperation agreement to...

What do a Mercedes-Benz bus and tango have in common? Close-up – the name of the series by the Mercedes-Benz Museum says it all. Each instalment tells surprising, exciting, profound stories. To this end, it shines a spotlight on details of a vehicle, exhibit or element of architecture and design. In the spotlight this time: the Mercedes-Benz LO 1112 bus from 1969. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport with record line-up for Rolex 24 At Daytona anniversary Mercedes-AMG Motorsport will enter the 60th edition of the iconic 24-hour race at Daytona with a record lineup of six Mercedes-AMG GT3s. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Luxury meets dynamism: Premiere of the model series 140 S-Class Coupés 30 years ago With a confident design, the 140 model series Mercedes-Benz SEC luxury coupés entered the automotive world stage 30 years ago as further top models in the brand’s passenger car range alongside the S-Class. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Born 100 years ago: Eugen Böhringer, Mercedes-Benz works driver of the “tail fin” era Long-distance rallies over several thousand kilometres were his speciality: for example, Eugen Böhringer won the toughest of all rallies, Liège-Sofia-Liège in 1962 and 1963. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Mercedes-Benz partners with Luminar to enhance pioneering work in next-generation Today, Mercedes-Benz and Luminar Technologies, Inc., a leading global automotive technology company, announced a partnership to accelerate development of future automated driving technologies for passenger cars. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Purist, elegant and sensuous. The new prescription eyeglasses from Mercedes-Benz and ic! berlin For the second time, two German design icons combine their creativity in a unique design idiom: Inspired by the flowing aesthetics of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, eyewear manufacturer ic! berlin is launching a new eyewear collection for 2022 in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Coupé premiere in January 1997: Mercedes-Benz CLK model series 208 Twenty-five years ago, the first phase of the Mercedes-Benz product campaign was in full swing: following the compact roadster SLK (R 170) presented in April 1996, the Mercedes-Benz CLK (model series 208) made its debut in January 1997. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

The universal solution against snow and icy roads: The Unimog U 500 with winter maintenance equipment “Close-Up” – the name of the series by the Mercedes-Benz Museum says it all. Each instalment tells surprising, exciting, profound stories. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Mercedes-Benz sees strong demand as high-end and electrified vehicle sales surge Demand for Mercedes-Benz vehicles remains unbroken as Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-AMG, and G-Class vehicles achieved new sales records in 2021, underscoring the strength of the world’s most valuable luxury car brand. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Mercedes-Benz Vans: Electrifying plans for the motorhome industry In recent years, Mercedes Benz Vans has increasingly established itself in the motorhome market with its compact 'in-house' Marco Polo camper van family; and also as a successful basic vehicle supplier for motorhome manufacturers worldwide - and that across its entire vans portfolio. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

VISION EQXX – taking electric range and efficiency to an entirely new level Range and efficiency are set to define the electric era. Outstanding range will make electric cars suitable for every journey and will speed adoption. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

Daimler and BYD agree on future setup of DENZA joint venture Daimler Greater China Ltd. (Daimler) and its long-term Chinese partner BYD Auto Industry Co., Ltd. (BYD) signed an equity transfer agreement to realign the structural setup of their joint venture Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd. (DENZA). Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

The red pill for the G-Class: Mercedes-Benz appeared at the premiere of “The Matrix Resurrections” The new film “The Matrix Resurrections” celebrated its US premiere at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco on 18 December 2021. In the film, audiences will return to a world of two realities: one, everyday life; the other, what lies behind it. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG

The new Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ with battery-electric drive With the new EQS 53 4MATIC+ (combined WLTP power consumption: 23.4-21.1 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined, WLTP: 0 g/km; electric range, WLTP: 529-586 km) Mercedes-AMG is embarking on the all-electric future of Driving Performance. Additional information, entire press article(s), directly from its original source: Daimler AG