September 2008
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros wins the seal of approval of the international specialist press --- Hat trick: every Actros generation has now been named
"Truck of the Year" --- Third generation a market trendsetter with innovative technology --- First truck model series with transmission automation as standard.
More than 80 vehicles representing state-of-the-art technology for trucks, vans and buses --- World premieres and highlights: Mercedes-Benz Actros, construction Actros, Travego, Vito BlueEFFICIENCY show car, Zetros, Econic --- Technology presentations: demonstrably environmentally friendly and safe.
Mercedes-Benz is launching its first passenger car model equipped with a hybrid drive system in summer 2009 - the S 400 BlueHYBRID. The combination of a modified V6 petrol engine and a compact hybrid module makes the S 400 BlueHYBRID the world's most economical luxury sedan with a spark-ignition engine. The NEDC combined fuel consumption is a mere 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers. This makes for the world's lowest CO2 emissions in this vehicle and performance class - just 190 grams per kilometer.
Mercedes-Benz builds the world’s most desirable coupés – a claim which the brand is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with its Concept FASCINATION design study.
S 415 NF from the MultiClass 400 series impresses automotive journalists --- International jury praises the bus’ forward-looking passenger comfort --- New generation of Setra low-floor buses performing successfully on the market for two years now.
Daimler Buses and Sutlej Motors handed-over the first new Mercedes-Benz Intercity Luxury Coach to customers --- Buses are built in cooperation between Daimler Buses and Sutlej Motors --- Daimler Buses world´s largest bus manufacturer.
The new-generation M-Class has passed European NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash tests with flying colours and has been awarded the top mark of five stars for its very high level of occupant protection.
August 2008
Heralding the market launch of the new Mercedes-Benz Actros at Mercedes-Benz dealerships and company-owned Daimler outlets in Germany, a spectacular series of convoys headed out in all directions from the world's largest truck plant in Wörth.
Mercedes-Benz Buses has received a large order for 104 rural-service buses from BVO Bielefeld (Busverkehr Ostwestfalen GmbH). The Mercedes-Benz Integro models will be delivered from late summer through to the end of the first quarter in 2009.
Documenting completed service and maintenance work even more securely and conveniently – this is guaranteed by the new “Digital Service Booklet” online system. Since July 1st, 2008, this system is available in 35 European markets for all Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
10,000 orders in Western Europe alone just one month after vehicle was released for sale --- Already 1,000 orders for exclusive "Edition 1" model --- Customers especially appreciate the GLK's attractive design, extensive safety features, and typical Mercedes-Benz driving comfort.
July 2008
The new generation of the Mercedes-Benz Travego takes front stage with a world premiere: for the first time the multiple-award-winning Active Brake Assist is being used in a coach. Known as an emergency-braking assistance system, when the risk of crashing into the rear of a slower vehicle ahead is acute, after giving graduated warnings this active safety system automatically brings about emergency braking if the driver shows no reaction.
Standard equipment of 45 kW/61 bhp and 52 kW/71 bhp petrol-engined smart fortwo models to include micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology with user-friendly automatic start-stop system as of October 2008 --- NEDC consumption reduced by an average of 8 percent, fuel savings of almost 20 percent possible in city traffic --- smart fortwo cdi to be equipped with closed diesel particulate filter.
By now, smart fortwo has won over far more than 900,000 smart enthusiasts in 37 countries --- Since beginning of 2008 also successful in the U.S.; market launch in China in mid-2009 --- Introduction of smart electric drive planned for 2010 --- Unique concept, cutting-edge technology, active safety and exemplary
fuel efficiency.
June 2008
Cleanest exhaust emissions by injecting aqueous urea solution --- Meets future stringent US Bin 5 standard --- High output, economy and comfort add up to superb driving pleasure.
Four distinct new models planned for the the compact-car segment --- Investments of EUR 600 Million in Rastatt plant enable long-term capacity utilization --- Additional plant to be built Kecskemét, Hungary to boost competitiveness and access new markets --- Improvements in efficiency and structural design ensure long-term profitability of the new vehicle generation.
Sprinter plants in Ludwigsfelde and Düsseldorf expand production --- Capital spending volume of 177 million euros --- 25 percent increase in total capacity --- Securing of existing jobs and potential for 500 new jobs.
The Setra Bus and Coach unit has supplied the 10,000th coach from the Setra 400 series. The milestone vehicle was one of a batch of five S 416 GT-HD/2 models to be handed over to the Turkish key-account customer Varan Turizm at the Setra Customer Centre in Neu-Ulm, Germany.
Vehicle for Polish transport company Kozaryn Transport Spedycja --- Mercedes-Benz Atego has been on the market for ten years and is firmly established in the distribution truck segment --- Automatic engine stop/start system saves fuel and reduces emissions.
Mercedes-Benz is one of the most successful auto brands in this year's customer survey conducted by the U.S. market research institute J.D. Power. The brand receives two gold awards for the highest vehicle quality in their respective market segments, and is also honoured for the world's best production plant.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class worldwide market leader since the beginning of the year --- Sedan and station wagon are thrilling customers with a striking design featuring two different front ends, great agility, and new safety technology --- BlueEFFICIENCY models lower fuel consumption by as much as 12 percent --- New CLC as attractive entry-level variant to the Mercedes-Benz coupe family, at European dealers from June 2008.
May 2008
Actros' record-breaking drive over 12,728 km: 19,44 l /100 km --- Savings champion also with CO2: minimal emissions of 20,5 g/tkm --- State-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz truck now outperforms the "one-liter car".
It has won the Paris-Dakar Rally, is deemed a worthy means of transport for the Pope, ranks as an automotive design icon, is a serial winner of readers' polls and constitutes the gene pool for the four model series of the Mercedes-Benz SUV family.
More than 1,600,000 commercial vehicles produced in 52 years --- Leading manufacturer of heavy trucks and buses in Latin America --- 50 percent of trucks and 70 percent of buses in Brazil are from Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz is partner and main sponsor of Mike Horn's four-year PANGAEA Expedition. The objective of the expedition is to enhance a respect of the environment and to initiate environmental projects together with young people.
As first customer in Asia, SMRT Corporation chooses advanced BlueTec 5 diesel technology --- Order of 66 Mercedes-Benz BlueTec city buses --- Reduced exhaust emissions and diesel consumption through advanced technology and environment-friendly engines.
Milestone for Daimler's world-wide "Shaping Future Transportation" initiative --- UPS "Green Fleet" to expand with 200 Hybrid Electric Vehicles and 300 Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles --- Order is being manufactured on FCCC's walk-in van MT45 and MT55 chassis product line.
