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Mercedes-Benz Marks Launch of New GLK with European Design Competition

Stuttgart, Germany

, May 09, 2008 -

Interdisciplinary design project for six universities in Europe --- Chance for design fans to win a trip to Europe's design capitals --- Public display of competition entries at the national launches of the GLK.

Martin Jaeger to become new head of Global External Affairs and Public Policy

Stuttgart

, May 08, 2008 -

The Board of Management of Daimler AG has appointed Martin Jaeger (43) as its new head of Global External Affairs and Public Policy. Jaeger, currently Foreign Office spokesman for the German Federal Government in Berlin, will succeed Robert G. Liberatore who left the Group at the end of March.

Limited edition model offered in cooperation with IWC Schaffhausen: SL 63 AMG Edition IWC: Exclusive AMG Roadster with Choice Interior Appointments and Compelling Technological Features

Affalterbach

, May 07, 2008 -

The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur” (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.

Daimler AG at IFAT 2008

Stuttgart

, May 07, 2008 -

IFAT – the International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling being held from May 5 to 9, 2008 – is a widely renowned forum for state-of-the-art products and services in the field of environmental engineering. Staged every three years, this year for the 15th time, the world's largest trade fair dealing with the environment and disposal will cover an exhibition area totalling 192,000 square metres in 2008 – some 22,000 square metres more than in 2005.

Mercedes-Benz Cars Starts Second Quarter with 22 Percent Sales Increase

Stuttgart

, May 06, 2008 -

Combined sales of the four brands of Mercedes-Benz Cars (Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach) reached a total of 119,000 units for April, an overall increase of 22 percent from the 2007 figure (97,800). Since the beginning of the year, Mercedes-Benz Cars has thus delivered 437,700 vehicles, representing a 14 percent increase compared to the same period last year (384,600).

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