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Mercedes-Benz Boosts Sales by Seven Percent

Stuttgart

, Nov 06, 2009 -

In October, global sales were up at Mercedes-Benz for the first time this year. Mercedes-Benz was able to increase sales significantly in October by seven percent to 88,400 units (October 2008: 82,500. The smart brand sold 9,300 (October 2008: 11,300) units (minus 18 percent). With the delivery of 97,700 passenger cars (October 2008: 93,800), total sales at Mercedes-Benz Cars increased by four percent. The October sales increase was due to the E-Class and the new generation of the S-Class as well as to high growth rates in many regions such as North America and Asia/Pacific.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is the best super sports car: The new Gullwing model from Mercedes-Benz wins the "Golden Steering Wheel 2009" award

Stuttgart

, Nov 05, 2009 -

More than a quarter of a million readers took part, and voted the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG the world's best super sports car by a wide margin. Accordingly "Bild am Sonntag", "Auto Bild" and 25 associated European publications awarded the new Gullwing model the "Golden Steering Wheel" - one of the most important automotive awards in Europe. This coveted award was officially presented to Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars, in Berlin yesterday evening.

The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Laguna Seca (USA)

, Nov 02, 2009 -

Automotive fascination and high-tech at the highest level: the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which is due to be launched in spring 2010. This Gullwing model captivates with a purist design, intelligent lightweight construction and superior handling dynamics, and is bound to cause a sensation in the super sports car segment. The new SLS AMG is nothing short of a masterpiece by Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

Performance Package Plus: enhanced performance for successful AMG model: C 63 AMG with a shot of SLS

Affalterbach

, Oct 21, 2009 -

Enhanced driving dynamics ex factory for the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG: the new Performance Package Plus is an attractive optional extra that is designed to appeal to the power-hungry sports driver. The Perfor-mance Package Plus increases output by 22 kW/30 hp to 358 kW/487 hp. As a result, the C-Class approaches the level of performance offered by C-Class DTM vehicles, which deliver 377 kW/500 hp.

Navigation 20: Navigation system for the Mercedes-Benz Audio 20 CD available

Stuttgart

, Oct 15, 2009 -

Mercedes-Benz will in future offer a fully integrated navigation system - called 'Navigation 20' - for its standard Audio 20 CD high-performance radio. The new device is based on highly sophisticated technology and offers numerous navigation features - including variable map displays, a realistic display of the roadscape at motorway exits, TMC traffic reports and comprehensive country-specific information. It is also equipped with connections for most audio sources. Navigation 20 can simply be installed into the Audio 20 CD at any Mercedes-Benz service partner.

Further Material by Category

A- & B-Class

GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and GLK 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY: New additions to the GLK family

(Sep 10, 2009)

Mercedes-Benz B Class F-CELL - New fuel cell car from Mercedes-Benz: 100 percent driving pleasure, zero emissions

(Aug 28, 2009)

Production milestones at Rastatt plant: Mercedes-Benz delivers 500,000th B-Class and 750,000th A-Class

(Jun 26, 2009)

C-, CLC-, E-, CLS- & CLK-Class

Make space for elegance: The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

(Oct 12, 2009)

The new Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Estate: High-performance estate with dream data

(Sep 15, 2009)

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate: Intelligent (E)state-of-the-art

(Aug 05, 2009)

R-, G-, GL-, GLK & M-Class

Production Milestone: Plant Tuscaloosa Builds One Millionth Mercedes-Benz M-Class Sport Utility Vehicle

(Sep 10, 2009)

BlueTEC models and new GL-Class pave the way for a successful future: Mercedes-Benz 2009 SUV campaign

(Jul 21, 2009)

News about the longest-standing Mercedes model series: Added value for the G-Class

(Jun 19, 2009)

S-, CL-, SL-, SLK-Class, SLR

Navigation and the voice-operated control system: the voices of the S-Class

(Aug 26, 2009)

New swing-wing model with purely electric high-tech drive system: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG with electric drive – the exciting future of the super sports car

(Jul 16, 2009)

Signed and sealed: the environmental compatibility of the new S-Class - S 400 HYBRID: Luxury for the Environment

(Jul 14, 2009)

AMG

Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG Estate

(Oct 12, 2009)

Mercedes-Benz gullwing featured in new Gran Turismo® game for PlayStation®3 system: New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG featured in Gran Turismo®5

(Sep 25, 2009)

The new Mercedes-Benz gullwing at the Tokyo Game Show: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Gran Turismo®5

(Sep 21, 2009)

MB Accessories

Mercedes-Benz Bike Sports Selection 2009/2010: New, exclusive bikes from Mercedes-Benz

(May 29, 2009)

The E-Class Launch Selection from Mercedes-Benz - The new E-Class for the home

(Apr 09, 2009)

Mercedes-Benz genuine accessories in monochrome: The GLK - star quality in white

(Nov 07, 2008)

Concept Vehicles

Near series-production S Class technology vehicle with plug-in hybrid: Mercedes-Benz Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID: The luxury class on the road to the three-litre car

(Sep 10, 2009)

Battery-powered electric drive plus range extender - Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS: Piggy-backed for more range

(Sep 02, 2009)

Fascination and responsibility

(Jan 11, 2009)

Special Topics

Research project myCOMAND takes a big step towards reality: Infotainment without Limits: Wireless High-Speed Internet for the Car of the Future

(Oct 08, 2009)

September Best Sales Month for Mercedes-Benz Cars Since Start of the Year

(Oct 07, 2009)

Internet Auto Award 2009: Four first places for Daimler in Europe's largest public survey

(Oct 02, 2009)

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