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- Stuttgart, Jul 26, 2021 - "The new Mercedes-Benz Citan has been thoroughly redesigned by professionals for professionals," says Marcus Breitschwerdt, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans. "From its unmistakeable design to its driving characteristics, not to mention its safety and connectivity systems, the new generation of Small Vans has the Mercedes-Benz DNA."
- Klettwitz, Jul 25, 2021 - In the second event of the 2021 DTM, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport scores its first two wins in the still fresh season in the weekend’s two races. Philip Ellis (SUI) from Mercedes-AMG Team WINWARD secured victory in the first race at Lausitzring with a strong performance in the #57 Mercedes-AMG GT3. On Sunday, Mercedes-AMG Team HRT’s Maximilian Götz (GER) emulated this success by winning the second race.
- Affalterbach, Jul 22, 2021 - For Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, the 2021 TotalEnergies 24 Hours of Spa 2021 (29th July – 1st August) mark an extraordinary anniversary. Exactly 50 years ago, the long-standing brand from Affalterbach achieved its first major success in the Belgian endurance racing classic. In this year’s edition, 13 Mercedes-AMG GT3s will be on the grid for the world’s biggest race exclusively for GT3 cars, two of them with extended support from Mercedes-AMG.
- Stuttgart, Jul 22, 2021 - They are living proof of the innovative power of medium-sized bus companies, as well as of the versatility and steadfastness of the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro: two fully electric urban buses have covered a combined 200,000 kilometres within the space of exactly one year of tough regular-service operations.
- Stuttgart, Jul 21, 2021 - With the S 580 e (combined fuel consumption: 1.5-1.1 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 33.0-26.0 g/km, combined electrical consumption: 22.0-20.2 kWh/100 km) the fourth generation of the hybrid drive system is now celebrating its premiere in the S-Class.
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Combined fuel consumption: 1.5-1.1 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 33.0-26.0 g/km, combined electrical consumption: 22.0-20.2 kWh/100 km*
- Stuttgart, Jul 19, 2021 - New engine for the successful large van from Mercedes-Benz Vans: since the end of last year, the Sprinter Panel Van and the Chassis Cab variant with rear-wheel drive are available with the powerful and efficient OM654 four-cylinder diesel engine from the powertrain portfolio of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
- Kawasaki, Japan, Jul 19, 2021 - As an integral part of Daimler Truck AG, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC; Head office: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Hartmut Schick) is proud to announce that MFTBC will be following the Daimler Trucks & Buses ambition towards CO2-neutrality in production sites by aiming to shift all plants to CO2-neutrality by 2039.
- Stuttgart/Sandwich, Jul 13, 2021 - After a break of almost two years, it is finally time to tee off again at The Open. The 149th edition of the oldest major golf championship in the world will take place from 15 to 18 July at Royal St George’s Golf Club in England.
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Fuel consumption combined: 8.6-8 l/km; CO2 emissions combined: 197-183 g/km*
- Affalterbach , Jul 11, 2021 - Zandvoort/Netherlands. For the first time, the ADAC GT Masters raced at the new track configuration of Circuit Zandvoort that was reconstructed last year. Following the weekend’s two races, a pair of second places and multiple top ten results were in the books for the Mercedes-AMG GT3.
- Stuttgart, Jul 6, 2021 - Mercedes-Benz Cars delivered 1,182,724 passenger cars (+25.1%) to customers worldwide in the first half of 2021. In China, Mercedes-Benz set two new records: The highest deliveries in a second quarter (219,059 units, +5.8%) and in a first half of a year (441,579 units, +27.6%).
- Stuttgart, Jul 5, 2021 - The three leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group have signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe.
- Misano, Jul 4, 2021 - Mercedes-AMG Motorsport celebrated numerous podium results in the third round of the Sprint Cup of the GT World Challenge Europe at Misano in Italy. In the first of the two races, Maro Engel (GER) and Luca Stolz (GER) drove the #6 Mercedes-AMG GT3 run by Mercedes-AMG Team Toksport WRT to second place. In the second race, Raffaele Marciello (ITA) and Timur Boguslavskiy (RUS) did likewise with the #88 Mercedes-AMG GT3 run by Mercedes-AMG Team AKKA ASP. Good achievements in the classes rounded out the successful weekend.
- Stuttgart, Jul 2, 2021 - Seeking an extreme challenge: three-time Ironman® World Champion Jan Frodeno has been a Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador since 2016 and holds the triathlon world record of 07:35:39 hours. He achieved this time in the long-distance triathlon at Roth in Middle Franconia in 2016.
- Affalterbach, Jul 1, 2021 - For model year 2021, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is offered with an even wider range of equipment options and also more opportunities for individualisation. Customers have, for instance, a more extensive choice of wheels, upholstery options, trim and exterior colours.
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Combined fuel consumption: 8,7-8,6 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 198-196 g/km*
- Stuttgart / Oberwil, Jul 1, 2021 - The electric bus era has just begun for the Baselland Transport AG (BLT) transport company, with five eCitaro. BLT is now starting to operate them on route no. 37. This operation with solo buses is a pilot project. Very soon, eight more eCitaro for BLT will follow.
- Stuttgart / Roskilde, Denmark, Jun 25, 2021 - 13 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City 45 go into operation on the Danish islands of Lolland and Falster on 27 June 2021. The urban minibuses will primarily be used to transport school pupils overland. They will also operate in the evenings and at weekends on less frequented routes.
- Affalterbach/Miami, Jun 24, 2021 - Today, Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing presented the all-new Cigarette 41’ Nighthawk AMG Black Series special edition boat, alongside the breathtaking new on-road performance benchmark, the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (fuel consumption combined: 12.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 292 g/km).
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Fuel consumption combined: 12.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 292 g/km*
- Stuttgart/Flensburg, Jun 23, 2021 - Mercedes-Maybach redefines what luxury means in today's world. Technical sophistication, maximum comfort, clear aesthetics and attention to detail create a world for discerning customers who see their vehicle not just as a product, but as an expression of their individual lifestyle.
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Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 14.1-13.3 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 322-305 g/km), Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC (combined fuel consumption (NEDC): 12.0-11.7 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 273-226 g/km)*
- Stuttgart / Wörth am Rhein, Jun 21, 2021 - Personnel changes at Daimler Trucks: Dr Andreas Bachhofer (51) will become the new Plant Manager and Head of Production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth. He will thus assume responsibility for the largest assembly plant of Mercedes-Benz Trucks with around 10,000 employees, effective from August 1, 2021.
- Zandvoort, Jun 21, 2021 - Raffaele Marciello (ITA) and Timur Boguslavskiy (RUS) have secured another podium result for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport in the GT World Challenge Europe during the Sprint Cup event at Zandvoort in the Netherlands. The duo with the #88 Mercedes-AMG GT3 of the Mercedes-AMG Team AKKA ASP finished in second place in the first of the two sprint races. On Sunday, the #89 Mercedes-AMG GT3 of the AKKA ASP Team and the Madpanda Motorsport car with starting number 90 secured a pair of top ten results in the overall classification.
- Monza, Jun 20, 2021 - Mercedes-AMG Motorsport enjoyed a successful return to the series in the DTM season opener at Monza in Italy. In the first of the two sprint races, Vincent Abril (MCO) and Maximilian Götz (GER) with the Mercedes-AMG GT3s of Mercedes-AMG Team HRT finished in second and third place and therefore secured podium results on the comeback. With third place in the Sunday race, Lucas Auer (AUT) added another podium result with the car with starting number 22 run by Mercedes-AMG Team WINWARD.
