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- Stuttgart, Jul 3, 2017 - Half a year after being founded, Mercedes-Benz Vans Mobility GmbH (MBVM), a Daimler subsidiary based in Berlin, is launching its first service on the German market. The new, highly flexible rental service goes by the brand name "Mercedes-Benz Van Rental" and is primarily aimed at commercial van customers
- Stuttgart, Dec 21, 2016 - Mercedes-Benz is set to post several sales records this year: just like the passenger car brand, Mercedes-Benz Vans will set a new record for unit sales in 2016. From January to November this year, the business division delivered more vehicles to customers than in the whole of the record-breaking year 2015.
- Hannover, Sep 21, 2016 - Soon after the introduction of its strategic initiative adVANce, Mercedes-Benz Vans emphasises its customer-focused transformation from a pure van manufacturer into a supplier of holistic system solutions and its high innovative power with various attractive innovations at this year's IAA.
- Stuttgart, Mar 24, 2016 - Stuttgart/Essaouira – 2500 kilometres through Morocco: about two weeks ago four teams from Mercedes-Benz Vans started at the women's Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles in Erfoud. Now the teams crossed the finishing line in their all-wheel-drive vans. In the port city of Essaouira they celebrated their leading positions in the "Crossover" category – as can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuPHkoC4Q-I.
- Stuttgart, Mar 15, 2016 - Mercedes-Benz Vans has reported record sales, revenue and EBIT figures for the financial year 2015. The Vans division delivered 321,000 vehicles to customers as sales figures outstripped previous totals (previous year's figure: 295,000, plus nine percent) – despite an inconsistent market environment worldwide. Revenue also reached a new record level, up 15 percent to 11.5 billion euros (previous year's figure: 10.0). Mercedes-Benz Vans' EBIT rose by almost a third to 880 million euros (previous year's figure: 682 million euros, plus 29 percent).
- Stuttgart, Jan 15, 2016 - As expected Mercedes-Benz Vans sold more vehicles than ever before in fiscal year 2015, with the figure exceeding 300,000 vans for the first time. Based on initial data from December, Daimler's van division sold around 321,000 vehicles worldwide last year (prior year: 294,600). This figure represented a nine-percent increase in unit sales and a new record for the division.
- Stuttgart, Jan 15, 2016 - At the International Exhibition for Caravanning, Motoring and Tourism (CMT) 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vans is presenting a range of new features to enhance the appeal of their popular vehicles for further target groups. From spring 2016, the new AMG Line for the V-Class will also be available for the Marco Polo. The striking AMG bodystyling with redesigned front and rear aprons, 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels and expressive spoiler lip brings a hitherto unknown element of sporty design to the compact camper van segment.
- Stuttgart/Berlin, Dec 17, 2015 - Four months the non-profit organization, “Berliner Tafel”, introduced CAR2SHARE cargo. A system developed by Daimler Business Innovation to optimise existing transport processes. The concept: CAR2SHARE cargo is a digital car park and driver management system in which Mercedes-Benz Vans can be booked based on the carsharing principle. Due to the success of the pilot project, the Berliner Tafel decided on a permanent application and increases its Mercedes-Benz car park with CAR2SHARE cargo.
- Stuttgart/Hamburg, Oct 26, 2015 - Tailor-made solutions for even more (auto)mobility: from early 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vans will be offering a comprehensive package of driving and mobility aids for people with physical handicaps and age-related restrictions for the V-Class and Citan ex factory. The vehicles and equipment come from the same source. The systems are centrally installed at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen, and naturally the full factory warranty applies to all conversions. The new driving and mobility aids are currently celebrating their debut at the "TecForum Clever Bodybuilder Solutions" in Hamburg.
- Berlin, Oct 6, 2015 - Professor Dr Joerg Zuern, Head of Development Mercedes-Benz Vans, received the “European Safety Award for Commercial Vehicles” at the DEKRA Future Congress on 6 October 2015. The award has been conferred by DEKRA together with the German Road Safety Council and the European Association for Accident Research and Analysis every year since 1990.
- Stuttgart / Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jun 22, 2015 - Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A. is launching the new Vito at the seventh “Buenos Aires International Motor Show”. In addition to the the bestselling Sprinter, which is the established market leader of large transporters in Argentina, Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching another model to target new market potentials in Argentina. The production of the Vito is due to start at the end of June 2015 at the Mercedes-Benz plant Centro Industrial Juan Manuel Fangio near Buenos Aires.
- Stuttgart/Berlin, May 13, 2015 - Mercedes-Benz Vans has won prizes for its innovative digital concepts at the PR Report Awards and German Digital Award 2015. The "Chris Morrin Show" from the Mercedes-Benz "MYVAN" YouTube channel took home the PR Report Award in the subcategory "Corporate Media – digital" at the presentation ceremony in Berlin. In addition, the internet microsite "Der neue Vito. Transportgut: Action!" won bronze at the German Digital Award in Berlin in the category "Digital Advertising Formats – Microsite/Campaign Site".
- Stuttgart, Apr 21, 2015 - The TEAM SPORT FOR GOOD triathlon team comprised of top German athletes will compete in the new season with Mercedes-Benz as its automotive partner. The five athletes will receive new V-Class vehicles for the 2015 season to be able to prepare optimally for their competitions. As a supporter of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, the TEAM SPORT FOR GOOD intends to not only collect victories, but also attract attention for the children's aid projects. This is the first time that a professional triathlon team will be active as a supporter for the foundation.
- Stuttgart, Mar 27, 2015 - Before the end of the decade, Mercedes-Benz will expand its product range into a promising segment by launching the first pickup from a premium manufacturer. Thanks to their versatility, all-round utility, and payload of about one metric ton, pickups are popular across the world and thus have good sales potential.
- Stuttgart, Germany, Jan 27, 2015 - Around three years after the site’s successful launch, Mercedes-Benz Vans has completely revamped its social TV platform MYVAN to improve service and networking. The international website is geared toward the self-employed and van enthusiasts, and tells real-life stories from the world of vans and commercial vehicles. With a reach in the tens of millions and more than 6.5 million Youtube views, MYVAN is one of the biggest offers of its kind worldwide, providing content in three languages (English, German, and Spanish) to viewers in more than 180 countries.
- Stuttgart, Jan 26, 2015 - The German Public Relations Association (DPRG) and the F.A.Z. Institute have honored the "The Chris Morrin Show" of the Mercedes-Benz MYVAN channel on YouTube with the International German PR Award in the web video and image movie category. The award presentation ceremony was held in Frankfurt/Main last Friday, January 23, 2015.
- Stuttgart, Aug 7, 2014 - The focal point of the Mercedes-Benz Vans stand at the 2014 International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover (25 September to 2 October) is the public premiere of the Vito. With three drive systems, a large payload, unique safety equipment and maximum economy, it sets standards.
- Stuttgart/Paris, Jun 27, 2014 - Immediately following the market launch of the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class in France, Europe's leading car rental company Europcar has added 175 vehicles to its fleet in a move which will enable it to offer the new MPV to its customers just in time for the holiday season.
- Vitoria/Stuttgart, May 20, 2014 - His Majesty King Juan Carlos I visited the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria, Spain today. The Spanish monarch attended the presentation ceremony that concluded the plant's modernization project. In recent years Daimler AG has conducted a series of modernization measures at its plant in Vitoria. The most important component of these measures was the preparation of the plant for producing the next generation of medium-sized vans. The production of the new Mercedes-Benz V-Class MPV was launched in March 2014.
- Cologne/Stuttgart, May 19, 2014 - Mercedes vans recently beat their respective competitors on two test routes in Germany's Bergisches Land region. The winning vehicles were the Sprinter 316 CDI and the Vito 113 CDI; both vans captured first place in their respective categories. In addition, the innovation award for safety was won by the Crosswind Assist system, which is offered exclusively by Mercedes Benz.
- Stuttgart, Mar 25, 2014 - Mercedes-Benz Vans successfully concluded business year 2013, with sales, revenues, and earnings surpassing the previous year’s results. Even though developments on the world’s markets varied widely last year, Daimler AG’s vans division increased sales by 7% to over 270,000 vehicles (2012: 252,400).
- Stuttgart, Dec 12, 2013 - Freiburg-based master electrician Reiner Ullmann is a successful proponent of electric mobility: two Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL panel vans were introduced into his fleet of some 15 vehicles just under six months ago. "My experience has been entirely positive," the business owner notes. Taking stock after three months, he enthused: "Electric mobility fascinates me." He has already ordered his next electric vehicle - a smart fortwo electric drive.
- Stuttgart, Dec 5, 2013 - It makes light work of extreme summits like the Timmelsjoch, even in the harshest of conditions in the depths of winter. It slaves away in muddy excavations, and traverses sand and scree pistes in the farthest corners of the world. With all-wheel drive, the new Sprinter 4x4 is displaying its outstanding capabilities even under the most adverse of conditions.
- Stuttgart/Hochgurgl, Dec 5, 2013 - Snow depth: almost two metres. Temperature: minus 15 degrees Celsius. On top of that, an icy wind blows across the Timmelsjoch pass. Here in the Tyrolean Alps at an elevation of 2500 metres, Mercedes-Benz Vans is presenting the new Sprinter 4x4 to the public for the first time.
- Stuttgart, Nov 14, 2013 - A major order is giving a further boost to Daimler AG’s van business in China. Daimler’s van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Co. (FBAC) has secured an order by the Dalian Wanda Group comprising 85 Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.0L vans. In the framework of a hand-over ceremony, the Chinese conglomerate has already taken over 70 of the ordered vehicles and has sent some of them on an exclusive shuttle assignment for international movie stars such as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Leonardo diCaprio on the occasion of the “Wanda Star-Shining Night.”
