Stuttgart

autoRetouch launches to revolutionize image editing for Fashion products

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Breuninger, Software, States of Germany, Stuttgart, Software as a service, Computing

STUTTGART, Germany, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- autoRetouch - the first end-to-end, automated image processing platform - launched its Open Beta phase.

Key Points: 
  • STUTTGART, Germany, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- autoRetouch - the first end-to-end, automated image processing platform - launched its Open Beta phase.
  • Powered by AI, the company currently offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for automated bulk-processing of Fashion product images.
  • The average editing time on a typical fashion product image drops from minutes to seconds.
  • autoRetouch was born within the Data Science department at Breuninger, a highly innovative luxury fashion retailer from Stuttgart, Germany.

With 40% of Auto Shoppers Delaying Purchase During Height of Pandemic, Willingness to Purchase Online Increases, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, General Automotive, MEN, Retail, Fleet management, Aftermarket, Consumer, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Online Retail, Luxury, Specialty, Other Automotive, Women, Automotive industry, Motor vehicles, States of Germany, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, BMW

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 65% of automotive shoppers decision to purchase a vehicle was affected and 40% of shoppers delayed making a new vehicle purchase, according to the J.D.

Key Points: 
  • During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 65% of automotive shoppers decision to purchase a vehicle was affected and 40% of shoppers delayed making a new vehicle purchase, according to the J.D.
  • As a result, more buyers are now willing to purchase their vehicles online instead of a physical dealership.
  • Power.
  • Mercedes-Benz ranks highest among luxury manufacturer websites with a score of 850, followed by Land Rover (847) and BMW (846).

Mercedes-Benz Canada Announces Dimitris Psillakis as President and CEO

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Friday, July 10, 2020
Car classifications, Cars, Motor vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Mercedes-AMG, Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia

TORONTO, July 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dimitris Psillakis has been appointed to President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, effective September 1, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dimitris Psillakis has been appointed to President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, effective September 1, 2020.
  • Mercedes-Benz AG benefits from the strongest talent pipeline in the automotive industry and Dimitris appointment as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada is proof of that, said Nicholas J. Speeks, CEO of Mercedes-Benz North America.
  • In his new role as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, Psillakis will assume overall responsibility for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Benz vans.
  • Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,200 people in 14 locations across Canada.

Mercedes-Benz Canada reports Q2 sales results

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Automotive industry, Sport utility vehicle, Cars, Motor vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Automotive industry, Sport utility vehicle

TORONTO, July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network today announced Q2 2020 sales results.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network today announced Q2 2020 sales results.
  • In Q2 2020, Mercedes-Benz Canada achieved sales of 6,868 passenger vehicles and vans (-41.3 % compared to Q2 2019).
  • This means that in Q2 2020, SUVs accounted for 61.7% of Mercedes-Benz Canada sales, compared to 38.3% for passenger cars.
  • Overall pre-owned volume decreased (3,673 pre-owned units retailed, -17.9% compared to Q2 2019), as did Certified Pre-Owned sales (3,186 CPO retailed, -16.6% compared to Q2 2019).

Mercedes-Benz Canada reports Q1 sales results

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Automotive industry, Sport utility vehicle

TORONTO, April 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network today announced Q1 2020 sales results.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network today announced Q1 2020 sales results.
  • In Q1 2020, Mercedes-Benz Canada achieved sales of 7,963 passenger vehicles and vans (-22.5% compared to Q1 2019).
  • This means that in Q1 2020, SUVs accounted for 68.3% of Mercedes-Benz Canada sales, compared to 31.7% for passenger cars.
  • Overall pre-owned volume decreased (3,019 pre-owned units retailed, -21.4% compared to Q1 2019), as did Certified Pre-Owned sales (2,625 CPO retailed, -14.2% compared to Q1 2019).

Voice of the Car Summit Becomes Worldwide Online Event, April 7-8, 2020

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Articles, Technology, Emerging technologies, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Artificial intelligence, Academic disciplines, Summit, New Jersey

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Voice of the Car Summit , which focuses on the intersection of voice tech, conversational AI and the modern connected car, is now a worldwide online event, taking place April 7-8.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Voice of the Car Summit , which focuses on the intersection of voice tech, conversational AI and the modern connected car, is now a worldwide online event, taking place April 7-8.
  • Numerous leading companies will share insights, including Mercedes-Benz, Google, Amazon, Intel, General Motors, Ford Motor Company, iHeartMedia and more.
  • "Voice of the Car Summit was previously sold out; however, given the current conditions, we're shifting this event to an online conference that can be attended by everyone around the world," said Bradley Metrock, executive producer of Voice of the Car Summit and host of " This Week In Voice ."
  • Registration and information for the Voice of the Car Summit can be found at https://www.VoiceoftheCar.com .

The Presidio Group Advises on the Sale of Atlanta Classic Cars, Mercedes-Benz Dealership in Duluth, Georgia

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Other Retail, Finance, Automotive, Banking, Other Automotive, Professional services, General Automotive, Retail, California, States of the United States, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Presidio of San Francisco, Atlanta

The Presidio Group LLC (Presidio), a leading investment bank specializing in retail automotive and related M&A transactions, advised the ownership of Atlanta Classic Cars in the sale of its Mercedes-Benz and Commercial Truck dealerships in Duluth, GA to Krause Auto Group.

Key Points: 
  • The Presidio Group LLC (Presidio), a leading investment bank specializing in retail automotive and related M&A transactions, advised the ownership of Atlanta Classic Cars in the sale of its Mercedes-Benz and Commercial Truck dealerships in Duluth, GA to Krause Auto Group.
  • We are immensely proud of Atlanta Classic Cars and the great success we have enjoyed for 45 years.
  • The Presidio Group provided M&A advisory services to the ownership of Atlanta Classic Cars through its wholly-owned investment bank, Presidio Merchant Partners LLC.
  • Presidio Merchant Partners LLC is a subsidiary of The Presidio Group LLC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC.

Voice of the Car Summit, April 7-8, 2020, in The Silicon Valley, to Focus on the Intersection of Voice Technology and the Modern Connected Car

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Monday, February 17, 2020
Motor vehicles, Cars, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Automotive industry, Consumer Electronics Show, Summit, New Jersey

"The event will address who's leading the industry in this space, who's guiding the evolution, best practices and where we're headed in the future."

Key Points: 
  • "The event will address who's leading the industry in this space, who's guiding the evolution, best practices and where we're headed in the future."
  • The opening keynote will be presented by Robert Bruchhardt, senior software engineer, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America.
  • Registration and conference details for the 2020 Voice of the Car Summit are available at https://www.VoiceoftheCar.com .
  • The Voice of the Car Summit sold out in 2019, the first year of the event.

Mercedes-Benz Canada Announces Adam Chamberlain as President and CEO

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Friday, February 14, 2020
Motor vehicles, Automotive industry, Cars, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Mercedes-AMG, Luxury vehicles, Daimler AG

TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicholas J. Speeks, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz North America, has appointed Adam Chamberlain to President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada effective April 1, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicholas J. Speeks, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-Benz North America, has appointed Adam Chamberlain to President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada effective April 1, 2020.
  • He successfully led the MBFS organizations in Canada, China and the U.S. prior to his appointment as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada in 2016, when he returned to his native Canada to become the first Canadian-born CEO since the companys arrival in 1955.
  • In his new role as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, Chamberlain will assume overall responsibility for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-Benz vans.
  • Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,200 people in 14 locations across Canada.

Mercedes-Benz Canada Celebrates 2020 Star Dealers

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Motor vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Automotive industry, Cars

Our dealers continuously adapt to evolving customer trends, technology and retail expectations while still delivering the product knowledge, respect and attentiveness that remain timeless traits of the Mercedes-Benz Canada approach to customer service.

Key Points: 
  • Our dealers continuously adapt to evolving customer trends, technology and retail expectations while still delivering the product knowledge, respect and attentiveness that remain timeless traits of the Mercedes-Benz Canada approach to customer service.
  • I want to sincerely thank the 11 Star Dealers who went above and beyond in 2019, delivering our brand experience to customers with incredible success.
  • Since 1999, Mercedes-Benz Canada has publicly acknowledged the top-performing dealers who have made vital contributions to the company.
  • Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,200 people in 14 locations across Canada.