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Mercedes-Benz breaks new ground in Etobicoke

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

This state-of-the-art building has been designed according to MAR2020 design standards, which represent a significant change in the company's global retail approach.

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  • This state-of-the-art building has been designed according to MAR2020 design standards, which represent a significant change in the company's global retail approach.
  • "I couldn't be more pleased to be marking the start of construction for the new Mercedes-Benz Etobicoke dealership," said Fulton.
  • "This outstanding addition to our Toronto Retail Group is sure to set the bar for dealership design as well as service.
  • Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and service of Mercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG passenger vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and smart.

Mercedes-Benz Reports August Sales of 24,771 Vehicles, Up 21.8%

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded August sales of 5,373 units and smart sold 74, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,218 vehicles for the month, an increase of 24.9%.

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  • Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded August sales of 5,373 units and smart sold 74, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,218 vehicles for the month, an increase of 24.9%.
  • On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 196,779, adding 24,276 units for Vans and 626 vehicles for smart, bringing the year-to-date sales volume to 221,681, on a par with last years volume.
  • Mercedes-Benz sales leaders in August included the GLC, GLE, and C-Class model lines.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 12,285 vehicles in August, a decrease of 3.1% versus last year.

National Instruments and ETAS Joint Venture Granted Regulatory Approval

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) and ETAS GmbH today announced that the antitrust authorities have approved the creation of their joint venture.

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  • National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) and ETAS GmbH today announced that the antitrust authorities have approved the creation of their joint venture.
  • The joint venture, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, plans to employ 50 people and scale for growth.
  • The joint venture, which was announced in March 2019, will establish a deeper partnership between two innovators with decades of experience in the automotive test industry.
  • National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments.

Research Frontiers Reports Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

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Thursday, August 8, 2019

WOODBURY, N.Y., Aug. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR) announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019.

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  • WOODBURY, N.Y., Aug. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research Frontiers Inc. (Nasdaq: REFR) announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019.
  • Key Second Quarter 2019 Comments:
    1) In June 2019, Gauzy Ltd. announced that its second production facility in Stuttgart, Germany is on schedule to produce SPD-Smart light control film for the entire SPD-SmartGlass industry.
  • 2) In May 2019 Gauzy led a $4.6 million investment in Research Frontiers by it and other accredited investors.
  • Gauzy now owns 6.9% of the outstanding common stock of Research Frontiers, making it Research Frontiers second largest shareholder.

Mercedes-Benz Reports July Sales of 24,612 Vehicles

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported July sales of 2,878 units and smart reported 56, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 27,546 vehicles for the month, an increase of 19.5%.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vans reported July sales of 2,878 units and smart reported 56, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 27,546 vehicles for the month, an increase of 19.5%.
  • On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 172,008, adding 18,903 units for Vans and 552 vehicles for smart, bringing the year-to-date sales volume to 191,463.
  • The GLC led totals with 5,539 vehicles followed by GLE with sales of 5,301.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,822 vehicles in July, an increase of 3.1% versus last year.

Mercedes-Benz Reports June Sales of 26,196 Vehicles

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported June sales of 3,005 units and smart reported 74, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 29,275 vehicles for the month.

Key Points: 
  • Mercedes-Benz Vans reported June sales of 3,005 units and smart reported 74, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 29,275 vehicles for the month.
  • On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 147,396, adding 16,025 units for Vans and 496 vehicles for smart, bringing the year-to-date sales volume to 163,917.
  • The GLC led totals with 6,568 vehicles followed by GLE with sales of 4,843.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,901 vehicles in June, a decrease of 1.3% versus last year.

Outdoorsy Announces Vehicle Purchase Program With New Online Distribution Model

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Outdoorsy announced today the launch of its Vehicle Purchase Program, an internet sales and distribution model for campervans and RVs.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Outdoorsy announced today the launch of its Vehicle Purchase Program, an internet sales and distribution model for campervans and RVs.
  • Introduced as the Outdoorsy Vehicle Purchase Program, individual owners as well as rental fleet managers now have factory-direct access from purchase and financing to insurance, listing, and renting all within the Outdoorsy marketplace to fulfill growing demand.
  • The Vehicle Purchase Program gives users a simple, hassle- and headache-free way to grow their business," says Outdoorsy CEO Jeff Cavins.
  • "We are excited to be partnered with Outdoorsy on the Vehicle Purchase Program," says James Godkin, general sales manager at Mercedes-Benz of Boerne.

Mercedes-Benz Reports May Sales of 27,080 Vehicles

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Monday, June 3, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported May sales of 2,862 units and smart reported 106, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,048 vehicles for the month.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vans reported May sales of 2,862 units and smart reported 106, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,048 vehicles for the month.
  • On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 121,200, adding 13,020 units for Vans and 422 vehicles for smart, bringing the year-to-date sales volume to 134,642.
  • The GLC lead totals with 6,594 vehicles followed by C-Class sales of 4,330.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 12,793 vehicles in May, an increase of 6.3% versus last year.

Mercedes-Benz Reports April Sales of 22,949 Vehicles

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported April sales of 2,682 units and smart reported 85, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 25,716 vehicles for the month.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vans reported April sales of 2,682 units and smart reported 85, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 25,716 vehicles for the month.
  • On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 94,120, adding 10,158 units for Vans and 316 vehicles for smart, bringing the year-to-date sales volume to 104,594.
  • The GLC lead totals with 5,378 vehicles followed by C-Class sales of 4,054.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,311 vehicles in April, an increase of 10.9% versus last year.

Mercedes-Benz Metris WORKER and Sprinter Awarded Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

The 14th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America presented three awards to the Mercedes-Benz Metris WORKER and Sprinter.

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  • The 14th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America presented three awards to the Mercedes-Benz Metris WORKER and Sprinter.
  • For the third consecutive year, the Mercedes-Benz Metris WORKER took the title of Best Fleet Value in America for the Mid-Size Commercial Passenger and Best Fleet Value in America for the Mid-Size Commercial Cargo Van.
  • The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 Std Roof 144 WB won the Best Fleet Value in America Full-Size 3/4-Ton Cargo Van award.
  • To determine the 2019 Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America Awards, Vincentric performed a cost of ownership analysis measuring over 2,500 vehicle configurations based on typical fleet use.