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Mercedes-Benz Reports March Sales of 27,004 Units

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive industry, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, SMart

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported March sales of 3,533 units and smart reported 90 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,627 vehicles for the month.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vans reported March sales of 3,533 units and smart reported 90 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,627 vehicles for the month.
  • On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA recorded sales of 71,171, adding 7,476 units for Vans and 231 vehicles for smart, bringing the year-to-date sales volume to 78,878.
  • The GLC took the lead at 6,282, followed by C-Class sales of 5,514.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,560 vehicles in March, an increase of 0.1% when compared to the same month last year (10,554).

Cooper Discoverer SRXLE™ Tire Selected as Original Equipment for Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Transport, Trucking, Other Transport, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive, Aftermarket, Performance & Special Interest, Tires & Rubber, General Automotive, Car classifications, Cars, Automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz, Flagship vehicles, Stuttgart, Daimler AG, Daimler, GLE

Daimler AG has selected the Cooper Discoverer SRXLE as original equipment (OE) on the new Mercedes-Benz GLE, which was presented at the 64th Paris Motor Show in October 2018 with market introduction set for this year.

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  • Daimler AG has selected the Cooper Discoverer SRXLE as original equipment (OE) on the new Mercedes-Benz GLE, which was presented at the 64th Paris Motor Show in October 2018 with market introduction set for this year.
  • The Cooper Discoverer SRXLE is a premium all-season SUV and CUV tire.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190402005145/en/
    The Cooper Discoverer SRXLE has been selected by Daimler AG as original equipment on the new Mercedes-Benz GLE luxury SUV.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Cooper Discoverer SRXLE has earned acclaim for superior innovation, technical achievement, quality and workmanship.

Mercedes-Benz Corporate Sales Serving as Title Sponsor for 2019 Stream National Conference

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Energy, Utilities, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Automotive, Other Automotive, Cars, Car body styles, Motor vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Limousines, Sedans, Stuttgart, Luxury vehicles, Stream Energy, Mercedes

Stream (Stream Energy), a leading direct selling company and provider of Energy and Wireless services, is welcoming Mercedes-Benz Corporate Sales for the second year as title sponsor of Ignition 2019, Streams premier, national conference.

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  • Stream (Stream Energy), a leading direct selling company and provider of Energy and Wireless services, is welcoming Mercedes-Benz Corporate Sales for the second year as title sponsor of Ignition 2019, Streams premier, national conference.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190327005582/en/
    As title sponsor of the 2019 Stream National Conference, Mercedes-Benz Corporate Sales will provide the full Mercedes experience for Streams Independent Associates from April 11-13 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
  • During the conference, the Mercedes-Benz concierges and cars can be found in the Stream Village area, which is open to all attendees.
  • Stream (Stream Energy) is a leading direct selling company and provider of energy and wireless services.

Nominations now open for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Emerging Leaders Award

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Friday, March 8, 2019
Automotive industry, Cars, Motor vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart

Learn more and submit nominations at: wxnetwork.com/wxn/top100awards

Key Points: 
  • Learn more and submit nominations at: wxnetwork.com/wxn/top100awards
    This is the second year of the award category.
  • Watch videos from that event: bit.ly/2NKPQ4J
    TORONTO, March 8, 2019 /CNW/ - On International Women's Day, Mercedes-Benz is issuing a call to Canadians to recognize the professional women in their lives by nominating them for the Mercedes-Benz Emerging Leaders Award.
  • The quality of our 2018 winners speaks to the extraordinary talent of Canada's female leaders, and we are looking forward to receiving nominations for the 2019 award."
  • 2019 marks the second year of the Mercedes-Benz Emerging Leaders Award category.

Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge Wins Prestigious Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best - Golden Laurel Award For The First Time Ever

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz, Motor vehicles, Transport, Stuttgart, Goldens Bridge, New York

GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y., March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Best of the Best Mercedes-Benz Golden Laurel represents the pinnacle of achievement for a Mercedes-Benz dealership.

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  • GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y., March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Best of the Best Mercedes-Benz Golden Laurel represents the pinnacle of achievement for a Mercedes-Benz dealership.
  • The Best of the Best Golden Laurel acknowledges the top Mercedes-Benz dealerships in each competing group.
  • Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge is nestled in the rolling hills of Goldens Bridge, New York; in beautiful scenic Westchester County.
  • Mercedes-Benz of Goldens Bridge has been an historic and iconic staple in the community for over 55 years.

Mercedes-Benz Reports February Sales of 21,660 Units

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Friday, March 1, 2019
Automotive, Fleet management, Performance & Special Interest, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Cars, Automotive industry, Transport, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, SMart

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported February sales with 2,729 units and smart reported 58 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 24,447 vehicles for the month.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vans reported February sales with 2,729 units and smart reported 58 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 24,447 vehicles for the month.
  • On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz recorded sales of 44,167, adding 3,943 units for Vans and 141 vehicles for smart, MBUSAs year-to-date sales volume totaled 48,251.
  • The C-Class took the lead at 4,812, followed by GLC sales of 4,176.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 9,662 vehicles in February, a decrease of 0.9% when compared to the same month last year (9,750).

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA appoints Mark Lovely as new Vice President of Sales and Operations

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Monday, February 25, 2019
Automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz, Transport, Cars, Stuttgart, Daimler AG

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC, a leading automotive financial services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Lovely as its new Vice President of Sales and Operations, effective immediately.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC, a leading automotive financial services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Lovely as its new Vice President of Sales and Operations, effective immediately.
  • Prior to this position, he served as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services BeNeLux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg).
  • Lovely succeedsMark Ingram, who retired after working with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services for 36 years.
  • Lovely reports to Geoff Robinson, Vice President of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA.

Mercedes-Benz Reports January Sales of 22,507 Units

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, General Automotive, Automotive industry, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-Benz Vans reported January sales with 1,214 units and smart reported 83 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 23,804 vehicles for the month.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vans reported January sales with 1,214 units and smart reported 83 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 23,804 vehicles for the month.
  • Our January performance was affected by a number of factors including extreme weather in key markets, said Dietmar Exler, president and CEO of MBUSA.
  • January sales of Mercedes-AMG high-performance models totaled 2,882 units, up 17.4% compared to the same month last year.
  • Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) models recorded sales of 10,143 vehicles in January, an increase of 7.5% when compared to the same month last year (9,437).

New Mercedes-Benz Ad to Air During the Big Game: “Say the Word” and the World is Yours to Command

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Football, Technology, Consumer electronics, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, Communications, Advertising, General Automotive, Sports, Automotive industry, Transport, Mercedes-Benz, Motor vehicles, Stuttgart, Virtual assistant, Mercedes-Benz EQC

What would you do if the whole world followed your every command?

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  • What would you do if the whole world followed your every command?
  • The new model features an industry-leading, in-vehicle command center, Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX), pairing natural voice recognition with voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) technology to seamlessly integrate with todays multitasking lifestyle.
  • Just say Hey Mercedes, and the vehicle does the rest, along the lines of in-home virtual assistants.
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    Put simply, we are changing the way drivers interact with their cars, and were starting with our all-new entry-level model.

Henry County, Georgia Approves Three-Year Contract for Smartphone Body Cameras; Solution to be Part of Super Bowl Security

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Automotive industry, Transport, Technology, Smartphones, Cloud clients, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Camera

Approximately a year ago, the Board approved the purchase of 180 cellular smartphones equipped with Visual Labs body camera software.

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  • Approximately a year ago, the Board approved the purchase of 180 cellular smartphones equipped with Visual Labs body camera software.
  • Since its inception, the body cameras have been a reliable tool for Henry County public safety.
  • "We are extremely pleased that the Henry County Police Department has extended our contract," said Alexander Popof, COO of Visual Labs.
  • Separately, Visual Labs announced that its smartphone body camera solution will be deployed with private security contractors in and around Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of the overall security for the Super Bowl.The solution was also deployed during last year's Super Bowl in Minneapolis.