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Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Returns for Atlanta Encore

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, General Automotive, Automotive industry, Transport, Mercedes-Benz, Cars, Stuttgart, Lenox Square

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will once again bring its brand and all that goes with it to Atlanta prospects and customers with the return of its Brand Center this time at Phipps Plaza.

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  • Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will once again bring its brand and all that goes with it to Atlanta prospects and customers with the return of its Brand Center this time at Phipps Plaza.
  • The experiential concept stores have sparked significant interest during stops in Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia and at Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta.
  • In fact, over 600 people have purchased cars from local dealers based upon referrals from the Brand Centers.
  • Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States.

Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport Announces New 2019 Winter Sale Specials

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Friday, January 18, 2019
Automotive industry, Transport, Cars, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart

SHREVEPORT, La., Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport, http://www.holmesmercedes.com , has new 2019 Mercedes-Benz models including national Mercedes-Benz offers incentives without security deposits.

Key Points: 
  • SHREVEPORT, La., Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport, http://www.holmesmercedes.com , has new 2019 Mercedes-Benz models including national Mercedes-Benz offers incentives without security deposits.
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 SUV is available for as low as $379/month for 36 months and no security deposit.
  • Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport service, gives you access to the latest specialized technology from Mercedes-Benz trained technicians for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle repairs.
  • Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport is an Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealer in Shreveport, LA serving the Houghton, Minden, Ruston, Monroe, El Dorado AL, Marshall TX, and surrounding area.

SXSW Announces Finalists for 2019 Pitch Competition

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Automotive industry, Transport, Cars, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart

"We have seen a 42% rise in applicants coming out of last year's event, and we couldn't be more thrilled to see such an impressive increase in the value of SXSW Pitch among the tech industry's most innovative startups," said SXSW Pitch Event Producer Chris Valentine.

Key Points: 
  • "We have seen a 42% rise in applicants coming out of last year's event, and we couldn't be more thrilled to see such an impressive increase in the value of SXSW Pitch among the tech industry's most innovative startups," said SXSW Pitch Event Producer Chris Valentine.
  • The 2019 SXSW Pitch will feature 25 companies on Saturday, March 9 and 25 companies on Sunday, March 10.
  • SXSW 2019 will take place March 8-17, 2019.
  • SXSW 2019 is sponsored by Capital One, Mercedes-Benz, Bud Light, and The Austin Chronicle.

Mercedes-Benz Vans Achieves Record Sales Year for 2018

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Friday, January 4, 2019
Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Automotive, Aftermarket, Performance & Special Interest, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive industry, Transport, Cars, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Vans, Daimler AG

Mercedes-Benz Vans today reported record year-to-date volume at 38,178 units up 9.1% from the previous 2017 sales record.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Vans today reported record year-to-date volume at 38,178 units up 9.1% from the previous 2017 sales record.
  • In the U.S. for 2018 Mercedes-Benz Vans reported December sales of 4,116 units closing the year with a record year-to date volume at 38,178 units.
  • We are pleased with our record-breaking year for Mercedes-Benz Vans in 2018, said Robert Veit, Vice President and Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Vans.
  • This past year was monumental for Mercedes-Benz Vans with the opening of a new Sprinter plant for the North American market.

Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport Announces New 2019 4MATIC® Models Sale Special

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Thursday, December 13, 2018
Cars, Transport, Mercedes-Benz, Sedans, Luxury vehicles, Stuttgart, 4Matic, Station wagons

SHREVEPORT, La., Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport, http://www.holmesmercedes.com , has new 2019 4MATIC models including national Mercedes-Benz offers for new car sales incentives without security deposits.

Key Points: 
  • SHREVEPORT, La., Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport, http://www.holmesmercedes.com , has new 2019 4MATIC models including national Mercedes-Benz offers for new car sales incentives without security deposits.
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC Sedan is available for as low as $449/month for 36 months and no security deposit.
  • Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport service, gives you access to the latest specialized technology from Mercedes-Benz trained technicians for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle repairs.
  • Mercedes-Benz of Shreveport is an Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealer in Shreveport, LA serving the Houghton, Minden, Ruston, Monroe, El Dorado AL, Marshall TX, and surrounding area.

Daimler buys battery cells in a total volume of 20 billion euros

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Cars, Transport, Automotive industry, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, Nissan, Sustainable technologies, Daimler AG

After investing billions of euros in the development of the electric fleet and the expansion of our global battery network, we are now taking the next step: With the purchase of battery cells for more than 20 billion euros, we are systematically pushing forward with the transformation into the electric future of our company.

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  • After investing billions of euros in the development of the electric fleet and the expansion of our global battery network, we are now taking the next step: With the purchase of battery cells for more than 20 billion euros, we are systematically pushing forward with the transformation into the electric future of our company.
  • The company is investing ten billion euros in the expansion of the Mercedes-Benz Cars electric fleet and another billion euros in the global battery production network within the worldwide production network.
  • The suppliers are already producing battery cells in Asia and Europe and are continuing to expand in Europe and additionally in the USA.
  • Daimler is investing more than one billion euros in a global battery production network within the worldwide production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Porsche Consulting now in Silicon Valley

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Geography of California, Porsche, Volkswagen Group, Cars, California, Stuttgart, Silicon Valley

STUTTGART, Germanyand SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Porsche Consulting has opened a new office in Belmont, California.

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  • STUTTGART, Germanyand SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Porsche Consulting has opened a new office in Belmont, California.
  • "And what better place to enact this necessary vision than the Silicon Valley?
  • Dr. Norman Firchau is the founding President and CEO of Porsche Consulting, Inc., USA, which currently has 46 employees.
  • Porsche Consulting has offices in Stuttgart, Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Milan, So Paulo, Shanghai, Atlanta and Belmont (Silicon Valley).

Peoria Dealership Offers Service Special Offers for Mercedes-Benz Vans

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Cars, Transport, Land transport, Vans, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Sprinter

PEORIA, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead Sprinter has ways for shoppers to save on their Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans this November.

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  • PEORIA, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead Sprinter has ways for shoppers to save on their Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans this November.
  • The Service B package is available for vehicles on their 10,000-mile maintenance visit.
  • The Service A package is available for Sprinter vans on their 10,000, 30,000, 50,000 and 70,000-mile maintenance visits.
  • Interested parties can also contact the dealership for more information by calling 480-213-1265 or by visiting the dealership at 9260 W Bell Road Peoria, AZ to inquire further.

Copart to Auction Vehicles from Stuttgart, Germany Starting Nov. 29

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Copart, Auctions, Stuttgart, Strategic management, Game theory, Microeconomics

DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a global online vehicle auction company , will auction vehicles from its new location in Stuttgart , Germany.The facility is located at Neuwiesenstr.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a global online vehicle auction company , will auction vehicles from its new location in Stuttgart , Germany.The facility is located at Neuwiesenstr.
  • "Opening a location in Stuttgart, which is the largest city in the state of Baden-Wrttemberg, is a big win for Copart," said Alain Van Munster, Managing Director, Copart Germany.
  • The new Stuttgart location will auction vehicles online starting Nov. 29 at 12 p.m. Central European Time (5 a.m. Central Standard Time).
  • With operations at over 200 locations in 11 countries, Copart has more than 125,000 vehicles available online every day.

HBPO Opens Plant To Support Daimler Assembly Operations In Mexico

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Cars, Transport, Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Aguascalientes, Mexico, Aguascalientes City, Daimler

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HBPO, the auto industry's leading supplier of modular front-end systems, has opened a new facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to support nearby Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan assembly operations.

Key Points: 
  • AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- HBPO, the auto industry's leading supplier of modular front-end systems, has opened a new facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to support nearby Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan assembly operations.
  • Located in a just-in-sequence supplier park near the Daimler plant, the HBPO facility will have more than 100 employees when full production is reached next year.
  • Nearly 100 Daimler, HBPO, Plastic Omnium and HBPO supplier executives recently took part in grand-opening ceremonies for the new plant.
  • Participants included Jens Keller, HBPO CFO; Diana Mannino, president of HBPO North America; Carlos Galan, plant manager, HBPO Aguascalientes; Larry Reid, director of industrial operations for HBPO North America; Thomas Koehle, Daimler's manager of supplier quality exterior parts in Mexico, and Abel Martinez, Plastic Omnium's director of operations for Mexico.