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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation appoints Brian Stevens as new President and CEO

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation (MBFS), a leading automotive financial services provider and a Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG (MBM) company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Stevens as its new President and CEO as of the fourth quarter 2023.

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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation (MBFS), a leading automotive financial services provider and a Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG (MBM) company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Stevens as its new President and CEO as of the fourth quarter 2023.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304532618/en/
Brian Stevens, President and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation (Photo: Business Wire)
In this role, he will lead the Canadian operations of MBM in succession of James Ryan, who was appointed CEO of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services BeNeLux, leading MBM operations in the Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg markets, last year.
"Brian brings more than a decade of experience with the Canadian market following his successful tenure as Chief Financial Officer of MBM NA.
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada at a glance:
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada Corporation, located in Mississauga, Ontario, supports the sales efforts of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans in Canada by offering premier financial services to retail customers and the dealer network.

Mercedes-Benz launches first EV charging hub in North America; Network aims to deliver a fast, reliable, premium charging experience for drivers of all EV brands.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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Powered by clean energy: Through both direct and indirect means, the charging hub uses renewable energy and is carbon neutral.

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Powered by clean energy: Through both direct and indirect means, the charging hub uses renewable energy and is carbon neutral.
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The Mercedes-Benz Charging Network will set a new benchmark for quality and customer experience in the charging industry.
Key Mercedes-Benz Charging Network Highlights:
The Fastest Charging Network in the US: The Mercedes-Benz Charging Network will exclusively offer chargers of up to 400kW at all charging hubs.
The Mercedes-Benz Charging Network promises premium customer experiences, complete with nearby amenities to integrate charging into EV drivers’ daily lives.

Mercedes-Benz Announces Strategic Agreement with Buc-ee's to Join Forces to Deliver Premium EV Charging Experience at Buc-ee's Locations Nationwide

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to provide exceptional value and an unparalleled experience to their customers.

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This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to provide exceptional value and an unparalleled experience to their customers.
Buc-ee’s strategic locations along major travel routes, combined with their commitment to clean and accessible amenities, aligns perfectly with our vision.
Mercedes-Benz HPC NA and Buc-ee's look forward to delivering a revolutionary charging and travel experience to EV drivers nationwide.
As part of Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, we play a crucial role in expanding the North American EV charging infrastructure and driving EV adoption.

Mercedes-Benz Announces Strategic Alliance with Simon® to Expand High-Power Charging Network

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Further, this expansion of the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network to Simon locations will bring hundreds of construction jobs to the communities that they’re located in.

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Further, this expansion of the Mercedes-Benz Charging Network to Simon locations will bring hundreds of construction jobs to the communities that they’re located in.
This alliance represents one of Mercedes-Benz HPC NA’s initial steps towards fulfilling its promise of expanding the EV charging map in North America through a value-based approach.
Mercedes-Benz's initiatives to establish a high-power charging infrastructure also include the Europe-wide fast-charging network joint venture IONITY, which already comprises around 3,000 charging points, and the recently established joint venture with six other automotive OEMs to expand the North American high-power charging network.
The company's own Mercedes-Benz Charging Network consisting of branded charging hubs is the next important step in the company's electrification strategy.

Mercedes-Benz to open its first high-power charging stations worldwide this fall

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Monday, August 28, 2023

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Mercedes-Benz opens its first high-power charging stations this fall, implementing its far-reaching plans to expand its global charging infrastructure.

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Mercedes-Benz opens its first high-power charging stations this fall, implementing its far-reaching plans to expand its global charging infrastructure.
(Photo: Business Wire)
With this charging network, Mercedes-Benz sets new standards for fast, convenient and sustainable charging of electric vehicles.
Depending on the region, the charging stations offer a charging rate of currently up to 400 kW, provided via the respective standard charging systems CCS1, CCS2, NACS and GB/T.
The Mercedes-Benz charging network will be seamlessly integrated and will complement the more than 1.3 million charging points to which users already have access worldwide.

Mercedes-Benz Trains More Than 600 Data and AI Specialists Worldwide in 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

For example, in the two pilot programs D.SHIFT and Data Worker, more than 600 employees from production, production-related areas and administration are currently undergoing dedicated qualification to become data and AI specialists.

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For example, in the two pilot programs D.SHIFT and Data Worker, more than 600 employees from production, production-related areas and administration are currently undergoing dedicated qualification to become data and AI specialists.
Which is why we urgently need more data specialists who are familiar with the production environment and furthermore have a strong grasp of digital tools and their interfaces.
Employees from production who are interested in data and AI are selected as part of a so-called "Digital Challenge" and retrained as data specialists.
Employees can choose between four special learning paths: Data Product Owner, Data Engineer, Data Analyst and Data Scientist.

Mercedes-Benz Expands Charging Options for Customers: Access to Tesla Supercharger Network in North America While Building Its Own High-Power Charging Network

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Friday, July 7, 2023

That’s why we are committed to building our global Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network, with the first sites opening this year.

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That’s why we are committed to building our global Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network, with the first sites opening this year.
In parallel, we are also implementing NACS in our vehicles, allowing drivers to access an expansive network of high-quality charging offerings in North America."
Starting in 2024, Mercedes-Benz drivers get access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America through Mercedes-Benz’s own charging service Mercedes me Charge.
“With the development of Mercedes-Benz’s new North American High-Power Charging Network, we are ready to redefine the electric vehicle charging experience.

Andrew Cornelia Appointed to Lead the New Mercedes-Benz Charging Network in North America - Christopher Trainor Responsible for Finance

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005636/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005636/en/
Andrew Cornelia, CEO, Mercedes-Benz HPC North America LLC (Photo: Business Wire)
In their new roles, Andrew and Christopher will be responsible for the launch and operations of the Mercedes-Benz charging network in the U.S. and Canada.
Andrew and Christopher will also be recruiting, leading and empowering a new team of employees who will be dedicated to executing the company’s North American ambitions.
At Tesla, he led Strategic Finance for the global charging network, influencing its launch, rapid growth, and move towards open access standards.
"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to launch and lead the Mercedes-Benz high-power charging network in North America.

New AMD Ryzen™ 7020 C-Series Processors Bring Fast Performance, Longer Battery Life, and Advanced RDNA™ 2 Graphics to Chromebook Users

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the new lineup of AMD Ryzen and Athlon 7020 C-Series processors, bringing modern performance and technologies to everyday Chromebooks.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced the new lineup of AMD Ryzen and Athlon 7020 C-Series processors, bringing modern performance and technologies to everyday Chromebooks.
“Our Ryzen 7020 C-Series processors continue to redefine performance for everyday Chromebooks,” said Jason Banta, corporate vice president and general manager, Client OEM, AMD.
"We've been impressed with the combination of raw power and efficiency AMD has brought to a variety of Chromebooks," said John Solomon, vice president and general manager of ChromeOS at Google.
"We're excited for AMD’s 7020 C-Series processors to continue that excellent track record.

Mendix Powers Up Openclaims, a Leading SaaS-Based Insurance Provider

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

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Openclaims offers a Mendix-based SaaS-platform for insurance firms, vehicle leasing companies and automotive organizations to digitize and automate workflows for claims and repairs management.

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Openclaims offers a Mendix-based SaaS-platform for insurance firms, vehicle leasing companies and automotive organizations to digitize and automate workflows for claims and repairs management.
Through the Mendix ISV Program, Openclaims is able to leverage Mendix's industry experience and the worldwide Mendix salesforce to reach more customers and accelerate international growth.
The Mendix ISV Program is available for partners across all industries to expand their businesses and monetize their domain expertise by selling unique customer-centric solutions.
Paul Fondie, global industry principal for insurance at Mendix, says, "Openclaims is a great example of a company that is building its success on the Mendix platform.