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Record Sales From the Start: Mercedes-Benz Posts New All-Time High in January

Stuttgart

, Feb 03, 2012 -

Mercedes-Benz has started 2012 with record sales for the month of January. The brand sold a total of 86,921 units worldwide, thus exceeding the previous year’s record by another 5.1%. Sales in the Mercedes-Benz Cars division also reached a new high in January by handing over 94,526 passenger cars of the Mercedes-Benz, smart and Maybach brands to customers (+5.8%).

Lyon Welcomes Innovative Mobility Service: 200 car2go Ready For Use Beginning February 1st

Lyon

, Feb 01, 2012 -

car2go Europe GmbH, a joint venture between car2go GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, and Europcar, the leader in car rental services in Europe, launched today the car2go service in Lyon, France. car2go provides Lyon residents with a fleet of 200 low-emission, self-service smart fortwo micro compact cars.

More than One Million A-Class Models of the Current Generation Delivered to Customers

Stuttgart

, Feb 01, 2012 -

Mercedes-Benz has handed over more than a million A-Class models of the current generation to customers worldwide since the market launch in autumn 2004. Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Mercedes-Benz Cars Sales & Marketing: "With the A-Class, 15 years ago Mercedes-Benz established the premium compact car segment.

Facelift focusing on the exterior - smart fortwo 2012: the new look

Stuttgart

, Feb 01, 2012 -

The spring of 2012 will see the smart fortwo making its mark in a striking new look, featuring an upgraded exterior and a fresh leather/fabric mix in the interior. The smart fortwo is available for ordering now. The first vehicles will reach dealers at the beginning of April.

B 180 produces 16 percent less CO2 emissions than its predecessor. With Environmental Certificate: the new Mercedes B-Class

Stuttgart

, Jan 25, 2012 -

The neutral inspectors at the TÜV Süd technical inspection authority have confirmed the high environmental compatibility of the new Mercedes B-Class, awarding the compact sports tourer the Environmental Certificate in accordance with ISO standard TR 14062. This certification is based on a comprehensive ecological life cycle assessment of the B-Class, documenting every detail of ecological relevance.

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