Mercedes-Benz Vans to launch midsize pickup

Before the end of the decade, Mercedes-Benz will expand its product range into a promising segment by launching the first pickup from a premium manufacturer. Due to their versatility, all-round utility, and payload of around one metric ton, pickups are popular

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World premiere of the Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion at the CES: Revolution of Mobility

With the self-driving luxury sedan F 015 Luxury in Motion, Mercedes-Benz shows how the automobile is changing from a means of transportation to a private retreating space. Offering maximum space in a lounge-like interior, the F 015 elevates comfort and

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Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton is the new Formula 1 world champion

A triumphant end to the 2014 Formula 1 season for Mercedes-Benz as Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton wins the concluding race of the campaign at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi to take the Formula 1 world championship title for the second time in

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Mercedes-Benz G-class celebrates 35th anniversary with world record and special model

One man, one G, one life's work. That sums up the essence of an unprecedented global adventure. When Gunther Holtorf and his wife Christine set out in their Mercedes-Benz 300 GD to visit as many of the countries around the world as possible,

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Mercedes-Benz compact car models to be localised in China

In the presence of Germany's Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Daimler AG and its Chinese partner BAIC Motor Corporation signed an agreement on the localisation of further Mercedes-Benz compact car models beyond the

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Daimler and Kuwait Investment Authority celebrate the anniversary of their 40-year partnership

Daimler AG and the State of Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund, the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), underscored their 40-year partnership at a festive ceremony.

"During the last 40 years, Kuwait became Daimler's most reliable partner despite all

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Daimler to invest €1.5-billion in Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Plant

By 2020, Daimler will invest €1.5-billion at the Mercedes-Benz Cars Sindelfingen Plant and will significantly improve its competitive position. The company has reached a multi-year agreement with the Works Council on cost reductions in a triple-digit million

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Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler expand cooperation with new plant in Mexico

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG are significantly expanding their cooperation with joint development of premium compact vehicles and joint production in Mexico.

Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche announced

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Personnel changes at Daimler Trucks in Asia

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) reported important personnel changes in their Board of Management. Since May 2013, the two subsidiaries of Daimler AG are cooperating closely

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Mercedes-Benz presents new service brand 'Mercedes me'

On the eve of the 84th International Motor Show in Geneva, Mercedes-Benz presented its new 'Mercedes me' service brand. Under this new umbrella brand, the Stuttgart-based premium automotive manufacturer is bundling all existing and future service

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Daimler AG announces winners of 2013 Daimler Supplier Awards

Daimler AG honored twelve suppliers for outstanding performance in the past financial year with the 2013 Daimler Supplier Awards. Some 450 guests from the supply industry witnessed the sixth award presentation at the Mercedes-Benz Center in Stuttgart.

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Klaus Zehender assumes responsibility for Procurement and Supplier Quality at Mercedes-Benz

Daimler is expanding the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Klaus Zehender is to join the Board as of March 1, 2014. He will continue to be responsible for Procurement and Supplier Quality.

The Mercedes-Benz Cars Divisional Board thus comprises Dr. Dieter Zetsche

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Production of the new C-class starts at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant

The first new C-class has rolled-off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant. The start of production marks the beginning of another chapter for Mercedes-Benz in the success story of its best-selling model series. To date, the company

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Mercedes-Benz starts production of new S-class at the Sindelfingen Plant

Some 40 years after the S-class made its debut, employees at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant have produced the first customer vehicle in what is now the sixth-generation of this model series.

"2013 is the year of the S-class. We are driving forward our

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Mercedes-Benz and Michael Schumacher announce a long-term partnership

Mercedes-Benz and Michael Schumacher announced a long-term partnership which will extend far beyond motorsport and Formula 1. Michael Schumacher will mainly be involved with topics relating to the future, in particular the further development of

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Daimler AG to invest in BAIC Motor for a 12 per cent stake

Daimler AG and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) will significantly deepen their already strong strategic partnership - according to a binding agreement signed between executives of the two companies, Daimler AG is going to invest in BAIC Motor, the passenger

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Norbert Haug concludes his career as Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport

After more than 22 years as Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, Daimler AG Vice-President Norbert Haug will conclude his career at the end of 2012. His contract will come to an end by mutual agreement with the Board of Management. Preparations for the forthcoming season

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Mercedes-Benz GL-class wins the best SUV award at Golden Steering Wheel 2012

Readers of the German newspapers Bild am Sonntag and Auto Bild, together with a panel of motoring experts, have crowned the Mercedes-Benz GL-class as the best SUV, voting to award the coveted 'Golden Steering Wheel' to the luxury cross-country vehicle.

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Daimler and Renault-Nissan expand scope of collaboration

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance are collaborating on two new projects to accelerate development of fuel-efficient powertrains.

Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche confirmed the new projects in an annual media update about the Franco-Japanese-German partnership.

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New A-class wins the heart of the French

At this year's Mondial de l'Automobile, Mercedes-Benz is presenting its new A-class before a public of millions. From this premiere in France at this most-visited automotive fair in the world – in 2010 around 1.26-million tickets were sold – the Stuttgart-based automaker

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