Marcus Breitschwerdt appointed Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Europe

After three years as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz UK, Marcus Breitschwerdt has been appointed Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Europe Region, effective from January 2014. At the same time, Gary Savage has been appointed CEO Mercedes-Benz UK and Managing

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Mercedes-Benz UK makes history, 100,000th car is sold within a yar

For the first time in its UK history, Mercedes-Benz has sold 100,000 new cars within a year. The 100,000th car was delivered at Mercedes-Benz of Bristol, and comes after the company posted record sales levels throughout 2013.

"It is the first time in our UK history

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Mercedes-Benz UK records best-ever October results as passenger car registrations hit an all-time high

Mercedes-Benz has achieved record-breaking registration performances across the board in October 2013, according to figures released by SMMT. Best-ever results were recorded in new car, new van, new truck and new Fuso Canter ranges, further reinforcing

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Mercedes-Benz UK announces new Network Operations Director

Robert Muller has been appointed the role of Network Operations Director, with effect from September 1, 2013.

Robert joined the UK business from Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. in 2012 as General Manager, Operational Excellence, and he replaces Ewan Ramsay who will

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Mercedes-Benz UK announces Andy Williamson, Chief Financial Officer to move to Daimler Group services Madrid

With effect from October 1, 2013, Andy Williamson, Chief Financial Officer, Mercedes-Benz UK will be continuing to develop his career within Daimler as the Director of Shared Services International and Head of the Daimler Group Services Madrid S.A.

Andy

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Mercedes-Benz and Spencer Hart unveil collaboration at London Collections: Men show

Mercedes-Benz and luxury menswear brand Spencer Hart have unveiled an exciting new collaboration at London Collections: Men; the CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake by Spencer Hart. The two brands, whose shared creative ethos draws from understated elegance, style and

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Mercedes-Benz UK announces new management appointments

With effect from June 1, several key management changes will take place within Mercedes-Benz UK.

Following Andrew Mallery's appointment to Marketing Director, Passenger Cars, Ian Dutfield, currently Director, Customer Services Commercial Vehicles, will become

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Andrew Mallery appointed Marketing Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars

Andrew Mallery has been appointed Marketing Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars, effective from June 3, 2013, taking over from David George who will continue his career with Mercedes-Benz by joining one of its retail partners in the south of England.

In addition

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Adam Chamberlain appointed Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

Adam Chamberlain has been appointed Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars, as the premium brand continues to build upon its significant sales growth and exciting new model line-up. Adam takes up his new position in mid-April.

Adam will report to Gary Savage,

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Mercedes-Benz A-class wins AM New Car of the Year Award

The new A-class announced as 'AM New Car of the Year' at the AM Awards in Birmingham, UK.

"The new A-class has the style, dynamism and technology that's required to punch its weight in this highly competitive sub-segment. It's an all-round performer and just

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Mike Whittington promoted to Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Retail Group

Mercedes-Benz in the UK has promoted Mike Whittington to the role of Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Retail Group with effect from January 1, 2013.  He is currently Sales Director, Mercedes-Benz Cars, and replaces Neil Williamson who moves to become Vice-President

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S-class hailed as Best Executive & Prestige Model in The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars Guide

The Mercedes-Benz S-class has been honoured in The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars Guide, as Best Executive and Prestige model.

"Although each generation of S-class comes with a new tranche of mind-melting technology, the philosophy is simple and unchanged since

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Record-breaking high performance month for Mercedes-Benz in the UK

Following the publication of figures by the SMMT, Mercedes-Benz has recorded the best ever August registrations in the UK – reporting a 9.9 per cent rise compared to the same month last year. This contributes to an overall rise of 12.5 per cent for the

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Mercedes-Benz S-class celebrates stunning seventh consecutive Auto Express Award win

With its exceptionally generous equipment levels, class-leading comfort, superior safety standards and extensive range of engines, the S-class has retained its position at the top of  the UK's luxury saloon sector, winning Best Luxury Car for an astonishing seventh

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Rob Halloway promoted to Communications Director, Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd

Rob Halloway has been appointed Communications Director for Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, starting from April 2, 2012.

He takes over responsibility for all product, brand and corporate communications for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars and Commercial

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Green light for the Mercedes-Benz Goodwood Festival of Speed line-up

Mercedes-Benz will showcase its illustrious motorsport heritage and its latest model range at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 28-July 1) – and also promises to spring a couple of surprises for the 150,000 visitors expected.

“There is so much

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