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Overtiredness is one of the most frequent accident causes in holiday traffic

Stuttgart -- Aug 11, 2008 -- Stuttgart - Accident researchers at Mercedes-Benz are acutely aware of the danger in nodding off at the wheel (the "one-second nap").

Mercedes-Benz Attention Assist: Overtiredness is one of the most frequent accident causes in holiday traffic: Mercedes-Benz to introduce Attention Assist into series production in spring 2009

Two Mercedes-Benz Econic trucks deployed at London Farnborough Airport

Stuttgart -- Aug 08, 2008 -- Two Mercedes-Benz Econic semi-trailer trucks with a tanker body have just entered service at London Farnborough Airport. The trucks are based on the 18-tonne Econic 1824LL chassis but were fitted with a Jost fifth wheel coupling and converted into 4x2 semi-trailer trucks for transporting hazardous goods at the Mercedes-Benz factory in Molsheim, which specialises in constructing special-purpose vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Econic in semi-trailer tanker version

Already 145,000 customers worldwide enthusiastic about the current Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Stuttgart -- Aug 08, 2008 -- Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz has gotten off to a good start in the “convertible season” with its updated models. Since spring of 2008, the new generation SL-Class has been carrying on the brand’s unparalleled sports car tradition, which began in 1954 with the legendary “gull-wing” 300 SL.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster

The latest - and now the fifth - generation of the SL-Class has so far been chosen by 145,000 customers.

August 4, 2008 -- Montvale, NJ – Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will offer HD Radio technology on several of its MY 2009 vehicles. The free digital AM/FM radio service is part of Mercedes-Benz’s completely new generation of entertainment systems developed for its M-, R-, GL-, G-Class SUVs and E-Class vehicles.

“HD Radio technology serves to enhance our digital information and entertainment system today and has the potential to significantly expand the options available to consumers in the future,” said Rasheq Zarif, Assistant Product Manager - Technology Planning at Mercedes-Benz USA. “Mercedes-Benz is committed to providing our customers with the latest, next-generation in-vehicle entertainment technology.”

MBUSA Records Best Year-to-Date Sales on Record

August 1, 2008 -- MONTVALE, N.J. – Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 20,733 new vehicles for July 2008, an 11.6 percent increase over last July. This brings the year-to-date total to 140,012 units, marking a 2.3 percent increase over the same period last year and setting the new record for MBUSA year-to-date sales.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4MATIC Estate

10,000 orders in Western Europe alone just one month after vehicle was released for sale

Stuttgart -- Aug 01, 2008 -- Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz’ new compact SUV has met with an outstanding response from customers in the first month after the vehicle was released for sale on June 30, 2008.

2009 Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Freeside

In Western Europe alone, Mercedes-Benz has already received a total of 10,000 orders for a GLK-Class vehicle by the end of July. Deliveries of the GLK, which celebrated its world premiere at the Auto China show in Beijing at the end of April, are scheduled to commence in Western Europe in October, with market launch in the U.S. set to follow at the beginning of 2009.

160,000 BlueTec vehicles on the roads in everyday use; 400 million liters of diesel fuel saved

Stuttgart -- Jun 13, 2008 -- Daimler has been offering its highly-efficient BlueTec diesel technology for commercial vehicles since early 2005 - and with great success. Since then, around 160,000 BlueTec commercial vehicles have taken to the streets of Europe, including Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks and Vario vans, as well as Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses.

From BlueTEC diesel to electric vehicles: Modular technologies for a clean future of the premium automobile

Stuttgart -- Jun 13, 2008 -- Fuel-efficient and environmentally-sustainable premium automobiles from Mercedes-Benz, without the need to forego the characteristic brand features - safety, comfort and refined driving pleasure. This is the strategy of the Stuttgart based vehicle manufacturer.

Mercedes-Benz TecDay Road to the Future in Seville/Spain, June 2008

Today's assistance systems most effective for safety; Technology already available on the market

Stuttgart -- Jun 11, 2008 -- According to the findings of development engineers at Mercedes-Benz following a fleet test conducted with a total of 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer in 2005/2006, half of the serious truck accidents could be prevented.

Mercedes-Benz Telligent Lane Assistent

Stuttgart – With more than 500,000 units produced within three and a half years, the A-Class is among the bestsellers in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. Now the latest generation of this compact car is showing itself to be more youthful, attractive and environmentally compatible than ever before.

2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class