Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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.”

DETEROIT, MI – The award-winning seven-passenger GL-Class – the first full-size SUV from Mercedes-Benz – boasts a powerful new model for 2008. The fully equipped, 382-horsepower GL550 model is joining the highly successful GL450 and the diesel-powered GL320 CDI.

A Totally New Mercedes-Benz Class

A totally new class of Mercedes-Benz last year, the GL won Motor Trend magazine’s well-known 2007 Sport Utility of the Year award, a 5Best Award in the Luxury Sport Utility category from Car and Driver magazine, the Forbes’ Best SUVs 2007 as well as Edmunds Most Wanted SUV over $45,000. The GL-Class features four-wheel independent suspension and height-adjustable Airmatic suspension for unprecedented comfort and handling.

Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best September Sales

MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its best September on record with sales of 22,459 new vehicles, an increase of 13 percent over last September. This brings MBUSA's year-to-date sales to 180,265, a 1.8 percent increase over the same period in 2006.