December 2008
The E-Class is one of the best selling models in the upper-range segment worldwide --- A total of around 12 million units of the E-Class and its predecessor models have been sold to date --- The epitome of safety, comfort, and quality for more than 60 years.
Istanbul is expanding its bus transport system to 250 Mercedes-Benz CapaCity buses produced in Mannheim --- Deliveries to commence in the first quarter of 2009 --- Mercedes-Benz CapaCity offers efficient solutions for the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system in Istanbul.
The respected Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States has named the Mercedes-Benz C-Class one of its Top Safety Picks for 2009 – the best reason to buy in terms of safety.
October 2008
Daimler Buses has been awarded a contract to deliver 100 Mercedes-Benz Citaro city buses to Abu Dhabi. The buses will be used in the public transport system of the city of Al Ain, which has a population of 500,000. Delivery is scheduled to commence in July 2009.
September 2008
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros wins the seal of approval of the international specialist press --- Hat trick: every Actros generation has now been named
"Truck of the Year" --- Third generation a market trendsetter with innovative technology --- First truck model series with transmission automation as standard.
More than 80 vehicles representing state-of-the-art technology for trucks, vans and buses --- World premieres and highlights: Mercedes-Benz Actros, construction Actros, Travego, Vito BlueEFFICIENCY show car, Zetros, Econic --- Technology presentations: demonstrably environmentally friendly and safe.
Mercedes-Benz is launching its first passenger car model equipped with a hybrid drive system in summer 2009 - the S 400 BlueHYBRID. The combination of a modified V6 petrol engine and a compact hybrid module makes the S 400 BlueHYBRID the world's most economical luxury sedan with a spark-ignition engine. The NEDC combined fuel consumption is a mere 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers. This makes for the world's lowest CO2 emissions in this vehicle and performance class - just 190 grams per kilometer.
Mercedes-Benz builds the world’s most desirable coupés – a claim which the brand is underlining at the 2008 Paris Motor Show with its Concept FASCINATION design study.
S 415 NF from the MultiClass 400 series impresses automotive journalists --- International jury praises the bus’ forward-looking passenger comfort --- New generation of Setra low-floor buses performing successfully on the market for two years now.
Daimler Buses and Sutlej Motors handed-over the first new Mercedes-Benz Intercity Luxury Coach to customers --- Buses are built in cooperation between Daimler Buses and Sutlej Motors --- Daimler Buses world´s largest bus manufacturer.
The new-generation M-Class has passed European NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash tests with flying colours and has been awarded the top mark of five stars for its very high level of occupant protection.
August 2008
Heralding the market launch of the new Mercedes-Benz Actros at Mercedes-Benz dealerships and company-owned Daimler outlets in Germany, a spectacular series of convoys headed out in all directions from the world's largest truck plant in Wörth.
Mercedes-Benz Buses has received a large order for 104 rural-service buses from BVO Bielefeld (Busverkehr Ostwestfalen GmbH). The Mercedes-Benz Integro models will be delivered from late summer through to the end of the first quarter in 2009.
Documenting completed service and maintenance work even more securely and conveniently – this is guaranteed by the new “Digital Service Booklet” online system. Since July 1st, 2008, this system is available in 35 European markets for all Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
10,000 orders in Western Europe alone just one month after vehicle was released for sale --- Already 1,000 orders for exclusive "Edition 1" model --- Customers especially appreciate the GLK's attractive design, extensive safety features, and typical Mercedes-Benz driving comfort.
July 2008
The new generation of the Mercedes-Benz Travego takes front stage with a world premiere: for the first time the multiple-award-winning Active Brake Assist is being used in a coach. Known as an emergency-braking assistance system, when the risk of crashing into the rear of a slower vehicle ahead is acute, after giving graduated warnings this active safety system automatically brings about emergency braking if the driver shows no reaction.
Standard equipment of 45 kW/61 bhp and 52 kW/71 bhp petrol-engined smart fortwo models to include micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology with user-friendly automatic start-stop system as of October 2008 --- NEDC consumption reduced by an average of 8 percent, fuel savings of almost 20 percent possible in city traffic --- smart fortwo cdi to be equipped with closed diesel particulate filter.
By now, smart fortwo has won over far more than 900,000 smart enthusiasts in 37 countries --- Since beginning of 2008 also successful in the U.S.; market launch in China in mid-2009 --- Introduction of smart electric drive planned for 2010 --- Unique concept, cutting-edge technology, active safety and exemplary
fuel efficiency.
