"Strong unit sales and further efficiency improvements in all of our divisions led to very good results in a difficult environment. Daimler is well prepared for negative macroeconomic factors such as the slowdown of global growth, rising raw-material prices and unfavorable exchange-rate effects. We fulfill all the requirements to rank among the best in our industry also in more difficult times." Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG / Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars