Mercedes-Benz M-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.”

Year-To-Date Sales Up 1.4 Percent

MONTVALE, N.J. – While experiencing a marginal three percent decrease in its April sales (20,271 vs. 20,895), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a 1.4 percent increase for the first four months of the year (77,918 vs. 76,880), bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level in the company’s history.

2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4MATIC Estate

Mercedes is first manufacturer to bring BlueTEC SUVs to U.S. market

New York -- Mar 19, 2008 -- Under the heading “Vote for BlueTEC”, Mercedes-Benz is continuing its diesel offensive in the U.S. with a vengeance. At the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), the three-pointed star is presenting three new, exceptionally clean diesel SUVs with the latest AdBlue injection technology.

2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC SUV

New Car Lines Include Supplier's Battery Disconnect Safety Device

February 4, 2008, TROY, MICH. -- A leader in safety innovations for more than 100 years, Mercedes-Benz is among the first automakers to include Delphi Corporation's Battery Disconnect Safety Device (BDSD) on multiple new car lines.

Several Mercedes-Benz models incorporate Delphi's BDSD, including all C-Class sport coupes and luxury sedans and the M-Class sport utility vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz has always optimized leading-edge technology to assist in keeping passengers out of harm's way and Delphi's BDSD expands on that by preventing short circuiting that could occur following some collisions.

V8-Powered ML550 Joins M-Class SUV Family

DETROIT, MI – The 2008 M-Class line features the ML550 – a new 382-horsepower V8-powered model that replaces the ML500. Providing a 26 percent boost in power, the new ML550 joins three very different models – the fuel-efficient ML320 CDI diesel, the popular ML350 and the high-performance ML63 AMG.

AMG Styling for the ML550

For 2008, the ML550 receives AMG styling, including unique front and rear bumpers, 19-inch wheels with all-season tires, a power glass sunroof and running boards – all as standard equipment, while the 2008-model ML350 and ML320 CDI come standard with 19” wheels, the Appearance Package (chrome accents, blue glass) and power sunroof.

Oct 19, 2007 -- Since the market launch of the second generation M-Class in April 2005, Mercedes-Benz has delivered 250,000 models of the SUV to customers around the world. Featuring the most advanced technology - such as the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension, and the PRE-SAFE® anticipatory occupant protection system - this trendsetter among today's offroaders continues to be a great success in this growing market segment. In September 2007 sales of the M-Class once again reached new record levels, contributing significantly to the record-breaking sales that Mercedes-Benz posted in the SUV segment.

Mercedes-Benz M-Class “Edition 10”

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.