Mercedes-Benz R-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.”

DETROIT, MI – For the 2008 model year, the Mercedes-Benz R-Class boasts AMG body styling as standard equipment, which includes lower front and rear under-bumper aprons with integrated chrome foglamps and 18-inch alloy wheels. For 2008, the highly versatile R-Class offers seven-passenger seating in addition to the standard six-passenger configuration with second row captain’s chairs. While the R-Class is usually equipped with an innovative all-wheel drive system, the popular R350 model can now be ordered with two-wheel drive.

An Automotive Decathelete

Stuttgart -- Nov 28, 2007 -- Stuttgart – For the third year running, readers of the magazine "Auto Zeitung" have voted the Mercedes-Benz R-Class the best van and once again awarded it the coveted "Auto Trophy". First place as best car in the luxury class was also taken by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Yesterday the awards were received in Berlin by Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars, and the Executive Board member for Research and Development, Dr. Thomas Weber, in the presence of major personalities from the media, society, politics and business.

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.