Trucks

Ford Truck's involvement with the tour goes beyond traditional sponsorship, conveys the depth of Ford Truck's partnership with Toby Keith

DEARBORN, Mich., June 20, 2008 - Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith kicks off his "Biggest and Baddest Tour," presented by Ford F-Series, tonight in Birmingham, Alabama.

Toby Keith with the All New 2009 Ford F-150 at 2008 NAIAS

Highlights:
* Ford F-Series is the presenting sponsor of country music star Toby Keith's "Biggest and Baddest Tour," which kicks off tonight in Birmingham, Alabama.

Today's assistance systems most effective for safety; Technology already available on the market

Stuttgart -- Jun 11, 2008 -- According to the findings of development engineers at Mercedes-Benz following a fleet test conducted with a total of 1,000 Mercedes-Benz Actros trailer in 2005/2006, half of the serious truck accidents could be prevented.

Mercedes-Benz Telligent Lane Assistent

First Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid and Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid for Europe handed over in Stuttgart

Stuttgart -- Jan 29, 2008 -- Stuttgart, January 29, 2008 – Deutsche Post World Net is the first logistics company in Europeto trial hybrid trucks in its operations. The go-ahead for the largest fleet test in the company’s history was given on January 29, 2008during the World Mobility Forum in Stuttgart. Andreas Renschler, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Daimler Trucks, today handed over the first two vehicles, a Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid and a Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid, to Deutsche Post World Net.

Mitsubishi Fuso boosts sales and reaches sales records in export markets

Wörth am Rhein -- Jan 23, 2008 -- Wörth am Rhein - As expected, the development of the world truck market was heterogeneous in 2007: Whereas the market for medium- and heavy-duty trucks remained stable in Europe, truck markets in NAFTA and Japan declined last year. In Brazil, on the other hand, markets developed positively in both segments.

Stuttgart -- Jan 11, 2008 -- The new generation of semitrailer tractors from Daimler-Benz arrived on the scene at just the right time for industry. At the Berlin Motor Show from February 11 until 23, 1933, the company presented models LZ 4000, LZ 6000 and LZ 8000 for the three payload categories of four, six and eight tons. With these lightweight and easily maneuverable payload giants, Daimler-Benz expanded its commercial vehicle range more vigorously than ever before, offering customers an extremely diversified diesel-engined truck selection that was unmatched by any other commercial vehicle manufacturer.

Daimler Heritage 1933 - New Daimler-Benz Semitrailer Tractors LZ 4000, LZ 6000 and LZ 8000

Establishing Joint Venture with Indian partner Hero Group

Stuttgart/Delhi -- Dec 14, 2007 -- Daimler Trucks forms a Joint Venture with the Indian company Hero Group. Both companies have signed today a shareholder agreement and are in the process of submitting the formally required application to the FIPB (Foreign Investment Promotion Board. On December 13, 2007, the Daimler Supervisory Board had approved the transaction.

The projected joint venture is first aimed at local production of light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles for the Indian volume market. Production for export markets is expected to follow at a later stage. The vehicles produced will be variants of Daimler Trucks’ current product portfolio tailored to the Indian market.

DOMESTICS STILL HOLD BRAND PERCEPTION CROWN IN NEW TRUCK MARKET

IRVINE, Calif., December 6, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research today announces the third-quarter truck segment results of its new-vehicle consumer automotive perceptions study, Brand Watch. According to the study, in-market truck shoppers still believe that domestic brands embody many of the qualities and perceptions they are looking for in their next new vehicle.

Brand Watch Study from Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research Shows Toyota Trucks Rising

IRVINE, Calif., December 6, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research (www.kbb.com) today announces the third-quarter truck segment results of its new-vehicle consumer automotive perceptions study, Brand Watch. According to the study, in-market truck shoppers still believe that domestic brands embody many of the qualities and perceptions they are looking for in their next new vehicle.

Led by Ford F-Series, truck sales momentum continues into November

OAKVILLE, Ontario, December 3, 2007 – November proved to be another winning month for Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, where truck sales increased three per cent. Not to be outdone, Ford cars also saw a rise in sales in November – namely the newly redesigned Ford Focus and Ford Taurus.

November Highlights:

* Ford F-Series sales up 4%
* Ford Focus sales increase 6%
* Ford Taurus sales rise 14% in November
* Ford Ranger sales increase 33% and achieve best November on record
* Ford SUV sales are up 11%