Weststar Associates Welcomes More Mercedes-Benz  GLE SUV To Nigeria

Weststar Associates Welcomes More Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV To Nigeria

The Mercedes-Benz GLE Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has continued to make impressive impact since its introduction to the Nigerian market in 2019. In response to the increasing demand for this mid-sized SUV, Weststar Associates Limited, Authorized General Distributor of Mercedes-Benz...
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Mercedes-Benz Delivers 1,792,744 Cars, Vans In Nine Months

Mercedes-Benz Delivers 1,792,744 Cars, Vans In Nine Months

For the first nine months of 2020, Mercedes-Benz sold not less than 1,792,744 cars and commercial vans across the world.  According to the company,the recovery of worldwide retail passenger car sales by Mercedes-Benz continued in the third quarter despite...
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Mercedes-Benz Delivers Four Million Sprinter In 25 Years

Mercedes-Benz Delivers Four Million Sprinter In 25 Years

Mercedes-Benz opened the world to new possibilities on January 23, 1995 when they unveiled their new solution for the light commercial vehicle segment.   This large sized vehicle presented an ultramodern van that was ideal for the logistics challenge...
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Daimler Projects Profit Revival On New Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Daimler Projects Profit Revival On New Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Daimler was set on Wednesday to launch the new model of its Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan, which it hopes will help return the German carmaker to profitability next year after the coronavirus pandemic slashed demand for high-end vehicl...
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Mercedes-Benz Mulls Price Hike

Mercedes-Benz Mulls Price Hike

German luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz is considering increasing prices of its vehicles in India to offset the impact of high currency volatility witnessed in the last six months.  “In view of the high currency volatility witnessed since the last si...
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New Mercedes-Benz GLS Debuts In Nigeria

New Mercedes-Benz GLS Debuts In Nigeria

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com — Regarded as Mercedes-Benz’s largest and most luxurious Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLS has arrived in Nigeria courtesy Weststar Associates Limited, Authorized General Distribut...
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Mercedes-Benz Recalls 660,000 Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 660,000 Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz will recall more than 660,000 vehicles in China later this year for a possible oil leak.A seal between a high-pressure fuel pump and a low-pressure fuel pipe could weaken over time, allowing oil to leak when the engine starts in...
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Daimler To Sell French Factory

Daimler To Sell French Factory

Daimler will seek to sell its factory in Hambach, France, as part of an overhaul of its production system, the German carmaker said on Friday, prompting France’s finance minister to urge the company to reconsider.The move comes as the auto...
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Turkey Probes Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Others

Turkey Probes Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Others

The Turkish Competition Board said on Wednesday that it launched an investigation into German carmakers Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW to determine whether they violated competition law.The competition board said findings regarding cla...
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Digital Sales Platform

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Digital Sales Platform

In keeping with auto industry trends of going digital, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled digital sales platform for customers in the India market. Through ‘Merc from Home’, Mercedes-Benz customers can make a booking, purchase a new car and get it delivered at...
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Daimler Appoints Philipp Schiemer As CEO Of Mercedes-AMG

Daimler Appoints Philipp Schiemer As CEO Of Mercedes-AMG

German automobile giant, Daimler on Tuesday has announced that Philipp Schiemer has been appointed as CEO of AMG, Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance subsidiary. He will move from his current position as the head of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil Ltda. Also, the au...
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Daimler To Restart German Factories April 20

Daimler To Restart German Factories April 20

Mercedes-Benz maker, Daimler is to restart work at factories in Germany from April 20, after a weeks-long interruption due to the coronavirus pandemic. “In a few selected factories, we are implementing a coordinated restart of production,” the grou...
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Daimler Secures $13b Loan Facility

Daimler Secures $13b Loan Facility

Daimler has signed an agreement for a 12 billion euro ($13 billion) credit line to increase its financial flexibility in the current coronavirus crisis. The credit line comes in addition to an 11 billion euro revolving credit with a term...
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Daimler Negotiates $11.03b Credit Line

Daimler Negotiates $11.03b Credit Line

Daimler is in talks with lenders for a credit facility of at least 10 billion euros ($11.03 billion) to help the car company cope with the coronavirus outbreak.  According to Bloomberg, an announcement on the final amount could come as...
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