Mercedes-Benz

EQS-News: FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz AG announce strategic business partnership to drive a quality collaboration in the Automotive After-Sales

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts are pleased to announce a strategic business partnership aimed at fostering innovation, technology, and sustainability in the automotive After-Sales.

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  • FUCHS SE and Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts are pleased to announce a strategic business partnership aimed at fostering innovation, technology, and sustainability in the automotive After-Sales.
  • This marks a significant step forward in advancing technology and exceptional quality and responsibility within the automotive sector.
  • "We are thrilled to join forces with Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts to push the boundaries of automotive technology," said Stefan Fuchs, CEO of FUCHS SE.
  • As part of their collaboration, FUCHS and Mercedes-Benz Global Customer Service & Parts will also explore opportunities for joint marketing initiatives, educational programs to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable mobility solutions.

EQS-News: Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd: Annual Financial Report 2023 of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific is now available online

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The Annual Financial Report 2023 as of December 31, 2023 of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty.

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  • The Annual Financial Report 2023 as of December 31, 2023 of Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty.
  • This information has been issued by Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty.
  • Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty.
  • The company is fully owned by Mercedes-Benz Group Australia/Pacific Pty.

GXO Appoints Corinna Refsgaard as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

GREENWICH, Conn., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced the appointment of Corinna Refsgaard as Chief Human Resources Officer, reporting to CEO Malcolm Wilson.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, today announced the appointment of Corinna Refsgaard as Chief Human Resources Officer, reporting to CEO Malcolm Wilson.
  • Refsgaard will be responsible for global talent strategy as well as all strategic, operational and transformational HR processes, including compensation and benefits, workforce planning and performance management.
  • “We are extremely pleased to welcome Corinna to GXO,” said GXO CEO Malcolm Wilson.
  • “Corinna has extensive experience across all facets of Human Resources in large-scale global organizations and will bring a sharp focus on our people from recruitment and development to engagement and inclusion.”
    Previously, Refsgaard served as Group Chief People and Culture Officer at ISS, one of the world’s leading workplace experience and facility management companies.

LoRa Alliance® Returns to Europe with LoRaWAN® Live Munich

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

FREMONT, Calif., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LoRa Alliance®, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN® standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), today announced the preliminary program for LoRaWAN Live Munich, taking place June 19-20 at the Westin Grand Munich. The event focuses on all aspects of LoRaWAN, the leading global LPWAN technology, addressing how companies are scaling with multiple use cases and rolling out deployments across numerous sites and facilities. The program has a strong focus on the industrial internet of things (IIoT), covering LoRaWAN technology, deployments, use cases and how to achieve a strong return on investment via a series of panels, presentations and networking activities. The gold sponsors for the event are Browan Communications and ZENNER. Rounding out the list of sponsors are Digi International, STMicroelectronics, EchoStar Mobile, Murata, Semtech, WIKA, Actility, Adeunis, Alpha-Omega Technology, Kerlink, MultiTech and TEKTELIC Communications.

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  • “The value of bringing together the global LoRaWAN ecosystem cannot be overstated,” said Donna Moore, CEO and chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance.
  • The engaging program also includes a products and solutions marketplace, mainstage keynotes and VIP speakers, live demonstrations and plenty of networking opportunities.
  • A live LoRaWAN network will also be deployed, allowing attendees to see solutions using LoRaWAN in action, courtesy of Network Sponsor Actility.
  • If interested in attending LoRaWAN Live Munich, please contact the alliance at [email protected] to make arrangements.

Aeva Expands in Europe with New Automotive Center of Excellence in Germany

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Aeva ® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that it is expanding its presence in Europe with a new Automotive Center of Excellence (COE) in Germany to support its growing momentum with automotive OEM customers.

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  • Aeva ® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that it is expanding its presence in Europe with a new Automotive Center of Excellence (COE) in Germany to support its growing momentum with automotive OEM customers.
  • Additionally, autonomous vehicle industry expert Axel Gern has joined the company as Head of Engineering in Germany and will lead the COE.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409158765/en/
    The COE was created in response to growing interest from the automotive market in Aeva’s unique Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology.
  • “He will play a key role in building Aeva’s engineering team in Europe and leading our Automotive Center of Excellence as we ramp up to support our production win with Daimler Truck and support the growing interest and engagements with automotive customers globally.”

Google Cloud and Mercedes-Benz Deepen Partnership to Power New Customer Experiences with AI

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Next '24, LAS VEGAS — Google Cloud today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz, helping the automaker transform key customer experiences with AI and generative AI (gen AI) technologies on Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.

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  • Google Cloud AI technologies to propel customer-facing use cases across e-commerce, customer service, and marketing
    LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloud Next '24, LAS VEGAS — Google Cloud today announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz, helping the automaker transform key customer experiences with AI and generative AI (gen AI) technologies on Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.
  • With Google Cloud, Mercedes-Benz is building new ways to deliver the most intelligent vehicles to our customers and to create personalized, intuitive experiences," said Ola Källenius, Chief Executive Officer, Mercedes-Benz.
  • Finally, Mercedes-Benz has also been leveraging Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform to maximize the value of its customer data, which it manages with Google Cloud's data warehouse platform, BigQuery.
  • The partnership has also included YouTube as part of the Mercedes infotainment experience, and the carmaker leveraging a number of Google Cloud's AI, data, and open infrastructure solutions.

Car Buyers in Scottsdale, Arizona, Can Lease the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Coupe for $599 Per Month Only

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Monday, April 8, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale is thrilled to announce an exclusive leasing offer on the highly coveted 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Coupe, available until April 30, 2024. Qualified customers can lease the CLA 250 Coupe for just $599 monthly for 36 months, with $4,723 due at lease signing, including a $1,000 Loyalty Bonus.

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  • Drivers can lease the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Coupe for $599 at the Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale dealership in Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale is thrilled to announce an exclusive leasing offer on the highly coveted 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Coupe, available until April 30, 2024.
  • Qualified customers can lease the CLA 250 Coupe for just $599 monthly for 36 months, with $4,723 due at lease signing, including a $1,000 Loyalty Bonus.
  • Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale has an extensive inventory of new Mercedes-Benz vehicles , including the 2024 CLA 250 Coupe.

Eastside Golf Teams Up with Mercedes-Benz USA to Launch Capsule Collection and Activations to Increase Inclusivity in the Sport

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Brands will support local community golf, spotlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and golf, and release a co-branded women's capsule collection to celebrate women in the game.

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  • Brands will support local community golf, spotlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and golf, and release a co-branded women's capsule collection to celebrate women in the game.
  • The initiatives are part of the multi-year partnership between Eastside Golf and Mercedes-Benz to address access and equity issues in golf.
  • Eastside Golf has transformed public perceptions of golf through its apparel line which has been embraced by golf professionals, celebrities, fashion influencers, and professional athletes alike.
  • Eastside Golf is deeply committed to supporting and spotlighting HBCU golf through events and partnerships and has donated a cumulative $150K to support the Morehouse College golf team.

Mercedes-Benz Partners with The MICHELIN Guide to offer A Taste of the Future at unique dining events in cities across Canada

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Friday, April 5, 2024

A Taste of the Future kicked off in Toronto, with upcoming stops in Vancouver and Montreal.

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  • A Taste of the Future kicked off in Toronto, with upcoming stops in Vancouver and Montreal.
  • TORONTO, April 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Canadian culinary talent shines with the stars in a new dining series created by Mercedes-Benz and The MICHELIN Guide.
  • The dining series was inspired by the relationship between tradition and innovation that exists in both culinary arts as well as automotive engineering.
  • The A Taste of the Future dining series will continue this spring with stops in Vancouver and Montreal.

First partial driving automation safeguard ratings show industry has work to do

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

“We evaluated partial automation systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo,” IIHS President David Harkey said.

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  • “We evaluated partial automation systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo,” IIHS President David Harkey said.
  • The GMC Sierra and Nissan Ariya are both available with partial automation systems that earn marginal ratings.
  • “Some drivers may feel that partial automation makes long drives easier, but there is little evidence it makes driving safer,” Harkey said.
  • “These results are worrying, considering how quickly vehicles with these partial automation systems are hitting our roadways,” Harkey said.