HOME Welcome to Daimler India Commercial Vehicles In 1886, Carl Benz patented the world's first automobile in Germany.

Since that momentous occasion, the Daimler Group has evolved into the worlds leader in automobile technology, establishing iconic brands and setting the benchmark for excellence in the industry. Daimler has been associated with India from the 1950s, when it introduced Indias first indigenously manufactured truck. In 2008, the group reinforced its commitment with the establishment of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV). This new enterprise has been established in India with the mission of designing and manufacturing products that suit the unique demands of Indian terrain and customers. Daimlers new BharatBenz brand of commercial vehicles have been designed and are manufactured specially for India. It is powered by the synergy between global leadership in technology and local, deep-rooted customer knowledge. BharatBenz trucks offer not just high quality, but also value for money and low total cost of ownership. As an integrated unit with a focus on providing total Commercial Vehicle solutions in India DICV also handles the Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. These high-end and highly reliable trucks form the backbone of the mining industry. A more recent integration is that of merging the business of Daimler Buses in India with DICV. In essense all Daimler Commercial Vehicle businesses have been consolidated under DICV. Facility State-of-the-art manufacturing and testing Plant

The biggest testimony of Daimlers long-term commitment to India is the Rs. 4,400 crore, world-class Oragadam plant near Chennai. Every truck that rolls out will reflect the iconic standards of Daimler Engineering. Read more

Test Track

The state of-the-art test track is committed to Daimlers philosophy of delivering the best. Designed to exacting global standards, the track simulates the toughest conditions that a truck may encounter on Indian roads.

A Symbol of Strength DICV's 400-acre manufacturing facility Committed to India Plant Walkthrough The upcoming state-of-the-art plant in Oragadam, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu and a clear plan with a proposed investment of Rs.4,400 crores is the biggest testimony of DICVs commitment to India. The Hub of Excellence The plant site in Oragadam, spread over 400 acres of land,will be the truck manufacturing hub from where the modern, indigenously-made BharatBenz trucks will roll out. The plant is being equipped to manufacture trucks in the range of >6 to 49 tonnes,which will cater to diverse applications. A Dedication to Excellence Creating the performance edge The comprehensive, in-house, state-of-the-art test track is DICVs first initiative towards developing trucks for India. The test track has been designed based on meticulous research done on road-load data patterns

across the country, across varied terrain. The following features distinguish the test-track:

Three-speed track (40/60/80 km) with super elevated curves Jump section Noise pad Rough road track with 40,832 cobble stones Articulation and pot-hole surfaces Water trough Inspection ramp Control tower

The rigorous testing ensures that every truck that rolls out of the plant is of the highest quality and reflects the legendary Daimler standards of engineering.

Leading Brands for the Present and Future BharatBenz

Backed by 117 years of global trucking experience and an in-depth understanding of the Indian customer, BharatBenz is here to transform the countrys trucking industry. Read more Mercedes-Benz

The three-pointed star is the universal symbol of peerless quality and absolute safety. Since the first automobile was patented in 1886, the Mercedes-Benz legend has grown stronger with time. Today, its a revered name, the world over. Read more

BharatBenz - Indian trucking is about to reinvent itself. Backed by 117 years of global trucking experience and an in-depth understanding of the Indian terrain, BharatBenz is here to transform trucking in India.

The name brings about the two most defining qualities of a brand that is being built purely for India. Bharat, carries the values, ideologies and spirit of the nation, and reinforces the brands commitment to serve the Indian market. Benz, upholds the lineage of innovation, technological brilliance and engineering excellence that have given unparalleled performance and great value to automobiles for generations.

Powered by the synergy between global leadership in technology and local, deep-rooted customer knowledge, DICV is set to build robust, reliable, performance-oriented trucking solutions to drive maximum productivity and deliver maximum value to our customers.

With BharatBenz, the era of new-age trucking has arrived.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks - Trucks You Can Trust For over a century, the name Mercedes-Benz has been synonymous with trucks of the highest quality. A leader in the European and Latin American markets, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is strongly associated with reliability and economy, first-rate quality in product and service as well as global competency in customer-focused transport solutions.

The Mercedes-Benz Actros: A robust performer With over 600,000 units sold in more than 100 countries, the Actros family of vehicles is one of the biggest success stories in the heavyduty truck sector on and off the road. It sets standards with its The Xtreme Film robustness, excellent drive line, off-road capability, versatility, impressive reliability and economy. Its frugal and powerful engine and powertrain configuration are perfectly tailored to the needs of specific transport tasks. Mercedes-Benz Actros Tippers offer the highest levels of performance in the toughest operations and strenuous mining conditions, especially in iron-ore and other mining sectors, apart from heavy construction applications.

Media Releases Daimler Opens New Production Plant in Chennai for Indian BharatBenz Trucks

Stuttgart / Chennai, India, Apr 18, 2012 - Following its construction in a record time of about 24 months, the new state-of-the-art production plant of the wholly owned Daimler subsidiary, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., has been completed in OragadamChennai. In presence of members of the Daimler AG board of management and J Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of the state Tamil

Nadu in South India, DICV inaugurated the around 160-hectare manufacturing site along with the integrated research and development center and the state-of-the-art test track at a festive ceremony held today. Read more BharatBenz Power Yatra flagged off, to showcase performance and efficiency on Indian roads

Stuttgart / Chennai, India, Apr 18, 2012 - Mr. Andreas Renschler, Daimler Board of Management member responsible for Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses, flagged off the BharatBenz Power Yatra here today, together with CEO and MD of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) Mr. Marc Llistosella, in the presence of Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, and other top executives of Daimler AG. Read more BharatBenz unleashes a range of high performance trucks for India

Hyderabad, Mar 02, 2012 - Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), the Indian subsidiary of the worlds leading truck manufacturer Daimler AG, today unveiled a new range of trucks under its brand BharatBenz. In a special premiere spanning six-days at the Hyderabad International Convention Center, future customers and brand partners like dealers & suppliers will experience BharatBenz trucks for the very first time. Read more Daimler Reveals Its First Truck "Made in India" New Delhi, Jan 04, 2012 - At a sneak preview for selected Indian journalists, Daimler Trucks subsidiary Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) revealed the new BharatBenz brand heavy-duty truck today. With its first-ever truck Made in India, BharatBenz will

enter the promising Indian market for medium heavy-duty and heavyduty commercial vehicles. Read more Daimler Unveils BharatBenz - An Exclusive Brand for its Trucks in India Chennai/India, Feb 17, 2011 - Daimler, the worlds largest manufacturer of Medium- and Heavy-duty trucks above 6 tonnes, today unveiled its exclusive new brand of trucks for the Indian market. The brand, BharatBenz, will offer Indian customers an entire range of trucks from 6 to 49 tons across various applications. Read more

Daimler Opens New Production Plant in Chennai for Indian BharatBenz Trucks

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) opens its state-of-the-art production plant for BharatBenz trucks encompassing about 160-hectares Total investment of DICV is over 700 million, including manufacturing plant as well as research and development

Initial production capacity of 36,000 units per year, possible to be ramped up to more than 70,000 units per year

Start of production of BharatBenz heavy-duty trucks already in the 3rd quarter of 2012

Stuttgart / Chennai, India, April 18, 2012 Following its construction in a record time of about 24 months, the new state-of-the-art production plant of the wholly owned Daimler subsidiary, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., has been completed in OragadamChennai. In presence of members of the Daimler AG board of management and J Jayalalithaa, Chief Minister of the state Tamil Nadu in South India, DICV inaugurated the around 160-hectare manufacturing site along with the integrated research and development center and the state-of-the-art test track at a festive ceremony held today. The plant is one of

only three Daimler truck plants worldwide to combine truck assembly and components production at one location. The total investment of DICV is 44 billion Indian rupees (over 700 million) including the manufacturing facility for BharatBenz brand trucks as well as research and development. The start of production of the BharatBenz heavy-duty trucks are scheduled already for the 3rd quarter of 2012. In Chennai, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, explained, Our new Oragadam-Chennai plant shares Daimlers stringent quality standards with its sister plants around the world and is unique at the same time. It is the only Daimler plant in the world that houses products which combine Indian engineering with German and Japanese DNA under a single roof. This way, we are optimally positioning ourselves for one of the worlds strongest and fastest-growing truck markets. The facility in Oragadam-Chennai will produce the versatile BharatBenz product range for the Indian volume market. While some BharatBenz truck models are based on the MercedesBenz Axor platform, others are built on the Fuso Canter series. The plant in Chennai has an initial production capacity of 36,000 units per year and is designed to allow an increase up to more than 70,000 commercial vehicles per year. Andreas Renschler, Daimler Board of Management member responsible for Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses, emphasized at the plant inauguration in India, DICV is an outstanding example of Daimler Trucks Global Excellence strategy. Our worldwide production network and our global research and development efforts enable us to develop, manufacture, and sell trucks in India, for India. We do all of this in close proximity to our customers, for our customers. BharatBenz trucks are robust and reliable vehicles for the modern domestic segment, which illustrates the consistently increasing demands of the Indian customers. This segment currently accounts for four percent of all trucks in India, but this figure is expected to rise to almost 80 percent by 2020. With a product portfolio of 17 BharatBenz commercial vehicles by 2014, DICV is preparing for the promising Indian truck market, which has developed into the worlds third largest market with a volume of more than 330,000 vehicles in the weight classes of 5 to 49 tonnes in 2011. To benefit from Indias market potential in the commercial vehicle segment, the plant in Oragadam-Chennai was built for the future local production of BharatBenz trucks. At the celebratory inauguration, Marc Llistosella, CEO and Managing Director of DICV, declared,

Filled with pride and joy, I dedicate todays plant opening to the employees of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. Our work-force is primarily Indian and has steadily increased to include more than 1,400 employees today. Llistosella added, Our focus on localization has resulted in more than 40 percent of our suppliers being located within a 40-kilometer radius of the plant. Overall, our BharatBenz trucks will have a localization rate of 85 percent in India. Cooperation with local suppliers and the creation of an extensive dealership network Daimlers Indian commercial vehicle subsidiary cooperates with over 450 suppliers who were selected after stringent quality and due diligence tests. In cooperation with local car and commercial vehicle dealers, DICV has built up a nationwide retail network that will encompass around 70 locations by the end of 2012. The retail network will be expanded to more than 100 dealerships by 2014. The Daimler subsidiary Daimler Financial Services will offer financing and insurance products for dealers and customers in support of BharatBenz vehicle sales. About Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, which is based in Stuttgart, Germany. Starting this year, DICV will produce commercial vehicles for the Indian volume market. The products will be customized to serve all major customer segments, ranging from owner-operators to large fleet operators. The company, which has more than1,400 employees, also handles marketing, sales, and after sales of Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks in India.

BharatBenz Power Yatra flagged off, to showcase performance and efficiency on Indian roads

Head of Daimler Trucks Andreas Renschler flags off the convoy on the sidelines of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles plant inauguration

BharatBenz Power Yatra to cover 22 cities along the Golden Quadrilateral Truckers, transporters and general public to experience the power of BharatBenz Power Yatra showcases the best of BharatBenz Trucks between 9 and 31 tonne LDT and HDT models, featuring rigids, tippers and reefer applications

Covers about 7,000 kms in over two-months; to stop at Dhabas, Transport Nagars and new BharatBenz Dealerships

Oragadam/Chennai, India - April, 18, 2012 Mr. Andreas Renschler, Daimler Board of Management member responsible for Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses, flagged off the BharatBenz Power Yatra here today, together with CEO and MD of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) Mr. Marc Llistosella, in the presence of Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, and other top executives of Daimler AG. The BharatBenz Power Yatra convoy comprising the best of BharatBenz trucks LDT & HDT will cover over 7,000 kms in over two months across different terrains and road conditions to showcase reliability and durability to potential customers across the country. Dr. Zetsche, Mr. Renschler, Mr. Llistosella and other top-executives personally drove the trucks to the flag-off station and handed over the keys to the drivers of the BharatBenz Power Yatra. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Renschler said: The BharatBenz range of trucks are made in India and made for India. Now they are about to take their first drive around India. After all, trucking companies and truck drivers are hands-on people. When it comes to trucks, they would prefer you show them, rather than tell them. This rolling showroom of BharatBenz trucks will spend the next two months driving over 7,000 kilometer lap around a large part of India. We want people in the transportation business and truckers to see and feel how BharatBenz delivers on its promise to meet the unique needs of Indian customers. And that it does so by providing a balance of reliability and efficiency in an affordable package, he added.

BharatBenz unleashes a range of high performance trucks for India

A full range of models between 9 and 49 tonnes showcased to Media, Financiers, Dealers and future customers in an exclusive Premiere in Hyderabad over 6 days

17 models will be launched subsequently over 20 months to cater to the needs of Indian customers in the modern domestic volume segment

BharatBenz to offer value for money trucks that deliver best in class performance, reliability and fuel efficiency Market launch in 3rd Quarter of 2012

Hyderabad, March 02, 2012 - Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), the Indian subsidiary of the worlds leading truck manufacturer Daimler AG, today unveiled a new range of trucks under its brand BharatBenz. In a special premiere spanning six-days at the Hyderabad International Convention Center, future customers and brand partners like dealers & suppliers will experience BharatBenz trucks for the very first time. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Marc Llistosella, CEO and Managing Director of DICV said: Today is a proud moment for all of us at Daimler as we present the outcome of our hard work over the last years - the first range of BharatBenz trucks. BharatBenz, as a brand, stands for our commitment to India. It is the first time ever that Daimler has dedicated a brand entirely to one market. Also, with an overall investment of Rs. 4,400 crore, it is one of the biggest Greenfield investments outside Europe Daimler have ever made. Explaining the launch plan for the BharatBenz range, he added: Exciting time s lie ahead of us. We will start our market launch in the 3rd quarter with the introduction of three models. This will be followed by the launch of our entire product portfolio, consisting of 17 models, over the next 20 months. The BharatBenz range of trucks unveiled today includes Light Duty Trucks (LDT) & Heavy Duty Trucks (HDT) in the 9, 12, 25, 31 and 49 tonnes category, featuring various usages and applications. The LDT, based on the Fuso Canter platform, features a four-cylinder engine in two variants of 100 KW (140 HP) and 125 KW (175 HP). It is available as 9-tonne Rigid, as well as 12-tonne (Rigid or Construction). As an industry first in the LDT segment, BharatBenz offers Anti-roll

bars for added stability, as well as comfort features like A/C option and a tuned suspension system for best ride comfort. The HDT, based on the Mercedes-Benz Axor platform, features a six-cylinder engine in two variants of 170 KW (231 HP) and 205 KW (279 HP). It is available as 25-tonne (Rigid or Construction), 31-tonne (Rigid or Construction) and 49-tonne tractor-trailer. The rigid truck, as an industry first, has intra-axle differential lock as a standard fitment and balancer type rear suspensions that gives more traction on loose ground. Also unique is the fact that engine driven applications (like Mixers) can directly be powered from the truck-engine, without having to add a separate engine for the application. Mr. Aydogan Cakmaz, Vice President, Product Engineering, said: Our trucks are based on two of the most successful platforms proven across the globe, the Fuso Canter and the Mercedes-Benz Axor. But for that, we have literally taken every part, re-developed and redesigned it for Indian conditions like overloading, rugged terrain and poor roads. This reengineering has been the key for the development of a new generation of products, which are 85% localized right from the beginning, to perfectly fit to the Indian customers requirements. Our BharatBenz trucks have been benchmarked and tested for over 4.5 million kilometers on our specially designed test track. We dont test our products on the customer. When a customer buys our product, he gets a 100% tested and reliable product, that powers him ahead. Mr. V.R.V. Sriprasad, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, After-sales, said: We believe that our trucks will contribute to our customers success. This is why we have priced them competitively in the volume segment. Importantly, we have focused on offering value-formoney features, which includes significant fuel efficiency advantages, best in class reliability with parts engineered for long lifespan and longer service intervals, which will reduce the operational cost and keep the trucks running. In the first phase, BharatBenz trucks will be sold and serviced over a network of 70 dealerships. This will be extended to more than 100 dealerships by 2014.

Partnership is a core value of BharatBenz, Sriprasad said. Our trained sales force consults rather than mere sell the product and they will stay with the customer as their key contact over the whole lifecycle of the truck. This partnership approach also reflected in our 24/7 service, that will feature roadside assistance for best service reach, Interactive Vehicle Diagnostics and short turnaround time, he added. Backed by the financial power and expertise of Daimlers financial arm - Daimler Financial Services - customers will benefit from the captive financier under the name of BharatBenz Financial. With the help of BharatBenz Financial, a DFS India brand, we will offer financing solutions, insurance and service contracts to our customers, said Sriprasad. India's first Branded Commercial Vehicle Insurance - BharatBenz Insurance - offers cashless facility including Zero depreciation and full maintenance contracts. This integrated approach will offer our customers the benefits of products and financial services under one roof, making ownership a hassle-free experience. BharatBenz also has tied up with three leading Indian banks HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Sundaram Finance, who will offer tailored financing solutions for customers, who want to become part of the new Trucking Experience

Daimler Reveals Its First Truck "Made in India" Neu-Delhi, Jan 04, 2012

Andreas Renschler, Daimler Board of Management Member responsible for Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses: Our strategy for the new growth markets is to operate as globally as possible, on the one hand, and as locally as necessary on the other. The new BharatBenz trucks reflect this strategy

BharatBenz to redefine Indias trucking industry New Indian truck brand BharatBenz to present its full product lineup in March 2012

At a sneak preview for selected Indian journalists, Daimler Trucks subsidiary Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) revealed the new BharatBenz brand heavy-duty truck today. With its first-ever truck Made in India, BharatBenz will enter the promising Indian market for medium heavy-duty and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. India has become the worlds third-largest truck market in recent years, boasting a volume far above 300,000 units in 2011. To emphasize the importance of this commercial vehicle premiere for his division, Andreas Renschler, the Daimler Board of Management Member responsible for Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses, said: Our strategy focuses on profitable growth. We want to boost our sales in existing markets as well as new ones. Our strategy for the new growth markets is to operate as globally as possible, on the one hand, and as locally as necessary on the other. According to Renschler, this strategy is reflected in the new BharatBenz trucks. The trucks are based on existing Daimler commercial vehicle platforms. Indian specialists developed the trucks for the local market, where they are also built, he said. This is the most effective way for us to participate in the growth of Indias volume segment. Our product range focuses on quality, reliability, and efficiency and particularly targets the modern domestic segment, which shows huge growth potential and reflects the growing demands of Indian customers. On March 2, 2012, BharatBenz will unveil its entire truck lineup in the 6 to 49-ton range. The BharatBenz heavy-duty truck will be built on the Mercedes-Benz Axor platform, and the future light and medium-duty trucks will be based on the Fuso Canter and Fighter series. The new trucks will meet Indias BS III emissions standard [comparable to Euro III]. Trucks developed especially for the Indian market Speaking to the press at the preview of the new heavy-duty truck in New Delhi, Marc Llistosella, Managing Director and CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, said:

BharatBenz mirrors our long-term commitment to India. It is a successful synergy of Indian engineering and German DNA. We will offer modern trucks that will redefine the Indian trucking experience. With this preview, we are introducing a completely new truck designed from scratch. We are confident that the introduction of modern trucks with greater fuel efficiency, improved safety features, and competitive pricing will make us the game changer in the Indian trucking industry. The quality of the trucks also plays a major role in this strategy. To ensure maximum reliability of the trucks from the very start, they have been through 4 million kilometers of intensive testing on our test track in Oragadam and have been assessed under the most strenuous driving conditions, Llistosella added. Trucks Made in India The light, medium-duty, and heavy-duty range of BharatBenz commercial vehicles will be manufactured at the new plant in Oragadam near Chennai in Southern India. Construction of the plant on an area of 160 hectares is almost completed, and production trial runs for engines and transmissions have already begun. The production facility has a total dedicated investment of over 44 billion Indian rupees (approximately 700 million). The plants initial production capacity will be 36,000 units per year and can be ramped up to 70,000 units per year. Cooperation with local suppliers and expansion of the dealership network Using comprehensive processes, DICV has worked hard to set up a network of Indian suppliers and dealerships in the past few months. This included stringent quality and due diligence tests for each enterprise. The Indian subsidiary of Daimler Trucks now cooperates with more than 450 suppliers. Because the future BharatBenz trucks will have a localization rate of 85 percent, DICV will make full use of the Indian supplier industrys potential from the very first vehicle it produces. By the end of the year, the companys dealership network will encompass around 70 locations throughout India, and DICV plans to further extend its sales network all over the country. DICV has some of Indias leading car and commercial vehicle dealerships on board. In July, Daimler launched a financial services subsidiary for the Indian market, called Daimler Financial Services India, which will offer financing and insurance products for dealers and their customers in order to support sales of BharatBenz vehicles. About Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, which is based in Stuttgart, Germany. DICV will produce light, medium-duty, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles for the Indian volume market, starting this year. In February 2011, DICV unveiled BharatBenz, an entirely new brand for the Indian market. BharatBenz is the fifth truck brand from Daimlers commercial vehicle division. The products will be customized to serve all major customer segments, ranging from owner-drivers to large fleet operators. The company, which currently has 1,200 employees, also handles marketing, sales, and aftersales of Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks in India.

Daimler Unveils BharatBenz An Exclusive Brand for Its Trucks in India Chennai/Indien, Feb 17, 2011

Daimler strengthens India commitment by launching BharatBenz, which also serves as the basis for introducing a new generation of trucks

Brand to represent entire Daimler India Commercial Vehicles portfolio of trucks from 6 to 49 tons

Fifth brand in the Daimler Trucks portfolio

Daimler, the worlds largest manufacturer of Medium- and Heavy-duty trucks above 6 tonnes, today unveiled its exclusive new brand of trucks for the Indian market. The brand, BharatBenz, will offer Indian customers an entire range of trucks from 6 to 49 tons across various applications. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG & Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars; Andreas Renschler, Head of Daimler Trucks and Daimler Buses; and Marc Llistosella, Managing Director and CEO of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, unveiled the BharatBenz brand at the production location in Oragadam, near Chennai in India. We are sending a clear message with our new truck brand: Daimler is at home in India. Our BharatBenz trucks are the right combination of Daimlers DNA and Indias market knowhow. These trucks will be developed and built in India, for India, and by specialist employees from India, said Dr. Zetsche. Indias macroeconomy has been on a growth track over the last years and is estimated to grow between seven and eight percent in the next ten years. Additionally, India has become the worlds second largest market for Medium- and Heavy-duty trucks. By 2020, we expect the Indian truck industry to double. We will play a significant role in this leap. For us, the most promising market is the new middle market, for which we will offer our new truck product portfolio. Thats why well see a general upward-trend towards vehicles that will set new standards in terms of performance, quality reliability and efficiency. This market is expected to grow to as much as 80 percent of the Indian truck market until 2020, Andreas Renschler explains. The BharatBenz product range will draw on Daimler Trucks entire range of technological expertise in order to best address the special needs of Indian customers. The product range in

the Light-duty segment is based on the Fuso Canter tried-and-tested platform, while the heavy-duty range is based on one of our Mercedes-Benz trucks platform. With these platforms the trucks have been ideally tailored to the needs of our Indias customers, Marc Llistosella adds. The choice of the Bharat part of the name reinforces Daimler Trucks commitment to serving the local market. The translation of Bharat means India in the various national languages. Daimler AG, headquartered in Stuttgart, is commemorating 125 years of the automobile this year. The pioneering spirit of its founders set the world in motion, by creating the worlds first automobile. Having spearheaded a tradition of innovation, with many firsts to its credit, including the worlds first truck 115 years ago, the new exclusive Indian brand BharatBenz is yet another great achievement in Daimlers quest for excellence. The company will roll out trucks in 2012 from its manufacturing facility at Oragadam, near Chennai. Spread over about 160 hectares, the facility also houses a state of the art test track, which is a testimony to the promise of uncompromising quality and performance. Over one million kilometers of testing have already been achieved by the company. DICV has a total dedicated investment of over INR 4400 crs (approximately 700 million).

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Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV) Backed by Daimlers legendary technological standards and an indepth understanding of the Indian truck market, DICV builds robust, reliable and performance-oriented trucking solutions for the Indian market. Besides its brand of BharatBenz trucks, DICV also builds the Mercedes-Benz Actros Tippers. The latest addition to the family are Daimler Buses, that will deal with the Mercedes-Benz range of highend Luxury coaches. Read more

Daimler AG

Daimler AG is one of the world's most successful automotive companies. Daimler is one of the largest producers of premium cars and the worlds largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles. Read more Heritage

For over 127 years, Daimler has pioneered automotive transportation by giving the world the first car, the first bus and the first truck. Its spirit of innovation continues to set milestones in the transportation industry, for the present and future. Read mor

DICV Global Excellence. Crafted for India There is a great desire among Indian customers for a world-class truck which they can proudly call their own. The need of the hour is a truck that will give them a high value on their investment. With this perspective, Daimler AG incorporated Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) as a wholly-owned subsidiary in 2008, in order to create world-class products, to be manufactured indigenously in partnership with Indian suppliers. Currently, Daimler is present in the Indian market with the Mercedes-Benz brand of trucks. Beginning 2012, DICV will initiate production of commercial vehicles under the uniquely Indian brand BharatBenz. Towards this objective, DICV has invested Rs.4,400 crores in establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Oragadam near Chennai, including an extensive research & development arm. Subsequent to the launch of an all new brand "BharatBenz", DICV set to take its vision and mission into the market. After a successful Premiere of its trucks in March 2012, DICV inaugurated its state-of-the art plant at Oragadam, near Chennai, in April 2012. Later, in June 2012, it began production of the Heavy-duty trucks. This was followed by a slew of dealerships that were inaugurated. On 26 September 2012, DICV launched its Heavy-duty trucks after an intense period of testing. February 2013, witnessed the launch of the Light/Medium duty range.

Our Vision Delight customers and transform the Indian CV industry.

Our Values Passion, Respect, Integrity, Discipline and Fairness.

Daimler AG - Moving the World Daimler AG is one of the worlds most successful automotive companies. With its five divisions - Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services - the Daimler Group is one of the largest producers of premium cars and the worlds largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach. Read more about Daimler AG

Company We are one of the worlds most successful automotive companies. With its divisions Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Group is one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the worlds biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach. Daimler Financial Services provides financing, leasing, fleet management, insurance and innovative mobility services. The companys founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, made history with the invention of the automobile in the year 1886. As a pioneer of automotive engineering, we continue to shape the future of mobility today: Our focus is on innovative and green technologies as well as on safe and superior automobiles that appeal to and fascinate our customers. For many years now, Daimler has been investing continually in the development of alternative drive systems with the goal of making emission-free driving possible in the long term. So in addition to vehicles with hybrid drive, we now have the broadest range of locally emissionfree electric vehicles powered by batteries and fuel cells. This is just one example of how we willingly accept the challenge of meeting our responsibility towards society and the environment.

Daimler sells its vehicles and services in nearly all the countries of the world and has production facilities on five continents. Its current brand portfolio includes, in addition to the worlds most valuable premium automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz, the brands smart, Freightliner, Western Star, BharatBenz, Fuso, Setra and Thomas Built Buses. The company is listed on the stock exchanges of Frankfurt and Stuttgart (stock exchange symbol DAI). In 2012, the Group sold 2.2 million vehicles and employed a workforce of 275,000 people; revenue totaled 114.3 billion and EBIT amounted to 8.6 billion.

Daimler at a glance

Company Ownership Daimler is owned by European, U.S. and other international investors. More than one billion shares (December 31, 2012) are circulating. The stock is listed on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt and Stuttgart.

Head Quarters Stuttgart, Germany

Board of Management Chairman: Dr. Dieter Zetsche Board of Management consists of 8 members (including the Chairman and the heads of the operating and functional divisions).

Supervisory Boards Consists of 10 shareholders representatives and 10 employees representatives. The Supervisory Board appoints the Board of Management and approves important corporate decisions.

Revenue EUR 114.3 billion (2012 financial year)

Employees 275,087 (December 31, 2012)

Automotive Sales 2,198,029 vehicles thereof: 1,451,569 Passenger Cars thereof: 461,954 Trucks (2012 financial year)

Brands Mercedes-Benz, smart, Freightliner, Western Star, BharatBenz, Fuso, Setra and Thomas Built Buses

Sales Organization With its strong brands and a comprehensive portfolio of automobiles, Daimler is active in nearly all countries in the world.

Language English

Financial Reporting IFRS accounting (from 2007 onwards); earnings reported quarterly

Daimler Trucks Spread across 28 production facilities in five continents, Daimler Trucks product range includes light, medium and heavy-duty trucks for local and long-distance deliveries, mining and construction sites, as well as special vehicles for municipal applications. In 2010, Daimler Trucks most important sales markets were Asia with 34% of unit sales, the NAFTA region with 22%, Latin America excluding Mexico with 16% and Western Europe with 16%. As the largest globally active manufacturer of trucks above 6 tons gross vehicle weight, Daimler Trucks develops and produces vehicles through a global network under the brands Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Western Star and Fuso. In 2012, Daimler will roll out trucks specially designed and manufactured for the Indian market under the BharatBenz brand name. Read more about Daimler Trucks

The Mercedes-Benz brand has become a synonym for superior heavy-duty trucks, superior service, quality, efficiency, reliability and sustainability. These are clearly Trucks you can trust.

The Fuso brand is renowned around the world for its commitment to producing light-duty trucks of high quality. Fuso designs trucks that are All for you.

The Western Star brand offers premium-class heavy-duty trucks for construction site applications as well as long-haul transport. Western Star Trucks are without a doubt Serious trucks for serious truckers.

The brand Freightliner - the main pillar of Daimler Trucks North America - manufactures

The BharatBenz brand is powered by the synergy between Daimlers global

Class 4-8 trucks that serve a wide range of commercial vehicle applications. Freightliner enables customers to Run Smart.

technology leadership and a deep-rooted knowledge of the Indian customer. BharatBenz will offer robust, reliable and performance - oriented trucking solutions to drive maximum productivity and value for money. Trucks for the World

Daimler Trucks As the biggest globally active manufacturer of trucks above 6 metric tons gross vehicle weight, Daimler Trucks develops and produces vehicles in a global network under the brands Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Western Star, Fuso and BharatBenz. The divisions 27 production facilities are in the NAFTA region (14, thereof 11 in the United States and 3 in Mexico), Europe (7), Asia (3), South America (2) and Africa (1). In Juiz de Fora in Brazil, the Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy-duty truck and the medium-duty Accelo have been produced for the Latin American market since early 2012. In our new truck plant in Chennai, India, trucks of the new BharatBenz brand have been rolling off the production lines since June 2012. By 2014, we will offer 17 BharatBenz models in India in the segment from 6 to 49 metric tons. In China, Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd. (BFDA), a joint venture with our Chinese partner Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., has been producing trucks under the Auman brand since July 2012. Daimler Trucks product range includes light, medium and heavy trucks for local and long distance deliveries and construction sites, as well as special vehicles for municipal applications, the energy sector and fire services. The divisions product range also inc ludes the buses of the Thomas Built Buses and Fuso brands since for the bus body truck chassis are generally used. Daimler Trucks most important sales markets in 2012 were Asia with 35% of unit sales, the NAFTA region (29%), Western Europe (13%) and Latin America excluding Mexico (10%).

Management Team of Daimler Trucks

Dr. Wolfgang

Stefan E.

Martin

Dr. Albert

Bernhard Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of

Buchner

Daum

Kirchmann

responsible for responsible for responsible for the Europe/Latin the NAFTA the Asia Region

Region and the and the vehicle

America Region vehicle brands brand Fuso and the vehicle Freightliner, Western Star

Daimler Trucks brand Division

Mercedes-Benz and Thomas Built Buses

Georg Weiberg

Dr. Frank Reintjes

Matthias Gruendler

responsible for responsible for responsible for Truck Product Engineering Procurement Finance &

Trucks & Buses Controlling, and Truck Power-train Operations & Manufacturing Engineering Business & Product Planning

Daimler Trucks

2012

Amounts in millions of EUR EBIT Revenue Investment in property, plant and equipment Research and development expenditure 1,197 1,714 31,389 989

Employees (Dec. 31) Total Germany United States Rest of World

2012 80,519 29,963 15,089 35,467

Sales

2012 (units)

Total Western Europe thereof Germany United Kingdom France Italy

462,000 58,000 31,100 6,900 7,400 1,700

NAFTA thereof United States

135,000 113,800

Latin America (excluding Mexico) 46,200 thereof Brazil Asia 29,000 163,700

Heritage

125 years of innovation. And the passion is only growing. Daimler's rich heritage of excellence.

Well over a century ago, when horse drawn modes of transport were the only known ways of personal mobility in the world, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz came up with a revolutionary idea. An idea that laid the foundation for the future of transportation. They introduced the world to motorised movement. Innovation and excellence were core to their philosophy. True to this, they went on to become pioneers in the automotive industry with a series of inventions and innovations. They gave the world the first car, the first truck, the first bus and a gamut of new technologies that were ahead of their times. The numerous patents in automotive safety, performance, comfort and eco-friendly technologies stand testimony to their commitment to redefining mobility for the world. As the world evolved, so did the philosophy. Designers and engineers refined it and took it forward with passion. The spirit of innovation and excellence that defined the company over a century ago continues to do so even today. With a passion that is growing day by day.

Company History Here you will find an overview of Daimler AGs history, from the beginnings of the automobile with Benz Patent Motorcar through to fuel cells and electric cars. From Gottlieb Daimlers experimental workshop in his garden shed to a global corporation providing personal mobility in more than 200 countries throughout the world.

Beginnings of the automobile: the predecessor companies (1886-1920) Few inventions have influenced the world's development as deeply as the invention of the automobile. The pioneers of automobile manufacture in the outgoing 19th century were Gottlieb Daimler (1834-1900) and Carl Benz (1844-1929).

Daimler-Benz between the wars: merger and world economic crisis (1920-1933) The end of the First World War raised great challenges for the German motor vehicle industry. In the years from 1914 to 1919 hardly any development work had been car-ried out on civilian products.

Daimler-Benz in the Nazi Era (1933-1945) From 1937, Daimler-Benz AG increasingly produced armament items such as the LG 3000 truck, and aircraft engines such as the DB 600 and DB 601. To create additional capacity for aircraft engine production in addition to the Marienfelde plant, the Genshagen plant was built.

Reconstruction (1945-1949) The assessment of the war damage in 1945 was disillusioning for the company under the Potsdam Agreement all German assets abroad were confiscated and used for the payment of reparations. Daimler-Benz lost all foreign subsidiaries, affiliates and branches as well as all assets in the Soviet-occupied areas.

Economic miracle and return to the world market (1949-1960) During the period from 1949 to 1960, in the fast-expanding German automotive industry Daimler-Benz AG succeeded in regaining the position it had enjoyed before the Second World War.

Growth in all areas: from the 1960s to the mid-1980s Daimler-Benz, all-rounder in the vehicle industry, defended its outstanding position in the international motor vehicle markets in the 1960s and 1970s while the overall industry was subject to sharp fluctuations in sales. In Europe, Daimler-Benz was leader both in the production of cars for discriminating requirements as well as trucks and buses.

Integrated technology group: change in corporate strategy (1984-1995) The second oil crisis at the end of the 1970s, growing environmental discussion, and the advance of new Asian competitors changed the basic conditions for further development of the company.

"World Corp." vision: the merger between Daimler and Chrysler (1995-2007) In 1995 the new Chairman of the Board of Management, Jrgen E. Schrempp, initiated a strategic realignment of the group, since many of the existing business units did not enjoy a favourable competitive position.

Daimler AG since 2007

As a result of the real-estate crisis in the USA, recession set in worldwide. Having only hit the finance sector at the start, it escalated at the end of 2008 into a global economic crisis that deeply affected the automotive industry worldwide.

Company > News Stuttgart/Germany, May 7th 2013 Asia Business Model Full Speed with United Forces: Daimler Trucks Bundles Asia Business for Further Growth

Daimler Trucks continues to expand its presence in new growth markets The Asia Business Model will tap into the full synergy potential of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV)

Kawasaki and Chennai plants positioned as important Daimler Trucks production locations in Asia

From 2nd quarter 2013 Daimler will produce FUSO trucks in Chennai for export markets in Asia and Africa

Daimler AG profits from the global positioning of the subsidiaries Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. based in Chennai,India. With synergies from both companies, Daimler will begin manufacturing robust trucks in Chennai under the established FUSO brand for distribution and sales in export markets as early as in the 2nd quarter of 2013. Daimler will present the extended commercial vehicles portfolio shortly.

The future new growth markets are already a reality for Daimlers Commercial Vehicles division. Daimler Trucks has set the course for further growth in promising markets in Asia and Africa with its integrated business model Asia Business Model.

The model, which is an integral component of the Global Excellence Program Daimler Trucks Number One, provides for stronger bundling and optimization of Daimlers business operations in the region of Asia, and the related systematic expansion of its presence.

Concretely, Daimler profits from the global positioning of the subsidiaries Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV) based in Chennai, India. With synergies from both companies, Daimler will begin manufacturing robust trucks in Chennai under the established FUSO brand for distribution and sales in export markets as early as in the second quarter of 2013. Daimler will be presenting the extended commercial vehicles portfolio shortly. The Asia Business Model already in place is designed to secure Daimler Trucks leadership position in the new growth markets by leveraging strengths of MFTBC and DICV to pull in further unit sales increases in Asia and Africa. The Asian business will thus contribute significantly to Daimler Trucks sales target of over 500,000 units sold in the year 2015 and 700,000 trucks in the year 2020. With the Asia Business Model we are bringing our operations to the next level in order to support our existing and new customers with the right products and the best service in Asia and Africa, underscored Dr. Albert Kirchmann, MFTBC President & CEO and Head of Daimler Trucks Asia. With the united forces of MFTBC and DICV, we are very well positioned and moving ahead of our competitors in terms of bringing concepts into reality. Marc Llistosella, DICV Managing Director & CEO, said: Our `Quality Made in India has been successfully proven with the milestone of over 1,000 BharatBenz trucks sold in three months since its launch. Now, we will start the production of BharatBenz and FUSO trucks under one roof BharatBenz vehicles for the Indian market and FUSO vehicles for selected export markets.

Strong Positioning in Asia and Africa The global production network of Daimler Trucks facilitates efficient business operations and profitable growth. The integrated Asia Business Model draws on a multitude of synergies of the two Daimler subsidiaries MFTBC and DICV. Accordingly, the BharatBenz trucks and the new FUSO trucks produced for selected export markets are based on the same Daimler

Trucks technical product platform. Therefore, MFTBC and DICV will co-operate even more closely in the fields of product development and production. Daimler is thus creating optimum conditions for conquering additional future growth markets with the Japanese subsidiary MFTBC.

In Indonesia, MFTBCs largest export market, the company has sold 68,000 units in 2012, posting sales record for the third consecutive year, and marking a double-digit growth over the previous year. Sales were also up in other Asia stronghold markets, such as in Taiwan, the companys second largest export market, in Malaysia, and in Thailand. In Africa, the Daimler subsidiary grew its unit sales by a formidable 88.7% to over 8,000 vehicles. With the Asia Business Model, Daimler Trucks will tap into even greater growth potential.

About Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, is one of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers in Asia. The company produces and sells light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Daimler AG holds 89.29% of the shares in MFTBC. The remaining 10.71% are held by various companies of the Mitsubishi Group. MFTBC is part of the Daimler Trucks business division of Daimler AG.

About DICV DICV is a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG and has been producing trucks for the modern domestic segment since 2012. DICV is gearing up for the rising demand for modern trucks for the volume segment in India. The products are closely aligned to the requirements of the important customer segments, which range from individual business drivers through to the largest fleet operators.

Our Brands

The Daimler brand range comprises the brands Mercedes-Benz, smart, Freightliner, Detroit, Western Star, Fuso, BharatBenz, Setra and Thomas Built Buses. In addition, Daimler Financial Services is active in the fields of financing, leasing, insurance, and fleet management. Daimler distributes its products and services in almost every country of the world. With production locations on five continents and with some 7,300 sales outlets worldwide, the company is never far from its customers. Mercedes-Benz Cars

Daimler Trucks

Mercedes-Benz Vans

Daimler Buses

Daimler Financial Services

Our Brands Mercedes-Benz Pass. Cars smart Mercedes-Benz Trucks Fuso Freightliner Trucks BharatBenz Western Star Trucks Thomas Built Buses Detroit Mercedes-Benz Vans Mercedes-Benz Buses Setra Mercedes-Benz Bank Mercedes-Benz Financial Daimler Truck Financial

Brands & Products With strong brands and innovative products, we are focused on what we do best: producing inspiring premium automobiles, first-class trucks, vans and buses with maximum benefit for our customers, and providing tailored services all around these products. Daimler AG distributes a total of over 100 individual vehicle models in the product categories cars, vans, trucks and buses in around 200 countries worldwide. The company rounds off its product portfolio with automotive financial services in more than 40 countries.

Product Highlights Here you can find information on the international automobile fairs as well as the Daimler products' world premiers, market launches or model updates.

Our Brands With a total of 15 automobile and financial services brands Daimler operates on a global level and offers its customers premium-class products in the vehicle segments cars, vans, trucks and buses as well as in the segment of financial services.

Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars product portfolio With the Mercedes-Benz, smart and Mercedes-Benz AMG brands, Daimler AG offers its international passenger car customers top class premium automobiles in all vehicle segments. These set new standards among other things in terms of quality, innovation and safety.

Product portfolio Mercedes-Benz Trucks Daimler has established its global market leadership in the truck segment with the MercedesBenz, Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks and Fuso brands. All truck brands produced

by Daimler offer tailor-made vehicle solutions and combine environmental protection with economic efficiency.

Product portfolio Mercedes-Benz Vans With its perfection and attention to detail, Mercedes-Benz Vans achieves outstanding product quality with its Sprinter, Vito and Viano, Sprinter and Vario models and continuously sets new standards with groundbreaking innovations and high value stability.

Product portfolio Mercedes-Benz Buses Daimler AG manufactures and distributes buses of the Mercedes-Benz, Setra, Thomas Built Buses and Fuso brands. With this brand portfolio the company not only has a global presence but also covers all segments as a full-line provider from the minibus through to the premium class inter-city bus.

Financial Services Our customers appreciate the fact that they can find all the vehicle-related services they need from a single source in the showroom, including financing, motor vehicle insurance, service contracts, and for commercial customers fleet management services.

Mercedes-Benz The best or nothing. True to Gottlieb Daimlers philosophy, The best or nothing, Mercedes-Benzs pioneering work has been shaping the future of mobility for more than 125 years. More than any other trademark in the automotive world, the Mercedes-Benz star symbolises the perfect combination of fascination and responsibility. With its great innovative strength, MercedesBenz is constantly defining new milestones in terms of vehicle drive systems, safety, comfort and design.

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Mercedes-Benz plays a pioneering role particularly in the field of safety technology. Many innovative ideas which became reality for the first time in a Mercedes-Benz passenger car continue to influence all aspects of automobile development to this day. They include the anti-lock braking system (ABS, 1978), the airbag (1980) and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP, 1995). Today, Brake Assist Plus with PRE SAFE Brakes, the drowsiness detection system ATTENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Collision Prevention Assist, installed as standard in the Mercedes-Benz A- and B-Class, together with many other driver assistance and comfort systems, make MercedesBenz vehicles the safest automobiles in the world. Mercedes-Benz is developing new models with great attention to detail, while always delivering a successful combination of fascination and responsibility. With the new hybrid models E300 BlueTEC HYBRID and E 400 HYBRID, the brand is setting new efficiency benchmarks. With a fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100 km, the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is the most economical luxury class model in the world. Meanwhile, the two E-Class models herald the start of a hybrid campaign.

In 2011, with the new B-Class, the Mercedes-Benz compact class campaign began. Even safer, more agile and more efficient than before, this multitalented vehicle is ideal for young families. The new A-Class followed in 2012: with a strikingly emotive design and powerful engines ranging from 80 kW (109 HP) to 155 kW (211 HP), extreme efficiency with emissions values from 98 g CO2/km, and with a best-in-class cd value of 0.27 (combined fuel consumption: 6.43.8 l/100km; combined CO2 emissions: 14898 g/km, energy efficiency class: C-A+)*, the vehicle is seen as the The pulse of a new generation. Being the best is not about size, but about appeal, quality and style. With a total of five compact class models instead of the previous two, the Mercedes-Benz brand will be able to completely satisfy demands and fully embrace the spirit of a rapidly growing customer group. Mercedes-Benz is developing innovative telematics and infotainment systems, turning the vehicle into a mobile communications centre. Today, the COMAND Online telematics system already provides secure and convenient internet access in many Mercedes-Benz vehicle models. It consists of cloud-based Mercedes-Benz apps which, amongst other things, allow the integration of Google Local Search including Google Street View and Panoramio, and also Facebook. Mercedes-Benz meets its social obligations by providing high levels of funding for sports. Through the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, more than 1.5 million disadvantaged children and young people are supported in more than 90 social sports projects. The Laureus Academy also honours the worlds best sportsmen and sportswomen every year with the respected Laureus World Sports Awards.

smart "A great idea continues on the road to success" The smart brand stands for innovation, functionality and joie de vivre. smart products have an unconventional design, high technology standards and are the ideal vehicles for use in urban areas. True to the maxim "We need different cars but we still want to stay mobile", smart is the world's smallest automotive think tank.

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The new 2012 smart fortwo model generation is the continuation of a unique success story for smart. As a trendsetter the smart fortwo has been redefining individual urban mobility for more than ten years now with a high fun factor and ecological standards. With its compact dimensions the two-seater takes up less road and parking space than any other car around and it also sets new safety standards: the tridion safety cell is regarded as a safety milestone in the small car class. And the smart fortwo is also a pioneer in its segment in several respects with regard to drive technology. Customers can choose between petrol engines, with two engine variants featuring comfortable mhd (micro hybrid drive) start/stop technology, or the smart fortwo cdi with a diesel engine that boasts combined CO2 emissions* of 86g/km and combined fuel consumption* of 3.3 l per 100 km winning it the title of CO2 champion (energy efficiency class: B)* smart is now represented in 45 markets worldwide with the Ukraine as the latest new market. The main markets are Germany, Italy and China.

The smart fortwo electric drive has been driving without producing any local emissions ever since pilot projects in 2007. In June 2012 the electric car started rolling off the production line at smart's plant in Hambach and it is now successively going on general sale in more than 30 markets. The new model is fitted with a 55 kW magneto-electric motor the first product from the EM-motive joint venture founded together with Bosch ensuring that it is as agile and lively as ever. With torque of 130 Newton metres it accelerates powerfully from 0 to 60 km/h in 4.8 seconds, and thanks to better acceleration in the higher speed range it can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 seconds with much more tractive power than its predecessor. A battery from the joint venture "Deutsche ACCUmotive" with Evonik Industries is fitted in the new smart fortwo electric drive for the first time. With capacity of 17.6 kWh the lithium-ion battery enables 145 kilometres of pollutant-free driving fun (combined electrical energy consumption: 15.1 kWh/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, energy efficiency class: A+)*. A new sales model makes opting into electric mobility particularly attractive: the sale&care model offers customers an opportunity to buy, finance or lease the vehicle at an attractive price and to rent the battery for a monthly fee. It is also possible to buy, finance or lease the vehicle including the battery. The smart ebike, which has been delivered to customers since May 2012, expands the brand's e-product portfolio to include a two-wheeler. The "pedelec" (Pedal Electric Cycle) combines an unconventional design in line with the style of the brand, functions appropriate for city use, and high technology standards whose merits include an extremely efficient high-performance drive package. In addition to the development of particularly economical vehicles, smart is part of Daimler's forward-looking mobility concepts. For example, the car2go mobility scheme is becoming ever more popular. Since its launch in 2008 the Daimler subsidiary has been the world's fastest-growing car sharing venture and the market leader in the field of fully flexible short car rentals. More than 120,000 customers have now registered for car2go in fourteen cities in Europe and North America with considerably more than two million rentals of smart vehicles (as at July 2012).

Mercedes-Benz Trucks "Trucks You Can Trust" Gottlieb Daimler sold the world's first truck in 1896. For over 100 years the name Mercedes-Benz has guaranteed trucks of highest quality. In the European and Latin American markets Mercedes-Benz Trucks has always been synonymous with reliability and economy, first-rate quality in product and service as well as global competency in customer-focused transport solutions.

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This applies in equal degrees to the Actros, Axor, Antos and Atego truck lines and to the special-purpose vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. That includes the specialist for municipal, collection and short-range distribution services, the Mercedes-Benz Econic, and the universal working machine Unimog for applications in the municipal sector and the power-supply and construction industries, in road-rail service and in the forest industry, where it is deployed to fight forest fires, for example. The new off-road truck for operation in the most difficult terrain, the Mercedes-Benz Zetros, rounds off the range. Mercedes-Benz trucks traditionally have been trailblazers in the area of safety. The Safety Truck, a Mercedes-Benz Actros, combines all currently available assistance and safety systems. With Active Brake Assist the Safety Truck autonomously initiates emergency braking if a collision with a vehicle traveling ahead appears unavoidable. Other assistance systems like the Lane Assistant, roll control and proximity control complete the safety package in the Actros. In the opinion of the experts, the Safety Truck from Mercedes-Benz is the safest truck in the world at present and Mercedes-Benz is the only brand offering trucks with a system like the Active Brake Assist. It's our customers mainly who bank on the safety features of Mercedes-Benz: at the end of 2011, around 158,000 assistance systems were in operation on board Mercedes-Benz trucks.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks also is well-positioned where environmental protection is concerned: diesel engines from Daimler have become efficient, low-emission high-tech power plants through continuous development. The emissions of particulates and nitrogen oxides have declined by an average of well over 90 percent since 1990. Mercedes-Benz trucks with advanced BlueTec diesel technology combine this progress in ecology with economic benefits for the customer. The Mercedes-Benz Actros and the Mercedes-Benz Antos are now available with the latest Euro VI engines. Fuel consumption has been drastically reduced since the 1990s, for example by some 2000 liters annually in a long-haul truck. Compared with other vehicle types and measured in terms of haulage performance, the "oneliter car" is long since reality in the commercial vehicle sector. The brand with the star is a trustworthy partner to customers and business partners. With "Trucks you can trust" Mercedes-Benz Trucks stands for highest quality and reliability. This brand promise as a guideline for work in all areas is an incentive to the more than 43,000 employees of the Mercedes-Benz Trucks world organization to always deliver premium quality from development through production and sales to the service in the workshops.

Fuso Daimlers Leading Truck Brand on the Asian Market Fuso has forged its reputation as a manufacturer committed to quality not just throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, but also worldwide. The vehicles developed and produced by Fuso are of high quality, efficient, and are ideally matched to diverse conditions of operation.

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) based in Kawasaki, Japan, is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and does business in over 100 countries around the world. Daimler AG owns 89.29% of MFTBC shares. The remaining 10.71% of shares are held by various Mitsubishi group companies. MFTBC is an integral part of the Daimler Trucks Division and plays a principal role as the companys Asia pillar, its light-duty truck competence center and its Global Hybrid Center for advanced hybrid technology. Fusos history dates to 1932, when the Fuso name was first applied to a bus built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe Shipyard and Machine Works. In the following years, Fuso grew to becoming a leading Japanese commercial vehicle brand. Today, it is renowned in Asia, the Middle East and around the world. The brand is committed to: Reliable and Efficient Products Easily Available Services Trusted Quality Fuel Efficient and Low Emissions Trucks and Buses Ever more Ecological Operations A Pledge to be a Responsible Member of Society

Looking ahead, Fuso intends to demonstrate these commitments to customers, dealers, distributors, employees, shareholders and society in general. Fuso is All for You.

Freightliner Trucks Daimlers Leading Truck Brand in North America Since its beginning in 1942, Freightliner Trucks has become one of the most recognizable and respected names in the trucking industry. Fleet managers and owner-operators alike associate Freightliner Trucks with efficient, dependable vehicles business tools to be relied upon day in and day out under even the most punishing conditions.

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Freightliner Trucks is the largest division of Daimler Trucks North America. With manufacturing operations throughout the United States and Mexico, it produces Class 58 trucks that serve a wide range of commercial vehicle applications. Its commitment to innovation, technology and responsive customer relationships makes it easy to understand why Freightliner is the best-selling brand of heavy-duty Class 8 trucks in North America. Product offerings include a broad range of customizable vocational trucks, such as the versatile Business Class M2 which is well suited for local pick-up and delivery, towing and utility applications; and the rugged 108SD, 114SD and Coronado SD, which are ideal for construction, municipal, refuse and heavy-haul duties. The long haul on-highway product lineup is led by the Freightliner Cascadia, a truck designed from the ground up to maximize efficiency inside and out. The owner-operator preferred Coronado combines efficiency with traditional styling to create a bold truck that turns heads. And with its wide selection of natural gas and hybrid-electric vehicles, including the M2 112, 114SD and Cascadia 113inch BBC day cab with natural gas technology and the M2 106 diesel-electric hybrid, Freightliner Trucks leads the medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle market in alternative fuel products. Freightliner Trucks commitment to support, between the bumpers and beyond, is also unparalleled. With 24/7 customer support that includes one of the largest dealer and service

networks in the industry, solid warranties and financing options that account for the intricacies of the transportation industry, Freightliner support extends well beyond its vehicles

BharatBenz BharatBenz is Daimlers 5th truck brand, specially developed for the booming Indian market. While Bharat is the native word for India and demonstrates a strong commitment to this market, Benz alludes to Daimler's high technological standards that are incorporate d in this new brand.

Enlarge BharatBenz product range BharatBenz focuses on producing trucks in the weight category of 6 to 49 tonnes and provides platforms for a wide range of haulage and construction applications. While the Light-duty and Medium-duty trucks are based on the FUSO platform, the Heavy-duty trucks are based on the Mercedes-Benz Axor platform. 2012 has been a crucial year for the young BharatBenz brand. After a sneak preview for the media in early January, the entire BharatBenz range was introduced to fleet owners at an exclusive Premiere in the Indian city of Hyderabad. In April t he new state-of-the-art plant was inaugurated at Oragadam, near Chennai, the hometown of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV). In June, series production of the first heavy-duty trucks (25 tonne) commenced. On September 26th the first set of BharatBenz trucks was commercially launched to the market. Since then booking and delivery for the 2523 and the 3123 Long Haulage and the 2523 Tipper truck have started through a growing network of state-of-the art BharatBenz dealerships.

The brand offers high-quality and reliable trucks which ensure smooth deliveries , providing a key incentive for customers to expand their fleets with BharatBenz vehicles. The brand also focuses on pro-active service in the after-sales area, so as to enable customers to make optimum use of their trucks. 5.5 million test kilometres prior to series production guarantee maximum quality and economy from BharatBenz. BharatBenz is helping to optimise transportation in this growth market with reliable technologies tailored to Indian requirements.

Western Star - "Serious Trucks" Western Star Truck Sales, Inc., a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, designs, manufactures, and distributes premium heavy-duty custom trucks for long haul and vocational applications.

Please click on the pictures to enlarge them. As a brand, Western Star has long stood for the ultimate in ruggedness and power while at the same time providing the ultimate in comfort, quality, durability, and distinctive styling. With their striking exteriors, unrivaled construction and stringent quality control, Western Star trucks are built to the exact specifications of its customers. From extreme duty off-road to premium on-highway, the vehicles are without a doubt one serious truck. Western Star trucks are built with pride in its Portland, Ore manufacturing facility. In addition to North America, the vehicles can be found at work sites around the world in countries that include Australia, South Africa and Indonesia, to name a few. Always keeping the driver in mind, the company has introduced many products and solutions to the marketplace including a series of unique sleeper options, a powerful extremeduty vehicle, and most recently addressing the needs of the construction and municipal markets with the new 4700 truck model. With premium components, highly customized options, hand craftsmanship, and attention to detail, Western Star remains the premier producer of heavy-duty trucks in the world.

Thomas Built Buses: Precious cargo. Exceptional buses. Because every mile matters. Since 1916, Thomas Built Buses has been committed to building smart and innovative transportation. Our employees design and build the kind of school buses they would want their own children to ride in every day. Their dedication translates into a product line associated with innovative design, reliability, safety and sustainability. And, beyond building and delivering exceptional buses, were here to offer exceptional customer service and support.

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Headquartered in High Point, North Carolina, Thomas Built Buses offers a full line of lightand medium-duty buses for schools, childcare centers, activity centers, transit applications and specialty markets. Every bus is custom built and sold through independently-owned dealers throughout North America. With a focus on quality and continuous improvement, Thomas Built utilizes a lean management operating system designed to produce reliable vehicles customers want, when they want them and in the most efficient manner possible. Thomas Built was the first school bus manufacturer, and remains the only, to have achieved Zero-Waste-to-Landfill operations. With our Zero-Waste-to-Landfill operations, on-site solar panels and a growing list of Clean Drive Technologies, Thomas Built has a commitment to sustainability that you can see in our people, our products and our processes. With buses that are as green from the ground up as they are inside and out, we have made Thomas Built Buses the leading sustainable school bus manufacturer. Thomas Built is committed to continuing to offer innovative vehicles that are sustainable, safe and reliable. Because with a bus full of children, every mile matters. Thomas Built Buses is a brand of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, the largest heavyduty truck manufacturer in North America.

Detroit Demand Performance Daimler delivers premium quality not only with its vehicles, but also with the components built in its car and commercial vehicle models. Detroit, the companys component and engine manufacturing brand in the North American market, designs, develops and supports the powertrain components that are built into different models of Daimlers commercial vehicle brands such as Freightliner Trucks and Western Star. Detroit is the only OEM that can offer a complete powertrain package, which includes industry-leading heavy-duty engines, axles and transmissions.

The brands history began in 1938. That year, General Motors formed the GM Diesel Division the ancestor to Detroit. The needs of tanks, landing craft, road building equipment and standby generators meant that the first engines had to be compact, lightweight, two-cycle products. It was during this epic time that the Detroit tradition of strength, quality and dependability was born. Meanwhile, in the late 1950's and 1960's, GM Diesel also began to focus on developing a worldwide distribution network of independent, authorized distributors and dealers to provide parts and service. In 1965, GM Diesel became Detroit Diesel Engine Division. Then, just five years later, General Motors consolidated the company with the closely allied transmission and gas turbine businesses of the Allison Division forming the Detroit Diesel Allison Division. For the next 20 years, the Detroit Diesel Allison Division grew. By 2000, Detroit Diesel was a dynamic and noted company both within the trucking industry and the investment community. In 2012, the brand was renamed "Detroit" to reinforce its strategy of offering vertically integrated powertrain-related components. Detroit draws from the extensive research and development resources from all of Daimlers global capabilities to develop its solutions. The Detroit portfolio of products for the North American market includes the Detroit DD engine family (the DD13, DD15 and DD16) equipped with BlueTec emissions technology, Daimlers global

SCR technology, which helps engines perform at their peak while providing up to five percent better fuel economy; the Detroit automated manual transmission; and Detroit axles, which cover every trucking segment. With services like Detroit Virtual Technician, and the extensive Detroit Customer Service network which provides immediate access to hundreds of authorized distributor and dealer locations Detroit is the global leader in the engine and component industry. The Detroit family of powertrain components is available across the DTNA product family, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis platforms.

Mercedes-Benz Vans Mercedes-Benz Vans achieves outstanding product quality through perfection and great attention to detail, setting standards again and again with forward-looking innovations and excellent value retention. In this way the brand creates real added value for the customer. A Mercedes-Benz van is "well worth its price".

The product range of Mercedes-Benz Vans includes privately and commercially used vans, MPVs and camper vans. The Vito, Vario, Viano, Sprinter and marking the company's 2012 entry into the small van segment - the new Mercedes-Benz Citan urban delivery van, are a convincing proposition in the world market with their innovative safety technology, extensive range of variants, and drive systems that provide for optimum fuel consumption. With these vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Vans takes advantage of the outstanding successes of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development in the field of safety and in its holistic approach to the optimisation of consumption. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, in particular, impresses in terms of its variability, safety and environmental compatibility: three wheelbases, as many as four lengths and three roof variants are available for the Sprinter. The new-generation diesel engines with further enhanced fuel economy meet the Euro 5 standard as a matter of course and the stringent European EEV emission standard as an option. The Sprinter has also been available since 2008 with natural gas drive. The Mercedes-Benz Vito, in its many body, drive system and equipment variants, meets the demands on a compact van in the segment up to three tonnes gross vehicle weight. The Vito is the model of choice in the category of large-capacity vehicles for the trades. And the Mercedes-Benz Vario, a classic among the large vans in the weight range between 6.0 und 7.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight, completes the line-up of light commercial vehicles. The Citan was launched at the beginning of April 2012 in Amsterdam and will go on sale successively in the various markets from autumn 2012. With unit sales of around 700,000 per

year, the small van segment in Europe is certainly no longer a niche area within the commercial vehicle business. As is already the case in the passenger car area, the term "BlueEFFICIENCY" is used to denote Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models where sustainable technologies have been used to achieve a particularly high level of efficiency and thus optimised fuel consumption and lower emissions. The Sprinter NGT, too, sports the "BlueEFFICIENCY" badge on both its wings with pride. The battery-electric-powered Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL vehicles that the company has been manufacturing since 2011 are also evidence of a firm ambition on the part of Mercedes-Benz Vans to drive forward drive solutions for the future. Customers need not only powerful vehicles, but partners who think and act with the same professionalism as they do. An individual customer focus is all-important because every customer is different. And yet one thing applies equally to all: Mercedes-Benz Vans provides the best possible solution for everyone. Crucial to the success of the brand is the distinctive variability of the product offering, examples being the needs-adapted selection of variants (body height and length, engines, equipment), the individual options and solutions for every field, and the excellent ride comfort and ease of operation and loading. In close cooperation with renowned body builders, and under the Mercedes-Benz VanSolution logo, Mercedes-Benz offers customised vans with more than 60 different variants from one source from refrigerator vehicle to three-way dump truck. Outstanding products with high value retention, a consistently high regard for customers and business partners, and top-notch service make Mercedes-Benz Vans the premium brand in the van market segment.

Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches focusing on safety and economy Anyone who travels in a Mercedes-Benz bus can relax secure in the knowledge that theyre being guided by a lucky star after all, over 100 years experience of bus manufacture goes into every model. It was in 1895 that automotive pioneer Carl Benz built the worlds first motor-driven bus, in Mannheim and today, the city is still the centre for the Mercedes-Benz Bus brand. All of the vehicles embody the Mercedes-Benz goal of combining premium quality, excellent economy and the highest standards of safety. As a technology leader with full-line competence, the Mercedes-Benz Buses and Coaches brand offers a comprehensive range of products.

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In 1996, as part of a strategic product initiative, the brand enlarged its portfolio with the Mercedes-Benz Integro inter-city bus. The Citaro followed in 1997, and since then it has set the standards for economy, design, comfort and safety. 2011 saw the introduction of the new Citaro with a Euro V-compliant engine, followed a year later by the market launch of a Euro VI-compliant model in May 2012. The success story of the Mercedes-Benz Travego coach began in 1999 when it ushered in a new era in the history of coach building with its exceptionally spacious interior. This tradition was continued in 2012 with the Travego Edition 1, the first coach to feature a Euro VIcompliant drive system. The success of this model was shared by the completely revamped Tourismo coach. In 1998, Mercedes-Benz began its involvement in the minibus segment, conquering one European market after another with a wide range of innovations based on the Sprinter and Vario models. The current Mercedes-Benz minibus generation comprises the four model series Sprinter Transfer, Sprinter Travel, Sprinter City and Sprinter Mobility, with a total of 14 basic models.

Since 2004, the Mercedes-Benz Tourino, a midibus with rear engine and independent wheel suspension, has served as a link between large and small buses. With its large models, Mercedes-Benz is now increasingly focusing on intermediate lengths, for example with the Travego M. The Travego SHD (super high decker) is used in the eastern European market. Since 2007, the product range in the inter-city bus category has been rounded off by the Mercedes-Benz Intouro, which is used in eastern Europe, and in some western European countries, such as Italy and France, as a school bus. From mid-2012, it will also be used in western Europe. Mercedes-Benz is a byword for trust and safety, and offers a complete range of buses as a technology leader with full-line competence. The economic all-rounder, the Tourismo RH, closes the gap between the already established Mercedes-Benz Integro intercity bus and the super high decker, the Tourismo RHD. The engines in the new Mercedes-Benz minibuses meet both the Euro V and the EEV (Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) emissions standards. With the Citaro LE , Tourismo M/2, Tourismo RH and Travego M, the brand covers the entire spectrum from intercity bus to touring coach. The Travego Edition 1 is the first coach to already comply with the Euro VI emissions standard in 2012. Alongside the new Citaro Euro VI, the city buses include the zero-emissions Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid with fuel-cell hybrid drive, the Mercedes-Benz Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid, which reduces diesel consumption together with CO2 emissions by up to 30 percent, and the CapaCity extra-large urban regularservice bus. On the eastern European market, the Mercedes-Benz Conecto covers the city bus segment. As well as its comprehensive product portfolio, the Mercedes-Benz Buses brand delivers added value in the form of OMNIplus a comprehensive range of bus and coach-specific services unmatched by any competitor. A professional and global sales structure provides responsible and solution-focused support to all bus and coach customers, from major customers to smaller operators. This combination of products and services is one of the reasons why the Mercedes-Benz brand is held in such high regard.

Setra "Best in Class" "Much more so than knowledge and skill it requires passion to design a perfect bus: passion for engineering, and for the people who'll be driving the bus."

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When people talk about top-flight touring coaches and rural-service buses, inevitably the name Setra will be dropped. Buses and coaches have been coming out of Ulm and NeuUlm for the past 100 years or so, first under the company name Kssbohrer, and then as Setra brand. Karl Kssbohrer (1864-1922) set up a wheelwright's shop in Ulm in 1893. The firm initially built automobile coachwork as well as bodies and superstructures for trucks. Kssbohrer puts its first bus - it was still an open-bodied design then - on the market in 1907. In 1951, on the occasion of the Frankfurt International Motor show, after long years of research and development Kssbohrer presented to the public the S 8, the first coach with a self-supporting body, rear-mounted engine, and direct drive to the rear axle. With that, Kssbohrer gave rise to a new brand: Setra. Buses and coaches of the Setra brand have always been distinguished by high comfort and safety, outstanding design, efficiency, and technical innovation. From the beginning, every Setra has been a reference point for state-of-the-art bus and coach engineering and comfort in its period. Today, Setra stands for partnership and passion in the eyes of customers and, as competence leader in the "Best in Class" bus and coach sector, meets highest demands on comfort, individuality and quality. Setra sets trends in engineering, equipment and design. With great flexibility, the brand offers individual products which are a real blue-chip investment, along with solutions which satisfy all customer requirements. As market leader, Setra strives to be best-in-class in every respect and dedicatedly pursues this objective.

Whether comfort, equipment, efficiency, design, safety or service: Setra is, and remains, Best in Class. As a brand of Daimler AG, since 1995 Setra has been a part of EvoBus GmbH, which is present in Europe and the USA, and in China through a license agreement.

Mercedes-Benz Bank Stuttgart-based Mercedes-Benz Bank is one of the leading automotive banks in Germany. It is a subsidiary of Daimler Financial Services, the Daimler Groups worldwide provider of financial services.

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With its approximately 1,300 employees, Mercedes-Benz Bank provides mobility, financial flexibility, and security for its more than one million customers. Its range of vehicle-related services encompasses financing, leasing, insurance, and fleet management for the MercedesBenz, smart, Mitsubishi Fuso, and Setra brands. In the direct banking business, Mercedes-Benz Bank offers money market accounts, fixedterm deposit, savings plans, and selected funds and certificates.

Mercedes-Benz Financial Mercedes-Benz Financial is a full-service financial entity serving the needs of its retail customers as well as its dealer network by providing a range of financing plans for MercedesBenz vehicles.

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Since 1982, Mercedes-Benz Financial has steadily grown into a vital full-service financial organization. Mercedes-Benz Financial offers a broad scope of exceptional purchase and lease options for the full range of legendary Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Mercedes-Benz Financial also provides dedicated customer service; timely, relevant communications; onestop shopping through Mercedes-Benz dealers; and state-of-the-art technology support, including an easy-to-use Web site for managing account information in the U.S.

Daimler Truck Financial Daimler Truck Financial North America is the captive financial services provider for the Freightliner LLC family of commercial vehicle products, including Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, SelecTrucks, Sprinter, Thomas Built Buses, Unimog, Setra and others.

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The unit is a leader in commercial and equipment financial services and provides a wide range of financing options for fleet customers, owner-operators, vocational customers and municipalities. Daimler Truck Financial North America also offers an array of services for our commercial brand dealerships. The diverse line of financing products offered for trucks, trailers, construction equipment, emergency services, vehicles, buses and more, allows the unit to continually grow and efficiently serve new market segments.